Written exam
Illinois Barber State Board Practice Test
Barber written exam, given by Continental Testing Services
The Illinois Barber written exam has 95 questions (85 scored), gives you 120 minutes, needs a score of 75 to pass, and costs $112. Continental Testing Services gives it.
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Illinois Barber practice questions
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What results from combining bleach with ammonia or vinegar?
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Question 2 of 5
Which rod position results from holding hair 45 degrees beyond perpendicular before winding?
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Question 3 of 5
Which set of symptoms characterizes tissue inflammation caused by chemical irritation?
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Question 4 of 5
What term describes disease-causing microorganisms present in human blood?
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Question 5 of 5
Which liquid is easier to ignite due to having a lower flash point?
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The paper at a glance
- Testing vendor
- Continental Testing Services
- Questions
- 95
- Scored questions
- 85
- Minutes
- 120
- To pass
- A score of 75.
- Fee
- $112
- Languages
- English, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese
- Hands-on exam
- No hands-on exam
What the paper weighs
The share of the paper each topic carries, as this state publishes it.
| Topic | Share of the paper | Questions |
|---|---|---|
| I. Safety and Infection Control | 31% | 26 |
| VIII. Shaving | 22% | 19 |
| II. Client Consultation and Hair and Skin Analysis | 15% | 13 |
| IV. Haircutting | 8% | 7 |
| V. Haircoloring | 7% | 6 |
| VI. Chemical Texture Services | 7% | 6 |
| III. Hairstyling | 5% | 4 |
| VII. Skin Care | 5% | 4 |
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Questions people ask
- How many questions is the Barber written exam in Illinois?
- 95 questions, 85 of them scored. You get 120 minutes.
- What do I need to pass?
- A score of 75.
- Which languages can I take it in?
- English, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese. You pick the language when you book.
- What does it cost to take the exam?
- In Illinois, the exam costs $112.
- Is there a hands-on exam too?
- No. For this license, Illinois has only the written exam.
- Where do I take it?
- At a Continental Testing Services test center. Illinois has centers in 18 cities.