Pennsylvania Barber License Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the Pennsylvania Barber License Vocabulary Game
A free word game for the Pennsylvania Barber License exam. Each round shows a clue for one of 20 exam terms across 6 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 Pennsylvania Barber License Vocabulary Game
Rules and regulations
Hair and scalp structure
Shaving and beard design
Haircutting and hairstyling
Chemical services
Skin care
Sources for these terms (17)
- 49 Pa. Code Chapter 3, State Board of Barber Examiners (Pennsylvania Code) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- State Board of Barber Examiners (Pennsylvania Department of State) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Pennsylvania State Board of Barber Examiners Content Outlines & Skills Lists, #133901 (May 2026) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- 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
- 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: Anatomy of the Skin (National Cancer Institute) · 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
- 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 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
- NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards: Sodium hydroxide (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- SEER Training Modules: Layers of the Skin (National Cancer Institute) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Acne (National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Dermis (MeSH, National Library of Medicine) · Source checked 2026-11-04
About the PA Barber Exam
The Pennsylvania barber theory exam covers rules, regulations and safety, hair and scalp structure, shaving and beard design, haircutting and hairstyling, chemical services, and skin care; a separate practical exam tests hands-on barber skills.
Exam sponsor: Pennsylvania State Board of Barber Examiners. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
110 questions
Time Limit
2 hours 15 minutes (theory)
Passing Score
Scaled 75 (theory); all skills correct (practical)
Reported exam pass rate: Not published. The Board and Pearson VUE 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 PA 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 PA Barber vocabulary game work?
Each round shows a clue for one of 20 PA 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 PA Barber terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the Pennsylvania State Board of Barber Examiners 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 Pennsylvania barber exam?
The Pennsylvania barber theory exam has 130 multiple-choice items, of which 110 are scored and 20 are unscored pretest items, with 2 hours 15 minutes allowed. Candidates also take a separate 2-hour practical skills exam.
What score do I need to pass?
The theory exam reports a scaled score from 0 to 100, and 75 is passing. On the practical exam you must perform every skill correctly.