Texas Barber Exam: Business Practice Questions

Business is 1 of 13 topics on the Texas Class A Barber written exam — 16 of the 300 questions in FadeJunkie's Milady-sourced bank cover it. Below are 14 real Business questions with real answers.

Business questions barbers get tested on

Who writes laws?
Federal and state legislatures.

What ownership structure is controlled by one or more stockholders?
A corporation.

What is a salary-plus-commission pay arrangement called?
A guarantee — the employee is guaranteed a minimum base pay even if commission alone would be less.

What should you stress on your resume?
Your accomplishments.

What is a written description of your business as it exists today and as you foresee it in 5 years?
A business plan.

Where must tips be tracked and reported?
On your income tax return.

During a job interview, what's an appropriate topic for the employer to ask about?
Drug or tobacco use — unlike medical conditions, disabilities, or age, which are generally off-limits.

What's an appropriate interview question for an employer to ask?
"What skills do you feel are your strongest?"

What is a guide to the actions of an organization called?
A mission statement.

What is generally the least expensive way to own your own business?
Booth rental.

What should be the first goal of every business?
Maintaining current clients.

What should you send after a job interview?
A thank-you note.

What is it called when you're paid solely through a percentage of the gross service sales you generate?
Commission.

What is failing to pay back a loan called?
Defaulting.

Practice all 16 Business questions

These 14 are a sample. The full FadeJunkie bank has 16 real Business questions (plus 16 matching flashcards) — try the Business practice quiz or flip through the Business flashcards for free. A one-time $15 lifetime pass unlocks full multi-topic study and the complete 300-question bank across all 13 tested topics.

More exam topics

Business is one of 13 topics tested on the Texas barber written exam. See the Texas Barber State Board Exam Guide for the full exam process, or browse every topic from the Education Hub.

Source

Questions and answers are drawn from the Milady Standard Barbering curriculum, the same textbook Texas barber schools use to prepare students for the TDLR/PSI state board exam.