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Tennessee Master Barber (1010) Exam ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE THIS
YEAR
Tennessee Master Barber (1010) Exam — Point Form Coverage
1. TN Board of Cosmetology & Barber Examiners rules and regulations
2. PSI exam structure (theory + practical components)
3. Licensing requirements for Master Barber certification
4. Infection control and sanitation principles (core exam area)
5. Disinfection, sterilization, and sanitation differences
6. Bloodborne pathogens (HBV, HCV, HIV) transmission prevention
7. Handwashing procedures and CDC hygiene standards
8. PPE usage (gloves, aprons, protective barriers)
9. Barber shop safety rules and OSHA workplace safety standards
10. Chemical safety and Material Safety Data Sheets (SDS/MSDS)
11. Microbiology basics (bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites)
12. Bacteriology and infection spread in salon environments
13. Disinfectant types (EPA-registered hospital-grade disinfectants)
14. Proper cleaning and disinfection of tools and implements
15. Implements classification (porous vs non-porous tools)
16. Barber tools (clippers, shears, razors) handling and maintenance
17. Haircutting techniques (fading, tapering, layering, blending)
18. Clippers, guards, and shears handling techniques
19. Straight razor shaving procedure (14-step shaving method)
20. Beard and mustache design principles
21. Facial services and skin analysis basics
22. Hair structure and chemistry (cuticle, cortex, medulla)
23. Hair growth cycles (anagen, catagen, telogen)
24. Shampooing and conditioning procedures and draping
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25. Hair styling and finishing techniques
26. Hair coloring principles (temporary, semi, permanent dyes)
27. Chemical services (relaxers, perms, texture services basics)
28. Scalp treatments and scalp disorder recognition
29. Hair and scalp diseases (ringworm, lice, seborrheic dermatitis)
30. Nail and skin care basics (intro-level barber scope)
31. Client consultation and communication skills
32. Hair analysis (texture, density, porosity, elasticity)
33. Face shapes and haircut suitability principles
34. State laws on barbering ethics and professional conduct
35. Client safety, sanitation procedures during services
36. Tools sterilization methods (autoclave, disinfectant solutions)
37. Chemical burns, cuts, and emergency response procedures
38. Infection control during blood exposure incidents
39. Proper towel, cape, and linen sanitation procedures
40. Electrical safety (clippers, dryers, barber equipment use)
41. Barbering electricity basics and equipment maintenance
42. Sanitation rules for barbershop stations and work areas
43. Practical exam procedures (setup, draping, performance standards)
44. Blood spill procedures and safety compliance
45. Client protection, draping, and service preparation
46. State inspection and licensing compliance rules
47. Professional ethics and client confidentiality
48. Scenario-based infection control decisions (exam focus)
49. Scenario-based haircutting and shaving technique decisions
50. Scenario-based sanitation and safety compliance applications
Tennessee Master Barber (1010) Exam — MCQ Practice (Batch 1: 50 Questions with Rationales)
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1. A barber finishes a haircut and notices hair on the cape. What is the correct action?
A. Shake the cape and reuse it immediately
B. Brush hair off and spray perfume
C. Remove cape and place it in dirty linen container
D. Store cape for next client without cleaning
Answer: C
Rationale: Used capes must be treated as contaminated linen and placed in proper dirty laundry
containers to prevent cross-contamination.
2. Which organism is most commonly associated with bloodborne pathogen transmission in
barbering?
A. Ringworm fungus
B. Hepatitis B virus
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C. Head lice parasite
D. Staphylococcus epidermidis
Answer: B
Rationale: Hepatitis B virus is a major bloodborne pathogen of concern due to its high infectivity and
resistance outside the body.
3. What is the primary purpose of disinfecting barber tools?
A. Improve tool appearance only
B. Kill or inactivate pathogens on non-porous surfaces
C. Remove hair and debris only
D. Prevent rust formation
Answer: B
Rationale: Disinfection targets pathogenic microorganisms to reduce infection risk between clients on
non-porous tools.
Tennessee Master Barber (1010) Exam ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE THIS
YEAR
Tennessee Master Barber (1010) Exam — Point Form Coverage
1. TN Board of Cosmetology & Barber Examiners rules and regulations
2. PSI exam structure (theory + practical components)
3. Licensing requirements for Master Barber certification
4. Infection control and sanitation principles (core exam area)
5. Disinfection, sterilization, and sanitation differences
6. Bloodborne pathogens (HBV, HCV, HIV) transmission prevention
7. Handwashing procedures and CDC hygiene standards
8. PPE usage (gloves, aprons, protective barriers)
9. Barber shop safety rules and OSHA workplace safety standards
10. Chemical safety and Material Safety Data Sheets (SDS/MSDS)
11. Microbiology basics (bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites)
12. Bacteriology and infection spread in salon environments
13. Disinfectant types (EPA-registered hospital-grade disinfectants)
14. Proper cleaning and disinfection of tools and implements
15. Implements classification (porous vs non-porous tools)
16. Barber tools (clippers, shears, razors) handling and maintenance
17. Haircutting techniques (fading, tapering, layering, blending)
18. Clippers, guards, and shears handling techniques
19. Straight razor shaving procedure (14-step shaving method)
20. Beard and mustache design principles
21. Facial services and skin analysis basics
22. Hair structure and chemistry (cuticle, cortex, medulla)
23. Hair growth cycles (anagen, catagen, telogen)
24. Shampooing and conditioning procedures and draping
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25. Hair styling and finishing techniques
26. Hair coloring principles (temporary, semi, permanent dyes)
27. Chemical services (relaxers, perms, texture services basics)
28. Scalp treatments and scalp disorder recognition
29. Hair and scalp diseases (ringworm, lice, seborrheic dermatitis)
30. Nail and skin care basics (intro-level barber scope)
31. Client consultation and communication skills
32. Hair analysis (texture, density, porosity, elasticity)
33. Face shapes and haircut suitability principles
34. State laws on barbering ethics and professional conduct
35. Client safety, sanitation procedures during services
36. Tools sterilization methods (autoclave, disinfectant solutions)
37. Chemical burns, cuts, and emergency response procedures
38. Infection control during blood exposure incidents
39. Proper towel, cape, and linen sanitation procedures
40. Electrical safety (clippers, dryers, barber equipment use)
41. Barbering electricity basics and equipment maintenance
42. Sanitation rules for barbershop stations and work areas
43. Practical exam procedures (setup, draping, performance standards)
44. Blood spill procedures and safety compliance
45. Client protection, draping, and service preparation
46. State inspection and licensing compliance rules
47. Professional ethics and client confidentiality
48. Scenario-based infection control decisions (exam focus)
49. Scenario-based haircutting and shaving technique decisions
50. Scenario-based sanitation and safety compliance applications
Tennessee Master Barber (1010) Exam — MCQ Practice (Batch 1: 50 Questions with Rationales)
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1. A barber finishes a haircut and notices hair on the cape. What is the correct action?
A. Shake the cape and reuse it immediately
B. Brush hair off and spray perfume
C. Remove cape and place it in dirty linen container
D. Store cape for next client without cleaning
Answer: C
Rationale: Used capes must be treated as contaminated linen and placed in proper dirty laundry
containers to prevent cross-contamination.
2. Which organism is most commonly associated with bloodborne pathogen transmission in
barbering?
A. Ringworm fungus
B. Hepatitis B virus
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C. Head lice parasite
D. Staphylococcus epidermidis
Answer: B
Rationale: Hepatitis B virus is a major bloodborne pathogen of concern due to its high infectivity and
resistance outside the body.
3. What is the primary purpose of disinfecting barber tools?
A. Improve tool appearance only
B. Kill or inactivate pathogens on non-porous surfaces
C. Remove hair and debris only
D. Prevent rust formation
Answer: B
Rationale: Disinfection targets pathogenic microorganisms to reduce infection risk between clients on
non-porous tools.
