MISSOURI BARBER STATE BOARD PRACTICE EXAM

MISSOURI BARBER STATE BOARD PRACTICE EXAM

NEWEST EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT

DETAILED ANSWERS 2025 (VERIFIED ANSWERS)

• What is the primary purpose of the sterilization process in a barber shop?

a) To clean equipment from dirt

b) To kill all forms of microbial life including spores

c) To deodorize equipment

d) To remove hair residue

• How often should a barber sterilize their combs and scissors?

a) Once a week

b) After every client

c) After each use

d) Only when visibly dirty

• Which agency sets the standards for disinfectants used in barber shops?

a) OSHA

b) FDA

c) EPA

d) CDC

• What is the correct way to dispose of single-use razors?

a) Throw in regular trash 1 / 3

b) Place in a puncture-resistant sharps container

c) Reuse after disinfecting

d) Burn them

• Which of the following diseases can be transmitted through contaminated

barber tools?

a) Influenza

b) Hepatitis B

c) Chickenpox

d) Measles

• How long must a barber wait after applying chemical relaxers before

shampooing hair?

a) Immediately

b) As recommended by the manufacturer, usually 5-10 minutes

• 30 minutes
• 1 hour

• What is the proper method for cleaning a barber chair?

a) Spray with water only

b) Use a disinfectant approved by the EPA and clean all surfaces

c) Use a vacuum cleaner

d) Wipe with a dry cloth only

• Which of the following is NOT allowed during a barber licensing examination?

a) Using sterile instruments

b) Wearing protective gloves

c) Using unlicensed or unapproved tools

d) Following state safety regulations

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• What is the minimum age requirement to apply for a barber license in

Missouri?

• 16
• 17
• 18
• 21

• Which of these practices is considered a violation of health and safety

regulations?

a) Sterilizing instruments in an autoclave

b) Using single-use neck strips on clients

c) Sharing razors between clients without disinfecting

d) Washing hands between clients

• What is the required number of practical hours to be eligible for the

Missouri barber exam?

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

• How should a barber treat a small cut during a haircut?

a) Ignore it

b) Continue cutting hair

c) Stop work, clean the cut, apply antiseptic and a bandage

d) Use a razor to clean the wound

• What type of shampoo is recommended for hair treated with chemical

relaxers?

a) Regular shampoo

b) Clarifying shampoo

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