Virginia Tattoo Test Exam Questions and
Answers 100% Pass
Apprenticeship program - ✔✔means an approved tattooing training program
conducted by an approved apprenticeship sponsor.
Apprenticeship sponsor - ✔✔Means an individual approved to conduct
tattooing apprenticeship training who meets the qualifications in 18VAC41-50-
70.
Aseptic technique - ✔✔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 - ✔✔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.
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,Endorsement - ✔✔means a method of obtaining a license by a person who is
currently licensed in another state.
Gratuitous services - ✔✔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 - ✔✔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 - ✔✔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 - ✔✔means a tattoo parlor temporary location
licensed to operate for a maximum of five consecutive day
Master permanent cosmetic tattooer - ✔✔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
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, Permanent cosmetic tattoo salon - ✔✔means any place in which permanent
cosmetic tattooing is offered or practiced for compensation.
Permanent cosmetic tattooer - ✔✔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 - ✔✔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 - ✔✔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 - ✔✔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.
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Answers 100% Pass
Apprenticeship program - ✔✔means an approved tattooing training program
conducted by an approved apprenticeship sponsor.
Apprenticeship sponsor - ✔✔Means an individual approved to conduct
tattooing apprenticeship training who meets the qualifications in 18VAC41-50-
70.
Aseptic technique - ✔✔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 - ✔✔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.
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,Endorsement - ✔✔means a method of obtaining a license by a person who is
currently licensed in another state.
Gratuitous services - ✔✔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 - ✔✔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 - ✔✔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 - ✔✔means a tattoo parlor temporary location
licensed to operate for a maximum of five consecutive day
Master permanent cosmetic tattooer - ✔✔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
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, Permanent cosmetic tattoo salon - ✔✔means any place in which permanent
cosmetic tattooing is offered or practiced for compensation.
Permanent cosmetic tattooer - ✔✔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 - ✔✔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 - ✔✔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 - ✔✔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.
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