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Makeup Artist Practice Test

Check what you know about the makeup artist job with 15 free questions and instant explanations.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
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15 multiple-choice questions on makeup artist 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 15Continuity means:
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Answer: Keeping makeup consistent across scenes. It keeps scenes consistent.

Question 2 of 15Spirit gum is:
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Answer: An adhesive. It attaches prosthetics.

Question 3 of 15Contouring:
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Answer: Sculpts the face. Shading adds dimension.

Question 4 of 15Before using adhesives, do a:
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Answer: Patch test. Test for reactions.

Question 5 of 15Prosthetics should be removed:
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Answer: With proper remover. Protect the skin.

Question 6 of 15Which term matches this definition: “The lead makeup artist.”
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Answer: Department head. Department head: The lead makeup artist.

Question 7 of 15What does “Spirit gum” mean?
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Answer: An adhesive for prosthetics.. Spirit gum: An adhesive for prosthetics.

Question 8 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Spraying makeup for smooth coverage.”
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Answer: Airbrush. Airbrush: Spraying makeup for smooth coverage.

Question 9 of 15What does “Continuity” mean?
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Answer: Keeping makeup consistent across scenes.. Continuity: Keeping makeup consistent across scenes.

Question 10 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Neutralizing discoloration.”
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Answer: Color correcting. Color correcting: Neutralizing discoloration.

Question 11 of 15What does “Contour” mean?
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Answer: Shading to sculpt the face.. Contour: Shading to sculpt the face.

Question 12 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Fixing makeup between takes.”
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Answer: Touch-up. Touch-up: Fixing makeup between takes.

Question 13 of 15What does “Stipple” mean?
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Answer: Dabbing technique for texture.. Stipple: Dabbing technique for texture.

Question 14 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Lightening to bring features forward.”
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Answer: Highlight. Highlight: Lightening to bring features forward.

Question 15 of 15What does “Bald cap” mean?
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Answer: A cap that covers hair.. Bald cap: A cap that covers hair.

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