AZ · Last reviewed 2026-08-27

Arizona cosmetology exam preparation

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Written: foundation preview

Practical: unavailable

WRITTEN EXAM

required

Arizona requires the computer-based NIC Cosmetology Theory examination. PCS manages eligibility and scores, Prometric delivers the examination appointment, and PCS publishes a minimum scaled score of 75.

Provider: Professional Credential Services (PCS) / Prometric
Questions: 110
Time: 90 minutes
Passing score: Not publicly confirmed
Delivery: computer based

PRACTICAL EXAM

required

Arizona calls this component the NIC Cosmetology Written Practical examination. It is computer-based rather than a hands-on service exam, contains 75 items of which 65 are weighted, and has a minimum scaled score of 75.

Provider: Professional Credential Services (PCS) / Prometric
Total time: 120 minutes
Passing score: Not publicly confirmed
Delivery: computer based

Practical procedure preview

Published sections for Arizona

01Scientific conceptsTiming controlled by current instructions

02Hair care and servicesTiming controlled by current instructions

03Skin care and servicesTiming controlled by current instructions

04Nail care and servicesTiming controlled by current instructions

State-selected sample

Original foundation question

This sample is general cosmetology preparation. It is not represented as a recalled or official Arizona exam question.

INFECTION CONTROL

What must occur before a reusable nonporous implement is disinfected?

AWrap it

BClean off visible debris

CStore it overnight

DApply oil

Reference: CDC Standard Precautions and NIC Infection Control outline ↗

Official sources

What this profile is based on.

Research compilation: Echo Craft, LLC editorial team. Professional subject-matter review is still pending and is disclosed as a launch gap.

state boardArizona Barbering and Cosmetology Board — Exam InformationAccessed 2026-08-27 contracted providerProfessional Credential Services — Arizona Cosmetology and BarberingAccessed 2026-08-27 contracted providerArizona NIC Cosmetology Theory and Written Practical Candidate Information BulletinsEffective 2022-07-01 · Accessed 2026-08-27

Known gaps

What we have not confirmed or completed.

! Arizona is recorded as requiring a written examination, but Beauty Exam Studio does not yet have a state-specific written content pack. The launch experience provides general foundation practice only; users must confirm current content, timing, scoring, and procedures with the official board or testing provider.

! Arizona's practical requirements are listed from reviewed public sources, but Beauty Exam Studio does not yet have a state-specific practical task pack for this jurisdiction. The New York sequence and timers are never substituted for another state.

Beauty Exam Studio is an independent educational product. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by Arizona, its licensing board, or its examination providers. Practice results do not guarantee licensure or exam performance.