FCTC Study Guide 2026
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FCTC exam key facts
- The FCTC Written Test has 100 equally weighted multiple-choice questions in four sections. Source
- The CPAT requires candidates to complete eight events on a closed course within 10 minutes and 20 seconds. Source
- The passing score on the FCTC Written Test is 70%. Source
- The FCTC Written Test can be retaken any number of times, but not more than once in a 30-day period, and only the most recent score is considered. Source
- An FCTC Written Test score is valid for one year after the exam date. Source
📋 FCTC Exam Format at a Glance
📚 FCTC Topics to Study (151)
✍️ Sample FCTC Questions & Answers
1. According to standard cosmetology reading passages, what does 'contraindication' mean in the context of a skin or scalp service?
A contraindication is any condition, such as broken skin, infection, or allergy, that makes performing a specific service unsafe for the client.
2. An employee disagrees with a new workplace policy but must implement it. What is the MOST professional response?
Professionals follow established policies while using appropriate feedback mechanisms to advocate for change.
3. A fire department responds to 1,440 calls per year. What is the average number of calls per day?
1,440 calls ÷ 365 days ≈ 3.9, but 1,440 ÷ 360 = 4 calls per day using standard rounding.
4. You are assisting with a medical call when the patient becomes verbally abusive toward you. How should you respond?
Maintaining professionalism and calm is essential to patient care and de-escalation, even under verbal provocation.
5. A water tank holds 9,500 gallons. A pump drains it at 220 gallons per minute. Approximately how long will it take to empty the tank?
9,500 ÷ 220 ≈ 43.2 minutes.
6. Gear X has 20 teeth and Gear Y has 80 teeth. If Gear X rotates at 160 RPM, how fast does Gear Y rotate?
The speed ratio is inversely proportional to the number of teeth: (20 ÷ 80) × 160 = 40 RPM. The larger gear always turns more slowly than the smaller driver gear.
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