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Massachusetts Barber State Board Practice Exam (2026)
Section 1: Sanitation, Sterilization, and Safety (25 Questions)
1. What is the highest level of decontamination that destroys all microbial life, including
bacterial spores?
A. Disinfection
B. Sanitation
C. Sterilization
D. Cleaning
Answer: C. Sterilization
2. Which of the following is an example of an antiseptic?
A. Bleach
B. Barbicide
C. Hydrogen Peroxide
D. Quaternary Ammonium Compound
Answer: C. Hydrogen Peroxide (used on skin)
3. What is the proper method for cleaning a cloth towel used during a service?
A. Wipe with a disinfectant
B. Launder with soap and hot water
C. Immerse in Barbicide
D. Autoclave
Answer: B. Launder with soap and hot water
4. Which agency regulates the safety and efficacy of disinfectants used in barbershops?
A. OSHA
B. EPA
C. FDA
D. USDA
Answer: B. EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)
,5. Before placing a tool in a disinfectant solution, what must be done?
A. Rinse with cold water
B. Wipe with a paper towel
C. Clean thoroughly with soap and water to remove all debris
D. Spray with air
Answer: C. Clean thoroughly with soap and water to remove all debris
6. Implements that come into contact with blood or body fluids must be:
A. Cleaned and disinfected
B. Wiped with an antiseptic
C. Cleaned and sterilized
D. Thrown away immediately
Answer: C. Cleaned and sterilized
7. What is the minimum acceptable alcohol content for an antiseptic used on hands?
A. 40%
B. 60%
C. 70%
D. 90%
Answer: B. 60%
8. A wet sanitizer (jar filled with disinfectant) must have a:
A. Tightly sealed lid to prevent evaporation
B. Lid to prevent contamination, but not necessarily sealed
C. Perforated tray to hold implements
D. Lock and key
Answer: A. Tightly sealed lid to prevent evaporation
9. Which of the following is a contagious disease?
A. Seborrhea
B. Psoriasis
C. Head Lice
D. Alopecia Areata
Answer: C. Head Lice
10. The term "Universal Precautions" refers to:
A. Treating all blood and body fluids as if they are infectious.
B. Using only EPA-registered disinfectants.
C. Sterilizing all implements after every client.
,D. Wearing gloves for every service.
Answer: A. Treating all blood and body fluids as if they are infectious.
11. What should you do with a used razor blade?
A. Place it in a sharps container.
B. Throw it in the regular trash.
C. Place it in the biohazard bag.
D. Sterilize it for reuse.
Answer: A. Place it in a sharps container.
12. Which form of decontamination is required for multi-use implements like clipper blades
and shears?
A. Sanitation
B. Sterilization
C. Wiping with alcohol
D. Washing with soap
Answer: B. Sterilization
13. What is the primary purpose of an MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet), now known as
SDS?
A. To list the price of chemicals
B. To provide safety information about chemical products
C. To certify a product is organic
D. To show EPA registration
Answer: B. To provide safety information about chemical products
14. A fungal infection of the scalp is known as:
A. Tinea Capitis
B. Scabies
C. Herpes Simplex
D. Impetigo
Answer: A. Tinea Capitis
15. Pediculosis capitis is the technical term for:
A. Dandruff
B. Head Lice
C. Ringworm
D. Itchy Scalp
Answer: B. Head Lice
, 16. An autoclave sterilizes using:
A. Dry heat
B. UV light
C. Steam under pressure
D. Chemical vapor
Answer: C. Steam under pressure
17. How often should combs and brushes be disinfected during a normal day?
A. After every client
B. Once in the morning and once at night
C. Only if they look dirty
D. Once a week
Answer: A. After every client
18. A client with which condition should be serviced with caution or referred to a physician?
A. Split ends
B. A recent, unhealed cut on the scalp
C. Dry hair
D. Frizzy hair
Answer: B. A recent, unhealed cut on the scalp
19. What is the first step to take if a client gets a cut during a service?
A. Apply antiseptic
B. Apply styptic powder
C. Wear gloves and apply pressure with a clean cotton pad
D. Continue the service and let it stop on its own
Answer: C. Wear gloves and apply pressure with a clean cotton pad
20. Disinfectants are ineffective on which of the following?
A. Combs with visible hair and debris
B. Clean, dry combs
C. Sterilized shears
D. Plastic cape
Answer: A. Combs with visible hair and debris
21. OSHA was created to ensure:
A. Product pricing is fair
B. Barbers are licensed
C. Safe and healthy working conditions
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Massachusetts Barber State Board Practice Exam (2026)
Section 1: Sanitation, Sterilization, and Safety (25 Questions)
1. What is the highest level of decontamination that destroys all microbial life, including
bacterial spores?
A. Disinfection
B. Sanitation
C. Sterilization
D. Cleaning
Answer: C. Sterilization
2. Which of the following is an example of an antiseptic?
A. Bleach
B. Barbicide
C. Hydrogen Peroxide
D. Quaternary Ammonium Compound
Answer: C. Hydrogen Peroxide (used on skin)
3. What is the proper method for cleaning a cloth towel used during a service?
A. Wipe with a disinfectant
B. Launder with soap and hot water
C. Immerse in Barbicide
D. Autoclave
Answer: B. Launder with soap and hot water
4. Which agency regulates the safety and efficacy of disinfectants used in barbershops?
A. OSHA
B. EPA
C. FDA
D. USDA
Answer: B. EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)
,5. Before placing a tool in a disinfectant solution, what must be done?
A. Rinse with cold water
B. Wipe with a paper towel
C. Clean thoroughly with soap and water to remove all debris
D. Spray with air
Answer: C. Clean thoroughly with soap and water to remove all debris
6. Implements that come into contact with blood or body fluids must be:
A. Cleaned and disinfected
B. Wiped with an antiseptic
C. Cleaned and sterilized
D. Thrown away immediately
Answer: C. Cleaned and sterilized
7. What is the minimum acceptable alcohol content for an antiseptic used on hands?
A. 40%
B. 60%
C. 70%
D. 90%
Answer: B. 60%
8. A wet sanitizer (jar filled with disinfectant) must have a:
A. Tightly sealed lid to prevent evaporation
B. Lid to prevent contamination, but not necessarily sealed
C. Perforated tray to hold implements
D. Lock and key
Answer: A. Tightly sealed lid to prevent evaporation
9. Which of the following is a contagious disease?
A. Seborrhea
B. Psoriasis
C. Head Lice
D. Alopecia Areata
Answer: C. Head Lice
10. The term "Universal Precautions" refers to:
A. Treating all blood and body fluids as if they are infectious.
B. Using only EPA-registered disinfectants.
C. Sterilizing all implements after every client.
,D. Wearing gloves for every service.
Answer: A. Treating all blood and body fluids as if they are infectious.
11. What should you do with a used razor blade?
A. Place it in a sharps container.
B. Throw it in the regular trash.
C. Place it in the biohazard bag.
D. Sterilize it for reuse.
Answer: A. Place it in a sharps container.
12. Which form of decontamination is required for multi-use implements like clipper blades
and shears?
A. Sanitation
B. Sterilization
C. Wiping with alcohol
D. Washing with soap
Answer: B. Sterilization
13. What is the primary purpose of an MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet), now known as
SDS?
A. To list the price of chemicals
B. To provide safety information about chemical products
C. To certify a product is organic
D. To show EPA registration
Answer: B. To provide safety information about chemical products
14. A fungal infection of the scalp is known as:
A. Tinea Capitis
B. Scabies
C. Herpes Simplex
D. Impetigo
Answer: A. Tinea Capitis
15. Pediculosis capitis is the technical term for:
A. Dandruff
B. Head Lice
C. Ringworm
D. Itchy Scalp
Answer: B. Head Lice
, 16. An autoclave sterilizes using:
A. Dry heat
B. UV light
C. Steam under pressure
D. Chemical vapor
Answer: C. Steam under pressure
17. How often should combs and brushes be disinfected during a normal day?
A. After every client
B. Once in the morning and once at night
C. Only if they look dirty
D. Once a week
Answer: A. After every client
18. A client with which condition should be serviced with caution or referred to a physician?
A. Split ends
B. A recent, unhealed cut on the scalp
C. Dry hair
D. Frizzy hair
Answer: B. A recent, unhealed cut on the scalp
19. What is the first step to take if a client gets a cut during a service?
A. Apply antiseptic
B. Apply styptic powder
C. Wear gloves and apply pressure with a clean cotton pad
D. Continue the service and let it stop on its own
Answer: C. Wear gloves and apply pressure with a clean cotton pad
20. Disinfectants are ineffective on which of the following?
A. Combs with visible hair and debris
B. Clean, dry combs
C. Sterilized shears
D. Plastic cape
Answer: A. Combs with visible hair and debris
21. OSHA was created to ensure:
A. Product pricing is fair
B. Barbers are licensed
C. Safe and healthy working conditions
