KANSAS BARBER STATE BOARD PRACTICE EXAM
NEWEST EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS 2025 (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
- What is the primary purpose of the Kansas Barbering Law?
- To increase employment
- To protect public health and safety
- To promote barbering education
- To regulate barbershop decor
- How often must a barber renew their license in Kansas?
- Every 6 months
- Every year
- Every 2 years
- Every 5 years
- Which agency oversees the licensure of barbers in Kansas?
- Kansas Department of Health
- Kansas Board of Barbering
- Kansas Board of Cosmetology
- Kansas State Licensing Bureau
- Before performing a shave, the barber must: 1 / 3
- Wash hands and sanitize tools
- Wet the hair with water
- Ask about the client’s age
- Use cold towels only
- Which disinfectant is required for tools that come in contact with blood?
- Soap and water
- EPA-registered tuberculocidal disinfectant
- Vinegar solution
- Hydrogen peroxide
- What is the proper way to store disinfected combs and brushes?
- In a drawer
- In a closed, clean, dry container
- In the open air
- Wrapped in a towel
7. A barber should not serve a client with:
- Grey hair
- Thick beards
- Contagious diseases
- A large tip
- Which of the following is a bacterial infection of the hair follicle?
- Alopecia
- Dandruff
- Folliculitis
- Psoriasis
- / 3
- Which type of razor is most commonly used in barbering?
- Electric foil
- Straight razor
- Disposable safety razor
- Double-edged blade
- When should a barber sanitize their hands?
- Once a day
- After breaks
- Before and after each client
- Before lunch
- The process of making objects free from all forms of microorganisms is
called:
- Sanitation
- Disinfection
- Sterilization
- Cleaning
- How should a barber handle a client who has head lice?
- Cut around the lice
- Refuse service and refer to a physician
- Apply extra shampoo
- Use a lice comb immediately
13. The correct angle to hold a straight razor during shaving is:
- 10 degrees
- 60 degrees
- / 3