test questions

Question 1

If the client has close-set eyes, you should:

Answer 1

widen the distance between the eyebrows

Question 2

What should you use to apply lip color to the client’s lips?

Answer 2

lip brush

Question 3

Which type of blush is NOT layered over and blended into the foundation?

Answer 3

powder blush

Question 4

Which color primer should be used to reduce a sallow skin appearance?

Answer 4

lavender

Question 5

Powder mineral makeup is usually applied with a:

Answer 5

Kabuki brush

Question 6

Spray-on instant sanitizers are not recommended for brush cleaning because the _____ in them can dry out brushes over time.

Answer 6

alcohol

Question 7

The heavy pancake-type makeup that is used for theatrical purposes is called:

Answer 7

greasepaint

Question 8

When you apply blush, you should:

Answer 8

sweep it just below the cheekbones

Question 9

When working with eye shadow, a _____ color is generally a medium shade that is close to the client’s skin tone.

Answer 9

base

Question 10

When choosing colors for a client, the three factors to consider are:

Answer 10

skin, eye, and hair color

Question 11

Which of the following is one of the goals for a client with a triangular face?

Answer 11

slenderize the jawline

Question 12

For older clients with uneven, textured skin, you should use _____ colors.

Answer 12

muted

Question 13

Thinner brows:

Answer 13

require more maintenance

Question 14

When applying powder cheek color, you should have the client:

Answer 14

smile

Question 15

Which type of lighting is the best choice for a makeup consultation?

Answer 15

daylight

Question 16

If you are applying makeup for a special occasion that will include flash photography, _____ colors are recommended.

Answer 16

matte

Question 17

High-performance mascaras contain _____ or nylon fibers to lengthen and thicken the hair fibers.

Answer 17

rayon

Question 18

For wrinkled skin, you should apply foundation:

Answer 18

sparingly, in a light, outward, circular motion

Question 19

A _____ is a tool with a wide, flat base that is used to remove makeup from containers.

Answer 19

spatula

Question 20

What should you do if the length of the eyelash band is too long to fit the curve of the upper eyelid?

Answer 20

trim the outside edge

Question 21

Colors that range from yellow to red-orange are considered to be:

Answer 21

warm colors

Question 22

If the foundation color chosen is too light, it will appear:

Answer 22

chalky

Question 23

Eyeliner is NOT available in which form?

Answer 23

loose powder

Question 24

If the client has a low forehead, you should:

Answer 24

apply a lighter foundation just above the brows

Question 25

Which cosmetic is used first during makeup application?

Answer 25

foundation

Question 26

Which type of eye makeup remover is typically used to break down the latex glue used to apply false eyelashes?

Answer 26

oil-based

Question 27

For a _____ nose, you should apply a lighter foundation down the center of the nose, ending at the tip.

Answer 27

small and flat

Question 28

What should you apply if you want to absorb excess oil and minimize the shine on oily skin?

Answer 28

face powder

Question 29

The _____ face is approximately three-fourths as wide as it is long.

Answer 29

oval

Question 30

For a client with green eyes, which shadow color would be considered complementary?

Answer 30

copper

Question 31

The highest part of an eyebrow arch should be in line with the:

Answer 31

iris of the eye

Question 32

Lakes are pigments most commonly found in:

Answer 32

lip color

Question 33

How often should a lip liner pencil be cleaned?

Answer 33

after each use

Question 34

Which type of cosmetic is applied on the eyelids to accentuate or contour them?

Answer 34

eye shadow

Question 35

The _____ is the metal part that holds a brush intact and supports the strength of the bristles.

Answer 35

ferrule

Question 36

A(n) _____ brush is a narrow, firm makeup brush with a flat edge.

Answer 36

concealer

Question 37

When selecting a concealer, it should be _____ than the client's skin.

Answer 37

no more than two shades lighter

Question 38

Which of these is a cool color?

Answer 38

blue

Question 39

A _____ is formed when a product that is darker than the client's skin tone is used to create shadows over prominent features so they are less noticeable.

Answer 39

contour

Question 40

The application of foundation should begin at the center of the face and be blended using _____ motions.

Answer 40

outward and downward

Question 41

The _____ face has a narrow forehead and the greatest width across the cheekbones.

Answer 41

diamond-shaped

Question 42

Protruding or bulging eyes can be minimized by:

Answer 42

blending the deeper color shadow over the prominent part of the upper lid

Question 43

The thick, heavy foundation used to hide skin imperfections is called:

Answer 43

concealer

Question 44

To avoid the transfer of foundation to a client's clothing, you should always set foundation with:

Answer 44

translucent powder

Question 45

If the client has an oblong face, you should apply makeup to:

Answer 45

create the illusion of wider cheekbones

Question 46

When selecting eye, cheek, and lip colors, which tones are always the safest choice?

Answer 46

neutral

Question 47

A noncomedogenic product is one that:

Answer 47

does not contain ingredients that would clog the follicles

Question 48

If the client has a large or protruding nose, you should:

Answer 48

apply a darker foundation along the sides of the nose

Question 49

Which color of eye shadow would be the best choice for a client with blue eyes?

Answer 49

gold

Question 50

Eyebrow powders make the brows appear:

Answer 50

darker and fuller

Question 51

Liquid foundation is primarily:

Answer 51

water

Question 52

Which of the following is an example of a warm neutral color?

Answer 52

orange-brown

Question 53

A neutral skin tone contains:

Answer 53

equal amounts of warm and cool tones

Question 54

A(n) _____ is an obvious line where foundation starts or stops.

Answer 54

demarcation

Question 55

For which condition might a physician prescribe Latisse®?

Answer 55

poor lash growth

Question 56

What should you use to remove foundation from its container?

Answer 56

a clean spatula

Question 57

When determining skin color, you must first decide if the skin is:

Answer 57

fair, medium, or deep

Question 58

When using eye shadow, a contour color may be used for any of these purposes EXCEPT to:

Answer 58

make the brow bone appear more prominent

Question 59

A client with olive skin has which tone and color?

Answer 59

medium, cool

Question 60

Which type of cosmetic is a flesh-toned base makeup that is used to cover or even out the coloring of the skin?

Answer 60

foundation