VA DPOR TATTOOING PCT REGULATIONS
CERTIFICATION EVALUATION TEST 2026
COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS WITH
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
⩥ Means an individual approved to conduct tattooing apprenticeship
training who meets the qualifications in 18VAC41-50-70.
Answer: Apprenticeship sponsor
⩥ 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.
Answer: Aseptic technique
⩥ 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
instructor shall be present in the permanent cosmetic tattooing school at
all times when services are being performed by a student.
Answer: Direct supervision
,⩥ means a method of obtaining a license by a person who is currently
licensed in another state.
Answer: Endorsement
⩥ 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.
Answer: Gratuitous services
⩥ 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
Answer: Licensee
⩥ 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
Answer: Limited term tattooer
⩥ means a tattoo parlor temporary location licensed to operate for a
maximum of five consecutive day
Answer: Limited term tattoo parlor
, ⩥ 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
Answer: Master permanent cosmetic tattooer
⩥ means any place in which permanent cosmetic tattooing is offered or
practiced for compensation.
Answer: Permanent cosmetic tattoo salon
⩥ 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
Answer: Permanent cosmetic tattooer
⩥ 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.
Answer: Permanent cosmetic tattooing
CERTIFICATION EVALUATION TEST 2026
COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS WITH
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
⩥ Means an individual approved to conduct tattooing apprenticeship
training who meets the qualifications in 18VAC41-50-70.
Answer: Apprenticeship sponsor
⩥ 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.
Answer: Aseptic technique
⩥ 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
instructor shall be present in the permanent cosmetic tattooing school at
all times when services are being performed by a student.
Answer: Direct supervision
,⩥ means a method of obtaining a license by a person who is currently
licensed in another state.
Answer: Endorsement
⩥ 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.
Answer: Gratuitous services
⩥ 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
Answer: Licensee
⩥ 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
Answer: Limited term tattooer
⩥ means a tattoo parlor temporary location licensed to operate for a
maximum of five consecutive day
Answer: Limited term tattoo parlor
, ⩥ 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
Answer: Master permanent cosmetic tattooer
⩥ means any place in which permanent cosmetic tattooing is offered or
practiced for compensation.
Answer: Permanent cosmetic tattoo salon
⩥ 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
Answer: Permanent cosmetic tattooer
⩥ 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.
Answer: Permanent cosmetic tattooing
