Instructor Written Examination - CIB4 - 2012

Sep 30, 2026

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National Instructor Written Examination Candidate Information Bulletin outlines the NIC National Instructor exam content outline, providing sample questions and answer formats for review. The bulletin specifies a 90-minute time allowance and covers instructional planning, including curriculum delivery, lesson plans, outcomes, and performance measurement. It also addresses student learning styles, instructional methods, communication skills, time management in assessment, and classroom and clinic management, including safe environment practices.

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Instructional Planning

Instructional planning components and outcomes

Student learning styles

Purpose of materials and effective use

Assessment methods of student learning

Instructional Methods

Methods of instruction and obstacles to learning

Communication skills and listening skills

Time management and assessment evaluation

Classroom and Clinic Management

Learning environment and instructor responsibilities

Safe learning environment and universal precautions

NATIONAL INSTRUCTOR WRITTEN EXAMINATION CANDIDATE INFORMATION BULLETIN Please visit [www.nictesting.org](www.nictesting.org) for the most current bulletin prior to testing. The National Instructor Examination is the national licensure examination for Instructors, which is developed and administered by the National-Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology (NIC) . This Information Bulletin includes the content outline covered by the NIC National Instructor examination, sample questions, and answers. The time allowed for the Instructor written examination is 90 minutes. | INSTRUCTIONAL PLANNING 45% | | | | --- | --- | --- | | Understand the Curriculum Delivery Process
􀂡 Understand course outline
􀂡 Understand syllabus
􀂡 Understand components of a lesson plan (e.g., subject matter, time allotment for subjects, student activities, etc.)
􀂡 Develop lesson plans
􀂡 Define instructional outcomes (e.g., course goals, instructional objectives)
􀂡 Measure performance using goals and objectives (e.g., theoretical, lab/clinic)
􀂡 Evaluate levels of performance (e.g., comprehension, application)
􀂡 Orientate new students | | | | Understand Student Learning Styles | | | | 􀂡 Understand types of learners (e.g., kinesthetic, visual, audio) | | | | 􀂡 Apply types of learning styles (e.g., theoretical, lab/clinical application) | | | | Understand the Advantage and Purpose of Materials (e.g., technology, tools, and equipment) | | | | 􀂡 Select instructional materials (e.g., based on creating interest, increasing retention, lesson objectives, learning styles)
􀂡 Understand types of materials available | | | | | 􀁸 Printed (e.g., textbooks, handouts)
􀁸 Audiovisual (e.g., flip charts, CDs, DVDs, transparencies)
􀁸 Tools of the trade
􀁸 Web-based technology (e.g., podcasts, Internet) | | | 􀂡 | Establish guidelines for effective use of materials in lessons | | | Understand Assessment Methods of Student Learning | | | | 􀂡 | Written | | | 􀂡 | Practical | | | 􀂡 | Oral | | | INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS 35% | | | | --- | --- | --- | | Utilize Methods of Instruction
􀂡 Lecture (e.g., formal, interactive, group process)
􀂡 Demonstration (e.g., role play, hands-on assignment)
􀂡 Discussion (e.g., question & answer, reflective, summarization, case/scenario study)
􀂡 Assignments (e.g., projects, homework, reports, resumes)
􀂡 Distance learning (e.g., Internet, webbased) | | | | Recognize Obstacles to Learning | | | | 􀂡
􀂡 | Identify obstacles (e.g., ability level, behavior)
Adapt instructional practices to accommodate obstacles to learning | | | Apply Communication Skills (e.g., lesson delivery) | | | | 􀂡 | Verbal skills | | | | 􀁸 Language skills (e.g., pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary)
􀁸 Voice control (e.g., modulation, projection, tone) | | | 􀂡
􀂡 | Non-verbal skills (e.g., body mechanics, facial expression)
Listening skills (e.g., active listening) | | | Utilize Time Management Techniques Assess Student Learning | | | | 􀂡 | Implement steps in assessment | | | 􀂡 | Evaluate assessment results | | | 􀂡 | Understand reliability and validity of assessment results (e.g., assessment consistent with instruction) | | | | | | | CLASSROOM AND CLINIC MANAGEMENT
20% | | | | --- | --- | --- | | Manage Learning Environment | | | | 􀂡 Physical environment | | | | | | 􀁸 Organize classroom/clinic to promote learning (e.g., seating arrangement, instructional space)
􀁸 Understand effect of physical environment (e.g., temperature, lighting, sound) | | 􀂡 | Understand Instructor responsibilities as related to | | | | | 􀁸 Professional conduct (e.g., image, ethics, leadership)
􀁸 Academic advising and counseling (e.g., attendance, progress reports)
􀁸 Administrative responsibilities (e.g., recordkeeping, inventory) | | Maintain a Safe Learning
Environment | | | | 􀂡 | Promote safety procedures | | | 􀂡 | Observe universal precautions | | | 􀂡 | Maintain cl

FAQs

What is the time allowed for the Instructor written examination?

The bulletin states the time allowed is 90 minutes.

What topics are included in instructional planning?

Instructional planning includes the curriculum delivery process, lesson plan components, instructional outcomes, performance measurement and evaluation, and orientation of new students.

What kinds of instructional methods and communication skills are covered?

The bulletin covers lecture, demonstration, discussion, assignments, and distance learning, along with verbal skills (language, voice control) and non-verbal skills (body mechanics, facial expression) plus active listening.

Sep 30, 2026

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