TATTOO SPECIFIC BBP STUDIES EXAM STUDY GUIDE | QUESTIONS & VERIFIED ANSWERS | 2026/2027

TATTOO SPECIFIC BBP STUDIES EXAM
STUDY GUIDE | QUESTIONS & VERIFIED
ANSWERS | 2026/2027



Hepatitis C transmission is not a concern in a tattoo studio as there is no evidence
that hepatitis is spread by tattooing or piercing.
A) True
B) False - correct answer-B) False


This blood borne pathogen is highly contagious and survives in dry blood for up to
7 days.
A) Hepatitis C
B) HIV
C) Hepatitis B
D) All of the above - correct answer-C) Hepatitis B


People infected with blood borne pathogens are typically asymptomatic for years
before they display any symptom of disease or infection.
A) True
B) False - correct answer-A) True

, Visible blood or bio-contaminants on instruments or needles are NOT necessary
for infection to be transmitted. All used or contaminated instruments are
considered a biohazard.
A) True
B) False - correct answer-A) True


OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standards do not apply to tattoo & piercing artists
because they do not work with blood.
A) True
B) False - correct answer-B) False


Hepatitis C virus can survive outside the human body at normal temperature for
up to 4 days.
A) True
B) False - correct answer-A) True


HIV is 100 times more contagious than Hepatitis B.
A) True
B) False - correct answer-B) False


Bloodborne pathogens are transmitted the following ways EXCEPT :
A) Sex with infected partner
B) Sharing needles
C) Contact with blood
D) Kissing - correct answer-D) Kissing