Written exam
New Jersey Cosmetology State Board Practice Test
NIC New Jersey Cosmetologist-Hair Stylist Theory Examination, given by Prometric (IQT)
The New Jersey Cosmetology written exam has 120 questions (110 scored), gives you 120 minutes, needs 83 of 110 scored questions to pass, and costs $53. Prometric (IQT) gives it.
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New Jersey Cosmetology practice questions
Five questions from the New Jersey paper. Tap an answer and you see right away if you got it. No account needed.
Question 1 of 5
A woman has excessive coarse, dark hair growth in a beard-like pattern across her chin and upper lip. What term describes this condition?
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Question 2 of 5
How should shampoo be prepared for even application?
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Question 3 of 5
Which body system covers and holds the skeletal system in place?
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Question 4 of 5
After towel drying, a client's long hair hangs below shoulder level. How should you keep these lengths clear while changing drapes?
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Question 5 of 5
Which action is unsafe when dealing with a blocked lint screen on a blowdryer?
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The paper at a glance
- Testing vendor
- Prometric (IQT)
- Questions
- 120
- Scored questions
- 110
- Minutes
- 120
- To pass
- 75 percent, or 83 of 110 scored questions
- Fee
- $53
- Languages
- Not published
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hair Care and Services | 45% | 45 |
| Scientific Concepts | 35% | 35 |
| Skin Care and Services | 10% | 10 |
| Nail Care and Services | 10% | 10 |
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Questions people ask
- How many questions is the Cosmetology written exam in New Jersey?
- 120 questions, 110 of them scored. You get 120 minutes.
- What do I need to pass?
- 75 percent, or 83 of 110 scored questions
- What does it cost to take the exam?
- In New Jersey, the exam costs $53.
- Is there a hands-on exam too?
- Yes. New Jersey also has a hands-on exam for this license, apart from the written one.