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Virginia Barber State Board Practice Test

Barber written exam, given by PROV

The Virginia Barber written exam has 70 questions (60 scored), gives you 90 minutes, needs a score of 75 to pass, and costs $99. PROV gives it.

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Virginia Barber practice questions

Five questions from the Virginia paper. Tap an answer and you see right away if you got it. No account needed.

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  1. Question 1 of 5

    During palm rolling, how do both hands move to twist a loc between them?

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  2. Question 2 of 5

    Which barbering action promotes razor bumps and ingrown hairs?

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  3. Question 3 of 5

    A client sheds more hair than normal several months after giving birth. What is this condition called?

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  4. Question 4 of 5

    During indirect high-frequency treatment, what does the client hold?

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  5. Question 5 of 5

    Which storage practice prevents children from reaching unused shop chemicals?

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The paper at a glance

Testing vendor
PROV
Questions
70
Scored questions
60
Minutes
90
To pass
A score of 75.
Fee
$99
Languages
English, Korean, Persian, 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.

TopicShare of the paperQuestions
Scientific Concepts40%24
Hair Care Services30%18
Facial Hair and Skin Care Services20%12
Implements and Equipment Used in Barbering10%6

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How many questions is the Barber written exam in Virginia?
70 questions, 60 of them scored. You get 90 minutes.
What do I need to pass?
A score of 75.
Which languages can I take it in?
English, Korean, Persian, Spanish, Vietnamese. You pick the language when you book.
What does it cost to take the exam?
In Virginia, the exam costs $99.
Is there a hands-on exam too?
Yes. Virginia also has a hands-on exam for this license, apart from the written one.