{"product":"Barber Practice Test — 60 Theory Questions (Free 25-Question Version)","slug":"barber-state-readiness-check","type":"practice_test","publisher":"UniPrep2Go","seller":"PixID Studio","linked_deck_slug":"barber-state-anki-deck","linked_deck_url":"https://uniprep2go.study/decks/barber-state-anki-deck","linked_deck_checkout_url":null,"linked_deck_status":"planned","status":"live","index_status":"indexed","seo_indexed":true,"access_mode":"free_timed_mock","question_count":60,"duration_minutes":75,"pass_threshold_percent":70,"price":"Free 25-question diagnostic, then $5 for 5 full attempts","pricing_note":"Your first UniPrep2Go attempt is free: a 25-question timed diagnostic on any exam (Exam or Learn mode, no signup) with the full topic report. Full-length mocks and retakes run on a $5 UniPrep2Go Mock Pass (Gumroad license key): 5 attempts on any mock. After your score, join the linked Anki deck waitlist for the .apkg when it ships.","free_attempts_per_visitor":1,"free_question_count":25,"free_duration_minutes":31,"mock_pass":{"name":"UniPrep2Go Mock Pass","price_usd":5,"attempts":5,"scope":"Any UniPrep2Go mock, Exam or Learn mode; Gumroad license key works on any device","checkout_url":"https://pixidstudio.gumroad.com/l/uniprep-mock-pass"},"exam_body":"State barber boards","certifier":"NIC / state barber boards — National Barber Theory","verify_at_url":"https://nictesting.org/","official_resources":[{"label":"NIC testing — candidate bulletins","url":"https://nictesting.org/"},{"label":"Example 2025 NIC National Barber Theory CIB (Mississippi host PDF)","url":"https://www.msbcb.ms.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/barber_national_theory_english.pdf"}],"vertical_id":"beauty","family_id":"barber","search_aliases":["barber exam","barber license"],"what_is_exam":"Many states use NIC National Barber Theory for the written barber license: 60 items (50 scored) in 90 minutes covering scientific concepts, hair care/shaving, and related services. The practical/skills exam is separate. Passing scores are set by the state board (often scaled 75).","administered_by":"State barber boards (often NIC theory + practical)","official_format":"Official NIC Barber theory: 60 items (50 scored) / 90 minutes. UniPrep mock: 60 questions / 75 minutes / 70% diagnostic, theory only. Some states (including California) use a different written form — read your CIB.","topics":[{"id":"infection","label":"Infection control","questionCount":15,"weightPercent":25,"targetPercent":70},{"id":"cutting","label":"Cutting & shaving","questionCount":15,"weightPercent":25,"targetPercent":70},{"id":"chemistry","label":"Chemical services","questionCount":15,"weightPercent":25,"targetPercent":70},{"id":"laws","label":"State laws & safety","questionCount":15,"weightPercent":25,"targetPercent":70}],"funnel":{"step_1":"free_timed_mock","step_2":"topic_readiness_report","step_3":"linked_deck_remediation","linked_deck_slug":"barber-state-anki-deck","linked_deck_product_url":"https://uniprep2go.study/decks/barber-state-anki-deck","linked_deck_checkout_url":null,"linked_deck_status":"planned"},"report_features":["pass/no-pass readiness verdict","weighted topic diagnosis","pacing analysis","full answer review","linked Anki deck repair plan for no-pass or borderline results"],"question_source":"Original UniPrep2Go local bank (Wave 3 quality).","official_source_note":"Official NIC National Barber Theory is 60 items (50 scored) / 90 minutes; the practical exam is separate and passing scores are set by the state (often scaled 75). This check is a 60-question / 75-minute theory diagnostic (free 25-question version) — not NIC Cosmetology Theory (typically 110 items) and not a skills sitting. Independent UniPrep2Go practice — not NIC or state-board material.","description":"Barber theory practice test — free 25-question diagnostic, no signup; full mock: 60 timed questions, 75 minutes, 70% readiness. Official NIC Barber theory is 60 items (50 scored) / 90 min. Independent — not NIC. Practical separate.","disclaimer":"This is an independent readiness diagnostic from UniPrep2Go. It is not official exam-board material and does not award certification or guarantee a passing score.","runnable":true,"landing_page":"https://uniprep2go.study/mock-exams/barber-state-readiness-check","vertical_page":"https://uniprep2go.study/mock-exams/v/beauty","facts_json":"https://uniprep2go.study/api/mock-exams/barber-state-readiness-check","markdown":"https://uniprep2go.study/mock-exams/barber-state-readiness-check/markdown","not_official_exam_material":true,"last_updated":"2026-10-04"}