Sanitation is 1 of 13 topics on the Texas Class A Barber written exam — 22 of the 300 questions in FadeJunkie's Milady-sourced bank cover it. Below are 15 real Sanitation questions with real answers: bacteria, disinfection, sterilization, and shop safety.
What does Staph bacteria cause?
Food poisoning, among other infections — Staphylococcus is a common bacterial culprit.
What do diplococci (paired spherical bacteria) cause?
Diseases like pneumonia.
How are disinfectants classified for regulatory purposes?
As pesticides — they're registered with the EPA because they're designed to kill microorganisms.
What organ can hepatitis, a bloodborne virus, damage?
The liver.
What should you never mix bleach with?
Detergents — equipment should be fully rinsed of detergent before a bleach-based disinfectant is applied.
Can pathogens enter the body through intact, unbroken skin?
No — intact skin is one of the body's primary natural barriers against infection.
What term describes the invasion of body tissues by disease-causing pathogens?
Infection.
Which type of disinfectant is tuberculocidal (effective against tuberculosis)?
Phenolics — unlike quats, phenolic disinfectants are effective against the bacterium that causes TB.
How do staphylococci bacteria arrange themselves?
In clusters, like bunches of grapes — the source of the name ("staphyle" is Greek for a bunch of grapes).
What process destroys all microbial life, including bacterial spores?
Sterilization — the highest level of decontamination, beyond disinfecting or sanitizing.
What do antiseptics typically contain a high concentration of?
Alcohol.
What's a defining symptom of scabies?
Excessive itching, caused by a mite infestation.
What's an example of an antihemorrhagic?
Styptic powder — the classic tool barbers use to stop bleeding from a nick.
Which US agency registers all disinfectants sold and used in the country?
The EPA (Environmental Protection Agency).
What's the first step in good hygiene?
Hand washing.
These 15 are a sample. The full FadeJunkie bank has 22 real Sanitation questions (plus 22 matching flashcards) — try the Sanitation practice quiz or flip through the Sanitation 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.
Sanitation 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. Related: Anatomy and Hair Science practice questions.
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.