VIRGINIA TATTOO TEST QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS GRADED A+ 2026
Means an approved tattooing training program conducted by an approved apprenticeship
sponsor. - ANS Apprenticeship program
Means an individual approved to conduct tattooing apprenticeship training who meets the
qualifications in 18VAC41-50-70. - ANS Apprenticeship sponsor
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. -
ANS Aseptic technique
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. - ANS Direct supervision
means a method of obtaining a license by a person who is currently licensed in another state. -
ANS Endorsement
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, 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. - ANS Gratuitous services
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 - ANS Licensee
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 - ANS Limited term tattooer
means a tattoo parlor temporary location licensed to operate for a maximum of five consecutive
day - ANS Limited term tattoo parlor
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 - ANS Master permanent
cosmetic tattooer
means any place in which permanent cosmetic tattooing is offered or practiced for
compensation. - ANS Permanent cosmetic tattoo salon
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 - ANS Permanent cosmetic tattooer
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
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AND ANSWERS GRADED A+ 2026
Means an approved tattooing training program conducted by an approved apprenticeship
sponsor. - ANS Apprenticeship program
Means an individual approved to conduct tattooing apprenticeship training who meets the
qualifications in 18VAC41-50-70. - ANS Apprenticeship sponsor
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. -
ANS Aseptic technique
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. - ANS Direct supervision
means a method of obtaining a license by a person who is currently licensed in another state. -
ANS Endorsement
1 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
, 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. - ANS Gratuitous services
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 - ANS Licensee
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 - ANS Limited term tattooer
means a tattoo parlor temporary location licensed to operate for a maximum of five consecutive
day - ANS Limited term tattoo parlor
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 - ANS Master permanent
cosmetic tattooer
means any place in which permanent cosmetic tattooing is offered or practiced for
compensation. - ANS Permanent cosmetic tattoo salon
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 - ANS Permanent cosmetic tattooer
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
2 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
