NEW YORK TATTOO LICENSE TEST 2025/2026
WITH 150 PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND 100%
CORRECT ANSWERS
In business, the work areas where the tattoos are applied must.... - CORRECT ANSWER-Be
approved by the NYC Department of Health prior to opening.
A record must be kept by the licensee containing the following information.... - CORRECT
ANSWER-The customers name, address, age and date of the tattoo performed.
After the tattoo is completed the tattooist must give the customer.... - CORRECT ANSWER-
Written instructions about how to take care of the skin area that was tattooed.
The license issued by the NYC allowing you to perform tattooing can be used by.... - CORRECT
ANSWER-Only the person named on the tattoo license.
A 14 year old male comes in for a tattoo; as the tattooist you .... - CORRECT ANSWER-Cannot
tattoo the 14 year old, even with written consent.
Infectious diseases which may be transmitted by blood, are.... - CORRECT ANSWER-AIDS,
Hepatitis B and C
It is illegal in NY state to tattoo anyone who is.... - CORRECT ANSWER-Under the age of 18 years
old.
The recommend dilution of house hold bleach for disinfecting surface's is.... - CORRECT
ANSWER--1 Parts Bleach
-use 9 Parts Water
,After the bleach solution is applied to a solid surface for disinfection.... - CORRECT ANSWER-
Bleach should remain on the surface for at least 15 minutes before wiping dry.
Disinfection defined as a process.... - CORRECT ANSWER-That kills all microorganisms,
pathogens and bacterial spores.
Sterilization is defined as a process.... - CORRECT ANSWER-That kills all microorganisms and
bacterial spores.
In a place where tattoos are performed, HIV is most likely spread by.... - CORRECT ANSWER-Re-
used contaminated needles.
The best way, or ways that Tattoo Artist can protect their customers from HIV and other blood
borne infections is for the tattooist to.... - CORRECT ANSWER--use only sterilized single use
needles and instruments that penetrate the skin and the skin disinfectants.
-use only clean, single use, disposable ink cups and applicators for creams and ointments and skin
disinfectants.
The best way that tattoo artist can protect themselves from becoming infected with HIV and other
blood borne infections is to.... - CORRECT ANSWER--wear disposable latex examination gloves
during tattooing
-Wear protective eye gear; such as goggles, during tattooing
-carefully dispose of contaminated needles in a sharps container
What is not true about the Hepatitis B vaccine? - CORRECT ANSWER-The Vaccine does not
protect against AIDS!
If bleeding occurs, and the floor, chairs and tools become contaminated with blood, you should.... -
CORRECT ANSWER--wear gloves
-clean the contaminated area 1st with Hot Water, and Soap
-then disinfect the area with 10% bleach
Disposable sharp instruments used in the tattooing procedure.... - CORRECT ANSWER-Must be
put into a sharps container after use.
, When using an ultrasonic cleaner, the lid must be on to.... - CORRECT ANSWER-Sterilize the
instruments.
Before using tattooing instruments to penetrate the customers skin, these instruments must be.... -
CORRECT ANSWER-Sterile
Instruments must be sterilized by using an.... - CORRECT ANSWER-Autoclave
Effective sterilization depends on all of the following except.... - CORRECT ANSWER-Instrument
size
Hepatitis occurs most often in people who.... - CORRECT ANSWER-Have received and blood
transfusion or shared infected needles.
A person with Hepatitis B or C may have the following signs.... - CORRECT ANSWER-Appears
Jaundice like, with the yellowing of the skin and eyes.
Universal Pres cautions are defined as.... - CORRECT ANSWER-Treating all blood, body fluids,
surfaces and equipment contained with blood and body fluids as being infectious.
Infectious waste includes EXCEPT.... - CORRECT ANSWER-Everything that is used in tattooing
practice.
When you have finished tattooing and have removed your gloves, the next step is to.... - CORRECT
ANSWER-Wash hands immediately after removing your gloves.
During hand washing, finger rings, wrist watches and bracelets should be removed because.... -
CORRECT ANSWER-Jewelry provides surfaces where microorganisms can survive during hand
washing.
Which is NOT an acceptable method for drying hands after washing.... - CORRECT ANSWER-
Reusable cloth towels.
WITH 150 PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND 100%
CORRECT ANSWERS
In business, the work areas where the tattoos are applied must.... - CORRECT ANSWER-Be
approved by the NYC Department of Health prior to opening.
A record must be kept by the licensee containing the following information.... - CORRECT
ANSWER-The customers name, address, age and date of the tattoo performed.
After the tattoo is completed the tattooist must give the customer.... - CORRECT ANSWER-
Written instructions about how to take care of the skin area that was tattooed.
The license issued by the NYC allowing you to perform tattooing can be used by.... - CORRECT
ANSWER-Only the person named on the tattoo license.
A 14 year old male comes in for a tattoo; as the tattooist you .... - CORRECT ANSWER-Cannot
tattoo the 14 year old, even with written consent.
Infectious diseases which may be transmitted by blood, are.... - CORRECT ANSWER-AIDS,
Hepatitis B and C
It is illegal in NY state to tattoo anyone who is.... - CORRECT ANSWER-Under the age of 18 years
old.
The recommend dilution of house hold bleach for disinfecting surface's is.... - CORRECT
ANSWER--1 Parts Bleach
-use 9 Parts Water
,After the bleach solution is applied to a solid surface for disinfection.... - CORRECT ANSWER-
Bleach should remain on the surface for at least 15 minutes before wiping dry.
Disinfection defined as a process.... - CORRECT ANSWER-That kills all microorganisms,
pathogens and bacterial spores.
Sterilization is defined as a process.... - CORRECT ANSWER-That kills all microorganisms and
bacterial spores.
In a place where tattoos are performed, HIV is most likely spread by.... - CORRECT ANSWER-Re-
used contaminated needles.
The best way, or ways that Tattoo Artist can protect their customers from HIV and other blood
borne infections is for the tattooist to.... - CORRECT ANSWER--use only sterilized single use
needles and instruments that penetrate the skin and the skin disinfectants.
-use only clean, single use, disposable ink cups and applicators for creams and ointments and skin
disinfectants.
The best way that tattoo artist can protect themselves from becoming infected with HIV and other
blood borne infections is to.... - CORRECT ANSWER--wear disposable latex examination gloves
during tattooing
-Wear protective eye gear; such as goggles, during tattooing
-carefully dispose of contaminated needles in a sharps container
What is not true about the Hepatitis B vaccine? - CORRECT ANSWER-The Vaccine does not
protect against AIDS!
If bleeding occurs, and the floor, chairs and tools become contaminated with blood, you should.... -
CORRECT ANSWER--wear gloves
-clean the contaminated area 1st with Hot Water, and Soap
-then disinfect the area with 10% bleach
Disposable sharp instruments used in the tattooing procedure.... - CORRECT ANSWER-Must be
put into a sharps container after use.
, When using an ultrasonic cleaner, the lid must be on to.... - CORRECT ANSWER-Sterilize the
instruments.
Before using tattooing instruments to penetrate the customers skin, these instruments must be.... -
CORRECT ANSWER-Sterile
Instruments must be sterilized by using an.... - CORRECT ANSWER-Autoclave
Effective sterilization depends on all of the following except.... - CORRECT ANSWER-Instrument
size
Hepatitis occurs most often in people who.... - CORRECT ANSWER-Have received and blood
transfusion or shared infected needles.
A person with Hepatitis B or C may have the following signs.... - CORRECT ANSWER-Appears
Jaundice like, with the yellowing of the skin and eyes.
Universal Pres cautions are defined as.... - CORRECT ANSWER-Treating all blood, body fluids,
surfaces and equipment contained with blood and body fluids as being infectious.
Infectious waste includes EXCEPT.... - CORRECT ANSWER-Everything that is used in tattooing
practice.
When you have finished tattooing and have removed your gloves, the next step is to.... - CORRECT
ANSWER-Wash hands immediately after removing your gloves.
During hand washing, finger rings, wrist watches and bracelets should be removed because.... -
CORRECT ANSWER-Jewelry provides surfaces where microorganisms can survive during hand
washing.
Which is NOT an acceptable method for drying hands after washing.... - CORRECT ANSWER-
Reusable cloth towels.
