2025 Virginia Tattoo Test Questions and
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Apprenticeship program
➹➹➹: means an approved tattooing training program conducted by an approved
apprenticeship sponsor.
Apprenticeship sponsor
➹➹➹: Means an individual approved to conduct tattooing apprenticeship training who
meets the qualifications in 18VAC41-50-70.
Aseptic technique
➹➹➹: means a hygienic practice that prevents and hinders the direct transfer of
microorganisms, regardless of pathogenicity, from one person or place to another
person or place.
Direct supervision
➹➹➹: means that a Virginia licensed tattooer shall be present in the tattoo parlor at all
times when services are being performed by an apprentice, that a Virginia licensed
tattooing instructor shall be present in the tattooing school at all times when services are
being performed by a student, or that a Virginia licensed permanent cosmetic tattooing
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,instructor shall be present in the permanent cosmetic tattooing school at all times when
services are being performed by a student.
Endorsement
➹➹➹: means a method of obtaining a license by a person who is currently licensed in
another state.
Gratuitous services
➹➹➹: as used in § 54.1-701.5 of the Code Virginia means providing tattooing services
without receiving compensation or reward, or obligation. Gratuitous services do not
include services provided at no charge when goods are purchased.
Licensee
➹➹➹: means any person, partnership, association, limited liability company, or
corporation holding a license issued by the Board for Barbers and Cosmetology as
defined in § 54.1-700 of the Code of Virginia
Limited term tattooer
➹➹➹: means a tattooer licensed to perform tattooing for a maximum of five consecutive
days in an organized event or in a Virginia licensed tattoo parlor
Limited term tattoo parlor
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, ➹➹➹: means a tattoo parlor temporary location licensed to operate for a maximum of
five consecutive day
Master permanent cosmetic tattooer
➹➹➹: means any person who for compensation practices permanent cosmetic
tattooing known in the industry as advanced permanent cosmetic tattooing including but
not limited to cheek blush, eye shadow, breast and scar repigmentation or camouflage
Permanent cosmetic tattoo salon
➹➹➹: means any place in which permanent cosmetic tattooing is offered or practiced
for compensation.
Permanent cosmetic tattooer
➹➹➹: means any person who for compensation practices permanent cosmetic
tattooing known in the industry as basic permanent cosmetic tattooing including but not
limited to eyebrows, eyeliners, lip coloring, lip liners, or full lips
Permanent cosmetic tattooing
➹➹➹: means placing marks upon or under the skin of any person with ink or any other
substance, resulting in the permanent coloration of the skin on the face, including but
not limited to eyebrows, eyeliners, lip coloring, lip liners, full lips, cheek blush, eye
shadow, and on the body for breast and scar repigmentation or camouflage; also known
as permanent make-up or micropigmentation.
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Answers | Graded A+
Apprenticeship program
➹➹➹: means an approved tattooing training program conducted by an approved
apprenticeship sponsor.
Apprenticeship sponsor
➹➹➹: Means an individual approved to conduct tattooing apprenticeship training who
meets the qualifications in 18VAC41-50-70.
Aseptic technique
➹➹➹: means a hygienic practice that prevents and hinders the direct transfer of
microorganisms, regardless of pathogenicity, from one person or place to another
person or place.
Direct supervision
➹➹➹: means that a Virginia licensed tattooer shall be present in the tattoo parlor at all
times when services are being performed by an apprentice, that a Virginia licensed
tattooing instructor shall be present in the tattooing school at all times when services are
being performed by a student, or that a Virginia licensed permanent cosmetic tattooing
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,instructor shall be present in the permanent cosmetic tattooing school at all times when
services are being performed by a student.
Endorsement
➹➹➹: means a method of obtaining a license by a person who is currently licensed in
another state.
Gratuitous services
➹➹➹: as used in § 54.1-701.5 of the Code Virginia means providing tattooing services
without receiving compensation or reward, or obligation. Gratuitous services do not
include services provided at no charge when goods are purchased.
Licensee
➹➹➹: means any person, partnership, association, limited liability company, or
corporation holding a license issued by the Board for Barbers and Cosmetology as
defined in § 54.1-700 of the Code of Virginia
Limited term tattooer
➹➹➹: means a tattooer licensed to perform tattooing for a maximum of five consecutive
days in an organized event or in a Virginia licensed tattoo parlor
Limited term tattoo parlor
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, ➹➹➹: means a tattoo parlor temporary location licensed to operate for a maximum of
five consecutive day
Master permanent cosmetic tattooer
➹➹➹: means any person who for compensation practices permanent cosmetic
tattooing known in the industry as advanced permanent cosmetic tattooing including but
not limited to cheek blush, eye shadow, breast and scar repigmentation or camouflage
Permanent cosmetic tattoo salon
➹➹➹: means any place in which permanent cosmetic tattooing is offered or practiced
for compensation.
Permanent cosmetic tattooer
➹➹➹: means any person who for compensation practices permanent cosmetic
tattooing known in the industry as basic permanent cosmetic tattooing including but not
limited to eyebrows, eyeliners, lip coloring, lip liners, or full lips
Permanent cosmetic tattooing
➹➹➹: means placing marks upon or under the skin of any person with ink or any other
substance, resulting in the permanent coloration of the skin on the face, including but
not limited to eyebrows, eyeliners, lip coloring, lip liners, full lips, cheek blush, eye
shadow, and on the body for breast and scar repigmentation or camouflage; also known
as permanent make-up or micropigmentation.
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