ILLINOIS BARBER STATE BOARD PRACTICE EXAM

ILLINOIS BARBER STATE BOARD PRACTICE EXAM

NEWEST EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT

DETAILED ANSWERS 2025 (VERIFIED ANSWERS)

• What is the primary purpose of a barber’s sterilization procedure?

a) To clean hair clippings from tools

b) To prevent the spread of infection

c) To remove hair dye residue

d) To polish tools

Answer: b) To prevent the spread of infection

• Which agency regulates the use of disinfectants and antiseptics in a barber

shop?

a) OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)

b) EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)

c) FDA (Food and Drug Administration)

d) CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

Answer: b) EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)

• How long should a razor blade be soaked in a disinfectant solution to ensure

proper sterilization?

• 5 minutes
• 10 minutes
• 20 minutes
• 30 minutes

Answer: c) 20 minutes 1 / 3

• What is the minimum age to be eligible to take the Illinois Barber License

Exam?

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

Answer: c) 18 years

• When cutting hair, what is the safest angle to hold the scissors for a clean

cut?

• 45 degrees
• 90 degrees
• 180 degrees
• 0 degrees (parallel to the hair)

Answer: d) 0 degrees (parallel to the hair)

• How often should a barber shop’s sanitation rules and procedures be

reviewed by staff?

a) Once a year

b) Monthly

c) Weekly

d) Daily

Answer: d) Daily

• Which of the following conditions is considered contagious and must be

reported and avoided in a barber shop?

a) Dandruff

b) Ringworm

c) Dry scalp

d) Psoriasis

Answer: b) Ringworm 2 / 3

• What is the proper procedure for handling a blood spill in a barber shop?

a) Clean with water and soap only

b) Cover with a towel and wait

c) Use an EPA-registered disinfectant and wear gloves

d) Ignore and continue work

Answer: c) Use an EPA-registered disinfectant and wear gloves

• How many hours of barber training are required before taking the Illinois

barber exam?

• 1000 hours
• 1200 hours
• 1500 hours
• 1800 hours

Answer: b) 1200 hours

• What type of comb is best for cutting wet hair?

a) Wide-tooth comb

b) Fine-tooth comb

c) Rat-tail comb

d) Barber’s pick

Answer: b) Fine-tooth comb

• What is the correct way to clean and disinfect clippers after each use?

a) Brush off hair and spray with water

b) Remove attachments, brush, and wipe with disinfectant solution

c) Run under hot water only

d) Wipe with a dry cloth

Answer: b) Remove attachments, brush, and wipe with disinfectant solution

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