State board Exam 2025-2026 Questions
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,A 20 volume hydrogen peroxide solution will generally lift the hair - ANS two levels
A 30 volume hydrogen peroxide solution will generally lift the hair - ANS three levels
A Barber should avoid closing in the forehead and what type of face shape? - ANS pear
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A Barber should NOT proceed with chemical services for all of the following conditions EXCEPT
- ANS translucent flakes attached to scalp or on hair
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A communicable disease refers to a disease that is - ANS spread from one person to
another
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A condition, a Barber may be susceptible to in which the skin becomes red, sore or inflamed,
after direct contact with a substance is called - ANS Dermatitis venenata
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A condition in which beads or nodes form on the hair shaft is called - ANS Monilethrix
A conditioner ingredient that gives dry hair a smooth feel and makes hair easier to comb is: -
ANS Fatty alcohols
A difference between viruses in bacterial infection is - ANS viruses cannot be treated with
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antibiotics
A diffuser is attached to blow dryer to - ANS soften airflow
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A disinfectant is acceptable for use on - ANS nonporous tools and multi-use supplies
A disorder that refers to a chronic scalp condition with excessive flaking and irritation of the
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scalp is known as dandruff or - ANS Pityriasis
A disorder that refers to thick, crusty patches of red irritated scalp is known as - ANS
Psoriasis
A highly contagious bacterium that enters the skin through open wounds and can cause
extremely serious staph infection is - ANS MRSA
A highly stimulating, shaking motion describes which massage movement? - ANS vibration
,A layered cut or 90° angle cut is sometimes referred to as a(n) - ANS Uniformly layered
form
A metal plate with rows of pointed needles used to blend or straighten loose fiber/hair is called a
- ANS Hackle
A mixture of red and yellow creates what color? - ANS orange
A mixture of secretions from the sebaceous glands and precipitation from the sweat glands is
called the - ANS Acid mantle
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A person carrying disease-producing bacteria or viruses with no recognizable symptoms of the
disease is called a(n): - ANS asymptomatic carrier
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A pH of 5 is how many more times acidic than a pH of 6? - ANS 10
A predisposition (skin patch) test for all products containing an aniline derivative ingredient is a
requirement from the - ANS U.S. Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
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A predisposition test should be performed how many hours before a color service that uses a
products containing an aniline derivative ingredient? - ANS 24-48
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A primary cause of water spill accidents is - ANS Excessive water pressure
A red, circular patch of small blisters on the skin or scalp caused by a vegetable parasite is
known as tinea or: - ANS ringworm
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A secondary lesion appearing as round, dry patches of skin covered with rough, silvery scales is
called: - ANS Psoriasis
A shampoo type generally recommended for clients who are bedridden and cannot wet their
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hair is known as: - ANS non-aerosol powder dry shampoo
A skin patch test will help determine: - ANS if the client has a sensitivity or allergic reaction
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A solid mass in the skin that may be elevated or deep, soft or hard, fixed or freely movable is
called a - ANS tumor
A strong, circular directional growth on either side of the nape, or crown is known as a - ANS
whorl
A substance that increases the concentration of hydrogen ions when placed in water, because it
donates, or releases, H+ ions is an - ANS acid
, A substance that is able to dissolve, another substance is called - ANS solvent
A tapered outline could be described as: - ANS hair that visually blends into skin at the
perimeter
A technique that is based on molding hair over the curves of the head and then drying the hair
under a hood dryer is called - ANS Hair wrapping
A type of color that uses a low volume hydrogen peroxide that can only deposit color or add
tone to the hair would be - ANS Long lasting semi permanent
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According to the standard proportion, most artist use, the head of a man is - ANS 1/8 of his
overall body height
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Acid perms are in the pH range of - ANS 6.9-7.2
Adding volume to the fringe area will visually shorten the length of the nose in which profile? -
ANS convex
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Advising clients to avoid excessive heat, spicy foods, and caffeine, would be beneficial if they
have - ANS Rosacea
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All of the following actions can be taken immediately after a shave EXCEPT - ANS
applying a deep cleansing facial
All of the following actions can help prevent neck and back strain EXCEPT - ANS standing
with feet together
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All of the following are precautions to take when storing disinfectants EXCEPT - ANS keep
within reach of all barbershop clients
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All of the following bones are located in the cranium EXCEPT - ANS metacarpal
All of the following conditions are examples of parasites and fungi that would prevent offering
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Barbering services EXCEPT - ANS seborrheic dermatitis
All of the following guidelines are used to perform a head shave EXCEPT - ANS keep the
scalp dry while shaving
All of the following razor positions are used when performing a face shave EXCEPT - ANS
Reverse backhand
All of the following statements about massage are true EXCEPT - ANS Keep your nails
long to be able to scratch the scalp
And Answers
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U
LA
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,A 20 volume hydrogen peroxide solution will generally lift the hair - ANS two levels
A 30 volume hydrogen peroxide solution will generally lift the hair - ANS three levels
A Barber should avoid closing in the forehead and what type of face shape? - ANS pear
A
A Barber should NOT proceed with chemical services for all of the following conditions EXCEPT
- ANS translucent flakes attached to scalp or on hair
R
A communicable disease refers to a disease that is - ANS spread from one person to
another
U
A condition, a Barber may be susceptible to in which the skin becomes red, sore or inflamed,
after direct contact with a substance is called - ANS Dermatitis venenata
LA
A condition in which beads or nodes form on the hair shaft is called - ANS Monilethrix
A conditioner ingredient that gives dry hair a smooth feel and makes hair easier to comb is: -
ANS Fatty alcohols
A difference between viruses in bacterial infection is - ANS viruses cannot be treated with
C
antibiotics
A diffuser is attached to blow dryer to - ANS soften airflow
O
A disinfectant is acceptable for use on - ANS nonporous tools and multi-use supplies
A disorder that refers to a chronic scalp condition with excessive flaking and irritation of the
D
scalp is known as dandruff or - ANS Pityriasis
A disorder that refers to thick, crusty patches of red irritated scalp is known as - ANS
Psoriasis
A highly contagious bacterium that enters the skin through open wounds and can cause
extremely serious staph infection is - ANS MRSA
A highly stimulating, shaking motion describes which massage movement? - ANS vibration
,A layered cut or 90° angle cut is sometimes referred to as a(n) - ANS Uniformly layered
form
A metal plate with rows of pointed needles used to blend or straighten loose fiber/hair is called a
- ANS Hackle
A mixture of red and yellow creates what color? - ANS orange
A mixture of secretions from the sebaceous glands and precipitation from the sweat glands is
called the - ANS Acid mantle
A
A person carrying disease-producing bacteria or viruses with no recognizable symptoms of the
disease is called a(n): - ANS asymptomatic carrier
R
A pH of 5 is how many more times acidic than a pH of 6? - ANS 10
A predisposition (skin patch) test for all products containing an aniline derivative ingredient is a
requirement from the - ANS U.S. Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
U
A predisposition test should be performed how many hours before a color service that uses a
products containing an aniline derivative ingredient? - ANS 24-48
LA
A primary cause of water spill accidents is - ANS Excessive water pressure
A red, circular patch of small blisters on the skin or scalp caused by a vegetable parasite is
known as tinea or: - ANS ringworm
C
A secondary lesion appearing as round, dry patches of skin covered with rough, silvery scales is
called: - ANS Psoriasis
A shampoo type generally recommended for clients who are bedridden and cannot wet their
O
hair is known as: - ANS non-aerosol powder dry shampoo
A skin patch test will help determine: - ANS if the client has a sensitivity or allergic reaction
D
A solid mass in the skin that may be elevated or deep, soft or hard, fixed or freely movable is
called a - ANS tumor
A strong, circular directional growth on either side of the nape, or crown is known as a - ANS
whorl
A substance that increases the concentration of hydrogen ions when placed in water, because it
donates, or releases, H+ ions is an - ANS acid
, A substance that is able to dissolve, another substance is called - ANS solvent
A tapered outline could be described as: - ANS hair that visually blends into skin at the
perimeter
A technique that is based on molding hair over the curves of the head and then drying the hair
under a hood dryer is called - ANS Hair wrapping
A type of color that uses a low volume hydrogen peroxide that can only deposit color or add
tone to the hair would be - ANS Long lasting semi permanent
A
According to the standard proportion, most artist use, the head of a man is - ANS 1/8 of his
overall body height
R
Acid perms are in the pH range of - ANS 6.9-7.2
Adding volume to the fringe area will visually shorten the length of the nose in which profile? -
ANS convex
U
Advising clients to avoid excessive heat, spicy foods, and caffeine, would be beneficial if they
have - ANS Rosacea
LA
All of the following actions can be taken immediately after a shave EXCEPT - ANS
applying a deep cleansing facial
All of the following actions can help prevent neck and back strain EXCEPT - ANS standing
with feet together
C
All of the following are precautions to take when storing disinfectants EXCEPT - ANS keep
within reach of all barbershop clients
O
All of the following bones are located in the cranium EXCEPT - ANS metacarpal
All of the following conditions are examples of parasites and fungi that would prevent offering
D
Barbering services EXCEPT - ANS seborrheic dermatitis
All of the following guidelines are used to perform a head shave EXCEPT - ANS keep the
scalp dry while shaving
All of the following razor positions are used when performing a face shave EXCEPT - ANS
Reverse backhand
All of the following statements about massage are true EXCEPT - ANS Keep your nails
long to be able to scratch the scalp
