ITEC EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
it is contraindicated to apply makeup over? - Correct Answers -pustular acne
excessive facial hair is: - Correct Answers -not contraindicated to makeup
make up is contraindicated immediately after: - Correct Answers -facial waxing
it is contraindicated to apply eye pencil to the inside of the lower eye lid if the client: -
Correct Answers -wears contact lenses
which of the following is not a contraindication to make-up? - Correct Answers -ephilides
(freckles)
when should highlighter be applied? - Correct Answers -after the shader.
concealer and corrective cream should be applied: - Correct Answers -before the
foundation
the corrective makeup for a square face is: - Correct Answers -shade the sides of the
forehead and the angle of the jaw and highlight the outer part of the cheekbone.
the guidelines for contouring and highlighting are: - Correct Answers -light attracts and
dark detracts.
which type of foundation is most suitable for an oily skin? - Correct Answers -water
based
a heart shaped face can be recognized by: - Correct Answers -wide at the forehead and
narrowing to a point at the chin
face powder should not be used over: - Correct Answers -dry make-ups
what is the effect of red light on blusher? - Correct Answers -to make the blusher
appear faded
to avoid the problem of lipstick bleeding - Correct Answers -apply foundation and
powder to the lips and outline with lip pencil before applying
,powder blushers should be applied: - Correct Answers -after setting powder
when applying evening make up it is important to use a: - Correct Answers -clear white
light
a cleanse and makeup should be completed in: - Correct Answers -30 minutes
frosted shades of lipstick should not be used on: - Correct Answers -dry lips
to avoid the problem of lipstick changing color: - Correct Answers -apply foundation and
powder to the lips prior to applying lipstick
corrective make up for a heart face is to: - Correct Answers -apply blusher on the cheek
area and highlight underneath at the angle of the jaw
note: no all the face shapes
when applying corrective make-up for prominent eyes: - Correct Answers -use dark
shadow all over the lid and highlight the brow bone
to disguise dark circles under the eyes you would apply: - Correct Answers -lighter
foundation over the area
eyeliner should be applied - Correct Answers -before mascara and after eyeshadow
when applying corrective make-up for small thin lips: - Correct Answers -draw a line with
lip pencil just outside the natural line and fill in with lip color
to avoid the problem of lipstick drying the lips: - Correct Answers -moisturize the lips
and avoid frosted shades
how should dry (compressed powder) blusher be applied in order to achieve the best
results? - Correct Answers -with a brush
lip liner should be applied: - Correct Answers -before the lipstick
the effect of highlighter used above the cheekbones is to: - Correct Answers -
emphasize good bone structure
cream blusher should be applied: - Correct Answers -before setting powder
how would you apply corrective make-up to close set eyes - Correct Answers -apply
highlighter to the inner corners and blend eye colors upwards and outwards
setting powder is not applied over: - Correct Answers -gel foundation
,the effect of blue light on make-up is to make it appear: - Correct Answers -grey
colored face powders can change color when: - Correct Answers -they absorb oil from
the skin
cream eye shadows are: - Correct Answers -oil based
which of the following type of lipstick tends to hold it's color longer? - Correct Answers -
matt
which of the following ingredients incorporated into face powder to mask blemishes? -
Correct Answers -zinc oxide
the main constituent of face powder is: - Correct Answers -talc
what is an all-in-one foundation a mixture of: - Correct Answers -cream and powder
what is the function of green based color corrective cream? - Correct Answers -to tone
down high color
liquid foundations have: - Correct Answers -a high percent of water and a low percent of
oil
mousse foundations: - Correct Answers -are light in texture
the purpose of a foundation includes: - Correct Answers -even out the skin texture
the purpose of gel foundation is to: - Correct Answers -give a natural look to clear skins
why are particles coated with light reflecting titanium dioxide to lipstick: - Correct
Answers -to give a frosted finish
how can cross infection be avoided when using lip pencil? - Correct Answers -sharpen
the pencil
the most hygienic method of removing powder based make up from the container is
with: - Correct Answers -a disposable wooden spatula or orange stick
what is the best way to ensure hygienic use of make-up wedges/sponges? - Correct
Answers -use a new one for each client
how would you ensure a high standard of hygiene when applying make-up? - Correct
Answers -apply the make-up from a palette
make-up brushes made of natural hair should be: - Correct Answers -washed in alcohol
, how would you diminish the appearance of nasolabial folds? - Correct Answers -use a
lighter shade of foundation in the crease to diminish the hard lines
which of the following is an example of a bacterial disease? - Correct Answers -
folliculitis are bacterial
warts are viral
tinea are fungal
dermatitis is an inflammation of the skin
what is the effect of magnesium carbonate when used as an ingredient for face
powder? - Correct Answers -contributes to the smoothness of the powder and absorbs
any perfume added
why is it generally not advisable to apply full make-up immediately after a facial? -
Correct Answers -it is not contraindicated to apply full make up immediately after a
facial (or) make up should not be worn for several hours or more afterwards to allow the
skin to benefit from the effects of the treatment
which of the following is the only moveable bone in the skull? - Correct Answers -
mandible
which of the following is a characteristic of eczema? - Correct Answers -red itching rash
note: wheals are hives or allergic reaction, silvery scales are psoriasis, pustules are
acne
how would you widen areas of the face with narrow features? - Correct Answers -with a
lighter foundation or highlighter
how would you minimize areas of the face with wide or prominent features? - Correct
Answers -with a darker foundation or shader
which of the following is highly contagious? - Correct Answers -verruca - this is a wart
and is a viral infection
conjunctivitis - this is pinkeye and can be viral or bacterial
which tones in lipstick are emphasized when lipsticks changes color? - Correct Answers
-blue tones
what type of tissue is the subcutaneous layer of the skin composed of? - Correct
Answers -adipose and areolar
what is the make-up ingredient carnauba? - Correct Answers -a wax of vegetable origin
(palm trees)
what is herpes simplex? - Correct Answers -cold sore
note: herpes zoster is shingles
CORRECT ANSWERS
it is contraindicated to apply makeup over? - Correct Answers -pustular acne
excessive facial hair is: - Correct Answers -not contraindicated to makeup
make up is contraindicated immediately after: - Correct Answers -facial waxing
it is contraindicated to apply eye pencil to the inside of the lower eye lid if the client: -
Correct Answers -wears contact lenses
which of the following is not a contraindication to make-up? - Correct Answers -ephilides
(freckles)
when should highlighter be applied? - Correct Answers -after the shader.
concealer and corrective cream should be applied: - Correct Answers -before the
foundation
the corrective makeup for a square face is: - Correct Answers -shade the sides of the
forehead and the angle of the jaw and highlight the outer part of the cheekbone.
the guidelines for contouring and highlighting are: - Correct Answers -light attracts and
dark detracts.
which type of foundation is most suitable for an oily skin? - Correct Answers -water
based
a heart shaped face can be recognized by: - Correct Answers -wide at the forehead and
narrowing to a point at the chin
face powder should not be used over: - Correct Answers -dry make-ups
what is the effect of red light on blusher? - Correct Answers -to make the blusher
appear faded
to avoid the problem of lipstick bleeding - Correct Answers -apply foundation and
powder to the lips and outline with lip pencil before applying
,powder blushers should be applied: - Correct Answers -after setting powder
when applying evening make up it is important to use a: - Correct Answers -clear white
light
a cleanse and makeup should be completed in: - Correct Answers -30 minutes
frosted shades of lipstick should not be used on: - Correct Answers -dry lips
to avoid the problem of lipstick changing color: - Correct Answers -apply foundation and
powder to the lips prior to applying lipstick
corrective make up for a heart face is to: - Correct Answers -apply blusher on the cheek
area and highlight underneath at the angle of the jaw
note: no all the face shapes
when applying corrective make-up for prominent eyes: - Correct Answers -use dark
shadow all over the lid and highlight the brow bone
to disguise dark circles under the eyes you would apply: - Correct Answers -lighter
foundation over the area
eyeliner should be applied - Correct Answers -before mascara and after eyeshadow
when applying corrective make-up for small thin lips: - Correct Answers -draw a line with
lip pencil just outside the natural line and fill in with lip color
to avoid the problem of lipstick drying the lips: - Correct Answers -moisturize the lips
and avoid frosted shades
how should dry (compressed powder) blusher be applied in order to achieve the best
results? - Correct Answers -with a brush
lip liner should be applied: - Correct Answers -before the lipstick
the effect of highlighter used above the cheekbones is to: - Correct Answers -
emphasize good bone structure
cream blusher should be applied: - Correct Answers -before setting powder
how would you apply corrective make-up to close set eyes - Correct Answers -apply
highlighter to the inner corners and blend eye colors upwards and outwards
setting powder is not applied over: - Correct Answers -gel foundation
,the effect of blue light on make-up is to make it appear: - Correct Answers -grey
colored face powders can change color when: - Correct Answers -they absorb oil from
the skin
cream eye shadows are: - Correct Answers -oil based
which of the following type of lipstick tends to hold it's color longer? - Correct Answers -
matt
which of the following ingredients incorporated into face powder to mask blemishes? -
Correct Answers -zinc oxide
the main constituent of face powder is: - Correct Answers -talc
what is an all-in-one foundation a mixture of: - Correct Answers -cream and powder
what is the function of green based color corrective cream? - Correct Answers -to tone
down high color
liquid foundations have: - Correct Answers -a high percent of water and a low percent of
oil
mousse foundations: - Correct Answers -are light in texture
the purpose of a foundation includes: - Correct Answers -even out the skin texture
the purpose of gel foundation is to: - Correct Answers -give a natural look to clear skins
why are particles coated with light reflecting titanium dioxide to lipstick: - Correct
Answers -to give a frosted finish
how can cross infection be avoided when using lip pencil? - Correct Answers -sharpen
the pencil
the most hygienic method of removing powder based make up from the container is
with: - Correct Answers -a disposable wooden spatula or orange stick
what is the best way to ensure hygienic use of make-up wedges/sponges? - Correct
Answers -use a new one for each client
how would you ensure a high standard of hygiene when applying make-up? - Correct
Answers -apply the make-up from a palette
make-up brushes made of natural hair should be: - Correct Answers -washed in alcohol
, how would you diminish the appearance of nasolabial folds? - Correct Answers -use a
lighter shade of foundation in the crease to diminish the hard lines
which of the following is an example of a bacterial disease? - Correct Answers -
folliculitis are bacterial
warts are viral
tinea are fungal
dermatitis is an inflammation of the skin
what is the effect of magnesium carbonate when used as an ingredient for face
powder? - Correct Answers -contributes to the smoothness of the powder and absorbs
any perfume added
why is it generally not advisable to apply full make-up immediately after a facial? -
Correct Answers -it is not contraindicated to apply full make up immediately after a
facial (or) make up should not be worn for several hours or more afterwards to allow the
skin to benefit from the effects of the treatment
which of the following is the only moveable bone in the skull? - Correct Answers -
mandible
which of the following is a characteristic of eczema? - Correct Answers -red itching rash
note: wheals are hives or allergic reaction, silvery scales are psoriasis, pustules are
acne
how would you widen areas of the face with narrow features? - Correct Answers -with a
lighter foundation or highlighter
how would you minimize areas of the face with wide or prominent features? - Correct
Answers -with a darker foundation or shader
which of the following is highly contagious? - Correct Answers -verruca - this is a wart
and is a viral infection
conjunctivitis - this is pinkeye and can be viral or bacterial
which tones in lipstick are emphasized when lipsticks changes color? - Correct Answers
-blue tones
what type of tissue is the subcutaneous layer of the skin composed of? - Correct
Answers -adipose and areolar
what is the make-up ingredient carnauba? - Correct Answers -a wax of vegetable origin
(palm trees)
what is herpes simplex? - Correct Answers -cold sore
note: herpes zoster is shingles
