VA Tattooing Exam PSI Test Questions and
Verified Answers (Graded A+)
• Apprenticeship Program -✓✓approved tattooing training program conducted by an
approved apprenticeship sponsor.
• Apprenticeship Sponsor -✓✓An individual approved to conduct tattooing
apprenticeship training who meets the qualifications in 18VAC41-50-70
• Aseptic Technique -✓✓a hygienic practice that prevents and hinders the direct transfer
of microorganisms, regardless of pathogenicity, from one person or place to another
person or place.
• Direct Supervision -✓✓Virginia licensed tattooer shall be present in the tattoo parlor at
all times when services are being performed by an apprentice, that a Virginia licensed
tattooing instructor shall be present in the tattooing school at all times when services are
being performed by a student, or that a Virginia licensed permanent cosmetic tattooing
instructor shall be present in the permanent cosmetic tattooing school at all times when
services are being performed by a student.
• Endorsement -✓✓A method of obtaining a license by a person who is currently
licensed in another state.
• Gratuitous Services -✓✓Providing tattooing services without receiving compensation
or reward, or obligation
• Licensee -✓✓any person, partnership, association, limited liability company, or
corporation holding a license issued by the Board for Barbers and Cosmetology as
defined in § 54.1-700 of the Code of Virginia.
• Limited Term Tattooer -✓✓Tattooer licensed to perform tattooing for a maximum of
five consecutive days in an organized event or in a Virginia licensed tattoo parlor.
• Limited Term Tattoo Parlor -✓✓A tattoo parlor temporary location licensed to operate
for a maximum of five consecutive days.
• Master Permanent Cosmetic Tattooer -✓✓Any person who for compensation practices
permanent cosmetic tattooing known in the industry as advanced permanent cosmetic
tattooing including but not limited to cheek blush, eye shadow, breast and scar
repigmentation or camouflage.
• Permanent Cosmetic Tattoo Salon -✓✓any place in which permanent cosmetic
tattooing is offered or practiced for compensation.
Verified Answers (Graded A+)
• Apprenticeship Program -✓✓approved tattooing training program conducted by an
approved apprenticeship sponsor.
• Apprenticeship Sponsor -✓✓An individual approved to conduct tattooing
apprenticeship training who meets the qualifications in 18VAC41-50-70
• Aseptic Technique -✓✓a hygienic practice that prevents and hinders the direct transfer
of microorganisms, regardless of pathogenicity, from one person or place to another
person or place.
• Direct Supervision -✓✓Virginia licensed tattooer shall be present in the tattoo parlor at
all times when services are being performed by an apprentice, that a Virginia licensed
tattooing instructor shall be present in the tattooing school at all times when services are
being performed by a student, or that a Virginia licensed permanent cosmetic tattooing
instructor shall be present in the permanent cosmetic tattooing school at all times when
services are being performed by a student.
• Endorsement -✓✓A method of obtaining a license by a person who is currently
licensed in another state.
• Gratuitous Services -✓✓Providing tattooing services without receiving compensation
or reward, or obligation
• Licensee -✓✓any person, partnership, association, limited liability company, or
corporation holding a license issued by the Board for Barbers and Cosmetology as
defined in § 54.1-700 of the Code of Virginia.
• Limited Term Tattooer -✓✓Tattooer licensed to perform tattooing for a maximum of
five consecutive days in an organized event or in a Virginia licensed tattoo parlor.
• Limited Term Tattoo Parlor -✓✓A tattoo parlor temporary location licensed to operate
for a maximum of five consecutive days.
• Master Permanent Cosmetic Tattooer -✓✓Any person who for compensation practices
permanent cosmetic tattooing known in the industry as advanced permanent cosmetic
tattooing including but not limited to cheek blush, eye shadow, breast and scar
repigmentation or camouflage.
• Permanent Cosmetic Tattoo Salon -✓✓any place in which permanent cosmetic
tattooing is offered or practiced for compensation.
