How many questions is the Barber written exam in Massachusetts?

95 questions, 85 of them scored. You get 120 minutes.

What do I need to pass?

70 percent, or 60 of 85 scored questions

Which languages can I take it in?

English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Portuguese, Simplified Chinese. You pick the language when you book.

What does it cost to take the exam?

In Massachusetts, the exam costs $155.

Is there a hands-on exam too?

No. For this license, Massachusetts has only the written exam.

Written exam

Massachusetts Barber State Board Practice Test

PSI National Barber Theory Test, given by PSI

The Massachusetts Barber written exam has 95 questions (85 scored), gives you 120 minutes, needs 60 of 85 scored questions to pass, and costs $155. PSI gives it.

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Massachusetts Barber practice questions

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For two-towel beard preparation, where is heated cloth number two placed?
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Mixing equal amounts of red and yellow creates which secondary shade?
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What does base direction describe during perm wrapping?
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Where should a properly fitted thumb ring sit?
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Which tool is used to achieve the close, uniform length of a classic quo vadis haircut?
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The paper at a glance

Testing vendor: PSI
Questions: 95
Scored questions: 85
Minutes: 120
To pass: 70 percent, or 60 of 85 scored questions
Fee: $155
Languages: English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Portuguese, Simplified Chinese
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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How many questions is the Barber written exam in Massachusetts?: 95 questions, 85 of them scored. You get 120 minutes.
What do I need to pass?: 70 percent, or 60 of 85 scored questions
Which languages can I take it in?: English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Portuguese, Simplified Chinese. You pick the language when you book.
What does it cost to take the exam?: In Massachusetts, the exam costs $155.
Is there a hands-on exam too?: No. For this license, Massachusetts has only the written exam.