Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
Apprenticeship program - CORRECT ANSWER - means an approved tattooing training
program conducted by an approved apprenticeship sponsor.
Apprenticeship sponsor - CORRECT ANSWER - Means an individual approved to
conduct tattooing apprenticeship training who meets the qualifications in 18VAC41-50-70.
Aseptic technique - CORRECT ANSWER - 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.
Direct supervision - CORRECT ANSWER - 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.
Endorsement - CORRECT ANSWER - means a method of obtaining a license by a person
who is currently licensed in another state.
Gratuitous services - CORRECT ANSWER - 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.
Licensee - CORRECT ANSWER - 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
, Limited term tattooer - CORRECT ANSWER - 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
Limited term tattoo parlor - CORRECT ANSWER - means a tattoo parlor temporary
location licensed to operate for a maximum of five consecutive day
Master permanent cosmetic tattooer - CORRECT ANSWER - 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
Permanent cosmetic tattoo salon - CORRECT ANSWER - means any place in which
permanent cosmetic tattooing is offered or practiced for compensation.
Permanent cosmetic tattooer - CORRECT ANSWER - 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
Permanent cosmetic tattooing - CORRECT ANSWER - 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.
Permanent cosmetic tattooing instructor - CORRECT ANSWER - means a person who has
been certified by the board who meets the competency standards of the board as an instructor of
permanent cosmetic tattooing
Permanent cosmetic tattooing school - CORRECT ANSWER - means a place or
establishment licensed by the board to accept and train students and offers a permanent cosmetic
tattooing curriculum approved by the board.