Massachusetts Barber License Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the Massachusetts Barber License Vocabulary Game
A free word game for the Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts Barber License Vocabulary Game
Infection control
Hair and Skin Analysis
Hair Coloring
Shaving Services
Chemical Texture Services
Hairstyling Services
Skin Care
Haircutting Services
Sources for these terms (18)
- 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
- Acne (National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases) · 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
- O*NET OnLine Summary Report: Barbers (U.S. Department of Labor) · 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
- 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
- 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
- Barbers consumer fact sheet (Massachusetts Board of Registration of Cosmetology and Barbering) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Massachusetts Barber Test Taker Guide, BARBER v1.4 (PSI Services, effective August 3, 2026) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- 240 CMR 8.00: Barber Regulations (Massachusetts Board of Registration of Cosmetology and Barbering, Mass. Register #1559, 10/24/2025) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Dermis (MeSH, National Library of Medicine) · Source checked 2026-11-04
About the MA Barber Exam
Massachusetts uses the closed-book PSI National Barber Theory Test: 85 scored questions plus 10 unscored questions in 120 minutes across eight published barbering domains.
Exam sponsor: PSI for the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Cosmetology and Barbering. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
95 questions
Time Limit
2 hours
Passing Score
70%
Reported exam pass rate: Not published. PSI and the Massachusetts Board do not publish a first-time pass rate in the current guide. 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 MA 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 MA Barber vocabulary game work?
Each round shows a clue for one of 20 MA 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 MA Barber terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the PSI for the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Cosmetology and Barbering 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 Massachusetts barber exam?
PSI lists 95 multiple-choice questions: 85 scored and 10 unscored experimental questions.
What score do I need to pass?
PSI requires test takers to score at least 70% on the National Barber Theory Test.