Hilltop Barber Academy Pre-Test: Barber Licensing Readiness

The Latin term “barba” is the root word for barber and means:

• Hair

• Beard

• Comb

• Shaving

Historically, barber-surgeons performed which of the following?

• Bloodletting

• Tooth extractions

• Minor surgeries

• All of the above

Before a haircut, combs and shears must be:

• Cleaned and sanitized

• Sharpened

• Oiled

• Wrapped

Implements must be immersed in an EPA-approved disinfectant.

• True

• False

Who is responsible for overseeing an apprentice?

• Salon manager

• Licensed barber

• Senior stylist

• Health inspector

Professional ethics include:

• Hygiene and attitude

• Client booking

• Advertising

• None of the above

State barber boards primarily aim to:

• Increase barber taxes

• Maintain public health, safety, and welfare

• Promote barber products

• License large chains only

Personal hygiene and attitude are considered:

• Optional for barbers

• Professional requirements

• Only relevant for clients

• Never relevant

After shaving, all used tools must be disinfected:

• Only the razor

• Razor and strop

• All implements

• No tools

Client consultation includes:

• Scalp & hair analysis

• Service recommendations

• Recording client history

• All of the above