GA TATTOO EXAM GUIDE QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS WITH FULL A+
SOLUTIONS, UPDATED 2026,
SUCCESS ASSURED
Q: What is the "Administrative Body"? ANSWER: The partnership,
corporation, association, or person(s) who maintain and control the studio and
are legally responsible for its operation. ✔✔
Key Role: If a health inspector finds a violation, the Administrative Body is the
entity held legally and financially liable. They must ensure all permits are current
and that every artist follows the studio's Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Q: What is the difference between an Antimicrobial Solution and an
Antiseptic? * Antimicrobial Solution: Any solution approved by the FDA for
application to human skin to retard (slow down) the growth of microorganisms.
Antiseptic: A substance that destroys or inhibits the growth of infectious
microorganisms on the skin or mucous membranes.
ANSWER ✔✔
The Nuance: While these terms are often used interchangeably, "Antimicrobial" is
the broader category. In a professional setting, you must look for the FDA label to
ensure the product is safe for the specific "invasive" nature of tattooing, as some
general-purpose cleaners are too harsh for broken skin.
Q: Who is considered an "Applicant"? ANSWER: Any person who applies for
a body art license, guest license, or establishment permit. ✔✔
Note: Even a "Guest Artist" visiting for a weekend convention is considered an
applicant and must prove they have the proper training (like a current Bloodborne
Pathogen certificate) before they can legally touch a client in that jurisdiction.
, Approval -ANSWER✔✔means written approval from the Department of Health
indicating that the body art establishment has been inspected and meets all terms of
the applicable rules.
Approved -ANSWER✔✔means being accepted by the Department or local health
officer, as appropriate under applicable laws and regulations
Aseptic technique -ANSWER✔✔means to render or maintain free from infectious
material so as to prevent transfer or transmission of infectious agents
ASTM -ANSWER✔✔means the American Society for Testing Materials
International.
Autoclave -ANSWER✔✔means an apparatus for sterilization utilizing steam
pressure at a specific
temperature over a period of time per manufacturer's specifications.
Biohazardous waste -ANSWER✔✔means liquid or semi-liquid blood or other
potentially infectious materials and/or contaminated items, which if compressed,
would release blood or other potentially infectious materials in a liquid or semi-
liquid state
Blood -ANSWER✔✔means human blood, human blood components, and products
made from human blood.
Blood borne pathogens -ANSWER✔✔means pathogenic microorganisms present
in human blood that can cause disease in humans. These pathogens include but are
not limited to Hepatitis B virus (HBV), Hepatitis C virus (HCV), and Human
Immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
AND ANSWERS WITH FULL A+
SOLUTIONS, UPDATED 2026,
SUCCESS ASSURED
Q: What is the "Administrative Body"? ANSWER: The partnership,
corporation, association, or person(s) who maintain and control the studio and
are legally responsible for its operation. ✔✔
Key Role: If a health inspector finds a violation, the Administrative Body is the
entity held legally and financially liable. They must ensure all permits are current
and that every artist follows the studio's Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Q: What is the difference between an Antimicrobial Solution and an
Antiseptic? * Antimicrobial Solution: Any solution approved by the FDA for
application to human skin to retard (slow down) the growth of microorganisms.
Antiseptic: A substance that destroys or inhibits the growth of infectious
microorganisms on the skin or mucous membranes.
ANSWER ✔✔
The Nuance: While these terms are often used interchangeably, "Antimicrobial" is
the broader category. In a professional setting, you must look for the FDA label to
ensure the product is safe for the specific "invasive" nature of tattooing, as some
general-purpose cleaners are too harsh for broken skin.
Q: Who is considered an "Applicant"? ANSWER: Any person who applies for
a body art license, guest license, or establishment permit. ✔✔
Note: Even a "Guest Artist" visiting for a weekend convention is considered an
applicant and must prove they have the proper training (like a current Bloodborne
Pathogen certificate) before they can legally touch a client in that jurisdiction.
, Approval -ANSWER✔✔means written approval from the Department of Health
indicating that the body art establishment has been inspected and meets all terms of
the applicable rules.
Approved -ANSWER✔✔means being accepted by the Department or local health
officer, as appropriate under applicable laws and regulations
Aseptic technique -ANSWER✔✔means to render or maintain free from infectious
material so as to prevent transfer or transmission of infectious agents
ASTM -ANSWER✔✔means the American Society for Testing Materials
International.
Autoclave -ANSWER✔✔means an apparatus for sterilization utilizing steam
pressure at a specific
temperature over a period of time per manufacturer's specifications.
Biohazardous waste -ANSWER✔✔means liquid or semi-liquid blood or other
potentially infectious materials and/or contaminated items, which if compressed,
would release blood or other potentially infectious materials in a liquid or semi-
liquid state
Blood -ANSWER✔✔means human blood, human blood components, and products
made from human blood.
Blood borne pathogens -ANSWER✔✔means pathogenic microorganisms present
in human blood that can cause disease in humans. These pathogens include but are
not limited to Hepatitis B virus (HBV), Hepatitis C virus (HCV), and Human
Immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
