FLORIDA BARBER STATE BOARD PRACTICE EXAM

FLORIDA BARBER STATE BOARD PRACTICE EXAM

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• What is the minimum age requirement to become a licensed barber in

Florida?

• 16 years old
• 17 years old
• 18 years old
• 21 years old
• How many hours of training are required to complete the barber program in

Florida?

• 800 hours
• 1000 hours
• 1200 hours
• 1500 hours
• Which of the following tools must a barber sterilize after each use?

a) Comb

b) Razor handle

c) Shears and razors

d) Hairbrush

• What is the main purpose of a disinfectant used in a barber shop?

a) To remove hair from tools

b) To clean the floor

c) To kill bacteria, viruses, and fungi on tools and surfaces

d) To moisturize the skin 1 / 3

• How often should a barber shop be cleaned and disinfected?

a) Weekly

b) Daily

c) After each client and at the end of each day

d) Monthly

• When performing a haircut, how should the barber position the client’s head

for the nape area?

a) Slightly tilted back

b) Tilted forward

c) Upright

d) Turned sideways

• Which government agency regulates the safety of chemical products used in

barber shops?

a) FDA

b) OSHA

c) EPA

d) CDC

• What should a barber do if a client has a visible scalp infection?

a) Proceed with the service as normal

b) Apply disinfectant and continue

c) Refuse service and advise the client to see a doctor

d) Cover the infection with a bandage and continue

• How long must a barber maintain records of client services according to

Florida regulations?

• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 5 years
• Which of the following is considered an acceptable method to clean a

barber’s cape after each use?

a) Wipe with dry cloth

b) Shake it outside 2 / 3

c) Wash with soap and water or disinfect appropriately

d) Hang in the sun

• What is the proper way to handle a razor when shaving a client?

a) Hold it flat against the skin at a 90-degree angle

b) Hold it flat against the skin at a 45-degree angle

c) Hold it flat against the skin at a 30-degree angle

d) Hold it perpendicular to the skin

• Which of the following is NOT a required element of a first aid kit in a barber

shop?

a) Bandages

b) Antiseptic solution

c) Prescription medications

d) Gauze pads

• How should a barber dispose of used razors?

a) Throw them in the trash

b) Place them in a sharps container

c) Place them in an approved sharps container

d) Wash and reuse immediately

• Which part of the hair follicle produces hair?

a) Sebaceous gland

b) Papilla

c) Arrector pili muscle

d) Hair shaft

• What is the purpose of using a neck strip during a haircut?

a) To make the client feel comfortable

b) To protect the client’s skin from hair clippings

c) To prevent hair from falling inside the client’s collar

d) To hold the cape in place

• When should gloves be worn in a barber shop?

a) When performing a haircut

b) When mixing hair color only

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