Which activity falls within the statutory definition of barbering in Oregon?
Based on: ORS 690.005
Law and rules exam · Oregon · 2026
Oregon Cosmetology Laws and Rules Exam 2026
Prepare for the closed-book Oregon Laws and Rules written examination with mock sittings and flashcards drawn straight from the public Oregon statutes and administrative rules.
500+ Study items
90 Mock exam
76% To pass
100% Offline
The exam
What the Oregon Cosmetology Laws and Rules exam involves
The Oregon Cosmetology Laws and Rules Examination (OLRE) is the closed-book written test the Health Licensing Office requires before it certifies a practitioner in any field of practice. It covers only Oregon enacted law: the Oregon Revised Statutes and the Oregon Administrative Rules that govern the trade.
How many questions are on the Oregon cosmetology law exam?
The exam has 90 multiple-choice questions and you have 90 minutes to answer them.
- Questions: 90 multiple choice
- Time limit: 90 minutes
- Format: closed book, one correct answer per question
What score do you need to pass?
You need at least 75 percent, which works out to roughly 68 of the 90 questions. There is no separate must-pass section: the pass is decided on the overall score.
- Pass mark: 75 percent (about 68 of 90 correct)
- Scoring: overall score only, no mandatory sub-section
What topics does the exam cover?
Every question comes from Oregon law across seven areas: definitions, facility standards, practice standards, facility operations, examinations, licensing and certification, and chemicals. Facility standards and definitions carry the largest share.
- Definitions: what the legal terms in Oregon cosmetology law mean
- Facility standards: sanitation, disinfection, equipment and premises rules
- Practice standards: serving clients safely, records and esthetics rules
- Facility operations: facility licences, temporary sites, inspections
- Examinations: how exams are scheduled, taken and retaken
- Licensing and certification: applications, renewals, fees and discipline
- Chemicals: safe storage, use, handling and disposal
What happens if you fail?
You may retake a failed examination as soon as the next business day, up to the tenth failed attempt. The written exam fee is 45 dollars.
Features
A complete study system, on one device
01 / PRACTICE
Practice mode
Work through the full bank of questions by topic, with the correct answer and a plain-English explanation revealed after every question.
02 / MOCK
Mock exam
Sit a timed 90 question paper under the real 90 minute limit and see whether you clear the 75 percent pass mark.
03 / FLASHCARDS
Flashcards
Drill the definitions, lists, fees and numbers that the law exam turns into questions, one fact per card.
What's inside
What to look for in an exam-prep app
| Based on the official public source | Yes, Oregon's own enacted statutes and administrative rules: the Oregon Revised Statutes Chapters 690 and 676, and the Oregon Administrative Rules Chapters 817 and 331, which govern cosmetology fields of practice, facilities, practitioners and discipline |
|---|---|
| Timed mock exam | 90 questions, 90 min |
| Pass rule applied | 76% to pass |
| Answer explanations mapped to the source | Yes |
| Weak-area review | Yes |
| Flashcards (spaced repetition) | Yes |
| Works fully offline, no account | Yes |
| Ads | None |
| Payment | One-time purchase |
| Last content review | 2026-07-05 |
In the app
Calm, focused study, nothing else
Sample questions
Try 10 real practice questions
Tap an answer to see why it is right, mapped to the official source, exactly as in the app.
Which of the following is a facility license holder required to allow under OAR 817-007-0050?
Based on: OAR 817-007-0050
Under ORS 690.065, how frequently must the Board of Cosmetology hold examinations at minimum?
Based on: ORS 690.065
Under ORS 690.005, what is a certificate?
Based on: ORS 690.005(3)
A facility license holder's duty toward the people working on the premises is to:
Based on: OAR 817-007-0050(1)(d)
Under OAR 817-010-0008, when must an authorization holder perform thorough hand washing?
Based on: OAR 817-010-0008(1)
Under ORS 690.055, what is the minimum age to be issued a license to operate a facility, if the applicant is a natural person?
Based on: ORS 690.055(1)(a)
Under OAR 817-006-0075, who administers the practical examination that the Board recognizes and sanctions?
Based on: OAR 817-006-0075(1)
Under ORS 690.015, what is required before a person may perform services in a field of practice?
Based on: ORS 690.015(2)(a)
Under Oregon's chemical peel rule, an esthetician may not perform a chemical peel that reaches beyond which layer of the skin?
Based on: OAR 817-015-0055(1)
Source & accuracy
Where the questions come from, and when we last checked
Built from Oregon's own enacted statutes and administrative rules: the Oregon Revised Statutes Chapters 690 and 676, and the Oregon Administrative Rules Chapters 817 and 331, which govern cosmetology fields of practice, facilities, practitioners and discipline (2025 edition of the Oregon statutes and rules, in force for 2026), the official public source, used under Oregon statutes (ORS) and administrative rules (OAR) are uncopyrightable edicts of government under United States law and are published free by the State of Oregon. This app uses the enacted law itself, not any copyrighted study guide. Every question is original wording written from a cited statute or rule passage.. View the official source .
Last checked against the source: 2026-07-05.
- Study items
- 500+
- Questions
- 404
- Flashcards
- 151
- Mock exam
- 90
- Pass mark
- 76%
All questions are original and written from the public source. No official exam questions are copied.
Content audit trail
- 2026-07-05 Exam facts (90 questions, 90 minutes, 75 percent pass, 45 dollar fee, next-business-day retake) verified against Oregon Health Licensing Office materials; questions and flashcards cross-model QA checked against the cited ORS and OAR passages.
FAQ
Common questions
Is this the official Oregon cosmetology exam app?
No. This is an independent study aid. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by the State of Oregon, the Oregon Health Authority, the Health Licensing Office, or the Board of Cosmetology. It is built from the public domain Oregon statutes and administrative rules.
How many questions are on the Oregon Laws and Rules exam?
The exam has 90 multiple-choice questions with a 90 minute time limit.
What is the passing score?
You need at least 75 percent, which is roughly 68 correct out of 90. The pass is decided on your overall score.
How much does the exam cost and can I retake it?
The written exam fee is 45 dollars. You may retake a failed exam the next business day, up to the tenth failed attempt.
Does the app work offline?
Yes. Everything is stored on your device after purchase, so you can study without an internet connection and with no login.
How do I restore my purchase on a new device?
Use the restore purchase option in the app with the same App Store or Google Play account you bought it with.
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