Written exam
Tennessee Cosmetology State Board Practice Test
Master Cosmetology Theory Test, given by PSI
The Tennessee Cosmetology written exam has 125 questions (115 scored), gives you 120 minutes, needs 81 of 115 scored questions to pass, and costs $67. PSI gives it.
This state's own paper. How many questions, how many minutes, what it takes to pass and what each topic weighs, then a free practice test drawn in those shares.
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Tennessee Cosmetology practice questions
Five questions from the Tennessee 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
Which protective item provides a barrier when examining a client's hands?
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Question 3 of 5
What kind of process is cleaning when using soap and water to remove visible dirt?
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Question 4 of 5
How should a cosmetologist test water temperature before washing a client's hair?
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Question 5 of 5
After wearing disposable hand protection for a pedicure, a cosmetologist begins a manicure. What prevents cross-contamination?
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The paper at a glance
- Testing vendor
- PSI
- Questions
- 125
- Scored questions
- 115
- Minutes
- 120
- To pass
- 70 percent, or 81 of 115 scored questions
- Fee
- $67
- Languages
- English, 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 | 30% | 30 |
| II. Client Consultation and Hair, Skin, and Nail Analysis | 19% | 19 |
| VI. Chemical Texture Services | 12% | 12 |
| V. Haircoloring | 10% | 10 |
| IX. Hair Removal | 8% | 8 |
| X. Nail Care | 8% | 8 |
| VII. Skin Care | 4% | 4 |
| VIII. Eyelash and Eyebrow | 4% | 4 |
| IV. Haircutting | 3% | 3 |
| III. Hairstyling | 2% | 2 |
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Questions people ask
- How many questions is the Cosmetology written exam in Tennessee?
- 125 questions, 115 of them scored. You get 120 minutes.
- What do I need to pass?
- 70 percent, or 81 of 115 scored questions
- Which languages can I take it in?
- English, Spanish, Vietnamese. You pick the language when you book.
- What does it cost to take the exam?
- In Tennessee, the exam costs $67.
- Is there a hands-on exam too?
- Yes. Tennessee also has a hands-on exam for this license, apart from the written one.