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Barber Practice Test

Check what you know about the barber job with 15 free questions and instant explanations.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
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15 multiple-choice questions on barber knowledge, safety and vocabulary. Submit to see your score and explanations, or open any question’s answer as you go. Nothing is saved or shared.

Question 1 of 15A fade:
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Answer: Blends from short to longer. It transitions lengths.

Question 2 of 15Before a straight shave, use:
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Answer: A hot towel. Heat softens hair.

Question 3 of 15Clipper guards:
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Answer: Set cutting length. They control length.

Question 4 of 15Razor blades should be:
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Answer: New for every client. New blades prevent infection.

Question 5 of 15A line-up creates:
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Answer: Sharp edges. It defines the hairline.

Question 6 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Sharp edges at the hairline.”
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Answer: Line-up. Line-up: Sharp edges at the hairline.

Question 7 of 15What does “Disinfection” mean?
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Answer: Killing germs on tools.. Disinfection: Killing germs on tools.

Question 8 of 15Which term matches this definition: “A clipper attachment that sets length.”
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Answer: Guard. Guard: A clipper attachment that sets length.

Question 9 of 15What does “Chair rental” mean?
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Answer: Renting a station.. Chair rental: Renting a station.

Question 10 of 15Which term matches this definition: “A gradual shortening of hair.”
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Answer: Taper. Taper: A gradual shortening of hair.

Question 11 of 15What does “Hot towel” mean?
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Answer: A towel used to soften beard hair.. Hot towel: A towel used to soften beard hair.

Question 12 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Smooth transitions between lengths.”
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Answer: Blending. Blending: Smooth transitions between lengths.

Question 13 of 15What does “Neckline” mean?
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Answer: The hairline at the back of the neck.. Neckline: The hairline at the back of the neck.

Question 14 of 15Which term matches this definition: “The top back of the head.”
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Answer: Crown. Crown: The top back of the head.

Question 15 of 15What does “Walk-in” mean?
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Answer: A client without an appointment.. Walk-in: A client without an appointment.

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