Business is 1 of 13 topics on the Texas Class A Barber written exam — part of fadejunkie's 299-question practice bank. Below are 14 real Business questions with real answers.
Who actually writes the laws that regulate a barbershop?
Federal and state legislatures.
What ownership structure is controlled by one or more stockholders?
A corporation is the business structure owned and controlled by one or more stockholders, unlike a sole proprietorship, partnership, or franchise.
What is a salary-plus-commission pay setup called?
A pay setup that combines a guaranteed base salary with commission on top is called a guarantee.
What should you stress on your resume?
A resume should stress your actual accomplishments, not salary expectations, personal details, or general comfort with technology.
What describes your business as it is today and as you foresee it in the next 5 years?
A business plan is the document that spells out where a business stands today and where it's headed over the next five years.
Where must tips be reported?
Cash tips are taxable income and have to be reported on your income tax return, not just tracked in a personal log.
Which of these is actually legal for an employer to ask about in an interview?
Drug or tobacco use — medical conditions, disabilities, and age are off-limits topics.
What's an example of a fair, on-topic interview question an employer might ask?
"What do you consider your strongest skills?"
What guides the actions of an organization?
A mission statement guides a business's day-to-day actions and decisions. A vision statement instead covers the long-term future picture.
What's the least expensive way of owning your own business?
Renting a booth is the least expensive way into barbershop ownership compared to buying a franchise, spa, or chain location.
What is the first goal of every business?
Keeping current clients should be a barbershop's first priority, ahead of chasing new business or upselling extra services.
What should you send after a job interview wraps up?
A thank-you note.
What's it called when you're paid solely a percentage of gross sales?
That's commission — pay tied directly to a percentage of sales generated, with no guaranteed base salary.
What's it called when you fail to pay back a loan?
Defaulting.
These are a sample. 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 299-question bank across all 13 tested 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 on the Practice Question Hub or the Education Hub.
9 Business questions below have a full standalone answer page: