ITEC EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
it is contraindicated to apply makeup over? - Answer- pustular acne
excessive facial hair is: - Answer- not contraindicated to makeup
make up is contraindicated immediately after: - Answer- facial waxing
it is contraindicated to apply eye pencil to the inside of the lower eye lid if the client: -
Answer- wears contact lenses
which of the following is not a contraindication to make-up? - Answer- ephilides
(freckles)
when should highlighter be applied? - Answer- after the shader.
concealer and corrective cream should be applied: - Answer- before the foundation
the corrective makeup for a square face is: - Answer- 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: - Answer- light attracts and dark
detracts.
which type of foundation is most suitable for an oily skin? - Answer- water based
a heart shaped face can be recognized by: - Answer- wide at the forehead and
narrowing to a point at the chin
face powder should not be used over: - Answer- dry make-ups
what is the effect of red light on blusher? - Answer- to make the blusher appear
faded
to avoid the problem of lipstick bleeding - Answer- apply foundation and powder to
the lips and outline with lip pencil before applying
powder blushers should be applied: - Answer- after setting powder
when applying evening make up it is important to use a: - Answer- clear white light
a cleanse and makeup should be completed in: - Answer- 30 minutes
frosted shades of lipstick should not be used on: - Answer- dry lips
,to avoid the problem of lipstick changing color: - Answer- apply foundation and
powder to the lips prior to applying lipstick
corrective make up for a heart face is to: - Answer- 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: - Answer- use dark shadow
all over the lid and highlight the brow bone
to disguise dark circles under the eyes you would apply: - Answer- lighter foundation
over the area
eyeliner should be applied - Answer- before mascara and after eyeshadow
when applying corrective make-up for small thin lips: - Answer- 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: - Answer- moisturize the lips and
avoid frosted shades
how should dry (compressed powder) blusher be applied in order to achieve the best
results? - Answer- with a brush
lip liner should be applied: - Answer- before the lipstick
the effect of highlighter used above the cheekbones is to: - Answer- emphasize good
bone structure
cream blusher should be applied: - Answer- before setting powder
how would you apply corrective make-up to close set eyes - Answer- apply
highlighter to the inner corners and blend eye colors upwards and outwards
setting powder is not applied over: - Answer- gel foundation
the effect of blue light on make-up is to make it appear: - Answer- grey
colored face powders can change color when: - Answer- they absorb oil from the
skin
cream eye shadows are: - Answer- oil based
which of the following type of lipstick tends to hold it's color longer? - Answer- matt
which of the following ingredients incorporated into face powder to mask blemishes?
- Answer- zinc oxide
the main constituent of face powder is: - Answer- talc
,what is an all-in-one foundation a mixture of: - Answer- cream and powder
what is the function of green based color corrective cream? - Answer- to tone down
high color
liquid foundations have: - Answer- a high percent of water and a low percent of oil
mousse foundations: - Answer- are light in texture
the purpose of a foundation includes: - Answer- even out the skin texture
the purpose of gel foundation is to: - Answer- give a natural look to clear skins
why are particles coated with light reflecting titanium dioxide to lipstick: - Answer- to
give a frosted finish
how can cross infection be avoided when using lip pencil? - Answer- sharpen the
pencil
the most hygienic method of removing powder based make up from the container is
with: - Answer- a disposable wooden spatula or orange stick
what is the best way to ensure hygienic use of make-up wedges/sponges? - Answer-
use a new one for each client
how would you ensure a high standard of hygiene when applying make-up? -
Answer- apply the make-up from a palette
make-up brushes made of natural hair should be: - Answer- washed in alcohol
how would you diminish the appearance of nasolabial folds? - Answer- 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? - Answer- 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? - Answer- 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? -
Answer- 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? - Answer- mandible
, which of the following is a characteristic of eczema? - Answer- 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? - Answer- with a lighter
foundation or highlighter
how would you minimize areas of the face with wide or prominent features? -
Answer- with a darker foundation or shader
which of the following is highly contagious? - Answer- 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? - Answer- blue
tones
what type of tissue is the subcutaneous layer of the skin composed of? - Answer-
adipose and areolar
what is the make-up ingredient carnauba? - Answer- a wax of vegetable origin (palm
trees)
what is herpes simplex? - Answer- cold sore
note: herpes zoster is shingles
what is meant by the ph of the skin? - Answer- the measurement of the acidity or
alkalinity of the skin
where is lanolin extracted from? - Answer- sheep's wool
what is carnauba most commonly used in: - Answer- lipstick
what do eccrine glands excrete? - Answer- water sweat
note: apocrine excrete - milky fluid
where are the submandibular lymph nodes situated? - Answer- under the jaw bone
what is the main ingredient in an oil in water emulsion? - Answer- water
vitiligo can be recognized by: - Answer- white patches of skin (note: this could be
autoimmune)
which of the following has the effects of attracting water? - Answer- a humectant
what is the action of the orbicularis oculi? - Answer- to close the eyes
what is the main ingredient in a water in oil emulsion? - Answer- oil
ANSWERS
it is contraindicated to apply makeup over? - Answer- pustular acne
excessive facial hair is: - Answer- not contraindicated to makeup
make up is contraindicated immediately after: - Answer- facial waxing
it is contraindicated to apply eye pencil to the inside of the lower eye lid if the client: -
Answer- wears contact lenses
which of the following is not a contraindication to make-up? - Answer- ephilides
(freckles)
when should highlighter be applied? - Answer- after the shader.
concealer and corrective cream should be applied: - Answer- before the foundation
the corrective makeup for a square face is: - Answer- 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: - Answer- light attracts and dark
detracts.
which type of foundation is most suitable for an oily skin? - Answer- water based
a heart shaped face can be recognized by: - Answer- wide at the forehead and
narrowing to a point at the chin
face powder should not be used over: - Answer- dry make-ups
what is the effect of red light on blusher? - Answer- to make the blusher appear
faded
to avoid the problem of lipstick bleeding - Answer- apply foundation and powder to
the lips and outline with lip pencil before applying
powder blushers should be applied: - Answer- after setting powder
when applying evening make up it is important to use a: - Answer- clear white light
a cleanse and makeup should be completed in: - Answer- 30 minutes
frosted shades of lipstick should not be used on: - Answer- dry lips
,to avoid the problem of lipstick changing color: - Answer- apply foundation and
powder to the lips prior to applying lipstick
corrective make up for a heart face is to: - Answer- 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: - Answer- use dark shadow
all over the lid and highlight the brow bone
to disguise dark circles under the eyes you would apply: - Answer- lighter foundation
over the area
eyeliner should be applied - Answer- before mascara and after eyeshadow
when applying corrective make-up for small thin lips: - Answer- 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: - Answer- moisturize the lips and
avoid frosted shades
how should dry (compressed powder) blusher be applied in order to achieve the best
results? - Answer- with a brush
lip liner should be applied: - Answer- before the lipstick
the effect of highlighter used above the cheekbones is to: - Answer- emphasize good
bone structure
cream blusher should be applied: - Answer- before setting powder
how would you apply corrective make-up to close set eyes - Answer- apply
highlighter to the inner corners and blend eye colors upwards and outwards
setting powder is not applied over: - Answer- gel foundation
the effect of blue light on make-up is to make it appear: - Answer- grey
colored face powders can change color when: - Answer- they absorb oil from the
skin
cream eye shadows are: - Answer- oil based
which of the following type of lipstick tends to hold it's color longer? - Answer- matt
which of the following ingredients incorporated into face powder to mask blemishes?
- Answer- zinc oxide
the main constituent of face powder is: - Answer- talc
,what is an all-in-one foundation a mixture of: - Answer- cream and powder
what is the function of green based color corrective cream? - Answer- to tone down
high color
liquid foundations have: - Answer- a high percent of water and a low percent of oil
mousse foundations: - Answer- are light in texture
the purpose of a foundation includes: - Answer- even out the skin texture
the purpose of gel foundation is to: - Answer- give a natural look to clear skins
why are particles coated with light reflecting titanium dioxide to lipstick: - Answer- to
give a frosted finish
how can cross infection be avoided when using lip pencil? - Answer- sharpen the
pencil
the most hygienic method of removing powder based make up from the container is
with: - Answer- a disposable wooden spatula or orange stick
what is the best way to ensure hygienic use of make-up wedges/sponges? - Answer-
use a new one for each client
how would you ensure a high standard of hygiene when applying make-up? -
Answer- apply the make-up from a palette
make-up brushes made of natural hair should be: - Answer- washed in alcohol
how would you diminish the appearance of nasolabial folds? - Answer- 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? - Answer- 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? - Answer- 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? -
Answer- 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? - Answer- mandible
, which of the following is a characteristic of eczema? - Answer- 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? - Answer- with a lighter
foundation or highlighter
how would you minimize areas of the face with wide or prominent features? -
Answer- with a darker foundation or shader
which of the following is highly contagious? - Answer- 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? - Answer- blue
tones
what type of tissue is the subcutaneous layer of the skin composed of? - Answer-
adipose and areolar
what is the make-up ingredient carnauba? - Answer- a wax of vegetable origin (palm
trees)
what is herpes simplex? - Answer- cold sore
note: herpes zoster is shingles
what is meant by the ph of the skin? - Answer- the measurement of the acidity or
alkalinity of the skin
where is lanolin extracted from? - Answer- sheep's wool
what is carnauba most commonly used in: - Answer- lipstick
what do eccrine glands excrete? - Answer- water sweat
note: apocrine excrete - milky fluid
where are the submandibular lymph nodes situated? - Answer- under the jaw bone
what is the main ingredient in an oil in water emulsion? - Answer- water
vitiligo can be recognized by: - Answer- white patches of skin (note: this could be
autoimmune)
which of the following has the effects of attracting water? - Answer- a humectant
what is the action of the orbicularis oculi? - Answer- to close the eyes
what is the main ingredient in a water in oil emulsion? - Answer- oil
