TATTOO THEORY EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
What is always the first step when cleaning or setting up to tattoo? - ANSWER-Put on
gloves.
Name 3 legal requirements needed for a safe registered studio. - ANSWER-Washable
walls and floors.
Biohazard waste management.
2 sinks - 1 for hand wash, 1 for equipment.
What is the stroke length of a lining machine? - ANSWER-1.5mm - 2mm
What is the stroke length of a shading machine? - ANSWER-2mm - 3mm
What is the maximum depth of a tattoo? - ANSWER-2mm
What do the 3 sets of digits on a needle indicate? - ANSWER-The diameter of each
needle.
The amount of individual needles.
The formation of the needles.
Name the 6 types of needle formations. - ANSWER-RL - Round Liner
RS - Round Shader
F - Flat
M1 - Standard Straight Magnum
M2 - Tightly Woven Straight Magnum
CM/RM - Curved Magnum/Rounded Magnum
Name the 5 key practices in tattoo procedure. - ANSWER-Bamboo tattooing
Tebori tattooing
Scarification
Hawaiian tattooing
Modern tattooing
Name the 3 layers of skin concerned with tattooing. - ANSWER-Epidermis
Dermis
Sub-Catanious tissue/fatty tissue
What is granulation tissue in the simplest form? - ANSWER-Scabbing of the skin during
healing
What is a consent form? - ANSWER-A legal document
AND ANSWERS
What is always the first step when cleaning or setting up to tattoo? - ANSWER-Put on
gloves.
Name 3 legal requirements needed for a safe registered studio. - ANSWER-Washable
walls and floors.
Biohazard waste management.
2 sinks - 1 for hand wash, 1 for equipment.
What is the stroke length of a lining machine? - ANSWER-1.5mm - 2mm
What is the stroke length of a shading machine? - ANSWER-2mm - 3mm
What is the maximum depth of a tattoo? - ANSWER-2mm
What do the 3 sets of digits on a needle indicate? - ANSWER-The diameter of each
needle.
The amount of individual needles.
The formation of the needles.
Name the 6 types of needle formations. - ANSWER-RL - Round Liner
RS - Round Shader
F - Flat
M1 - Standard Straight Magnum
M2 - Tightly Woven Straight Magnum
CM/RM - Curved Magnum/Rounded Magnum
Name the 5 key practices in tattoo procedure. - ANSWER-Bamboo tattooing
Tebori tattooing
Scarification
Hawaiian tattooing
Modern tattooing
Name the 3 layers of skin concerned with tattooing. - ANSWER-Epidermis
Dermis
Sub-Catanious tissue/fatty tissue
What is granulation tissue in the simplest form? - ANSWER-Scabbing of the skin during
healing
What is a consent form? - ANSWER-A legal document