Tattoo theory questions with complete
solutions
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
What is the legal age for a tattoo? - ANSWER 18
solutions
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
What is the legal age for a tattoo? - ANSWER 18