OREGON TATTOO TEST PREP EXAM WITH
CORRECT ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECTLY WELL DEFINED ANSWERS
LATEST ALREADY GRADED A+
What is a magnum configuration? - ANSWERS-Two groups of
stacked needles, always odd in number
What is a magnum needle best for? - ANSWERS-Filling in
large areas
What is a needle with an extra long taper best for? -
ANSWERS-Precision work
How deep should a tattoo needle be going? - ANSWERS-
1/16th of an inch or about 2 mm
What is another term for forceps? - ANSWERS-Hemostat
,What is the best type of needle for a geometric design? -
ANSWERS-Flat
Which type of tattoo machine is known for its distinctive
buzzing sound? - ANSWERS-Coil
Which kind of tattoo machine is able to be used as both a
shader and a liner? - ANSWERS-Rotary
What is the main area where you would need to perform
maintenance on a coil machine? - ANSWERS-Contact points
Where is a non-cordless tattoo machine turned on? -
ANSWERS-The foot pedal
What part of a coil tattoo device attaches the needle to the
machine? - ANSWERS-Armature bar
Which machine type is typically more expensive, coil or
rotary? - ANSWERS-Rotary
,If you had to choose between saving money on your
needles, inks, or power supply, which would be the best one
to cut costs on? - ANSWERS-Power supply
If you have a problem with your coil machine, it might
require a method of tuning called "____________ the coils"
- ANSWERS-Shimming
What type of tattoo machine is most likely to vibrate your
hand? - ANSWERS-Coil machine
Another common name for a needle group is: - ANSWERS-
Sharps
Why would a "one needle group" have multiple needles? -
ANSWERS-Additional shortened needles offer stability to
the puncturing needle and help feed ink onto the needle
that punctures the skin
What is the advantage of a stainless steel needle vs. a plain
steel needle? - ANSWERS-Less likely to pit and rust
, What is the name of the item one would use to inspect a
needle before service? - ANSWERS-Jeweler's loupe
What is the purpose of an intentionally textured needle? -
ANSWERS-More ink implantation
Why would one choose a thicker grip over a thinner one? -
ANSWERS-The thicker your grip, the less chance of a
repetitive motion injury like carpal tunnel syndrome
How long do non-reusable items need to stay in the
autoclave to be sterilized? - ANSWERS-30 minutes
How long do records of biological spore tests need to be
kept? - ANSWERS-2 years minimum
What are the four defining properties of a tattoo needle
grouping? - ANSWERS-Needle count, needle diameter,
needle configuration, needle taper
What is a bugpin? - ANSWERS-Thinner needles (usually .20-
.25 mm) grouped tightly to release ink slowly, best used for
detail work like portraiture
CORRECT ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECTLY WELL DEFINED ANSWERS
LATEST ALREADY GRADED A+
What is a magnum configuration? - ANSWERS-Two groups of
stacked needles, always odd in number
What is a magnum needle best for? - ANSWERS-Filling in
large areas
What is a needle with an extra long taper best for? -
ANSWERS-Precision work
How deep should a tattoo needle be going? - ANSWERS-
1/16th of an inch or about 2 mm
What is another term for forceps? - ANSWERS-Hemostat
,What is the best type of needle for a geometric design? -
ANSWERS-Flat
Which type of tattoo machine is known for its distinctive
buzzing sound? - ANSWERS-Coil
Which kind of tattoo machine is able to be used as both a
shader and a liner? - ANSWERS-Rotary
What is the main area where you would need to perform
maintenance on a coil machine? - ANSWERS-Contact points
Where is a non-cordless tattoo machine turned on? -
ANSWERS-The foot pedal
What part of a coil tattoo device attaches the needle to the
machine? - ANSWERS-Armature bar
Which machine type is typically more expensive, coil or
rotary? - ANSWERS-Rotary
,If you had to choose between saving money on your
needles, inks, or power supply, which would be the best one
to cut costs on? - ANSWERS-Power supply
If you have a problem with your coil machine, it might
require a method of tuning called "____________ the coils"
- ANSWERS-Shimming
What type of tattoo machine is most likely to vibrate your
hand? - ANSWERS-Coil machine
Another common name for a needle group is: - ANSWERS-
Sharps
Why would a "one needle group" have multiple needles? -
ANSWERS-Additional shortened needles offer stability to
the puncturing needle and help feed ink onto the needle
that punctures the skin
What is the advantage of a stainless steel needle vs. a plain
steel needle? - ANSWERS-Less likely to pit and rust
, What is the name of the item one would use to inspect a
needle before service? - ANSWERS-Jeweler's loupe
What is the purpose of an intentionally textured needle? -
ANSWERS-More ink implantation
Why would one choose a thicker grip over a thinner one? -
ANSWERS-The thicker your grip, the less chance of a
repetitive motion injury like carpal tunnel syndrome
How long do non-reusable items need to stay in the
autoclave to be sterilized? - ANSWERS-30 minutes
How long do records of biological spore tests need to be
kept? - ANSWERS-2 years minimum
What are the four defining properties of a tattoo needle
grouping? - ANSWERS-Needle count, needle diameter,
needle configuration, needle taper
What is a bugpin? - ANSWERS-Thinner needles (usually .20-
.25 mm) grouped tightly to release ink slowly, best used for
detail work like portraiture
