Barber License Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the Barber License Vocabulary Games
4 free word games built on 20 Barber License terms across 4 topics. Every game deals terms at random and shows what each term means, so you can keep playing as long as you like.
How to Play
- 1.Read the clue and type the term (3 to 6 letters).
- 2.Green: right spot. Yellow: wrong spot. Gray: not in the term.
- 3.Solve it in 6 tries, then read the explanation.
- 1.Swap two neighboring tiles to line up 3 of the same term.
- 2.Longer lines, two lines at once and chains score more.
- 3.Play until no swap can make a line.
- 1.Flip two cards. A matching pair stays face up.
- 2.Each pair you find shows what the term means.
- 3.Clear the board in as few moves as you can.
- 1.Find each listed term in the letter grid.
- 2.Drag across its letters: across, down or diagonally.
- 3.Find all five as fast as you can.
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Topics in the Barber License Vocabulary Game
Scientific Concepts
Implements and Equipment
Hair Care Services
Facial Hair and Skin
Sources for these terms (14)
- Bloodborne pathogens, 29 CFR 1910.1030 (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- What are Antimicrobial Pesticides? (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Hazard Communication, 29 CFR 1910.1200 (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Tinea Infections (MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Acne (National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- MRSA (MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Hair Analysis Panel Discussion, Section 2.4: General Physiology of Hair (Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards: Sodium hydroxide (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- O*NET OnLine Summary Report: Barbers (U.S. Department of Labor) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- National Barber Theory Examination CIB (National-Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Hair Dyes (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Hair Dye and Hair Relaxers (Food and Drug Administration) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Army updates facial hair policy to reinforce grooming standards (US Army, 2025-07-08) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Simple shaving tips to promote healthier skin (US Army) · Source checked 2026-11-03
About the Barber License Exam (NIC) Exam
The Barber License Exam, administered by NIC, is a standardized test required for licensure in most states. It covers scientific concepts, hair care, and safety.
Exam sponsor: National-Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology (NIC). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
60 questions
Time Limit
90 minutes
Passing Score
75%
Reported exam pass rate: N/A. Pass rates are not publicly released by NIC Exam sponsor website
Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Official sources
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Barber License vocabulary game free?
Yes. The game is free to play with no sign-up. Signing in adds AI explanations for any term.
How do the Barber License vocabulary games work?
There are 4 games built on 20 Barber License terms. In Guess the Term, a clue describes one term and you have six tries to spell it, with green, yellow and gray letters showing how close you are. In Term Match, six terms appear as colored tiles; swap neighbors to line up three or more of the same term, and each match shows what the term means. In Term Pairs, twelve face-down cards hide six pairs of terms; flip two at a time to find each pair, and every pair you find shows what the term means. In Term Search, five terms hide in a grid of letters, reading across, down or diagonally; drag across a term to circle it, and each term you find shows what it means.
Where do the Barber License terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the National-Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology (NIC) content outline and primary sources, listed under Sources on this page. The game is independent study material, not an official exam resource.
How many questions are on the Barber License Exam?
The exam contains 60 questions, but only 50 are scored. The other 10 are pre-test questions that do not affect your score.
What is the passing score for the Barber License Exam?
The passing score is determined by each state, but it is typically 75%.