How many questions is the Barber written exam in Michigan?

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

Which languages can I take it in?

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

What does it cost to take the exam?

In Michigan, the exam costs $93.

Is there a hands-on exam too?

Yes. Michigan also has a hands-on exam for this license, apart from the written one.

At a PSI test center. Michigan has centers in 6 cities.

Written exam

Michigan Barber State Board Practice Test

Barber Theory Test, given by PSI

The Michigan Barber written exam has 95 questions (85 scored), gives you 120 minutes, needs 56 of 85 scored points to pass, and costs $93. PSI gives it.

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Michigan Barber practice questions

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What happens when equal amounts of complementary pigments are mixed?
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After an outliner trim, where should a barber compare both ends of a mustache for equal length?
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Question 3 of 5
Which topic is covered in Section 5 of a Safety Data Sheet?
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While checking curl development during a permanent wave, how many turns should the rod be unwound?
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Which movement describes a standard freehand shaving stroke?
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The paper at a glance

Testing vendor: PSI
Questions: 95
Scored questions: 85
Minutes: 120
To pass: 56 of 85 scored points
Fee: $93
Languages: English, Simplified Chinese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, Vietnamese
Hands-on exam: Yes, a separate 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 Michigan?: 95 questions, 85 of them scored. You get 120 minutes.
What do I need to pass?: 56 of 85 scored points
Which languages can I take it in?: English, Simplified Chinese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, Vietnamese. You pick the language when you book.
What does it cost to take the exam?: In Michigan, the exam costs $93.
Is there a hands-on exam too?: Yes. Michigan also has a hands-on exam for this license, apart from the written one.
Where do I take it?: At a PSI test center. Michigan has centers in 6 cities.