Written exam
Washington Barber State Board Practice Test
National Barber 1 (No Chemical) Theory Examination, given by PROV
The Washington Barber written exam has 60 questions (50 scored), gives you 90 minutes, needs a scaled score of 75 to pass, and costs $169. PROV gives it.
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Washington Barber practice questions
Five questions from the Washington paper. Tap an answer and you see right away if you got it. No account needed.
Question 1 of 5
Which service category includes braids, twists, and locs without chemical straightening?
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Question 2 of 5
What must a barber make to record scalp shape when ordering a custom hairpiece?
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Question 3 of 5
Which salon chemical can ruin haircutting shears through prolonged immersion?
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Question 4 of 5
What is the invasion of body tissues by disease-causing pathogens called?
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Question 5 of 5
Which list names all four main parts of a traditional curling iron?
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The paper at a glance
- Testing vendor
- PROV
- Questions
- 60
- Scored questions
- 50
- Minutes
- 90
- To pass
- A scaled score of 75.
- Fee
- $169
- Languages
- English, Spanish, Farsi, Korean, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Concepts | 40% | 24 |
| Hair Care Services | 30% | 18 |
| Facial Hair and Skin Care Services | 20% | 12 |
| Implements and Equipment Used in Barbering | 10% | 6 |
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Questions people ask
- How many questions is the Barber written exam in Washington?
- 60 questions, 50 of them scored. You get 90 minutes.
- What do I need to pass?
- A scaled score of 75.
- Which languages can I take it in?
- English, Spanish, Farsi, Korean, Vietnamese. You pick the language when you book.
- What does it cost to take the exam?
- In Washington, the exam costs $169.
- Is there a hands-on exam too?
- Yes. Washington also has a hands-on exam for this license, apart from the written one.