Illinois Barber License Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the Illinois Barber License Vocabulary Game
A free word game for the Illinois Barber License exam. Each round shows a clue for one of 20 exam terms across 8 topics. Recall the term, spell it out, then read a short explanation. Rounds pick a random term, so you can keep playing as long as you like.
How to Play
- 1Read the clue and type a term with the right number of letters (3 to 6). Abbreviations count: type the letters only.
- 2Press Check Answer or Enter. Each letter changes color to show how close you are.
- 3You have 6 tries. Stuck? Need a hint? asks the AI tutor for a nudge without giving the term away, and Skip moves to a new term.
- 4After the round, read the explanation, ask the AI to explain it, share your result, or press Next.
- ARight letter, right spot
- AIn the term, wrong spot
- ANot in the term
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Topics in the Illinois Barber License Vocabulary Game
Infection and sanitation
Client consultation
Haircoloring
Chemical texture
Skin care
Facial hair
Hairstyling
Haircutting
Sources for these terms (20)
- Bloodborne pathogens, 29 CFR 1910.1030 (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Hazard Communication, 29 CFR 1910.1200 (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- What are Antimicrobial Pesticides? (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Hair Dyes (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Acne (National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Tinea Infections (MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- MRSA (MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- O*NET OnLine Summary Report: Barbers (U.S. Department of Labor) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Hair Dye and Hair Relaxers (Food and Drug Administration) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- SEER Training Modules: Layers of the Skin (National Cancer Institute) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- SEER Training Modules: Anatomy of the Skin (National Cancer Institute) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards: Sodium hydroxide (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- CADDIS Volume 2: pH (Environmental Protection Agency) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- About Handwashing (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) · 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
- 225 ILCS 410/ Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetics, Hair Braiding, and Nail Technology Act of 1985 (Illinois General Assembly) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Illinois Administrative Code, Part 1175: The Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetics, Hair Braiding, and Nail Technology Act of 1985 (Illinois General Assembly) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Illinois Cosmetology Examinations candidate study guide, Barber Theory Exam General Portion (CTS/PSI, effective 10/1/2026) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Dermis (MeSH, National Library of Medicine) · Source checked 2026-11-04
About the IL Barber Exam
The Illinois Licensed Barber theory exam (effective October 1, 2026) has 95 multiple-choice questions, 85 scored and 10 unscored pretest, in 2 hours. It covers safety and infection control, client consultation and hair and skin analysis, hairstyling, haircutting, haircoloring, chemical texture services, skin care, and shaving.
Exam sponsor: Continental Testing Services (CTS) for IDFPR; delivered at PSI test centers. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
95 questions
Time Limit
2 hours (120 minutes)
Passing Score
75 or higher
Reported exam pass rate: Not published. IDFPR and CTS do not publish a pass rate Exam sponsor website
Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the IL Barber vocabulary game free?
Yes. The game is free to play with no sign-up. Signing in adds AI explanations for any term.
How does the IL Barber vocabulary game work?
Each round shows a clue for one of 20 IL Barber terms. Guess the term in six tries: green means the right letter in the right spot, yellow means the letter is in the term but in another spot, and gray means it is not in the term. After the round, read the explanation and play the next term.
Where do the IL Barber terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the Continental Testing Services (CTS) for IDFPR; delivered at PSI test centers 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 Illinois barber exam?
Under the CTS/PSI candidate guide effective October 1, 2026, the Illinois barber theory exam has 95 multiple-choice questions: 85 scored and 10 unscored pretest questions, with a 2-hour (120-minute) time limit.
What score do I need to pass?
You need a score of 75 or higher. You get a preliminary score report at the PSI test center, and CTS sends the official score report one to two weeks after the test.