TATTOO AND BODY PIERCING
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATED 2025
How does one define a tattoo? The answer is to pierce the skin with coloring
material to create scars that will leave permanent marks or figures.
What is the tattoo parlor? ANSWER Any room or area used for tattooing or
where tattooing business is carried out
What does needle sterilization entail? ANSWER 25 minutes of holding at 15
pounds of pressure and 250°F in an autoclave
Which components make up the core of studio sanitation? ANSWER Using
blow drying or single-use towels, disposable gloves, and hand washing before
working on each patient and during interruptions
What specifications must a work chair meet? ANSWER White, smooth, non-
absorbent, resistant to corrosion, and easily sanitized
What is the work chair exemption? ANSWER The chair might be an example
of the light color requirement if it was in use before June 9, 2010.
What hygienic standards apply to materials? ANSWER After each use, all
materials applied to human skins must be disposed of or transferred from bulk
to single-use containers.
Before the tattooing procedure starts, what has to be ready? ANSWER Records
include the tattoo's name, signature, address, ID, date, design, and location
, After a tattoo is completed, what needs to be done? ANSWER Each customer
must get aftercare instructions, which should also be prominently displayed in
the studio.
What guidelines apply to tattoo artists? ANSWER In addition to wearing
hygienic outerwear, people are prohibited from getting tattoos until their
symptoms have subsided if they have any contagious diseases.
Before getting a tattoo, what needs to be done on a customer's skin? ANSWER
One-time use of body hair shaving disposable razor, application of an
antimicrobial solution to a skin area, and use of an acetate or paper stencil
What specifications apply to pigments and dyes? ANSWER Only sterile, non-
toxic dies from reputable vendors should be used, and any leftover material
should be disposed of in containers.
What can only be used once on each customer? ANSWER A fresh pair of
needles
How is an autoclave used? ANSWER Materials are placed in dated parent bags
with a list of contents, and if not used within six months, the bags or speak are
color-coded and re-sterilized.
What further specifications are needed for tattooing equipment? ANSWER
Disposable tools need to be cleaned and disinfected in between uses.
How are non-disposable equipment sterilized? ANSWER Since a germicidal
solution is used to clean and sanitize under hot water
What kind of light does the studio need? The answer is fifty feet of light.
What are the prerequisites for construction? ANSWER Proper ventilation, light-
colored walls and ceilings, impermeable flooring, and customer restrooms
What can't be done when getting a tattoo? ANSWER Building or instrument
cleaning
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATED 2025
How does one define a tattoo? The answer is to pierce the skin with coloring
material to create scars that will leave permanent marks or figures.
What is the tattoo parlor? ANSWER Any room or area used for tattooing or
where tattooing business is carried out
What does needle sterilization entail? ANSWER 25 minutes of holding at 15
pounds of pressure and 250°F in an autoclave
Which components make up the core of studio sanitation? ANSWER Using
blow drying or single-use towels, disposable gloves, and hand washing before
working on each patient and during interruptions
What specifications must a work chair meet? ANSWER White, smooth, non-
absorbent, resistant to corrosion, and easily sanitized
What is the work chair exemption? ANSWER The chair might be an example
of the light color requirement if it was in use before June 9, 2010.
What hygienic standards apply to materials? ANSWER After each use, all
materials applied to human skins must be disposed of or transferred from bulk
to single-use containers.
Before the tattooing procedure starts, what has to be ready? ANSWER Records
include the tattoo's name, signature, address, ID, date, design, and location
, After a tattoo is completed, what needs to be done? ANSWER Each customer
must get aftercare instructions, which should also be prominently displayed in
the studio.
What guidelines apply to tattoo artists? ANSWER In addition to wearing
hygienic outerwear, people are prohibited from getting tattoos until their
symptoms have subsided if they have any contagious diseases.
Before getting a tattoo, what needs to be done on a customer's skin? ANSWER
One-time use of body hair shaving disposable razor, application of an
antimicrobial solution to a skin area, and use of an acetate or paper stencil
What specifications apply to pigments and dyes? ANSWER Only sterile, non-
toxic dies from reputable vendors should be used, and any leftover material
should be disposed of in containers.
What can only be used once on each customer? ANSWER A fresh pair of
needles
How is an autoclave used? ANSWER Materials are placed in dated parent bags
with a list of contents, and if not used within six months, the bags or speak are
color-coded and re-sterilized.
What further specifications are needed for tattooing equipment? ANSWER
Disposable tools need to be cleaned and disinfected in between uses.
How are non-disposable equipment sterilized? ANSWER Since a germicidal
solution is used to clean and sanitize under hot water
What kind of light does the studio need? The answer is fifty feet of light.
What are the prerequisites for construction? ANSWER Proper ventilation, light-
colored walls and ceilings, impermeable flooring, and customer restrooms
What can't be done when getting a tattoo? ANSWER Building or instrument
cleaning
