Tattoo License Study Guide Exam
Questions and Answers
Which spring is the most important for tuning the machine? - ANSWER-The rear spring
A machine that is very hard hitting and fast running moves the needle in and out of the
skin so fast that .... - ANSWER-it doesn't leave enough pigment behind.
What is the ideal width of the springs used on the machine? - ANSWER-the springs
should be just as wide as the part that they are attached to
What types of screws should you use to hold the coils to the frame? - ANSWER-Always
use a magnetic screw that sits flush to the frame
What is the function of the tube vise? - ANSWER-Firmly hold the tube in place and
properly align the tube while the machine is in use
How should a tube vise hold a tube in comparison to the machine? - ANSWER-squarely
front to back and side to side
What is the most important part if a tattoo machine? - ANSWER-coils
What is the purpose of the coils of a tattoo machine? - ANSWER-to run consistently and
not lose power
What is a possible reason for the machine to not work at all? - ANSWER-There is debris
between the contact screw and the front spring
What can cause the coils to be in a constant 'on' position? - ANSWER-A coil wire,
soldering lug, or any of the electrical circuit is touching the frame
What does your frame act as for the coil circuit? - ANSWER-The ground
What are the two major components of whole blood? - ANSWER-Plasma and Cells
What is dermatofibroma? - ANSWER-A benign tumor, a nodule, arising from connective
tissue cells
What layer are the sebaceous glands found in? - ANSWER-Reticular Layer
What is a small, solid slightly raised area of the skin less than half an inch in diameter? -
ANSWER-Papule
What type of lesion is commonly found in acne and lichen planus? - ANSWER-Papule
, What is the cancer of the connective tissue, blood vessels, or the tissue surrounding
and supporting organs called? - ANSWER-Sarcoma
What causes staphylococcal infections? - ANSWER-staphylococcal bacteria
Where on the front spring should the contact screw be hitting? - ANSWER-Front or end
of spring
Why is a one piece contact screw the best choice? - ANSWER-screws with things
added on top can add to the vibration
How much of the contact screw needs to be touching the front spring? - ANSWER-a tiny
contact area
What kind of reaction can you expect from a machine with a very low spring angle? -
ANSWER-spongy and weak
What is the most important part of a tattoo machine? - ANSWER-coils
What is a possible reason for the machine to not work at all? - ANSWER-There is debris
between the contact screw and the front spring
"Office" in the tattoo laws refers to what? - ANSWER-Health licensing office
If a client comes in wanting for the licensee to remove a tattoo, in what instance is this
permitted? - ANSWER-Only if the artist is licensees in the appropriate field of practice
How long is a facility license active for? - ANSWER-1 year
How long is a temporary facility license good for? - ANSWER-15 consecutive calendar
days
What kind of surfaces must be in areas where decontamination and sterilization of
reusable instruments are preformed? - ANSWER-nonporous surfaces
How much does a license renewal cost? - ANSWER-$50
What is the 1st offense fine if a licensee performs services while their license is
inactive? - ANSWER-$200
What is the 1st offense fine if a licensee fails to post a valid license in public view? -
ANSWER-$100
What is hepatitis B? - ANSWER-Hepatitis B is a liver disease cause by the hepatitis B
Virus
Questions and Answers
Which spring is the most important for tuning the machine? - ANSWER-The rear spring
A machine that is very hard hitting and fast running moves the needle in and out of the
skin so fast that .... - ANSWER-it doesn't leave enough pigment behind.
What is the ideal width of the springs used on the machine? - ANSWER-the springs
should be just as wide as the part that they are attached to
What types of screws should you use to hold the coils to the frame? - ANSWER-Always
use a magnetic screw that sits flush to the frame
What is the function of the tube vise? - ANSWER-Firmly hold the tube in place and
properly align the tube while the machine is in use
How should a tube vise hold a tube in comparison to the machine? - ANSWER-squarely
front to back and side to side
What is the most important part if a tattoo machine? - ANSWER-coils
What is the purpose of the coils of a tattoo machine? - ANSWER-to run consistently and
not lose power
What is a possible reason for the machine to not work at all? - ANSWER-There is debris
between the contact screw and the front spring
What can cause the coils to be in a constant 'on' position? - ANSWER-A coil wire,
soldering lug, or any of the electrical circuit is touching the frame
What does your frame act as for the coil circuit? - ANSWER-The ground
What are the two major components of whole blood? - ANSWER-Plasma and Cells
What is dermatofibroma? - ANSWER-A benign tumor, a nodule, arising from connective
tissue cells
What layer are the sebaceous glands found in? - ANSWER-Reticular Layer
What is a small, solid slightly raised area of the skin less than half an inch in diameter? -
ANSWER-Papule
What type of lesion is commonly found in acne and lichen planus? - ANSWER-Papule
, What is the cancer of the connective tissue, blood vessels, or the tissue surrounding
and supporting organs called? - ANSWER-Sarcoma
What causes staphylococcal infections? - ANSWER-staphylococcal bacteria
Where on the front spring should the contact screw be hitting? - ANSWER-Front or end
of spring
Why is a one piece contact screw the best choice? - ANSWER-screws with things
added on top can add to the vibration
How much of the contact screw needs to be touching the front spring? - ANSWER-a tiny
contact area
What kind of reaction can you expect from a machine with a very low spring angle? -
ANSWER-spongy and weak
What is the most important part of a tattoo machine? - ANSWER-coils
What is a possible reason for the machine to not work at all? - ANSWER-There is debris
between the contact screw and the front spring
"Office" in the tattoo laws refers to what? - ANSWER-Health licensing office
If a client comes in wanting for the licensee to remove a tattoo, in what instance is this
permitted? - ANSWER-Only if the artist is licensees in the appropriate field of practice
How long is a facility license active for? - ANSWER-1 year
How long is a temporary facility license good for? - ANSWER-15 consecutive calendar
days
What kind of surfaces must be in areas where decontamination and sterilization of
reusable instruments are preformed? - ANSWER-nonporous surfaces
How much does a license renewal cost? - ANSWER-$50
What is the 1st offense fine if a licensee performs services while their license is
inactive? - ANSWER-$200
What is the 1st offense fine if a licensee fails to post a valid license in public view? -
ANSWER-$100
What is hepatitis B? - ANSWER-Hepatitis B is a liver disease cause by the hepatitis B
Virus
