Life Skills is 1 of 13 topics on the Texas Class A Barber written exam — 24 of the 300 questions in FadeJunkie's Milady-sourced bank cover it. Below are 15 real Life Skills questions with real answers.
On an exam, which questions should you answer first?
The easiest ones — build momentum and confidence before tackling the harder questions.
What vitamin is important for skin and tissue repair?
Vitamin C.
What do you call the act of recommending and selling products to clients?
Retailing.
In a multiple-choice test question, what is the basic question or problem called?
The stem.
What kind of words should you look for in true/false exam questions?
Qualifying words — like "always," "never," or "sometimes" — since they often determine whether a statement is fully true.
What's the best evidence of pleased, satisfied clients?
Personal referrals.
What sensitive topic is generally appropriate to discuss with a client?
Abnormal hair loss — it directly relates to the service, unlike personal topics like finances or relationships.
How should your spine be positioned when standing to work?
Straight.
What leg position is recommended when standing to cut hair?
Hip-width apart.
As a professional, you should control your emotions and do what instead of reacting?
Respond.
What is the process of identifying long-term and short-term goals called?
Goal setting.
What do you demonstrate when you consistently do good work for clients, employer, and team?
A strong work ethic.
What is a key ingredient of effective teamwork?
Communication.
What kind of reasoning reaches logical conclusions by applying logical rules?
Deductive reasoning.
What's the best way to handle disputes or differences within the barbershop?
In private.
These 15 are a sample. The full FadeJunkie bank has 24 real Life Skills questions (plus 24 matching flashcards) — try the Life Skills practice quiz or flip through the Life Skills 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.
Life Skills 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.
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.