required
The Maryland theory examination contains 110 scored items and 10 experimental items. Experimental items are not identified to candidates.
- Provider
- PSI Services LLC
- Questions
- 120
- Time
- 120 minutes
- Passing score
- 75%
- Delivery
- computer based
MD · Last reviewed 2026-08-27
Maryland cosmetology exam preparation
Requirements can change. Confirm the current candidate bulletin and licensing-board instructions before scheduling or purchasing supplies.
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Written: foundation preview
Practical: unavailable
required
Maryland requires both a theory examination and a hands-on practical examination.
- Provider
- PSI Services LLC
- Total time
- 255 minutes
- Passing score
- 75%
- Delivery
- hands on
Practical procedure preview
Published sections for Maryland
Candidates bring a mannequin and their own labeled kit. Follow the current PSI supply list and each service setup/cleanup instruction.
State-selected sample
Original foundation question
This sample is general cosmetology preparation. It is not represented as a recalled or official Maryland 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.
Known gaps
What we have not confirmed or completed.
! The chemical-wave segment uses provider-administered timing; consult the live bulletin before practice.
! Maryland 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.
! Maryland'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 Maryland, its licensing board, or its examination providers. Practice results do not guarantee licensure or exam performance.