Pennsylvania Barber License Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the Pennsylvania Barber License Vocabulary Games
4 free word games built on 20 Pennsylvania Barber License terms across 6 topics. Every game deals terms at random and shows what each term means, so you can keep playing as long as you like.
How to Play
- 1.Read the clue and type the term (3 to 6 letters).
- 2.Green: right spot. Yellow: wrong spot. Gray: not in the term.
- 3.Solve it in 6 tries, then read the explanation.
- 1.Swap two neighboring tiles to line up 3 of the same term.
- 2.Longer lines, two lines at once and chains score more.
- 3.Play until no swap can make a line.
- 1.Flip two cards. A matching pair stays face up.
- 2.Each pair you find shows what the term means.
- 3.Clear the board in as few moves as you can.
- 1.Find each listed term in the letter grid.
- 2.Drag across its letters: across, down or diagonally.
- 3.Find all five as fast as you can.
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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 do the PA Barber vocabulary games work?
There are 4 games built on 20 PA Barber terms. In Guess the Term, a clue describes one term and you have six tries to spell it, with green, yellow and gray letters showing how close you are. In Term Match, six terms appear as colored tiles; swap neighbors to line up three or more of the same term, and each match shows what the term means. In Term Pairs, twelve face-down cards hide six pairs of terms; flip two at a time to find each pair, and every pair you find shows what the term means. In Term Search, five terms hide in a grid of letters, reading across, down or diagonally; drag across a term to circle it, and each term you find shows what it means.
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.