Written exam
South Carolina Barber State Board Practice Test
National Barber Styling Theory Examination and National Barber 1 (No Chemical) Theory Examination, given by PROV
The South Carolina Barber written exam has 110 questions (100 scored), gives you 90 minutes, needs a score of 70 to pass, and costs $78. PROV gives it.
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South Carolina Barber practice questions
Five questions from the South Carolina paper. Tap an answer and you see right away if you got it. No account needed.
Question 1 of 5
Which tool draws selected strands through openings in a highlighting cap?
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Question 2 of 5
Which technique folds a single paper in half across the hair ends?
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Question 3 of 5
Which powered tool supplies mechanical vibration during scalp treatment?
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Question 4 of 5
Which over-the-counter scalp treatment is used for androgenic alopecia?
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Question 5 of 5
During intake, active folliculitis appears in someone's beard. Which response is safe?
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The paper at a glance
- Testing vendor
- PROV
- Questions
- 110
- Scored questions
- 100
- Minutes
- 90
- To pass
- A score of 70.
- Fee
- $78
- Languages
- English
- 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 Services | 40% | 40 |
| Scientific Concepts | 35% | 35 |
| Facial Hair and Skin Care Services | 15% | 15 |
| Implements and Equipment Used in Barbering | 10% | 10 |
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Questions people ask
- How many questions is the Barber written exam in South Carolina?
- 110 questions, 100 of them scored. You get 90 minutes.
- What do I need to pass?
- A score of 70.
- Which languages can I take it in?
- English. You pick the language when you book.
- What does it cost to take the exam?
- In South Carolina, the exam costs $78.
- Is there a hands-on exam too?
- Yes. South Carolina also has a hands-on exam for this license, apart from the written one.