Tattoo License Exam OR Final Exam
Practice | Correct Q&A Review Guide
(100% Score)
When the armature bar is flat on the front coil, what is
the smallest gap above the rear coil? - ✔✔ANSWER ✔✔-
.010
What does a smaller gap above the rear coil cause? -
✔✔ANSWER ✔✔-More Power
What should armature bars be made of? - ✔✔ANSWER
✔✔-Plain Steel
How does a machine run if too much of the coil core is
showing? - ✔✔ANSWER ✔✔-Hot
,Where on the front spring should the contact screw be
hitting? - ✔✔ANSWER ✔✔-Front or End of spring
What length of spring would run faster? - ✔✔ANSWER
✔✔-Short spring with a high angle
What type of metal should the contact screw be made of
to have the highest conductivity? - ✔✔ANSWER ✔✔-
Brass
How does the armature bar hit the front coil core? -
✔✔ANSWER ✔✔-Flat, full contact
What do you want the frame on your tattoo machine to
be? - ✔✔ANSWER ✔✔-Non-conductive
What happens when your machine is conductive or
electrified? - ✔✔ANSWER ✔✔-The armature bar sticks to
the coils causing the machine to stay in an "on" setting
,What diameter should your binding post be? -
✔✔ANSWER ✔✔-5/16
What happens if you use a steel contact screw? -
✔✔ANSWER ✔✔-Can cause unwanted spark
When setting up your machine, why would you "snug"
down the eye of the needle bar? - ✔✔ANSWER ✔✔-This
helps to prevent weak and jumpy lines
Why is a one-piece contact screw the best choice? -
✔✔ANSWER ✔✔-Screws with things added on top can
add to the vibration
What are the two advantages to using a brass contact
screw? - ✔✔ANSWER ✔✔-100% conductive and keeps its
shape longer than other choices
, How much of the contact screw needs to be touching the
front spring? - ✔✔ANSWER ✔✔-A tiny contact area
Why should you use plain steel for a spring rather than a
coated spring? - ✔✔ANSWER ✔✔-The coating wears
away quickly, which causes a bad connection
What kind of reaction can you expect from a machine
with a very low spring angle? - ✔✔ANSWER ✔✔-Spongy
and weak
Which type of machine benefits the best from a shorter
spring? - ✔✔ANSWER ✔✔-A liner
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 skins so fast that
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Practice | Correct Q&A Review Guide
(100% Score)
When the armature bar is flat on the front coil, what is
the smallest gap above the rear coil? - ✔✔ANSWER ✔✔-
.010
What does a smaller gap above the rear coil cause? -
✔✔ANSWER ✔✔-More Power
What should armature bars be made of? - ✔✔ANSWER
✔✔-Plain Steel
How does a machine run if too much of the coil core is
showing? - ✔✔ANSWER ✔✔-Hot
,Where on the front spring should the contact screw be
hitting? - ✔✔ANSWER ✔✔-Front or End of spring
What length of spring would run faster? - ✔✔ANSWER
✔✔-Short spring with a high angle
What type of metal should the contact screw be made of
to have the highest conductivity? - ✔✔ANSWER ✔✔-
Brass
How does the armature bar hit the front coil core? -
✔✔ANSWER ✔✔-Flat, full contact
What do you want the frame on your tattoo machine to
be? - ✔✔ANSWER ✔✔-Non-conductive
What happens when your machine is conductive or
electrified? - ✔✔ANSWER ✔✔-The armature bar sticks to
the coils causing the machine to stay in an "on" setting
,What diameter should your binding post be? -
✔✔ANSWER ✔✔-5/16
What happens if you use a steel contact screw? -
✔✔ANSWER ✔✔-Can cause unwanted spark
When setting up your machine, why would you "snug"
down the eye of the needle bar? - ✔✔ANSWER ✔✔-This
helps to prevent weak and jumpy lines
Why is a one-piece contact screw the best choice? -
✔✔ANSWER ✔✔-Screws with things added on top can
add to the vibration
What are the two advantages to using a brass contact
screw? - ✔✔ANSWER ✔✔-100% conductive and keeps its
shape longer than other choices
, How much of the contact screw needs to be touching the
front spring? - ✔✔ANSWER ✔✔-A tiny contact area
Why should you use plain steel for a spring rather than a
coated spring? - ✔✔ANSWER ✔✔-The coating wears
away quickly, which causes a bad connection
What kind of reaction can you expect from a machine
with a very low spring angle? - ✔✔ANSWER ✔✔-Spongy
and weak
Which type of machine benefits the best from a shorter
spring? - ✔✔ANSWER ✔✔-A liner
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 skins so fast that
____________________________________? -
