MAINE BARBER STATE BOARD PRACTICE EXAM NEWEST

MAINE BARBER STATE BOARD PRACTICE EXAM NEWEST

EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS

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• What is the minimum age requirement to obtain a barber license in Maine?
• 16
• 17
• 18
• 21
• How many hours of barber training are required before you can take the

licensing exam in Maine?

• 1,000 hours
• 1,200 hours
• 1,500 hours
• 2,000 hours
• Which of the following tools must be sanitized before each use on a client?

a) Combs

b) Clippers

c) Razors

d) All of the above

• What is the correct way to clean and disinfect a razor blade after use?

a) Rinse with water only

b) Spray with alcohol and air dry 1 / 3

c) Soak in an EPA-registered disinfectant solution

d) Remove disposable blades and discard; disinfect reusable parts by soaking in

EPA-registered disinfectant

• Which of the following diseases require special attention to prevent

transmission in a barber shop?

a) Athlete’s foot

b) Ringworm

c) Hepatitis B and C

d) All of the above

• What should a barber do if a client has a visible open wound on their scalp?

a) Continue service using gloves

b) Cover the wound with a bandage and continue

c) Refuse service until the wound is healed

d) Use extra disinfectant on tools

• How often should the barber’s work station be cleaned and disinfected?

a) Once daily

b) After each client

c) Weekly

d) After each client

• What type of disinfectant is required for use on tools in a Maine barber shop?

a) Household bleach only

b) An EPA-registered hospital-grade disinfectant

c) Any disinfectant labeled for household use

d) An EPA-registered hospital-grade disinfectant

• How long should a barber wash their hands before and after each client?
• 5 seconds
• 10 seconds
• 15 seconds

d) At least 20 seconds

• Which of the following is prohibited in a licensed Maine barber shop? 2 / 3

a) Using clean and sterilized tools

b) Offering scalp massages

c) Using tattoo or piercing equipment

d) Using tattoo or piercing equipment

• What should a barber do with single-use disposable items after a client?

a) Sanitize and reuse them

b) Discard them properly in the trash

c) Store for reuse later

d) Discard them properly in the trash

• Before applying a chemical relaxer, what is the important step?

a) Wash hair with shampoo only

b) Apply oil to the scalp

c) Perform a patch test to check for allergic reaction

d) Use hot towels to open hair cuticles

• Which agency sets the regulations for barbering safety and sanitation in

Maine?

a) FDA

b) EPA

c) Maine State Board of Barbering

d) OSHA

• What is the required minimum water temperature for shampooing a client?

a) Cold water

b) Lukewarm water

c) Warm water

d) Hot water

• How should a barber handle complaints or violations observed during an

inspection?

a) Ignore them

b) Report to the local police

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