A barber stylist keeps boxes of hair color and developer on an open shelf in the customer restroom. Where do Wyoming's rules want chemicals stored?Wyoming Board of Barber Examiners Rules, Chapter 2, section 9(c)
A client sits down for a shave and the barber sees a rash along the jaw where the razor would go. The client has no physician's note. What does Wyoming's rule say?Wyoming Board of Barber Examiners Rules, Chapter 2, section 10
A Wyoming barber drops a used comb into the drawer that holds his disinfected combs. Which dry storage rule does that break?Wyoming Board of Barber Examiners Rules, Chapter 2, section 4
A Wyoming barber finishes a shave with aftershave from a large shared bottle. How do the Board's rules have a liquid preparation dispensed?Wyoming Board of Barber Examiners Rules, Chapter 2, section 11(e)
A Wyoming barber washes a comb with soap and water, sees no hair on it and reaches for the next client. Under Chapter 2, what has cleaning alone done?Wyoming Board of Barber Examiners Rules, Chapter 2, section 1(a)
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Infection control and safety, continued
Blood from a nick has reached a Wyoming barber's razor and comb. What does the blood exposure procedure say about those two items?Wyoming Board of Barber Examiners Rules, Chapter 2, section 8(c)
Blood from a shaving cut reaches a Wyoming barber's razor. What must the label of the disinfectant used on it claim?Wyoming Board of Barber Examiners Rules, Chapter 2, section 1(c)
Combs go into the disinfectant jar at a Wyoming barber shop. How long must they stay under?Wyoming Board of Barber Examiners Rules, Chapter 2, section 2(b)
During a neck shave the razor cuts the client. Where possible, what does Wyoming's blood exposure procedure have the injured person do first?Wyoming Board of Barber Examiners Rules, Chapter 2, section 8(a)
In the Barber Board's infection control chapter, what does disinfecting an item require?Wyoming Board of Barber Examiners Rules, Chapter 2, section 1(b)
The jar of disinfectant at a barber's station was mixed yesterday and still looks clear. What do Wyoming's infection control rules say about using it today?Wyoming Board of Barber Examiners Rules, Chapter 2, section 2(c)
When do Wyoming's barber rules accept hand sanitizer in place of soap and water?Wyoming Board of Barber Examiners Rules, Chapter 2, section 7
Which of these do Wyoming's barber rules name as a single use item, thrown away after each use?Wyoming Board of Barber Examiners Rules, Chapter 2, section 3(a)
Why do Wyoming's barber rules require every licensee to keep an adequate supply of implements?Wyoming Board of Barber Examiners Rules, Chapter 2, section 2(d)
Clippers, razors, towels and shop equipment 16
A barber sprays clipper wash on his blades between clients and uses nothing else. When does clipper wash count as a disinfectant in Wyoming?Wyoming Board of Barber Examiners Rules, Chapter 2, section 5
A shop lathers every client from one mug with the same brush. How do Wyoming's rules treat a common shaving brush?Wyoming Board of Barber Examiners Rules, Chapter 2, section 15(a)
After each use, how does the Barber Board's rule have clippers and trimmers disinfected?Wyoming Board of Barber Examiners Rules, Chapter 2, section 5
Besides the care of its outside, Wyoming's rules have a latherizer drained, cleaned and disinfected on a schedule. How often?Wyoming Board of Barber Examiners Rules, Chapter 2, section 6(b)
Halfway through a shave, a Wyoming barber wants to touch up his razor's edge on the leather strop. What does the rule say?Wyoming Board of Barber Examiners Rules, Chapter 2, section 13
How often are a Wyoming barber shop's shampoo bowls cleaned with approved disinfectant?Wyoming Board of Barber Examiners Rules, Chapter 2, section 14(a)
How often must the outside of a latherizer be cleaned and disinfected in a Wyoming barber shop?Wyoming Board of Barber Examiners Rules, Chapter 2, section 6(a)
Under Wyoming's rule on leather barber strops, when may a strop be used to sharpen and polish a razor?Wyoming Board of Barber Examiners Rules, Chapter 2, section 13
What is the minimum equipment every Wyoming barber shop must provide and maintain?Wyoming Board of Barber Examiners Rules, Chapter 9, section 2
When do Wyoming's rules have hair cuttings swept up and disposed of?Wyoming Board of Barber Examiners Rules, Chapter 2, section 14(f)
Where are clean towels and client coverings stored in a Wyoming barber shop?Wyoming Board of Barber Examiners Rules, Chapter 2, section 12(b)
Where do Wyoming's rules have clippers kept when they are not in use?Wyoming Board of Barber Examiners Rules, Chapter 2, section 5
Which neck brush is on Wyoming's list of items prohibited in a barber shop?Wyoming Board of Barber Examiners Rules, Chapter 2, section 15(d)
Which of these items shall not be present in a Wyoming barber shop?Wyoming Board of Barber Examiners Rules, Chapter 2, section 15(c)
Wyoming bars lump alum from the barber shop when it is used for which purpose?Wyoming Board of Barber Examiners Rules, Chapter 2, section 15(b)
Wyoming's rule calls for a clean cape for each client. If that is not possible, what must be used?Wyoming Board of Barber Examiners Rules, Chapter 2, section 12(a)
The Wyoming barber exam 17
A barber stylist candidate takes no hands-on practical. Which two NIC examinations does Wyoming require of barber stylists?Wyoming Board of Barber Examiners, Applying for Examinations page
A candidate failed one phase of the barber exam and has not passed every phase a year later. What does Chapter 10 require?Wyoming Board of Barber Examiners Rules, Chapter 10, section 1
A candidate passes the theory exam and fails the practical. What does Chapter 10 of the Board's rules let him retake?Wyoming Board of Barber Examiners Rules, Chapter 10, section 1
A candidate passes the theory exam and the hands-on practical on a Friday. A shop wants him cutting hair on Saturday. What does the Board's exam page say?Wyoming Board of Barber Examiners, Applying for Examinations page
A Wyoming candidate sits the Barber 1 (No Chemical) theory exam at a testing center. How long does its bulletin give him?National Barber 1 (No Chemical) Theory Examination bulletin, posted by the Board
The bulletin the Board posts for the Barber 1 (No Chemical) theory exam gives its length. How many items, and how many count toward the score?National Barber 1 (No Chemical) Theory Examination bulletin, posted by the Board
By statute, how often at least must the Wyoming barber examination be given?W.S. 33-7-211
The examiner's bulletin for Wyoming candidates lists a passing score for Barber 1 (No Chemical). What is it?Candidate Information Bulletin for Wyoming, section 5.3
On the hands-on practical a Wyoming barber candidate takes, how long is the haircutting section?National Barber 1 (No Chemical) Practical Examination bulletin, posted by the Board
On the theory exam Wyoming uses for the barber (no chemicals) license, which content area holds the most items?National Barber 1 (No Chemical) Theory Examination bulletin, posted by the Board
The outline Wyoming's Board posts for Barber 1 theory gives one content area only 10 percent of the items. Which?National Barber 1 (No Chemical) Theory Examination bulletin, posted by the Board
The statute wants examinations held before a Board member or a qualified examiner. Whom does Chapter 4 let the Board delegate as a qualified examiner?Wyoming Board of Barber Examiners Rules, Chapter 4, section 10
W.S. 33-7-210 sets a deadline before each barber examination for the application, the credentials and the fees. What is it?W.S. 33-7-210
What must a barber (no chemicals) candidate pass before making an appointment for the hands-on practical exam?Wyoming Board of Barber Examiners, Applying for Examinations page
Where does a Wyoming barber candidate take the hands-on practical exam?Wyoming Board of Barber Examiners, Applying for Examinations page
Which theory examination does Wyoming require for the barber (no chemicals) license?Wyoming Board of Barber Examiners, Applying for Examinations page
Wyoming gives the barber's hands-on practical at the Board office. Which of these is one of its five core sections?National Barber 1 (No Chemical) Practical Examination bulletin, posted by the Board
Barber and barber stylist licenses 15
A barber school graduate holds a barber license from a state that requires no board examination. What may the Wyoming Board issue him under the statute?W.S. 33-7-203(a)(ii)
A client asks a Wyoming barber who holds the barber (no chemicals) license to tint his beard. What does the scope of practice rule say?Wyoming Board of Barber Examiners Rules, Chapter 4, section 6(b)(ii)
A licensed Wyoming cosmetologist wants to sit for the barber examination. How long is the crossover course the Board's rules set for cosmetologists?Wyoming Board of Barber Examiners Rules, Chapter 8, section 5
A registered barber retired from the practice more than five years ago and does not qualify by endorsement. How does he get a Wyoming certificate again?W.S. 33-7-205
A Wyoming barber applicant changes his mind a week after paying the Board. What does Chapter 4 say about his money?Wyoming Board of Barber Examiners Rules, Chapter 4, section 2
A Wyoming barber let his certificate expire three years ago. What does the restoration section allow?W.S. 33-7-205
A Wyoming father cuts his own children's hair at home and takes no payment. Is that barbering under the Act?W.S. 33-7-101(a)(i)
The Board's rules set out two scopes of practice. Which service belongs to the barber stylist and not to the barber?Wyoming Board of Barber Examiners Rules, Chapter 4, section 6
The hairstylist crossover course is 200 hours, 50 more than the cosmetologist's. Which unit fills the extra 50 hours?Wyoming Board of Barber Examiners Rules, Chapter 8, section 6
How many temporary permits may one applicant receive under W.S. 33-7-203?W.S. 33-7-203(a)(ii)
How old must an applicant be for a Wyoming certificate of registration as a barber?W.S. 33-7-209(a)(i)
W.S. 33-7-206 tells every holder of a certificate of registration where to display it. Where?W.S. 33-7-206
What does the Wyoming statute call the credential a person needs to practice barbering?W.S. 33-7-201(a)
What general education does the barber statute ask of an applicant who graduated from an approved barber school?W.S. 33-7-209(a)(i)
When does a Wyoming barber's certificate of registration expire?W.S. 33-7-204(b)
Barber school and course hours 18
A student finishes a haircut on the clinic floor. What must happen before the patron is released from the chair?Wyoming Board of Barber Examiners Rules, Chapter 5, section 5(f)
A student left barber school six years ago and now re-enters. What credit does he keep for the coursework he completed before?Wyoming Board of Barber Examiners Rules, Chapter 7, section 9(b)
A student transfers to a Wyoming barber school with credit hours from a barber school outside the state. What conversion does the Board recognize?Wyoming Board of Barber Examiners Rules, Chapter 4, section 8
A student withdraws from a Wyoming barber school. How soon must the school notify the Board?Wyoming Board of Barber Examiners Rules, Chapter 7, section 8
The barber stylist course runs 250 hours longer than the barber course. Which two units account for the difference?Wyoming Board of Barber Examiners Rules, Chapter 8, section 2(d) and (e)
Before enrolling in a school's instructor training course, how long must a Wyoming barber have practiced in a licensed shop?Wyoming Board of Barber Examiners Rules, Chapter 7, section 3
Chapter 6 caps the students present for each instructor in a Wyoming barber school. At how many?Wyoming Board of Barber Examiners Rules, Chapter 6, section 1
How many course hours does Wyoming's barber (no chemicals) curriculum require?Wyoming Board of Barber Examiners Rules, Chapter 8, section 3
How many course hours is Wyoming's barber stylist curriculum?Wyoming Board of Barber Examiners Rules, Chapter 8, section 2
How many hours of instruction must a Wyoming course for student instructors have, at the least?Wyoming Board of Barber Examiners Rules, Chapter 8, section 4
How much of the course must a student complete before a Wyoming barber school lets him perform services on the public?Wyoming Board of Barber Examiners Rules, Chapter 5, section 5(a)
In which unit of Wyoming's barber curriculum do honing and stropping appear?Wyoming Board of Barber Examiners Rules, Chapter 8, section 3(e)(iv)
May a Wyoming barber school pay its students for the haircuts they give on the clinic floor?Wyoming Board of Barber Examiners Rules, Chapter 5, section 5(b)
What must a Wyoming barber school give each enrolled student to keep?Wyoming Board of Barber Examiners Rules, Chapter 5, section 7(m)
Which hours may a Wyoming barber student earn by synchronous remote education?Wyoming Board of Barber Examiners Rules, Chapter 8, section 7(a)
Which unit takes the most hours in Wyoming's barber curriculum?Wyoming Board of Barber Examiners Rules, Chapter 8, section 3(c)
Wyoming barber schools send the Board each student's hours for the month just ended. What is the deadline?Wyoming Board of Barber Examiners Rules, Chapter 7, section 6(b)
Wyoming's 1,000-hour barber course sets a minimum for shaving and beard trimming. How many hours?Wyoming Board of Barber Examiners Rules, Chapter 8, section 3(e)
Shops, the Board and discipline 24
A barber buys a licensed Wyoming barber shop from its owner. What becomes of the shop license?Wyoming Board of Barber Examiners Rules, Chapter 9, section 8(a)
A barber shop shares a building with another kind of business. What must separate the two?Wyoming Board of Barber Examiners Rules, Chapter 9, section 5
A patron is living at a hotel for the month. May a Wyoming barber cut his hair in the hotel room, which holds no shop license?Wyoming Board of Barber Examiners Rules, Chapter 9, section 12(b)
A petition for discipline against a Wyoming barber reaches a contested case hearing. Who must prove the violation, and how firmly?Wyoming Board of Barber Examiners Rules, Chapter 12, section 6(j)
A registered barber wants to work a chair inside a salon. What must the salon hold for that to be allowed?Wyoming Board of Barber Examiners Rules, Chapter 9, section 9(a)
A salon is also licensed as a barber shop, and the two boards' requirements conflict on one point. Which standard applies?Wyoming Board of Barber Examiners Rules, Chapter 9, section 9(c)
A shop owner forgot to renew, and it is now the middle of October. What does Chapter 9 leave him?Wyoming Board of Barber Examiners Rules, Chapter 9, section 10
A violation of the Wyoming barber act is a misdemeanor. What is the longest jail term the penalty section allows?W.S. 33-7-112
A Wyoming barber shop also offers a service the Board does not regulate. What does Chapter 9 require?Wyoming Board of Barber Examiners Rules, Chapter 9, section 7
Before the Board revokes or suspends a certificate under W.S. 33-7-208, how much written notice does the holder get, with an opportunity for a hearing?W.S. 33-7-208(a)
Besides Board members, inspectors and representatives, whom does the statute name as able to enter a barbershop at any time during business hours?W.S. 33-7-110(b)
Besides its license and the infection control standards, what must a shop display where consumers can see it?Wyoming Board of Barber Examiners Rules, Chapter 4, section 3
The Board has approved a mobile barber shop's floor plan. When may the unit open?Wyoming Board of Barber Examiners Rules, Chapter 9, section 11(d)
For how long must a barber have held an annually renewed registration certificate before the governor may appoint him to the Board?W.S. 33-7-102(a)
How do Wyoming's three barber examiners get their seats, and for how long?W.S. 33-7-102(a)
How long before its opening date must a new Wyoming barber shop's application and fees reach the Board?Wyoming Board of Barber Examiners Rules, Chapter 9, section 1(d)
How many members sit on Wyoming's state board of barber examiners?W.S. 33-7-102(a)
How often at least must Wyoming's Board make a sanitary inspection of each barbershop and barber school?W.S. 33-7-110(a)
W.S. 33-7-201 lets no one operate a barbershop unless one kind of person supervises and manages it at all times. Who?W.S. 33-7-201(a)
W.S. 33-7-207 lists the causes for revoking or suspending a Wyoming barber's certificate. Which of these is on the list?W.S. 33-7-207(a)(ii)
When may an Investigation Committee recommend that the Board summarily suspend a barber's license?Wyoming Board of Barber Examiners Rules, Chapter 12, section 4(a)
Which connection keeps a registered barber off the Board?W.S. 33-7-102(a)
Which of these must a Wyoming mobile barber shop carry, mounted in full view?Wyoming Board of Barber Examiners Rules, Chapter 9, section 11(j)
With the Board's permission, a barber opens a shop in his residence. What must that shop have?Wyoming Board of Barber Examiners Rules, Chapter 9, section 5
This unofficial Wyoming barber practice test asks our own questions from the Board of Barber Examiners' rules, the barber statute and the posted exam bulletins. It is not affiliated with the Wyoming Board of Barber Examiners or NIC.
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What the Wyoming barber exam is
Wyoming requires the NIC theory exam and, for the barber (no chemicals) license, a hands-on practical. The Barber 1 theory outline (opened October 16, 2026) gives scientific concepts 40 percent of the items, hair care services 30, facial hair and skin care 20, implements and equipment 10.
What this page practices
Every answer rests on Wyoming's own text. Two groups sit on outline lines that Chapter 2 of the Board's rules speaks to: infection control, and the care of clippers, razors, towels and shop equipment. The rest cover licenses, barber school and shops. Anatomy, haircutting and shaving technique are on the real exam and are not asked.
Clipper wash cleans. It disinfects only if labeled bactericidal, virucidal and fungicidal (Chapter 2, section 5).
A leather strop may not be used once the blade has touched the patron (Chapter 2, section 13).
A latherizer's outside is disinfected after each client; the unit is drained, cleaned and disinfected weekly (Chapter 2, section 6).
Questions and answers
How many questions are on the Wyoming barber exam?
The bulletin the Board posts gives the Barber 1 (No Chemical) theory exam 60 items in 90 minutes, of which 50 are scored. The examiner's bulletin for Wyoming lists a passing score of 70.
What is on the Wyoming barber practical exam?
Five core sections: two for work area and client preparation, a 40-minute haircut, shaving with a straight razor and the blood exposure procedure. It is held at the Board office in Cheyenne by appointment, after the theory exam is passed.
How many hours do you need for a barber license in Wyoming?
The Board's Chapter 8 sets 1,000 course hours for the barber (no chemicals) course and 1,250 for the barber stylist course. A licensed cosmetologist takes a 150-hour crossover course, a hairstylist 200.
Is Wyoming law on the barber exam?
The theory outline names four content areas and no state law. Wyoming's curriculum still lists regulations and laws under shop management, and the Board inspects every shop at least once a year.
Are these the real Wyoming barber exam questions?
No. Each was written for this page from the Board of Barber Examiners' rules, W.S. 33-7-101 through 33-7-211 and the posted bulletins, with the section under each answer. Nothing comes from the examination or a textbook.