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Costume Attendant Practice Test

Check what you know about the costume attendant job with 15 free questions and instant explanations.

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15 multiple-choice questions on costume attendant knowledge, safety and vocabulary. Submit to see your score and explanations, or open any question’s answer as you go. Nothing is saved or shared.

Question 1 of 15A quick change is:
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Answer: A fast costume change. Term.

Question 2 of 15Continuity means:
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Answer: Consistent look across shots. Film.

Question 3 of 15Preset means:
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Answer: Placed ahead. Term.

Question 4 of 15Photograph:
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Answer: Front, back and details. Continuity.

Question 5 of 15IATSE is:
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Answer: A union. Organization.

Question 6 of 15Which term matches this definition: “List of changes.”
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Answer: Plot. Plot: List of changes.

Question 7 of 15What does “Swatch” mean?
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Answer: Fabric sample.. Swatch: Fabric sample.

Question 8 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Helps actors change.”
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Answer: Dresser. Dresser: Helps actors change.

Question 9 of 15What does “Hem” mean?
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Answer: Bottom edge.. Hem: Bottom edge.

Question 10 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Moving into a theater.”
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Answer: Load-in. Load-in: Moving into a theater.

Question 11 of 15What does “Wardrobe bible” mean?
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Answer: Costume records.. Wardrobe bible: Costume records.

Question 12 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Aging costumes.”
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Answer: Distressing. Distressing: Aging costumes.

Question 13 of 15What does “Steamer” mean?
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Answer: Removes wrinkles.. Steamer: Removes wrinkles.

Question 14 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Costumes placed ahead.”
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Answer: Preset. Preset: Costumes placed ahead.

Question 15 of 15What does “Quick change” mean?
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Answer: Fast costume change.. Quick change: Fast costume change.

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