Washington Barber License Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the Washington Barber License Vocabulary Game
A free word game for the Washington Barber License exam. Each round shows a clue for one of 20 exam terms across 5 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 Washington Barber License Vocabulary Game
Scientific concepts
State Rules
Implements and equipment
Hair care services
Facial and skin care
Sources for these terms (17)
- Bloodborne pathogens, 29 CFR 1910.1030 (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Hazard Communication, 29 CFR 1910.1200 (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Tinea Infections (MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Hair Analysis Panel Discussion, Section 2.4: General Physiology of Hair (Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- O*NET OnLine Summary Report: Barbers (U.S. Department of Labor) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- MRSA (MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Hair Dyes (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Hair Dye and Hair Relaxers (Food and Drug Administration) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards: Sodium hydroxide (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- National Barber Theory Examination CIB (National-Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Army updates facial hair policy to reinforce grooming standards (US Army, 2025-07-08) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Simple shaving tips to promote healthier skin (US Army) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Get your license: Cosmetology (Washington State Department of Licensing) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- WAC 308-20-110: Minimum safety and sanitation standards for schools, cosmetologists, hair designers, manicurists, estheticians, master estheticians, barbers, instructors, salons/shops, mobile units and personal services · Source checked 2026-11-04
- WAC 308-20-080: Minimum instruction requirements for cosmetology, hair design, barbering, manicuring, esthetics and master esthetics training · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Department of Licensing — Candidate Information Bulletin (WA CIB 2026.10.31, Prov) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- National Barber Practical Examination CIB (no chemical), NIC, linked from the Washington DOL bulletin · Source checked 2026-11-04
About the WA Barber Exam
The Washington barber license requires a written exam and a practical exam given by Prov for the Department of Licensing. The written exam covers scientific concepts, implements and equipment, hair care services, and facial hair and skin care services.
Exam sponsor: Washington State Department of Licensing. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
60 questions
Time Limit
90 minutes (written); 80 minutes (practical)
Passing Score
75 (written and practical)
Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the WA 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 WA Barber vocabulary game work?
Each round shows a clue for one of 20 WA 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 WA Barber terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the Washington State Department of Licensing 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 Washington barber exam?
The written exam has 60 multiple-choice questions, 10 of them unscored pilot questions, with 90 minutes to finish.
What score do I need to pass?
You need a passing score of 75 on both the written exam and the practical exam.