MGRADES UPDATED EXAMS
Tattoo License Exam OR UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
When the armature bar is flat on the front coil, what is the smallest gap above the rear coil? -
CORRECT ANSWER - .010
What does a smaller gap above the rear coil cause? - CORRECT ANSWER - More Power
What should armature bars be made of? - CORRECT ANSWER - Plain Steel
How does a machine run if too much of the coil core is showing? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Hot
Where on the front spring should the contact screw be hitting? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Front or End of spring
What length of spring would run faster? - CORRECT ANSWER - Short spring with a high
angle
What type of metal should the contact screw be made of to have the highest conductivity? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Brass
How does the armature bar hit the front coil core? - CORRECT ANSWER - Flat, full
contact
What do you want the frame on your tattoo machine to be? - CORRECT ANSWER - Non-
conductive
,MGRADES UPDATED EXAMS
What happens when your machine is conductive or electrified? - CORRECT ANSWER -
The armature bar sticks to the coils causing the machine to stay in an "on" setting
What diameter should your binding post be? - CORRECT ANSWER - 5/16
What happens if you use a steel contact screw? - CORRECT ANSWER - Can cause
unwanted spark
When setting up your machine, why would you "snug" down the eye of the needle bar? -
CORRECT ANSWER - This helps to prevent weak and jumpy lines
Why is a one-piece contact screw the best choice? - CORRECT ANSWER - Screws with
things added on top can add to the vibration
What are the two advantages to using a brass contact screw? - CORRECT ANSWER -
100% conductive and keeps its shape longer than other choices
How much of the contact screw needs to be touching the front spring? - CORRECT
ANSWER - A tiny contact area
Why should you use plain steel for a spring rather than a coated spring? - CORRECT
ANSWER - The coating wears away quickly, which causes a bad connection
What kind of reaction can you expect from a machine with a very low spring angle? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Spongy and weak
Which type of machine benefits the best from a shorter spring? - CORRECT ANSWER -
A liner
Which spring is the most important for tuning the machine? - CORRECT ANSWER - The
rear spring
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A machine that is very hard hitting and fast running moves the needle in and out of the skins so
fast that ____________________________________? - CORRECT ANSWER - It doesn't
leave enough pigment behind
What is the ideal width of the springs used on the machine? - CORRECT ANSWER - The
springs should be just as wide as the part that they are attached to
What types of screws should you use to hold the coils to the frame? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Always use a magnetic screw that sits flush to the frame
What is the function of the tube vise? - CORRECT ANSWER - Firmly hold the tube in
place and properly align the tube while the machine is in use
How should a tube vise hold a tube in comparison to the machine? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Squarely front to back and side to side
What is the most important part of a tattoo machine? - CORRECT ANSWER - Coils
What is the purpose of the coils of a tattoo machine? - CORRECT ANSWER - To run
consistently and not lose power
What is a possible reason for the machine to not work at all? - CORRECT ANSWER -
There is debris between the contact screw and the front spring
What can cause the coils to be in a constant "on" position? - CORRECT ANSWER -A
coil wire, soldering lug, or any of the electrical circuit is touching the frame
What does your frame act as for the coil circuit? - CORRECT ANSWER - The ground
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What is not a purpose of the binding posts? - CORRECT ANSWER - Electrical contact
from the soldering lugs to the contact screw
What is a safety feature of the cartridge needles? - CORRECT ANSWER - If the cartridge
is not installed in the machine or tube, then the needles are not exposed; this limits the possibility
of a needlestick
What does EPA stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER - Environmental Protection Agency
What does FDA stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER - Food and Drug Administration
What does "high level disinfectant" mean? - CORRECT ANSWER - A chemical agent,
registered with the EPA, which has demonstrated tuberculocidal activity
"Office" in the tattoo laws refers to what? - CORRECT ANSWER - Health licensing
Office
What attributes does a container have to have to be considered a "Sharps" container? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Puncture-resistant, leak proof, labeled with a biohazard symbol
How many hours are part of the tattoo licensing program? - CORRECT ANSWER - 360
hours consisting of 210 theory hours and 150 practical hours
What does a completed procedure mean? - CORRECT ANSWER - A tattoo which has
been finished on a live human being, including any touchups or additional work following initial
healing, and the client is released from service
How long is a tattoo license active for? - CORRECT ANSWER - 1 year
What documents does one have to have to apply for a tattoo license? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Completed application, bloodborne pathogen training certificate, CPR/first aid
Tattoo License Exam OR UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
When the armature bar is flat on the front coil, what is the smallest gap above the rear coil? -
CORRECT ANSWER - .010
What does a smaller gap above the rear coil cause? - CORRECT ANSWER - More Power
What should armature bars be made of? - CORRECT ANSWER - Plain Steel
How does a machine run if too much of the coil core is showing? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Hot
Where on the front spring should the contact screw be hitting? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Front or End of spring
What length of spring would run faster? - CORRECT ANSWER - Short spring with a high
angle
What type of metal should the contact screw be made of to have the highest conductivity? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Brass
How does the armature bar hit the front coil core? - CORRECT ANSWER - Flat, full
contact
What do you want the frame on your tattoo machine to be? - CORRECT ANSWER - Non-
conductive
,MGRADES UPDATED EXAMS
What happens when your machine is conductive or electrified? - CORRECT ANSWER -
The armature bar sticks to the coils causing the machine to stay in an "on" setting
What diameter should your binding post be? - CORRECT ANSWER - 5/16
What happens if you use a steel contact screw? - CORRECT ANSWER - Can cause
unwanted spark
When setting up your machine, why would you "snug" down the eye of the needle bar? -
CORRECT ANSWER - This helps to prevent weak and jumpy lines
Why is a one-piece contact screw the best choice? - CORRECT ANSWER - Screws with
things added on top can add to the vibration
What are the two advantages to using a brass contact screw? - CORRECT ANSWER -
100% conductive and keeps its shape longer than other choices
How much of the contact screw needs to be touching the front spring? - CORRECT
ANSWER - A tiny contact area
Why should you use plain steel for a spring rather than a coated spring? - CORRECT
ANSWER - The coating wears away quickly, which causes a bad connection
What kind of reaction can you expect from a machine with a very low spring angle? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Spongy and weak
Which type of machine benefits the best from a shorter spring? - CORRECT ANSWER -
A liner
Which spring is the most important for tuning the machine? - CORRECT ANSWER - The
rear spring
,MGRADES UPDATED EXAMS
A machine that is very hard hitting and fast running moves the needle in and out of the skins so
fast that ____________________________________? - CORRECT ANSWER - It doesn't
leave enough pigment behind
What is the ideal width of the springs used on the machine? - CORRECT ANSWER - The
springs should be just as wide as the part that they are attached to
What types of screws should you use to hold the coils to the frame? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Always use a magnetic screw that sits flush to the frame
What is the function of the tube vise? - CORRECT ANSWER - Firmly hold the tube in
place and properly align the tube while the machine is in use
How should a tube vise hold a tube in comparison to the machine? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Squarely front to back and side to side
What is the most important part of a tattoo machine? - CORRECT ANSWER - Coils
What is the purpose of the coils of a tattoo machine? - CORRECT ANSWER - To run
consistently and not lose power
What is a possible reason for the machine to not work at all? - CORRECT ANSWER -
There is debris between the contact screw and the front spring
What can cause the coils to be in a constant "on" position? - CORRECT ANSWER -A
coil wire, soldering lug, or any of the electrical circuit is touching the frame
What does your frame act as for the coil circuit? - CORRECT ANSWER - The ground
, MGRADES UPDATED EXAMS
What is not a purpose of the binding posts? - CORRECT ANSWER - Electrical contact
from the soldering lugs to the contact screw
What is a safety feature of the cartridge needles? - CORRECT ANSWER - If the cartridge
is not installed in the machine or tube, then the needles are not exposed; this limits the possibility
of a needlestick
What does EPA stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER - Environmental Protection Agency
What does FDA stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER - Food and Drug Administration
What does "high level disinfectant" mean? - CORRECT ANSWER - A chemical agent,
registered with the EPA, which has demonstrated tuberculocidal activity
"Office" in the tattoo laws refers to what? - CORRECT ANSWER - Health licensing
Office
What attributes does a container have to have to be considered a "Sharps" container? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Puncture-resistant, leak proof, labeled with a biohazard symbol
How many hours are part of the tattoo licensing program? - CORRECT ANSWER - 360
hours consisting of 210 theory hours and 150 practical hours
What does a completed procedure mean? - CORRECT ANSWER - A tattoo which has
been finished on a live human being, including any touchups or additional work following initial
healing, and the client is released from service
How long is a tattoo license active for? - CORRECT ANSWER - 1 year
What documents does one have to have to apply for a tattoo license? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Completed application, bloodborne pathogen training certificate, CPR/first aid
