OREGON TATTOO MAIN EXAMINATION 2026 SET
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS RATED A+
✔✔When is an ultrasonic and autoclave not required in a facility? - ✔✔When every
licensee in a facility is utilizing all disposable products that are obtained from suppliers
or manufacturers
✔✔How often must a biological monitoring system (spore test) be done on an
autoclave? - ✔✔monthly
✔✔What must all sterilization pouches have? - ✔✔color changing indicator strip
✔✔How must instruments be sterilized? - ✔✔Using an autoclave sterilizer, steam,
chemical or gas that is registered and listed with the FDA
✔✔How must instruments be sterilized? - ✔✔Using an autoclave sterilizer, steam,
chemical or gas that is registered and listed with the FDA
✔✔Biological Spore test results should be kept for how long? - ✔✔2 years
✔✔How long can an instrument sit in storage after being sterilized before it will need to
be sterilized again? - ✔✔1 year
✔✔What must be done if a sterilized pouch is compromised either by being breached,
gets wet, stained, or the expiration date is exceeded? - ✔✔All pouches affected must be
opened and go through the entire sterilization process once more
✔✔What must be done should a positive result on the Spore test come back from the
lab? - ✔✔The autoclave must not be used again until it is serviced and a negative spore
test result is recorded. Then all instruments must be put through the entire of the
sterilization process once the negative result is on file
✔✔What information is required to be on every client record/release form? - ✔✔Name,
address, telephone number, date of birth, date of service, procedure location on the
body, name and license number of licensees providing the service, medical history of
client, any complications during the procedure, any sensitivities to medicines or topical
solutions, special instructions regarding medical or skin conditions, and signature from
client
✔✔What proof of age is required to proceed with the service? - ✔✔A government
issued photographic identification must be obtained and kept with client record/release
form
✔✔How long must client records be kept at the facility? - ✔✔90 days
,✔✔How long must client records be kept in case HLO needs access to a specific
release form? - ✔✔3 years
✔✔How can client records be stored after 90 days? - ✔✔physically or electronically
✔✔What must the facility license holder be? - ✔✔A natural person
✔✔How long is a facility license active for? - ✔✔1 year
✔✔In what instance can a facility license be transferred? - ✔✔A facility license is never
transferable
✔✔What must an individual applying for a facility license submit? - ✔✔Completed
application, proof of being at least 18 years of age, a map or directions if in a rural area,
provide a list of licensees providing service, proof of business registration, include an
Assumed Business Name filing if not using true name
✔✔How long is a temporary facility license good for? - ✔✔15 consecutive calendar days
✔✔How long is a mobile facility license? - ✔✔15 consecutive calendar days at one
physical location
✔✔When can a mobile facility license be transferred from person-to-person? - ✔✔A
mobile facility license is never transferable
✔✔When is it possible for a mobile facility to be in motion while performing services in
the field of practice? - ✔✔A mobile facility is never permitted to be in motion while
performing services
✔✔How long before performing services must a mobile facility submit written notification
to the Health Licensing Office for a new location? - ✔✔24 hours
✔✔What information must be provided to each client receiving services at a mobile
facility? - ✔✔Each client must be given the mobile facility name, mobile facility license
number, license number and name of person providing service, and the permanent
address and phone number that is on file with the Health Licensing Office
✔✔What information must be on the outside of the mobile facility and easily visible from
the street? - ✔✔The mobile facility name that is on file with the Health Licensing Office
, ✔✔What is the purpose of an event facility license? - ✔✔This license allows a facility to
operate a facility on an irregular basis outside and away from a permanent physical
location for conventions, educational, demonstration, and exhibition purposes
✔✔What is the time allotted for an event facility license? - ✔✔15 consecutive calendar
days
✔✔What must be present always while services are being provided at an event facility?
- ✔✔A representative of the event facility
✔✔What is something that the event facility owners must provide? - ✔✔A hot and cold
running water station for every 10 licensed individuals
✔✔How many licensees can provide services in a 10 feet by 10 feet booth? - ✔✔2
✔✔What must be done to avoid delinquency penalties when renewing a facility or
mobile facility license? - ✔✔the renewal must be made prior to the license entering
inactive status
✔✔How long can a license be inactive before it enters expired status? - ✔✔3 years
✔✔Where does a facility license need to be stored? - ✔✔public view
✔✔When can a licensee work in a facility with an inactive license? - ✔✔A licensee can
never work with an inactive license
✔✔When should a privacy screen be used to block the view of the reception area,
waiting area, or public view? - ✔✔When services are conducted upon breasts, nipples,
genitals, or buttocks
✔✔When can a licensee impede on a facility inspection or investigation? - ✔✔A
licensee can NEVER impede a Health Licensing Office representative
✔✔Where must a sterilization room be located? - ✔✔The sterilization room must be
separated from public areas, service areas, and restrooms
✔✔What kind of surfaces must be in areas where decontamination and sterilization of
reusable instruments are performed? - ✔✔nonporous surfaces
✔✔If a licensee works in a cosmetology facility, where must the tattoo services take
place? - ✔✔Separated from any cosmetology services by a solid barrier to prevent
contact with irritants
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS RATED A+
✔✔When is an ultrasonic and autoclave not required in a facility? - ✔✔When every
licensee in a facility is utilizing all disposable products that are obtained from suppliers
or manufacturers
✔✔How often must a biological monitoring system (spore test) be done on an
autoclave? - ✔✔monthly
✔✔What must all sterilization pouches have? - ✔✔color changing indicator strip
✔✔How must instruments be sterilized? - ✔✔Using an autoclave sterilizer, steam,
chemical or gas that is registered and listed with the FDA
✔✔How must instruments be sterilized? - ✔✔Using an autoclave sterilizer, steam,
chemical or gas that is registered and listed with the FDA
✔✔Biological Spore test results should be kept for how long? - ✔✔2 years
✔✔How long can an instrument sit in storage after being sterilized before it will need to
be sterilized again? - ✔✔1 year
✔✔What must be done if a sterilized pouch is compromised either by being breached,
gets wet, stained, or the expiration date is exceeded? - ✔✔All pouches affected must be
opened and go through the entire sterilization process once more
✔✔What must be done should a positive result on the Spore test come back from the
lab? - ✔✔The autoclave must not be used again until it is serviced and a negative spore
test result is recorded. Then all instruments must be put through the entire of the
sterilization process once the negative result is on file
✔✔What information is required to be on every client record/release form? - ✔✔Name,
address, telephone number, date of birth, date of service, procedure location on the
body, name and license number of licensees providing the service, medical history of
client, any complications during the procedure, any sensitivities to medicines or topical
solutions, special instructions regarding medical or skin conditions, and signature from
client
✔✔What proof of age is required to proceed with the service? - ✔✔A government
issued photographic identification must be obtained and kept with client record/release
form
✔✔How long must client records be kept at the facility? - ✔✔90 days
,✔✔How long must client records be kept in case HLO needs access to a specific
release form? - ✔✔3 years
✔✔How can client records be stored after 90 days? - ✔✔physically or electronically
✔✔What must the facility license holder be? - ✔✔A natural person
✔✔How long is a facility license active for? - ✔✔1 year
✔✔In what instance can a facility license be transferred? - ✔✔A facility license is never
transferable
✔✔What must an individual applying for a facility license submit? - ✔✔Completed
application, proof of being at least 18 years of age, a map or directions if in a rural area,
provide a list of licensees providing service, proof of business registration, include an
Assumed Business Name filing if not using true name
✔✔How long is a temporary facility license good for? - ✔✔15 consecutive calendar days
✔✔How long is a mobile facility license? - ✔✔15 consecutive calendar days at one
physical location
✔✔When can a mobile facility license be transferred from person-to-person? - ✔✔A
mobile facility license is never transferable
✔✔When is it possible for a mobile facility to be in motion while performing services in
the field of practice? - ✔✔A mobile facility is never permitted to be in motion while
performing services
✔✔How long before performing services must a mobile facility submit written notification
to the Health Licensing Office for a new location? - ✔✔24 hours
✔✔What information must be provided to each client receiving services at a mobile
facility? - ✔✔Each client must be given the mobile facility name, mobile facility license
number, license number and name of person providing service, and the permanent
address and phone number that is on file with the Health Licensing Office
✔✔What information must be on the outside of the mobile facility and easily visible from
the street? - ✔✔The mobile facility name that is on file with the Health Licensing Office
, ✔✔What is the purpose of an event facility license? - ✔✔This license allows a facility to
operate a facility on an irregular basis outside and away from a permanent physical
location for conventions, educational, demonstration, and exhibition purposes
✔✔What is the time allotted for an event facility license? - ✔✔15 consecutive calendar
days
✔✔What must be present always while services are being provided at an event facility?
- ✔✔A representative of the event facility
✔✔What is something that the event facility owners must provide? - ✔✔A hot and cold
running water station for every 10 licensed individuals
✔✔How many licensees can provide services in a 10 feet by 10 feet booth? - ✔✔2
✔✔What must be done to avoid delinquency penalties when renewing a facility or
mobile facility license? - ✔✔the renewal must be made prior to the license entering
inactive status
✔✔How long can a license be inactive before it enters expired status? - ✔✔3 years
✔✔Where does a facility license need to be stored? - ✔✔public view
✔✔When can a licensee work in a facility with an inactive license? - ✔✔A licensee can
never work with an inactive license
✔✔When should a privacy screen be used to block the view of the reception area,
waiting area, or public view? - ✔✔When services are conducted upon breasts, nipples,
genitals, or buttocks
✔✔When can a licensee impede on a facility inspection or investigation? - ✔✔A
licensee can NEVER impede a Health Licensing Office representative
✔✔Where must a sterilization room be located? - ✔✔The sterilization room must be
separated from public areas, service areas, and restrooms
✔✔What kind of surfaces must be in areas where decontamination and sterilization of
reusable instruments are performed? - ✔✔nonporous surfaces
✔✔If a licensee works in a cosmetology facility, where must the tattoo services take
place? - ✔✔Separated from any cosmetology services by a solid barrier to prevent
contact with irritants
