TEXAS BARBER WRITTEN EXAM PREP 2026/2027 ACTUAL
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS.
The science that deals with the study of microorganisms called bacteria - (ANSWER)Bacteriology
one-celled microorganisms that exists almost everywhere also known as germs and microbes -
(ANSWER)bacteria
pathogenic bacteria that causes abscesses, pustules, pimples and boils - (ANSWER)staphylococci
bacteria that is round shaped - (ANSWER)cocci
bacteria that is rod shaped and is the cause of tuberculosis - (ANSWER)bacilli
bacteria that is corkscrew- shaped - (ANSWER)spirila
how cells grow and reproduce - (ANSWER)mitosis
the body's ability to resist invasion and destroy bacteria - (ANSWER)immunity
harmful disease producing bacteria - (ANSWER)pathogenic
Harmless or beneficial bacteria, known as saprophytes? - (ANSWER)nonpathogenic
Non-motorized items such as combs shears emery boards are known as? - (ANSWER)implements
electrically powered items such as clippers and trimmers - (ANSWER)tools
barber chairs, steam towels also knows as - (ANSWER)equipment
,TEXAS BARBER WRITTEN EXAM PREP 2026/2027 ACTUAL
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS.
can be used to spread relaxer creams or for detailing - (ANSWER)wide- toothed handle comb
position that the hone is held in the hand - (ANSWER)firm and flat
how do you test a honed razor - (ANSWER)on a moist thumbnail
blow-dryer attachments include - (ANSWER)Comb, brush and air diffuser attachments.
the technique used to hold shears in a safe manner while combing through hair - (ANSWER)palming
because they remove oil astringents should not be used on this type of skin - (ANSWER)dry skin
the outermost protective layer of the skin - (ANSWER)epidermis AKA cuticle or scarf skin (contains no
blood vessels)
the inner most layer of the skin - (ANSWER)dermis AKA derma, corium, cutsis, or true skin
the portion of the hair found beneath the skin surface - (ANSWER)root
The tube-like depression or pocket in the skin or scalp that contains the hair root is the: -
(ANSWER)follicle
club shaped structure that forms the lower part of the hair root - (ANSWER)hair bulb
the cone shaped elevation at the base of the hair follicle - (ANSWER)derma papilla
, TEXAS BARBER WRITTEN EXAM PREP 2026/2027 ACTUAL
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS.
outermost layer of the hair - (ANSWER)cuticle
the middle layer of the hair - (ANSWER)cortex
the innermost layer of the hair - (ANSWER)medulla (thin hair doesnt have a medulla)
what bonds are broken with water and heat - (ANSWER)hydrogen bonds
what bonds are broken with chemicals - (ANSWER)sulfur bonds or disulfide bonds
how is hair texture measured - (ANSWER)The diameter of a hair strand
the ability of the hair to absorb moisture - (ANSWER)porosity
the ability of the hair to stretch - (ANSWER)elasticity
measures the amount of individual hair strands per square inch - (ANSWER)density
the technical term for any abnormal hair loss - (ANSWER)alopecia
premature hair loss is - (ANSWER)Alopecia prematura *prematura key word*
hair loss in round patches - (ANSWER)alopecia areata *area key word for round*
hair loss caused by syphilis - (ANSWER)Alopecia syphilitica
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS.
The science that deals with the study of microorganisms called bacteria - (ANSWER)Bacteriology
one-celled microorganisms that exists almost everywhere also known as germs and microbes -
(ANSWER)bacteria
pathogenic bacteria that causes abscesses, pustules, pimples and boils - (ANSWER)staphylococci
bacteria that is round shaped - (ANSWER)cocci
bacteria that is rod shaped and is the cause of tuberculosis - (ANSWER)bacilli
bacteria that is corkscrew- shaped - (ANSWER)spirila
how cells grow and reproduce - (ANSWER)mitosis
the body's ability to resist invasion and destroy bacteria - (ANSWER)immunity
harmful disease producing bacteria - (ANSWER)pathogenic
Harmless or beneficial bacteria, known as saprophytes? - (ANSWER)nonpathogenic
Non-motorized items such as combs shears emery boards are known as? - (ANSWER)implements
electrically powered items such as clippers and trimmers - (ANSWER)tools
barber chairs, steam towels also knows as - (ANSWER)equipment
,TEXAS BARBER WRITTEN EXAM PREP 2026/2027 ACTUAL
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS.
can be used to spread relaxer creams or for detailing - (ANSWER)wide- toothed handle comb
position that the hone is held in the hand - (ANSWER)firm and flat
how do you test a honed razor - (ANSWER)on a moist thumbnail
blow-dryer attachments include - (ANSWER)Comb, brush and air diffuser attachments.
the technique used to hold shears in a safe manner while combing through hair - (ANSWER)palming
because they remove oil astringents should not be used on this type of skin - (ANSWER)dry skin
the outermost protective layer of the skin - (ANSWER)epidermis AKA cuticle or scarf skin (contains no
blood vessels)
the inner most layer of the skin - (ANSWER)dermis AKA derma, corium, cutsis, or true skin
the portion of the hair found beneath the skin surface - (ANSWER)root
The tube-like depression or pocket in the skin or scalp that contains the hair root is the: -
(ANSWER)follicle
club shaped structure that forms the lower part of the hair root - (ANSWER)hair bulb
the cone shaped elevation at the base of the hair follicle - (ANSWER)derma papilla
, TEXAS BARBER WRITTEN EXAM PREP 2026/2027 ACTUAL
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS.
outermost layer of the hair - (ANSWER)cuticle
the middle layer of the hair - (ANSWER)cortex
the innermost layer of the hair - (ANSWER)medulla (thin hair doesnt have a medulla)
what bonds are broken with water and heat - (ANSWER)hydrogen bonds
what bonds are broken with chemicals - (ANSWER)sulfur bonds or disulfide bonds
how is hair texture measured - (ANSWER)The diameter of a hair strand
the ability of the hair to absorb moisture - (ANSWER)porosity
the ability of the hair to stretch - (ANSWER)elasticity
measures the amount of individual hair strands per square inch - (ANSWER)density
the technical term for any abnormal hair loss - (ANSWER)alopecia
premature hair loss is - (ANSWER)Alopecia prematura *prematura key word*
hair loss in round patches - (ANSWER)alopecia areata *area key word for round*
hair loss caused by syphilis - (ANSWER)Alopecia syphilitica
