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Barber

Free Barber written-exam practice for the NIC National Barber Theory test — infection control & safety, anatomy, barbering chemistry, implements, hair care, men's haircutting & head shaving, chemical services, and shaving & facial-hair services — with Chinese, Spanish, Vietnamese & Korean explanations. The real exam language varies by state: CA & TX offer all five, some states add more; Florida, Pennsylvania and Arizona are English/Spanish only.

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Real test language varies by state: English · Español · Tiếng Việt · 한국어 · 中文 are each offered in some states, not all — see the per-state table below. Languages by state ↓

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🗂️ Exam administration by state

Barber licensing varies by state. The written theory test is the NIC-style / state barber theory exam our question bank covers, but the vendor, the real exam languages, and the required hours differ by state. This table shows what's officially confirmed per state; always verify with your state board before you register.

State	Test vendor	Written-exam languages	Exam & passing
CaliforniaCA Board of Barbering & Cosmetology (DCA)	PSI	English, Spanish, Vietnamese	Barber theory: 95 questions (85 scored + 10 pretest), 120 min; criterion-referenced pass (no fixed %)official source ↗
TexasTX Dept. of Licensing & Regulation (TDLR)	PSI	English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Korean, Chinese	85 scored items, 90 min, 70% correct to pass (closed book)official source ↗
FloridaFL DBPR — Barbers' Board	Pearson VUE	English, Spanish	State written exam required (Pearson VUE); exact item count/pass per current Pearson VUE CIBofficial source ↗
New YorkNYS Dept. of State — Division of Licensing Services	New York State (state-administered)		No written theory exam — NY licenses barbers by a state practical exam only (6 timed tasks, ~1.5h, 70% to pass)official source ↗
IllinoisIL Dept. of Financial & Professional Regulation (IDFPR)	PSI (CTS / NIC)	English, Spanish	NIC National Barber Theory: 60 items (50 scored), 90 min; scaled score of 75 to passofficial source ↗
New JerseyNJ State Board of Cosmetology & Hairstyling (Div. of Consumer Affairs)	Prometric / IQT (NIC)	English	NJ Barber Theory: 115 items (105 scored), 120 min; official passing score not published (to confirm)official source ↗
GeorgiaGeorgia State Board of Cosmetology and Barbers	PSI (NIC)	English	NIC National Barber Theory: 60 items (50 scored), 90 min; NIC scaled score (no fixed % published)official source ↗
WashingtonWA State Dept. of Licensing (DOL) — Cosmetology Program	Prov (NIC)	English	NIC Barber 1 (No Chemical) theory: 60 items (50 scored), 90 min; scaled score 75.00 (written & practical each)official source ↗
ArizonaArizona Barbering and Cosmetology Board	PCS / Virtual Inc. (NIC)	English	NIC Barber Styling theory: 110 items (100 scored), 90 min; 75 to passofficial source ↗
NevadaNevada State Barbers' Health and Sanitation Board	State-administered (NV Barbers' Board)	English	Written/oral portion: 45 multiple-choice + 5 oral questions, 1 hour; 75% to pass (plus a practical exam)official source ↗

State rules and fees change often. This table shows only facts confirmed from an official board or vendor source on the date noted; anything unconfirmed is marked “to confirm.” Always verify current requirements with your state board or its testing vendor before you register. Our practice questions are a study aid and never imply your state offers the exam in a language it does not.

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Shampooer / Salon Assistant

Shampooing/hair/scalp work overlaps duties performed by licensed barbers; barber is a related licensed next path, not a universally automatic progression.

Requirements vary by state and locality. Check the authority for where you plan to work.

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Why this is linked: Shampooer / Salon Assistant

Shampooing/hair/scalp work overlaps duties performed by licensed barbers; barber is a related licensed next path, not a universally automatic progression.

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Reviewed 2026-08-17

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