2025 OREGON TATTOO LICENSE EXAM
CORRECT 100%
Annual recertification is required for all Oregon tattoo artists This includes - ANSWER
BBP CPR / AED
Blood borne pathogen training courses must be compliant with - ANSWER Oregon.
Federal guidelines
Contact dermatitis and seborrheic dermatitis are both forms of - ANSWER eczema
The layer of skin directly below the epidermis - ANSWER dermal layer
machines use an electromagnetic circuit to move the armature bar - ANSWER Coil
A tattoo machine is purposed for laying definite lines in the skin in single pass -
ANSWER liner
The general term for inflammation of the skin is - ANSWER dermatitis
The stroke of a tattoo machine refers to the - ANSWER the distance that the needle
travels in a complete cycle
A tattoo machine usually runs at a slower speed to pack in color - ANSWER shader
Short stroke and higher speeds would be characteristics of a machine - ANSWER liner
what is the waiting timeframe for a client taking acutane - ANSWER 6 months
what is the waiting time for a client with an autoimmune disease - ANSWER doctor
referral
tertiary colors are - ANSWER Two secondary colors mixed (yellow-green, blue-green,
blue-violet, red-violet, red-orange, yellow-orange)
secondary colors are - ANSWER Two primary colors mixed (orange, green, violet)
The primary colors are - ANSWER red, yellow, blue
Official Transcript - ANSWER An original document authorized by the office (HECC),
applicant identity information & field of practices, specific hour requirements for each
field of practice.
, Affidavit of Licensure - ANSWER An original document or other approved means of
verifying licensure history, including information disclosing all unresolved or outstanding
penalties and/or disciplinary actions.
Spore tests should be kept at facility premises for a minimum of: - ANSWER 2 years
Spore tests should be done at least: - ANSWER once a month
steam sterilization integrators must be kept for a minimum of - ANSWER 60 days
ultrasonic unit must operate at - ANSWER 40 to 60 kilohertz
Inks, dyes, or pigments: - ANSWER Must be purchased from a commercial supplier/
manufacturer & have an expiration date
Color theory and pigments - ANSWER 10 hours
Design, art and placement - ANSWER 10 hours
discretionary - ANSWER 10 hours
Needles and needle bars - ANSWER 20 hours
Tattoo machines - ANSWER 20 hours
Equipment and Supplies - ANSWER 20 hours
skin - ANSWER 20 hours
client services - ANSWER 20 hours
Business Operations - ANSWER 20 hours
Oregon laws & rules - ANSWER 20 hours
safety and infection control - ANSWER 40 hours
150 hours - ANSWER Practical, (tattooing)
210 hours - ANSWER theory
Sharps containers must be what? - ANSWER Puncture-resistant, leak-proof container
that can be closed for handling, storage, transportation, & disposal. Must be labeled
with the "biohazard" symbol
Office (definition) - ANSWER Health licensing office
CORRECT 100%
Annual recertification is required for all Oregon tattoo artists This includes - ANSWER
BBP CPR / AED
Blood borne pathogen training courses must be compliant with - ANSWER Oregon.
Federal guidelines
Contact dermatitis and seborrheic dermatitis are both forms of - ANSWER eczema
The layer of skin directly below the epidermis - ANSWER dermal layer
machines use an electromagnetic circuit to move the armature bar - ANSWER Coil
A tattoo machine is purposed for laying definite lines in the skin in single pass -
ANSWER liner
The general term for inflammation of the skin is - ANSWER dermatitis
The stroke of a tattoo machine refers to the - ANSWER the distance that the needle
travels in a complete cycle
A tattoo machine usually runs at a slower speed to pack in color - ANSWER shader
Short stroke and higher speeds would be characteristics of a machine - ANSWER liner
what is the waiting timeframe for a client taking acutane - ANSWER 6 months
what is the waiting time for a client with an autoimmune disease - ANSWER doctor
referral
tertiary colors are - ANSWER Two secondary colors mixed (yellow-green, blue-green,
blue-violet, red-violet, red-orange, yellow-orange)
secondary colors are - ANSWER Two primary colors mixed (orange, green, violet)
The primary colors are - ANSWER red, yellow, blue
Official Transcript - ANSWER An original document authorized by the office (HECC),
applicant identity information & field of practices, specific hour requirements for each
field of practice.
, Affidavit of Licensure - ANSWER An original document or other approved means of
verifying licensure history, including information disclosing all unresolved or outstanding
penalties and/or disciplinary actions.
Spore tests should be kept at facility premises for a minimum of: - ANSWER 2 years
Spore tests should be done at least: - ANSWER once a month
steam sterilization integrators must be kept for a minimum of - ANSWER 60 days
ultrasonic unit must operate at - ANSWER 40 to 60 kilohertz
Inks, dyes, or pigments: - ANSWER Must be purchased from a commercial supplier/
manufacturer & have an expiration date
Color theory and pigments - ANSWER 10 hours
Design, art and placement - ANSWER 10 hours
discretionary - ANSWER 10 hours
Needles and needle bars - ANSWER 20 hours
Tattoo machines - ANSWER 20 hours
Equipment and Supplies - ANSWER 20 hours
skin - ANSWER 20 hours
client services - ANSWER 20 hours
Business Operations - ANSWER 20 hours
Oregon laws & rules - ANSWER 20 hours
safety and infection control - ANSWER 40 hours
150 hours - ANSWER Practical, (tattooing)
210 hours - ANSWER theory
Sharps containers must be what? - ANSWER Puncture-resistant, leak-proof container
that can be closed for handling, storage, transportation, & disposal. Must be labeled
with the "biohazard" symbol
Office (definition) - ANSWER Health licensing office
