VA DPOR TATTOOING REGULATIONS
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
ANSWERS
Reinstatement - ANSWER-having a license restored to effectiveness after the expiration
date has passed.
Renewal - ANSWER-continuing the effectiveness of a license for another period of time.
Sterilization area - ANSWER-a separate room or area separate from workstations with
restricted client access in which tattooing instruments are cleaned, disinfected, and
sterilized.
Tattooing Instructor - ANSWER-a person who has been certified by the board who
meets the competency standards of the board as an instructor of tattooing.
Temporary Location - ANSWER-a fixed location at which tattooing is performed for a
specified length of time of not more than five days in conjunction with a single event or
celebration.
Apprenticeship Program - ANSWER-approved tattooing training program conducted by
an approved apprenticeship sponsor.
Apprenticeship Sponsor - ANSWER-An individual approved to conduct tattooing
apprenticeship training who meets the qualifications in 18VAC41-50-70
Aseptic Technique - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-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.
Endorsement - ANSWER-A method of obtaining a license by a person who is currently
licensed in another state.
Gratuitous Services - ANSWER-Providing tattooing services without receiving
compensation or reward, or obligation
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
ANSWERS
Reinstatement - ANSWER-having a license restored to effectiveness after the expiration
date has passed.
Renewal - ANSWER-continuing the effectiveness of a license for another period of time.
Sterilization area - ANSWER-a separate room or area separate from workstations with
restricted client access in which tattooing instruments are cleaned, disinfected, and
sterilized.
Tattooing Instructor - ANSWER-a person who has been certified by the board who
meets the competency standards of the board as an instructor of tattooing.
Temporary Location - ANSWER-a fixed location at which tattooing is performed for a
specified length of time of not more than five days in conjunction with a single event or
celebration.
Apprenticeship Program - ANSWER-approved tattooing training program conducted by
an approved apprenticeship sponsor.
Apprenticeship Sponsor - ANSWER-An individual approved to conduct tattooing
apprenticeship training who meets the qualifications in 18VAC41-50-70
Aseptic Technique - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-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.
Endorsement - ANSWER-A method of obtaining a license by a person who is currently
licensed in another state.
Gratuitous Services - ANSWER-Providing tattooing services without receiving
compensation or reward, or obligation
