State Board
Study Skills
Microbiology
History of Barbering
Professionalism
100

What is the minimum passing score for all written and practical licensing examinations 

A. 80

B. 70

C. 75

100

______ is a fun and creative way to solve problems and make connections.

A. Critical Thinking

B. Repetition

C. Mind-Mapping

D. Organizing 

100

What type of bacteria stimulate the immune response?

A. Parasitic

B. Pathogenic

C. Harmful

D. Nonpathogenic 

100

What do intricate braiding patterns among the Masai tribes of Africa denote?

A. Religion

B. Status

C. Age

D. Personal preferences

100

Standing correctly is not an example of _____

A. Personal Hygiene

B. Good Posture

C. Proper Ergonomics

D. A beneficial habit for a barber

200

Any license may be transferred to another person 

A. True

B. False

200

An outline is most helpful for_____.

A. Classroom Discussions

B. Taking Notes

C. Mind-Mapping

D. Interactive Listeners

200

What type of bacteria causes Syphilis?

A. Treponema Pallidum

B. Anthrax

C. Acidophilus 

D. Borrelia Burgforferi 

200

What was most commonly worn by priests in the Middle Ages?

A. Beard

B. Tonsure

C. Braid

D. Mustache

200

Greeting the client by name is an example of _______.

A. Stress Management

B. Human Relations

C. Ergonomics

D. Inappropriate Behavior

300

Licenses issued by the board are property of who?

A. Licensee

B. The Board

C. The Establishment Owner

300

Intuitive learners like to learn through______

A. Trial & Error & Self-Discovery

B. Real-Life Situations

C. Watching & Listening

D. Facts & Details

300

A general infection is present when the ___________ carries bacteria and their toxins to all parts of the body.

A. Lymph System

B. Bone Marrow

C. Bloodstream

D. Skin 

300

What were the colors of the barber pole derived from?

A. The colors of hair

B. The status of barbers

C. The practice of bloodletting

D. The American flag

300

Gossiping with clients __________

A. Is an important part of establishing rapport

B. Should be encouraged

C. Is an important part of establishing human relations

D. Should be avoided 

400

When must all Barbers & Cosmetologists renew their license?

A. Every two years

B. Every five years

C. Yearly during the birth month

400

Your ability to learn is_________.

A. Formed by your early education experiences and fixed

B. An inborn quality & cannot be changed

C. Not as important as other factors in your success as a student

D. One of the most important keys to your success as a student 

400

What is an example of an objective symptom?

A. Headache

B. Pain

C. Itch

D. Boil 

400

In what year was the first barbering licensing law passed by the state of Minnesota?

A. 1852

B. 1775

C. 1901

D. 1897

400

When there is a dispute with a client, ____________

A. The dispute should be settled

B. It is best to ignore it

C. The law should immediately be involved

D. The client should go elsewhere 

500

An applicant whose license has been expired for one year but less than five will...

A. Be required to re-enter a licensed school

B. Be required to call the board office for license

C. Be required to take the applicable examination(s)

500

Triggering the memory with rhymes is an example of a ______.

A. Mnemonic

B. Repetition

C. Mind Map

D. Crossword 

500

Which is a situation in a barbershop that might cause the spread of HIV?

A. Performing a shampoo on an HIV- positive client 

B. Cutting an infected client with a tool that is then used on another client

C. Giving a haircut to an HIV-positive client

D. Talking to an HIV-positive client

500

Which philosopher believed the hair was a source of the brain's inspiration?

A. Pythagoras

B. Ticinius Mena

C. A. B. Moler

D. Meryma'at

500

Organizing your thoughts, clarifying the client's wishes, and then repeating them is the best way to...

A. Annoy your client

B. Impress your colleagues

C. Ascertain your client's expectations of a service

D. Make yourself look important