EXAM NEWEST EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT

Massachusetts BARBER STATE BOARD PRACTICE

EXAM NEWEST EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT

DETAILED ANSWERS 2025 (VERIFIED ANSWERS)

• Which of the following is the proper procedure to disinfect barbering tools

after each use?

a) Rinse tools with water only

b) Wipe tools with a dry towel

c) Clean tools thoroughly and then soak them in an EPA-registered disinfectant

d) Spray tools with hairspray

• What is the minimum age requirement to apply for a barber license in

Massachusetts?

• 16 years old
• 17 years old
• 18 years old
• 21 years old

• How long must a barber keep client records and consent forms?
• 1 year
• 3 years
• 5 years
• 7 years 1 / 3

• What is the purpose of a patch test before applying hair coloring?

a) To check if the hair will hold the color

b) To determine if the client has an allergic reaction to the product

c) To see if the color matches the client’s skin tone

d) To test the speed of color development

• Which of the following is a sign of scalp infection that a barber should refer to

a physician?

a) Dry scalp

b) Mild dandruff

c) Redness with pus and swelling

d) Normal scalp itching

• What type of razor blade is recommended for shaving clients?

a) Disposable razor blades

b) Double-edged straight razor blades that are reused

c) Single-use disposable razor blades

d) Electric razor blades only

• When performing a haircut, how should a barber hold the scissors?

a) With the thumb and middle finger only

b) With the thumb and ring finger only

c) With the thumb in the thumb hole and the ring finger in the finger hole, while

the index finger guides the scissors

d) With all five fingers inside the holes

• Which of the following is considered an acceptable form of sanitation in a

barber shop? 2 / 3

a) Using a towel on multiple clients without washing

b) Washing hands with soap and water before and after each client

c) Rinsing combs in water only

d) Sharing razors among clients if disinfected with water

• How often should a barber clean and disinfect combs and brushes?

a) Once a week

b) Once a day

c) After each use

d) After every three uses

• What is the maximum number of hours a barber student must complete in

training to be eligible for the barber exam in Massachusetts?

• 500 hours
• 1000 hours
• 1500 hours
• 2000 hours

• Which of the following is NOT allowed in a licensed barber shop?

a) Open food or drink in the workstation area

b) Properly labeled disinfectants

c) First aid kit

d) Clean towels

• What should a barber do if they accidentally cut a client during a shave?

a) Continue without cleaning the wound

b) Apply hair product to the wound

c) Stop, clean the wound with antiseptic, and apply a sterile bandage

d) Ignore it if it’s a small cut

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