IOWA BARBER STATE BOARD PRACTICE EXAM
NEWEST EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS 2025 (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
- What is the main purpose of using a disinfectant in a barbershop?
- To remove dirt and debris
- To kill harmful microorganisms on surfaces
- To clean hair from the floor
- To neutralize odors
- Which type of bacteria is spherical and appears in clusters like grapes?
- Bacilli
- Staphylococci
- Spirilla
- Diplococci
- How long should implements be submerged in a disinfectant solution as
- 1 minute
- 2 minutes 1 / 3
recommended by most manufacturers?
- 10 minutes
- 30 minutes
- What is the fine for practicing barbering without a license in Iowa?
A. $50
B. $100
C. $250
D. $1,000
- Which government agency regulates and approves disinfectants in the U.S.?
A. CDC
B. EPA
C. FDA
D. OSHA
- What is the proper way to handle blood exposure during a haircut?
- Continue service and wash hands later
- Wipe with towel and resume work
- Stop service, clean wound, apply bandage, disinfect area and tools
- Ignore it if it’s minor
- What is the angle for holding the hair when creating a blunt cut?
- 0 degrees
- 45 degrees
- 90 degrees
- 180 degrees
- What part of the razor should be disinfected after each client? 2 / 3
- Blade only
- Entire razor including handle
- Just the edge
- Only if it touched blood
- Which hair structure determines the shape of the hair strand?
- Medulla
- Follicle
- Cortex
- Papilla
- How often must Iowa barbers renew their license?
- Annually
- Every 2 years
- Every 3 years
- Every 5 years
- Which haircutting tool is best used for tapering the neckline?
- Clippers
- Razor
- Shears
- Comb
- What is the first step in any service procedure?
- Start haircut
- Wash and sanitize hands
- Set up tools
- Drape the client
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