GEORGIA BARBER STATE BOARD PRACTICE EXAM

GEORGIA BARBER STATE BOARD PRACTICE EXAM

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• What is the minimum age requirement to obtain a barber license in Georgia?
• 16 years
• 17 years
• 18 years
• 21 years

• How many hours of practical training must a barber student complete before

applying for licensure?

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

• What is the proper way to disinfect combs and scissors in a barber shop?
• Wash with soap and water only
• Spray with hair spray
• Soak in a barbicide or EPA-registered disinfectant
• Wipe with a dry towel

• When should a barber wear gloves?
• Only during haircuts
• When performing services that involve blood or bodily fluids 1 / 3

• Only when using chemical relaxers
• Gloves are not required in barbering

• Which of the following is NOT permitted in a Georgia barber shop?
• Proper sanitation supplies
• Barber chairs
• Tattooing equipment
• Hair cutting tools

• How often should capes and towels be changed or laundered?
• Once a week
• At the end of each day
• After each client
• Once a month

• What should a barber do if they accidentally cut a client and blood is present?
• Continue working without stopping
• Rinse the cut with water only
• Stop the service, apply first aid, and disinfect all tools and surfaces
• Ignore it unless the client complains

• What is the primary purpose of the Georgia Barber State Board?
• To provide barber services
• To regulate and license barbers and barber shops
• To sell barber supplies
• To teach barbering classes

• How long is a Georgia barber license valid before renewal?
• 6 months
• 1 year 2 / 3

• 2 years
• 5 years

• Which of the following practices is considered unsanitary and prohibited in a

barber shop?

• Sterilizing instruments after each use
• Using disposable razors for single use
• Sharing combs and brushes between clients without disinfecting
• Washing hands before and after each client
• Which agency approves the disinfectants used in barber shops?

A) FDA

B) EPA

C) OSHA

D) CDC

• What is the correct temperature for storing sterilized tools to maintain

sanitation?

• Room temperature
• Dry and covered environment
• Refrigerated
• Direct sunlight

• Which of the following is an example of a contagious condition that must be

reported and avoided in a barber shop?

• Dandruff
• Ringworm
• Dry scalp
• Mild sunburn

• Before starting a haircut, what must a barber do to ensure client safety?
• Ask about allergies and scalp conditions
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