Virginia Permanent Makeup (PMU)
DPOR Exam Study Guide |
2026/2027 Edition
What is the most overlooked part of the consultation process? - CORRECT ANSWERTaking a photograph
Methods of evaluating the face... - CORRECT ANSWERVertical, Horizontal, Tilting head back for
asymmetry
Any person currently licensed to practice as a tattooer, permanent cosmetic tattooer, or master
cosmetic tattooer in any other state or jurisdiction of the United States and who has completed a
training or apprenticeship program and an examination that has subsequently equivalent to that
required by this chapter may be issued a tattooer, permanent cosmetic tattooer, or master cosmetic
tattooer license. This regulation falls under: - CORRECT ANSWER18-VAC-41-50-30 License by
endorsement
Any per son who does not pass reexamination within one year of the initial examination date shall be
required to submit a new application and examination fee. This regulation falls under? - CORRECT
ANSWER18-VAC-41-50-50 reexamination requirements
This is effective for 5 consecutive days prior to the expiration date. A person may obtain a maximum of 5
limited term tattooer license within a calendar year. A person may obtain a maximum of two limited
term tattooer licenses within a thirty consecutive days time period. - CORRECT ANSWER18-VAC-41-40-
90 Limited term tattooer license
What provides tattooing services without receiving compensation or reward? - CORRECT
ANSWERGratuitous service
,Which regulation states that all fees are non-refundable and shall not be prorated? - CORRECT
ANSWER18-VAC-41-50-140 refunds
What can vary from state to state, and may fall under tattooing laws, medical laws, or no laws at all? -
CORRECT ANSWERLicensure
The most successful technicians will always be on the lookout for new information or innovations that
will reap positive results for the client base through... - CORRECT ANSWERTraining
The marketing plan should include what? - CORRECT ANSWERDirect mail, e-mail, newspaper ads, &
literature
American Academy of Micro-pigmentation (AAM) and the Society of Permanent Cosmetic Professionals
(SPCP) established themselves as the self-regulating arms of the permanent makeup industry in 1994.
This type of _________ is important and raises the bar for technicians performing this service. -
CORRECT ANSWERCertification
A business plan contains? - CORRECT ANSWERA formal statement of business goals, reason business
goals are attainable, plans for reaching the business goals
Harmless organisms that perform useful functions - CORRECT ANSWERNonpathogenic Bacteria
Organisms grow, feed, and shelter on or in another organism (host)? - CORRECT ANSWERParasites
The ability for the body to destroy and resist infection? - CORRECT ANSWERImmunity
Industry relations - CORRECT ANSWERreflect the personality of the business as well as satisfying the
needs of the client
PMU or Tattoo parlors may be inspected by inspectors sanitarians coming from - CORRECT
ANSWERState Health Department
,Sale of retail products - CORRECT ANSWERServe as an extension of services to clients
Which muscle works against the Obicularis Oculi? - CORRECT ANSWERLevator Palpebrae Superios
Marketing - CORRECT ANSWERstrengthens industry relationships, increases public awareness of your
business philosophy,increases business revenue, and profitability
Damage to the median nerve can cause? - CORRECT ANSWERCarpal Tunnel Syndrome
Consequences - CORRECT ANSWERknown as possible reactions. Ex: swelling erythema, and bruising
Active listening - CORRECT ANSWERprocess by which the receiver of information is paying attention to
verbal and nonverbal cues as a means to understand fully the message the sender intends
Adipose cells - CORRECT ANSWERFat cells found in the hypodermis
Alopecia - CORRECT ANSWERDisease characterized by partial or complete hair loss
Anesthetic - CORRECT ANSWERsubstance that means to lose sensation temporarily
Avascular - CORRECT ANSWERwithout blood vessels
basal layer of epidermis - CORRECT ANSWERdeepest layer of epidermis; houses
Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) - CORRECT ANSWERpsycho-social disease that cause individuals to be
inappropriately concerned with their appearance. Those affected with BDD are contraindicated for most
aesthetic procedures.
Bottom-up listening - CORRECT ANSWERListening strategy during which the receiver uses grammar and
word choice to understand the intended message of the sender.
, Branding - CORRECT ANSWERa mark on a class of goods or products
Aponeurosis - CORRECT ANSWERany of the deeper and thicker fascia that attach muscles to bones,
resembling flattened tendons
Applied cosmetics - CORRECT ANSWERcosmetics that are applied and removed
Avascular - CORRECT ANSWERwithout blood vessels
Capillaries - CORRECT ANSWERSmall arteries with thin walls that convey nutrients to tissues and blood
to veins for returns to the heart
Client Information Sheet - CORRECT ANSWERDocument that patient fills out giving social information,
email addresses, and referral sources
Clinical indication - CORRECT ANSWERConditions treated for particularity treatment or procedure based
on specific indicator
Cold calling - CORRECT ANSWERSales call to parties unknown to the caller
Color wheel - CORRECT ANSWERA circular diagram of the spectrum used to show the relationships
between the colors.
Communication - CORRECT ANSWERThe transmission of information through a common system of
symbols, signs, behavior, speech, writing, or signals.
Complications - CORRECT ANSWERunexpected events that occur following a normally applied procedure
Consent form - CORRECT ANSWERRequired clinical documentation in which associated risks,
complications, and presumable outcomes are outlined in association with a given procedure. This
documentation gives permission to the clinician to provide the procedure.
DPOR Exam Study Guide |
2026/2027 Edition
What is the most overlooked part of the consultation process? - CORRECT ANSWERTaking a photograph
Methods of evaluating the face... - CORRECT ANSWERVertical, Horizontal, Tilting head back for
asymmetry
Any person currently licensed to practice as a tattooer, permanent cosmetic tattooer, or master
cosmetic tattooer in any other state or jurisdiction of the United States and who has completed a
training or apprenticeship program and an examination that has subsequently equivalent to that
required by this chapter may be issued a tattooer, permanent cosmetic tattooer, or master cosmetic
tattooer license. This regulation falls under: - CORRECT ANSWER18-VAC-41-50-30 License by
endorsement
Any per son who does not pass reexamination within one year of the initial examination date shall be
required to submit a new application and examination fee. This regulation falls under? - CORRECT
ANSWER18-VAC-41-50-50 reexamination requirements
This is effective for 5 consecutive days prior to the expiration date. A person may obtain a maximum of 5
limited term tattooer license within a calendar year. A person may obtain a maximum of two limited
term tattooer licenses within a thirty consecutive days time period. - CORRECT ANSWER18-VAC-41-40-
90 Limited term tattooer license
What provides tattooing services without receiving compensation or reward? - CORRECT
ANSWERGratuitous service
,Which regulation states that all fees are non-refundable and shall not be prorated? - CORRECT
ANSWER18-VAC-41-50-140 refunds
What can vary from state to state, and may fall under tattooing laws, medical laws, or no laws at all? -
CORRECT ANSWERLicensure
The most successful technicians will always be on the lookout for new information or innovations that
will reap positive results for the client base through... - CORRECT ANSWERTraining
The marketing plan should include what? - CORRECT ANSWERDirect mail, e-mail, newspaper ads, &
literature
American Academy of Micro-pigmentation (AAM) and the Society of Permanent Cosmetic Professionals
(SPCP) established themselves as the self-regulating arms of the permanent makeup industry in 1994.
This type of _________ is important and raises the bar for technicians performing this service. -
CORRECT ANSWERCertification
A business plan contains? - CORRECT ANSWERA formal statement of business goals, reason business
goals are attainable, plans for reaching the business goals
Harmless organisms that perform useful functions - CORRECT ANSWERNonpathogenic Bacteria
Organisms grow, feed, and shelter on or in another organism (host)? - CORRECT ANSWERParasites
The ability for the body to destroy and resist infection? - CORRECT ANSWERImmunity
Industry relations - CORRECT ANSWERreflect the personality of the business as well as satisfying the
needs of the client
PMU or Tattoo parlors may be inspected by inspectors sanitarians coming from - CORRECT
ANSWERState Health Department
,Sale of retail products - CORRECT ANSWERServe as an extension of services to clients
Which muscle works against the Obicularis Oculi? - CORRECT ANSWERLevator Palpebrae Superios
Marketing - CORRECT ANSWERstrengthens industry relationships, increases public awareness of your
business philosophy,increases business revenue, and profitability
Damage to the median nerve can cause? - CORRECT ANSWERCarpal Tunnel Syndrome
Consequences - CORRECT ANSWERknown as possible reactions. Ex: swelling erythema, and bruising
Active listening - CORRECT ANSWERprocess by which the receiver of information is paying attention to
verbal and nonverbal cues as a means to understand fully the message the sender intends
Adipose cells - CORRECT ANSWERFat cells found in the hypodermis
Alopecia - CORRECT ANSWERDisease characterized by partial or complete hair loss
Anesthetic - CORRECT ANSWERsubstance that means to lose sensation temporarily
Avascular - CORRECT ANSWERwithout blood vessels
basal layer of epidermis - CORRECT ANSWERdeepest layer of epidermis; houses
Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) - CORRECT ANSWERpsycho-social disease that cause individuals to be
inappropriately concerned with their appearance. Those affected with BDD are contraindicated for most
aesthetic procedures.
Bottom-up listening - CORRECT ANSWERListening strategy during which the receiver uses grammar and
word choice to understand the intended message of the sender.
, Branding - CORRECT ANSWERa mark on a class of goods or products
Aponeurosis - CORRECT ANSWERany of the deeper and thicker fascia that attach muscles to bones,
resembling flattened tendons
Applied cosmetics - CORRECT ANSWERcosmetics that are applied and removed
Avascular - CORRECT ANSWERwithout blood vessels
Capillaries - CORRECT ANSWERSmall arteries with thin walls that convey nutrients to tissues and blood
to veins for returns to the heart
Client Information Sheet - CORRECT ANSWERDocument that patient fills out giving social information,
email addresses, and referral sources
Clinical indication - CORRECT ANSWERConditions treated for particularity treatment or procedure based
on specific indicator
Cold calling - CORRECT ANSWERSales call to parties unknown to the caller
Color wheel - CORRECT ANSWERA circular diagram of the spectrum used to show the relationships
between the colors.
Communication - CORRECT ANSWERThe transmission of information through a common system of
symbols, signs, behavior, speech, writing, or signals.
Complications - CORRECT ANSWERunexpected events that occur following a normally applied procedure
Consent form - CORRECT ANSWERRequired clinical documentation in which associated risks,
complications, and presumable outcomes are outlined in association with a given procedure. This
documentation gives permission to the clinician to provide the procedure.
