Cosmetology Instructors EXAMINATION SET
2026 SOLVED QUESTIONS GRADED A+
● Who appoints the 9 members of the board? Answer: The Governor
● What are the requirements needed in order to select the 9 members of
the board? Answer: 3 cosmetologist, 2 members must be 21 who are not
in the occupation of cosmetology, 1 must hold a baccalaureate degree in
education, 1 member is the owner of a school, & 1 is an instructor
licensed in TN at least 5 years.
● What is the minimum age requirement for any person interested in
cosmetology, esthetics, manicuring, shampooing, or natural hair styling
license? Answer: 16
● Pending insurance or denial by the board for the appropriate license,
you may work in a shop if you display what item at your workstation?
Answer: Copy of your passing inspection and receipt and/or copy of
cashier check or money order.
● What are the duties of the board members? Answer:
Inspections/examinations of applications and declare policy of board.
● The practice of granting license to qualified individuals without
examination is known as? Answer: Reciprocity
, ● What is the minimum age requirement for a manager operating a
school or shop? Answer: 18
● In addition to 750 hours, an esthetics an needs how many more to
become an instructor? Answer: 300
● Who is responsible for maintaining the supplies in the student kit?
Answer: Student
● Who is responsible for ensuring that only licensed persons perform
services at a shop? Answer: Owner/Manager
● What do you have to do if you do not pay the fee for the original
license with 6 months after being notified by the state board of passing
your examination? Answer: Submit application again and retake test.
● What is the minimum padding score for all State Board examinations?
Answer: 70
● What is the penalty fee for late renewal of your esthetics license?
Answer: $25
2026 SOLVED QUESTIONS GRADED A+
● Who appoints the 9 members of the board? Answer: The Governor
● What are the requirements needed in order to select the 9 members of
the board? Answer: 3 cosmetologist, 2 members must be 21 who are not
in the occupation of cosmetology, 1 must hold a baccalaureate degree in
education, 1 member is the owner of a school, & 1 is an instructor
licensed in TN at least 5 years.
● What is the minimum age requirement for any person interested in
cosmetology, esthetics, manicuring, shampooing, or natural hair styling
license? Answer: 16
● Pending insurance or denial by the board for the appropriate license,
you may work in a shop if you display what item at your workstation?
Answer: Copy of your passing inspection and receipt and/or copy of
cashier check or money order.
● What are the duties of the board members? Answer:
Inspections/examinations of applications and declare policy of board.
● The practice of granting license to qualified individuals without
examination is known as? Answer: Reciprocity
, ● What is the minimum age requirement for a manager operating a
school or shop? Answer: 18
● In addition to 750 hours, an esthetics an needs how many more to
become an instructor? Answer: 300
● Who is responsible for maintaining the supplies in the student kit?
Answer: Student
● Who is responsible for ensuring that only licensed persons perform
services at a shop? Answer: Owner/Manager
● What do you have to do if you do not pay the fee for the original
license with 6 months after being notified by the state board of passing
your examination? Answer: Submit application again and retake test.
● What is the minimum padding score for all State Board examinations?
Answer: 70
● What is the penalty fee for late renewal of your esthetics license?
Answer: $25
