How many questions is the Esthetics written exam in Tennessee?

115 questions, 100 of them scored. You get 150 minutes.

What do I need to pass?

70 percent, or 70 of 100 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 $70.

Is there a hands-on exam too?

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

Written exam

Tennessee Esthetician State Board Practice Test

Esthetician Theory Examination, given by PSI

The Tennessee Esthetics written exam has 115 questions (100 scored), gives you 150 minutes, needs 70 of 100 scored questions to pass, and costs $70. PSI gives it.

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Tennessee Esthetician practice questions

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Question 1 of 5
Which label should appear on clean, covered containers holding dry disinfected tools?
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Question 2 of 5
When consulting with a patron whose acne is genetic, which limitation should be explained?
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Question 3 of 5
Which feature helps clients recognize emergency exits?
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Which placement protects disposable supplies from an unprepared counter?
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Question 5 of 5
Under Tennessee rules, what is the highest allowed concentration for an alpha hydroxy acid peel used by an esthetician?
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The paper at a glance

Testing vendor: PSI
Questions: 115
Scored questions: 100
Minutes: 150
To pass: 70 percent, or 70 of 100 scored questions
Fee: $70
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
Tennessee laws and rules (licensure requirements, rights and responsibilities, sanitary rules)	25%	25
II. Client Consultation and Skin Analysis	14%	14
III. Skin Care	13%	13
VI. Hair Removal	11%	11
V. Eyelash and Eyebrow	5%	5
IV. Makeup	2%	2

Worked out from the published item count, because this state publishes item counts and no percentages.

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How many questions is the Esthetics written exam in Tennessee?: 115 questions, 100 of them scored. You get 150 minutes.
What do I need to pass?: 70 percent, or 70 of 100 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 $70.
Is there a hands-on exam too?: Yes. Tennessee also has a hands-on exam for this license, apart from the written one.