NIC Cosmetology Instructor Theory Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the NIC Cosmetology Instructor Theory Vocabulary Games
4 free word games built on 20 NIC Cosmetology Instructor Theory 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 NIC Cosmetology Instructor Theory Vocabulary Game
Safe learning environment
Infection control
Instructional planning
Instructional methods
Sources for these terms (9)
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Selected EPA-Registered Disinfectants · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- About OSHA · Source checked 2026-11-04
- 29 CFR 1910.1030 Bloodborne pathogens · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Head Lice · Source checked 2026-11-04
- 1910.1200 - Hazard Communication · Source checked 2026-11-04
- TEAL Center Fact Sheet No. 8: Effective Lesson Planning · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Glossary | Adult Education and Literacy | U.S. Department of Education · Source checked 2026-11-04
About the NIC Cosmetology Instructor Exam
The NIC Cosmetology Instructor Theory Exam is a 90-minute, 85-question (75 scored + 10 pretest) computer-based written exam used by state boards to license cosmetology teachers. It covers instructional planning (curriculum delivery, learning styles and needs, instructional materials, assessment), instructional methods (lecture, demonstration, group learning, communication, time management, assessing learning), and the theory and practical classroom (learning environments, instructor responsibilities, safety and infection control). A typical passing score is 75%, with state boards setting supplemental requirements.
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
85 questions
Time Limit
90 minutes
Passing Score
75% (varies by state)
Exam / Certification Fees
Set by state test provider ($65 Oklahoma, $90 Missouri)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Cosmetology Instructor 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 Cosmetology Instructor vocabulary games work?
There are 4 games built on 20 Cosmetology Instructor 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 Cosmetology Instructor 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.
What is the NIC Cosmetology Instructor exam?
The NIC Cosmetology Instructor Theory Exam is a national, standardized written examination from the National-Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology used by state boards to license cosmetology teachers. It has 85 questions (75 scored + 10 pretest) in 90 minutes and covers instructional planning, instructional methods, and the theory and practical classroom.
What is the passing score?
A typical passing score is 75%, but the cut score varies by state. Some states require additional state-specific items or a teaching practical exam in addition to the NIC theory exam. Check your state board's instructor licensure rules for the exact requirements.