VIRGINIA PMU DPOR EXAM STUDY GUIDE & TEST BANK
2025/2026 Edition | Verified Questions & Answers
Core Domains
Virginia Regulations and DPOR Requirements
Skin Anatomy and Physiology
Sanitation and Infection Control
Color Theory and Pigment Selection
Equipment Use and Safety
Client Consultation and Contraindications
Emergency Procedures and Aftercare
Professional Practice and Ethics
Introduction
This comprehensive examination assesses the knowledge and
clinical decision-making skills required of permanent makeup
(PMU) practitioners in Virginia. It evaluates understanding of DPOR
regulations, infection control, skin anatomy, color theory, and client
safety. The examination employs multiple-choice and scenario-
based questions aligned with the Virginia Board for Barbers and
Cosmetology requirements. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking,
regulatory compliance, and the application of safe PMU practices.
This assessment prepares candidates for the rigor of the Virginia
PMU DPOR licensing examination and real-world professional
practice.
SECTION ONE: QUESTIONS 1–100
,SECTION 1: VIRGINIA REGULATIONS AND DPOR
REQUIREMENTS
1. Which agency regulates permanent makeup and tattooing in
Virginia?
A. Virginia Department of Health (VDH)
B. Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
(DPOR)
C. Virginia Board of Medicine
D. Federal Drug Administration (FDA)
🟢 B. Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
(DPOR)
🔴 RATIONALE: DPOR, specifically the Board for Barbers and
Cosmetology, regulates tattooing, permanent makeup, and body
piercing in Virginia under Chapter 7 of Title 54.1 of the Code of
Virginia and 18 VAC 41. The VDH handles food and health facility
regulation, not PMU licensing. The FDA regulates pigments at the
federal level but not practitioner licensing.
2. What is the minimum age to receive a permanent makeup
procedure in Virginia without parental consent?
A. 16
B. 18
C. 21
D. No minimum age
🟢 B. 18
,🔴 RATIONALE: Virginia law (18 VAC 41-70-10) prohibits
performing tattooing or permanent makeup on anyone under 18
years of age, regardless of parental consent. There are no
exceptions for parental consent for minors.
3. A Virginia PMU license must be renewed every:
A. 1 year
B. 2 years
C. 3 years
D. 5 years
🟢 B. 2 years
🔴 RATIONALE: Virginia tattooer and permanent cosmetic
licenses must be renewed every 2 years. Continuing education
may be required as part of the renewal process per DPOR
regulations.
4. Which of the following is required to obtain a Virginia PMU
license?
A. Completion of a DPOR-approved training program and passing
the examination
B. Only a high school diploma
C. A medical degree
D. An esthetics license only
🟢 A. Completion of a DPOR-approved training program and
passing the examination
, 🔴 RATIONALE: Applicants must complete a DPOR-approved
training program covering bloodborne pathogens, infection
control, technique, and Virginia regulations, and pass the required
examination. An esthetics license alone does not authorize
permanent makeup.
5. The Virginia PMU establishment license must be:
A. Displayed in a conspicuous place visible to the public
B. Kept in a file drawer
C. Not required
D. Displayed only when requested
🟢 A. Displayed in a conspicuous place visible to the public
🔴 RATIONALE: Establishment licenses must be prominently
displayed so clients can verify that the facility is properly licensed.
The individual practitioner license must also be displayed.
6. According to Virginia regulations, how long must client
records be retained?
A. 1 year
B. 3 years
C. 5 years
D. 10 years
🟢 B. 3 years
🔴 RATIONALE: Virginia regulations require that client records,
including consent forms, health history, and procedure details, be
2025/2026 Edition | Verified Questions & Answers
Core Domains
Virginia Regulations and DPOR Requirements
Skin Anatomy and Physiology
Sanitation and Infection Control
Color Theory and Pigment Selection
Equipment Use and Safety
Client Consultation and Contraindications
Emergency Procedures and Aftercare
Professional Practice and Ethics
Introduction
This comprehensive examination assesses the knowledge and
clinical decision-making skills required of permanent makeup
(PMU) practitioners in Virginia. It evaluates understanding of DPOR
regulations, infection control, skin anatomy, color theory, and client
safety. The examination employs multiple-choice and scenario-
based questions aligned with the Virginia Board for Barbers and
Cosmetology requirements. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking,
regulatory compliance, and the application of safe PMU practices.
This assessment prepares candidates for the rigor of the Virginia
PMU DPOR licensing examination and real-world professional
practice.
SECTION ONE: QUESTIONS 1–100
,SECTION 1: VIRGINIA REGULATIONS AND DPOR
REQUIREMENTS
1. Which agency regulates permanent makeup and tattooing in
Virginia?
A. Virginia Department of Health (VDH)
B. Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
(DPOR)
C. Virginia Board of Medicine
D. Federal Drug Administration (FDA)
🟢 B. Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
(DPOR)
🔴 RATIONALE: DPOR, specifically the Board for Barbers and
Cosmetology, regulates tattooing, permanent makeup, and body
piercing in Virginia under Chapter 7 of Title 54.1 of the Code of
Virginia and 18 VAC 41. The VDH handles food and health facility
regulation, not PMU licensing. The FDA regulates pigments at the
federal level but not practitioner licensing.
2. What is the minimum age to receive a permanent makeup
procedure in Virginia without parental consent?
A. 16
B. 18
C. 21
D. No minimum age
🟢 B. 18
,🔴 RATIONALE: Virginia law (18 VAC 41-70-10) prohibits
performing tattooing or permanent makeup on anyone under 18
years of age, regardless of parental consent. There are no
exceptions for parental consent for minors.
3. A Virginia PMU license must be renewed every:
A. 1 year
B. 2 years
C. 3 years
D. 5 years
🟢 B. 2 years
🔴 RATIONALE: Virginia tattooer and permanent cosmetic
licenses must be renewed every 2 years. Continuing education
may be required as part of the renewal process per DPOR
regulations.
4. Which of the following is required to obtain a Virginia PMU
license?
A. Completion of a DPOR-approved training program and passing
the examination
B. Only a high school diploma
C. A medical degree
D. An esthetics license only
🟢 A. Completion of a DPOR-approved training program and
passing the examination
, 🔴 RATIONALE: Applicants must complete a DPOR-approved
training program covering bloodborne pathogens, infection
control, technique, and Virginia regulations, and pass the required
examination. An esthetics license alone does not authorize
permanent makeup.
5. The Virginia PMU establishment license must be:
A. Displayed in a conspicuous place visible to the public
B. Kept in a file drawer
C. Not required
D. Displayed only when requested
🟢 A. Displayed in a conspicuous place visible to the public
🔴 RATIONALE: Establishment licenses must be prominently
displayed so clients can verify that the facility is properly licensed.
The individual practitioner license must also be displayed.
6. According to Virginia regulations, how long must client
records be retained?
A. 1 year
B. 3 years
C. 5 years
D. 10 years
🟢 B. 3 years
🔴 RATIONALE: Virginia regulations require that client records,
including consent forms, health history, and procedure details, be
