OKLAHOMA TATTOO CERTIFICATION STUDY GUIDE
2026/2027 – REAL QUESTIONS ANSWERS RATED A+
EDITION.
◎ What does 'clean' mean?
a) an area that has been cleaned with soap and water
b) single use equipment
c) absence of soil and dirt by washing, sweeping, clearing away, or any other
appropriate method rendering a sanitary condition
d) someone who is free of disease or has been 'sober' for more than 90 days.
ANSWER: -absence of soil and dirt by washing, sweeping, clearing away, or any other
appropriate method rendering a sanitary condition
◎ What is the definition of a facility?
a) oregon health licensing office
b) entire building or structure within which services are performed
c) establishment in which licensee performs electrolysis, performs electrolysis,
permanent coloring, or tattooing, or any combination thereof.
d) establishment where a licensed tattoo artist posts their license, has a station to work
from and is considered place of employment. ANSWER: -establishment in which
licensee performs electrolysis, performs electrolysis, permanent coloring, or tattooing, or
any combination thereof.
◎ What do you call the destruction of all forms macrobiotic life, including spores?
a) sterilization
b) sanitize
c) clean
d) fungicide. ANSWER: -sterilization
◎ a spray bottle is an acceptable tool to use to apply liquid to the skin?
true/false. ANSWER: -true
◎ What is tinea corporis commonly known as?
a) dandruff
b) athletes foot
c) ringworm
d) jock itch. ANSWER: -Ringworm
,◎ bar soap is prohibited when washing hands before, during and after a procedure?
true/false. ANSWER: -true
◎ What sinks do not qualify as a water source for the facility premises?
a) employee hand washing sinks
b) bathroom sinks
c) sinks with less than 30 lbs of pressure
d) sinks with more than 30 lbs of pressure. ANSWER: -b) bathroom sinks
◎ What is the most important procedure for prevention of all infections, including HIV?
a) accurate aftercare and pre-service sheet
b) waivers
c) single-use tubes and needles
d) good hand-washing after glove removal and between each client. ANSWER: -good
hand-washing after glove removal and between each client
◎ What should I do if I notice a tear in my gloves?
a) Take gloves off, put new gloves on.
b) Take gloves off, use an approved hand sanitizer, put new gloves on c) Take gloves
off, wash hands, put new gloves on
d) Nothing as long as I did not break skin. ANSWER: -c) Take gloves off, wash hands,
put new gloves on
◎ Whom of the following may you tattoo? Someone who....
.
.
a) Is pregnant
b) Is visibly intoxicated
c) A minor with parental consent
d) Shows signs of intravenous drug use. ANSWER: -a) Is pregnant
◎ What should aftercare instructions consist of?
a) Approved Doctor List, Touch-up fees, Referral Information
b) Approved lotions, risks, artist contact information
c) Verbal and written instructions regarding care following service, possible side effects
and restrictions
d) Possible reactions, side effects, and potential complications of the tattooing process..
ANSWER: -c) Verbal and written instructions regarding care following service, possible
side effects and restrictions
, ◎ What are the approved sterilization modes for instruments used in the practice of
permanent color or tattoo artist services?
a) Madacide or alcohol
b) Ultrasonic or Alcohol
c) Autoclave or Dry Heat Unit
d) Single-use or ultrasonic
.. ANSWER: -c) Autoclave or Dry Heat Unit
◎ Which of the following is a high level disinfectant?
a) Alcohol
b) Witch hazel
c) Madacide
d) Green Soap. ANSWER: -c) Madacide
◎ What is the definition of a low level disinfectant?
a) A chemical demonstrating tuberculocidal activity
b) A chemical demonstrating bactericidal, fungicidal and limited virucidal activity c) A
chemical that inhibits the growth of bacteria
d) Antibacterial chemical. ANSWER: -b) A chemical demonstrating bactericidal,
fungicidal and limited virucidal activity
◎ What is the name of a puncture resistant, leak proof container that can be closed for
handling, storage, transportation and disposal?
a) Storage container
b) Sharps container
c) Tool box
d) Safety container. ANSWER: -b) Sharps container
◎ What can be substituted for hand towels?
a) A clean, common towel
b) Hand blower
c) Your shirt, if its clean
.
d) Medical guaze. ANSWER: -b) Hand blower
◎ What types of pets or animals are permitted in the business facility?
a) Licensed Family Pets
b) Any that are kept in a kennel
c) Therapy animals, fish, animals kept in a terrarium.
d) Birds. ANSWER: -c) Therapy animals, fish, animals kept in a terrarium.
2026/2027 – REAL QUESTIONS ANSWERS RATED A+
EDITION.
◎ What does 'clean' mean?
a) an area that has been cleaned with soap and water
b) single use equipment
c) absence of soil and dirt by washing, sweeping, clearing away, or any other
appropriate method rendering a sanitary condition
d) someone who is free of disease or has been 'sober' for more than 90 days.
ANSWER: -absence of soil and dirt by washing, sweeping, clearing away, or any other
appropriate method rendering a sanitary condition
◎ What is the definition of a facility?
a) oregon health licensing office
b) entire building or structure within which services are performed
c) establishment in which licensee performs electrolysis, performs electrolysis,
permanent coloring, or tattooing, or any combination thereof.
d) establishment where a licensed tattoo artist posts their license, has a station to work
from and is considered place of employment. ANSWER: -establishment in which
licensee performs electrolysis, performs electrolysis, permanent coloring, or tattooing, or
any combination thereof.
◎ What do you call the destruction of all forms macrobiotic life, including spores?
a) sterilization
b) sanitize
c) clean
d) fungicide. ANSWER: -sterilization
◎ a spray bottle is an acceptable tool to use to apply liquid to the skin?
true/false. ANSWER: -true
◎ What is tinea corporis commonly known as?
a) dandruff
b) athletes foot
c) ringworm
d) jock itch. ANSWER: -Ringworm
,◎ bar soap is prohibited when washing hands before, during and after a procedure?
true/false. ANSWER: -true
◎ What sinks do not qualify as a water source for the facility premises?
a) employee hand washing sinks
b) bathroom sinks
c) sinks with less than 30 lbs of pressure
d) sinks with more than 30 lbs of pressure. ANSWER: -b) bathroom sinks
◎ What is the most important procedure for prevention of all infections, including HIV?
a) accurate aftercare and pre-service sheet
b) waivers
c) single-use tubes and needles
d) good hand-washing after glove removal and between each client. ANSWER: -good
hand-washing after glove removal and between each client
◎ What should I do if I notice a tear in my gloves?
a) Take gloves off, put new gloves on.
b) Take gloves off, use an approved hand sanitizer, put new gloves on c) Take gloves
off, wash hands, put new gloves on
d) Nothing as long as I did not break skin. ANSWER: -c) Take gloves off, wash hands,
put new gloves on
◎ Whom of the following may you tattoo? Someone who....
.
.
a) Is pregnant
b) Is visibly intoxicated
c) A minor with parental consent
d) Shows signs of intravenous drug use. ANSWER: -a) Is pregnant
◎ What should aftercare instructions consist of?
a) Approved Doctor List, Touch-up fees, Referral Information
b) Approved lotions, risks, artist contact information
c) Verbal and written instructions regarding care following service, possible side effects
and restrictions
d) Possible reactions, side effects, and potential complications of the tattooing process..
ANSWER: -c) Verbal and written instructions regarding care following service, possible
side effects and restrictions
, ◎ What are the approved sterilization modes for instruments used in the practice of
permanent color or tattoo artist services?
a) Madacide or alcohol
b) Ultrasonic or Alcohol
c) Autoclave or Dry Heat Unit
d) Single-use or ultrasonic
.. ANSWER: -c) Autoclave or Dry Heat Unit
◎ Which of the following is a high level disinfectant?
a) Alcohol
b) Witch hazel
c) Madacide
d) Green Soap. ANSWER: -c) Madacide
◎ What is the definition of a low level disinfectant?
a) A chemical demonstrating tuberculocidal activity
b) A chemical demonstrating bactericidal, fungicidal and limited virucidal activity c) A
chemical that inhibits the growth of bacteria
d) Antibacterial chemical. ANSWER: -b) A chemical demonstrating bactericidal,
fungicidal and limited virucidal activity
◎ What is the name of a puncture resistant, leak proof container that can be closed for
handling, storage, transportation and disposal?
a) Storage container
b) Sharps container
c) Tool box
d) Safety container. ANSWER: -b) Sharps container
◎ What can be substituted for hand towels?
a) A clean, common towel
b) Hand blower
c) Your shirt, if its clean
.
d) Medical guaze. ANSWER: -b) Hand blower
◎ What types of pets or animals are permitted in the business facility?
a) Licensed Family Pets
b) Any that are kept in a kennel
c) Therapy animals, fish, animals kept in a terrarium.
d) Birds. ANSWER: -c) Therapy animals, fish, animals kept in a terrarium.
