Maryland Barber License Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the Maryland Barber License Vocabulary Game
A free word game for the Maryland 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 Maryland Barber License Vocabulary Game
Sanitation and disinfection
Client consultation and conduct
Hair, scalp and skin anatomy
Haircutting
Chemical services
Shaving
Maryland laws and regulations
Hairstyling
Sources for these terms (19)
- 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
- 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
- Tinea Infections (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
- MRSA (MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Hair Dyes (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) · 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
- Maryland Board of Barbers (Maryland Department of Labor) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Code of Maryland Regulations, Title 9, Subtitle 16, Chapter 09.16.01 General Regulations · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Code of Maryland Regulations, 09.16.02.01 Shop - General · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Code of Maryland Regulations, 09.16.02.04 Sanitation Requirements - General · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Maryland Department of Labor Barber, Master Barber and Barber Stylist Candidate Information Bulletin (PSI, updated 2024-10-29) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Dermis (MeSH, National Library of Medicine) · Source checked 2026-11-04
About the MD Barber Exam
The Maryland barber theory exam, given by PSI for the Maryland Board of Barbers, covers safety and sanitation, client consultation, hair, scalp and skin anatomy, shampooing and scalp care, hairstyling, haircutting, chemical services, shaving, and Maryland laws and regulations. A separate practical exam is also required.
Exam sponsor: Maryland Board of Barbers. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
Question count not published by the exam provider
Time Limit
2 hours
Passing Score
70%
Reported exam pass rate: Not published. No pass rate is posted by the Maryland Board of Barbers or in the PSI candidate bulletin Exam sponsor website
Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the MD 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 MD Barber vocabulary game work?
Each round shows a clue for one of 20 MD 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 MD Barber terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the Maryland Board of Barbers 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 Maryland barber exam?
The candidate bulletin does not state the number of scored questions for the barber theory exam; it adds 10 non-scored questions and allows 120 minutes. (The master barber theory exam has 100 scored items.)
What score do I need to pass?
You need 70% correct on the barber theory exam, and you must pass both the theory and practical exams to be licensed.