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1Before placing a reusable cape on a client, how should a barber protect the client's neck from direct contact with the cape?
2A disinfectant label specifies a 10-minute contact time. What must a barber do after applying the product to a cleaned surface?
3What should a barber do first after noticing a crack in the housing of a corded clipper?
4A disinfected comb falls onto the floor before it reaches the client. What is the proper response?
5How should a barber remove an implement from an immersion-disinfectant container?
6A barber must dilute a concentrated disinfectant before use. What is the safest way to prepare it?
7When should a barber perform hand hygiene during a routine client turnover?
8Where should a barber use a flammable aerosol styling product?
9A liquid chemical spills near a barber's workstation. What should the barber consult before attempting cleanup?
10How should a barber store concentrated chemicals that are not being used?
About the MA Barber Exam
Massachusetts uses the closed-book PSI National Barber Theory Test: 85 scored questions plus 10 unscored questions in 120 minutes across eight published barbering domains.
Questions
95 scored questions
Time Limit
2 hours
Passing Score
70%
Exam Fee
$155 test fee (PSI for the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Cosmetology and Barbering)
MA Barber Exam Content Outline
Safety & Infection Control
Infection prevention, decontamination, exposure incidents, safe equipment and chemical use, SDS, ventilation, electrical safety, and protective barriers
Client Consultation & Hair and Skin Analysis
Intake and consent, contraindications, hair and skin structure and analysis, disorders, patch tests, and adverse reactions
Hairstyling
Textured hairstyling, hair additions, blow-drying, thermal curling, and thermal-tool precautions
Haircutting
Cutting procedures for different hair types and safe use of shears, razors, clippers, and trimmers
Haircoloring
Color application, strand testing, preparation, chemical safety, lightening, color theory, and facial-hair coloring
Chemical Texture Services
Safe application and removal for virgin and treated hair, result assessment, product safety, and precautions
Skin Care
Facial massage, client preparation, products, scalp care, cleansing, exfoliation, devices, and hot towels
Shaving
Contraindications, hair types, procedures, razor handling, products, strokes, tools, maintenance, and blade disposal
How to Pass the MA Barber Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 70%
- Exam length: 95 questions
- Time limit: 2 hours
- Exam fee: $155 test fee
Keys to Passing
- Complete 500+ practice questions
- Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
- Focus on highest-weighted sections
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions are on the Massachusetts barber exam?
PSI lists 95 multiple-choice questions: 85 scored and 10 unscored experimental questions.
What score do I need to pass?
PSI requires at least 70% on the National Barber Theory Test.
Is the barber exam different from the cosmetology exam?
Yes. Massachusetts uses PSI's National Barber Theory Test, whose published outline gives 22% to shaving and includes no nail-care domain.