New Jersey Barber State Board Practice Exam

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• Which branch of science studies tissues at the microscopic level?
• Which statement correctly identifies the type of rinse used to neutralize yellow tones in gray hair?
• When would a doctor and barber work closely together?
• Which statement about disinfectants is accurate?
• Which of the following indicates contradictions in scalp analysis?
• Which conditioner is used for oily hair?
• The act of maintaining moral principles that guide a professional's behavior is called:
• Which term describes hair with open cuticles that readily absorbs color?
• Histology is the study of?
• What is the grind of the shears?
• Which question best aligns with scalp analysis objectives?
• Tinea favosa is also known as which condition?
• Depth in color theory refers to what?
• What is the proper method to clean a honing stone?
• What is root turning?
• To prevent allergic reaction to hair color, which test should be administered?
• Aniline derivative tint is another name for:
• What does lightener do?
• Conditioners help to return hair to its normal what?
• If a razor is over honed, what should you do?
• Acne is a disorder of?
• What is the study of the muscles called?
• When should a patch test be performed?
• What should the razor be lead with?
• What part of the hands do you use to shampoo?
• For a shave service, how should the client be draped?
• Ethics are defined as:
• In shampoo chemistry, what does the hydrophilic head of the molecule do?
• Oxidation is defined as which of the following?
• When using the slide motion method of blade replacement, the razor should be held firmly above the joint of the handle and the what?
• Knotting in hair replacement refers to which concept?
• Staphylococci form pus-forming bacteria that typically grow in which arrangement?
• What is knotting in relation to hair replacements?
• Which of the following is a basic shape of bacteria?
• The pH balance of an acid shampoo is typically?
• What is the purpose of a scalp analysis?
• How many members compose the board?
• When using the shears, how do you protect yourself and the client?
• What is the purpose of prelightening hair before applying toner?
• When an acid is mixed with an alkali in equal proportions, what typically forms?
• What bone protects the brain?
• What is the main ingredient in a chemical relaxer?
• What are the two types of relaxers?
• Which type of light produces the most heat?
• A disinfectant effective against bacteria, fungi, tuberculosis, Pseudomonas, HIV, and hepatitis B falls into which category?
• What does the head of a shampoo molecule do?
• The skull is formally known as which term?
• Commonly referred to as barbers itch is which condition?
• Which of the following provides the blood supply that is vital to the growth the hair?
• A hone is best described as which of the following?
• What is a sebaceous cyst most accurately called?
• What is the ideal facial shape?
• What is the primary oxidizing agent used in hair coloring?
• Rolling cream serves which purposes?
• Which of the following is a fungal infection of the scalp commonly referenced in barbering?
• Name two pus-forming bacteria commonly identified in infections.
• What is the first step to clean clippers?
• What is the tendon that connects the occipitalis & frontalis?
• Bacteriology studies which of the following?
• Effelating is another term for which technique?
• A container exhibiting bulging is a sign that contents under pressure may what?
• Exothermic chemical waves are activated by what?
• Which term describes light stroking?
• What minimum square footage is required to open a salon?
• The color category used to neutralize yellow tones in gray hair is which?
• Which form of massage movements use hackling?
• In color terms, tone refers to which attribute?
• What is the most common and frequently encountered fungal infection?
• What is curl reforming?
• What is the U-shaped bone?
• Herpes simplex that typically occurs above the waist is called simplex ______.
• Transferring the comb to the opposite hand and after combing to facilitate haircutting is called?
• An extra small mouth requires what type of mustache design?
• What is another name for household bleach?
• Shingling is best described as cutting which of the following?
• What is the pH range commonly associated with conditioners?
• Which movement describes shaving direction with the grain?
• In the context of disinfectant registration, which organization is cited as CDC in the material?
• Broad muscle that covers the top of the skull and consist of the occipitalis & frontalis?
• Base colors of artificial hair colors are made of what?
• The slide motion method of blade replacement is used with which grooming tool?
• Barbicide should be changed:
• What is a surfactant?
• Bulging containers in inventory indicate contents under pressure can do what?
• OSHA standards in the barber industry are important because they what?
• How often should a scalp massage be performed?
• Which term describes the watery fluid surrounding the nucleus within a cell?
• After removing the drape in a face shave, which action is typically performed next?
• Which term describes the broad tendon-like sheet that connects the occipitalis and frontalis muscles?
• Which of the following is the pH range for most conditioners?
• In razor cutting, how should the hair be prepared?
• Which category of hair color is explicitly labeled 'Demi-permanent'?
• In fine hair, which hair layer may be absent?
• What does prelightened hair indicate?
• Which draping item is placed under the neck band during a haircut?
• For a person with a long neck, what hair length should be kept?
• The barber license expires on:
• Hypertrichosis is best described as:
• Which are the three parts of a muscle?
• Which chemical is more caustic?
• If you accidentally cut a client, which action should be taken before continuing?
• A hone is used for which purpose?
• Where do you test the water temperature when performing a shampoo service?
• What is the primary purpose of a strand test?
• Which step of decontamination is designed to kill all microorganisms?
• Kneading movements involve pinching and circular movements using which part of the hand?
• What is the pH of temporary hair color?
• Which set comprises the methods of sanitation?
• State regulatory agencies include which components?
• How many licenses fall under the state board of cosmetology?
• When would a barber shop license be renewed?
• Which of the following best defines basic color groupings used in artificial color systems?
• The scientific study of hair, its disorders, and its care is called?
• For finger waves, which product helps hold the style in place?
• Thinning hair with conventional haircutting shears is called?
• Which product should be applied to finger waves to hold them in place longer?
• What is the diameter of hair measurements?
• Which of the following statements is true about hepatitis vaccines?
• An extra small mouth would require which mustache style?
• What angle should you hold the razor when shaving?
• How many bones are in the face?
• Before the application of color, what safety precautions should the barber take to ensure no allergic reaction?
• In haircutting, what does tapering describe?
• For a chemical service, if a small scalp abrasion is observed, what is the best course of action?
• The color-oxidizing agent used in permanent hair color is?
• Which term describes the branch of science that studies muscles?
• Which structure at the base of the hair follicle is primarily responsible for nourishing the hair and enabling growth?
• Which type of light is associated with producing the most heat?
• Which outcome is achieved by directing the hair into a straighter form during a chemical relaxer?
• What is the first step if you cut a client during a service?
• Acne is primarily associated with which glands?
• Which bone is U-shaped and does not articulate with any other bone?
• Which term refers to spherical bacteria?
• What is formed when an acid neutralizes a base in chemistry?
• What is the study of microscopic anatomy?
• Which device in a power supply converts AC to DC?
• Leave hair longer on the neck with what type of neck?
• Which practice is appropriate for damaged hair care?
• How do you clean a hone?
• How do lightening agents affect the hair?
• What step of decontamination has the ability to kill all microorganisms?
• Which statement best describes depth as a color property?
• Combs and brushes are sanitized by immersion in what solution?
• What is the study of functions and activities performed by the body structures?
• What type of perm rod would you use on fine hair?
• What kind of movements do you use when using the razor?
• Which container is specifically designed to safely hold used blades?
• What is a soap cap primarily used to do in hair color services?
• What is the science that studies microorganisms called?
• What part of the hair holds the color?
• Absence of melanin is called?
• Which of the following is not a hair diameter category?
• Among common hair relaxing agents, which is considered the most caustic?
• Where should you position yourself relative to the client when draping?
• What type of hair takes color the fastest?
• What is the difference between sanitize and disinfect?
• Where is the buccinator located?
• A toner should be used following a
• How many members are on the state barber board?
• How do you build volume?
• The inner core of a hair strand is called:
• Trichoptolosis refers to which hair condition?
• What color cancels out red in color theory?
• Color uptake is fastest in which hair type?
• Shingling creates which of the following line characteristics?
• Where do used, contaminated blades go after they are used?
• What type of movement is light stroking?
• What is the main ingredient in sodium hydroxide?
• How many times is the board scheduled to meet per year?
• Which list correctly names the three parts of a muscle?
• Conditioners are used to?
• How many facial shapes are there?
• Shingling results in which of the following appearances?
• Where should you not open a barber shop?
• A strand test provides insight into which two outcomes?
• To achieve brown from a level 6 RV, which color level is used?
• Which category of hair color is typically described as fading gradually and not lasting as long as permanent?
• Permanent hair color is considered penetrating because it has the ability to?
• Which description best defines Tapotement movements?
• The New Jersey State Board of Cosmetology oversees how many licenses?
• Absence of melanin is most closely described by which term?
• What is retailing in a salon context?
• What is the watery fluid that surrounds the nucleus?
• What is the last step in a face shave?
• Which two types of hair relaxers?
• What are the four categories of hair color?
• What is rolling cream used for?
• Which of the following is NOT a method of sanitation listed?
• Base colors of artificial hair colors are made of which color categories?
• Which component inside a power supply converts alternating current to direct current?
• What is the main ingredient in aniline derivative tint?
• Before using a curling iron, the barber should perform a what test?
• Which statement about ethics is true?
• In color correction, which color is used to cancel yellow tones?
• The outer perimeter line of the haircut is the?
• What are the three types of hair lighteners?
• What is the typical pH range of hair?
• Which color cancels out yellow in color correction?
• The smallest hair diameter term is which?
• How is rolling cream applied?
• Which hepatitis has a vaccine?
• Which of the following options correctly identifies the hair pH range?
• What is the bony case that shapes the head and protects the brain?
• A dry skin type does not produce enough of which substance?
• Which pair represents common categories of chemical relaxers?
• For a haircut service, draping includes placing what under the neck band and folding it over?
• What type of shampoo is recommended for badly damaged hair?
• Curl reforming is also known as which term?
• How is the diameter of hair measured?