Oregon Barber License Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the Oregon Barber License Vocabulary Game
A free word game for the Oregon Barber License exam. Each round shows a clue for one of 20 exam terms across 9 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 Oregon Barber License Vocabulary Game
Infection control
Hair and scalp histology
Skin histology
Microbiology
Shaving procedures
Implements and tools
Products and chemistry
Hair and skin treatments
Skin care procedures
Sources for these terms (18)
- 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
- Acne (National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Fungal 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
- National Barber Theory Examination CIB (National-Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology) · 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
- CADDIS Volume 2: pH (Environmental Protection Agency) · 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
- ORS Chapter 690: Barbering, Hair Design, Esthetics, Nail Technology, Natural Hair Care — Definitions (Oregon Revised Statutes) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Oregon Administrative Rules, Chapter 817, Divisions 005–120: Board of Cosmetology (Health Licensing Office) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Head Lice (MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Hardness of Water (U.S. Geological Survey, Water Science School) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Dermis (MeSH, National Library of Medicine) · Source checked 2026-11-04
About the OR Barber Exam
The Oregon barbering written exam covers anatomy and physiology, barbering services, implements and tools, product knowledge and chemistry, safety and infection control, and microbiology. Certification also requires a separate 90-question Oregon Laws and Rules exam.
Exam sponsor: Oregon Health Licensing Office, Board of Cosmetology. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
100 questions
Time Limit
90 minutes
Passing Score
75%
Reported exam pass rate: Not published. the Oregon Health Licensing Office does not publish pass rates Exam sponsor website
Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Official sources
- Oregon Health Licensing Office — barber certification
- Barbering Examination Information Bulletin (100 questions, 90 minutes, 75% to pass)
- Oregon Laws and Rules Examination Information Bulletin (90 questions)
- OAR Chapter 817 — Board of Cosmetology rules
- ORS Chapter 690 — cosmetology and barbering statutes
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the OR 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 OR Barber vocabulary game work?
Each round shows a clue for one of 20 OR 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 OR Barber terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the Oregon Health Licensing Office, Board of Cosmetology 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 Oregon barber exam?
The Health Licensing Office barbering written exam has 100 questions with a 90-minute time limit. Certification also requires a separate 90-question Oregon Laws and Rules exam.
What score do I need to pass?
Oregon requires a score of at least 75% on each written examination (OAR 817-006-0075). A failed exam can be retaken the next business day for a $45 fee.