Portraits & Caricatures Communication & Stakeholder Relations 3

Question 1

A caricature of a public figure goes viral and the original client claims ownership. What should your contract have established beforehand?

Accepted Answer

Clear copyright ownership and licensing terms

Answer

A copyright and licensing clause prevents disputes over ownership when work gains unexpected visibility.

Question 2

You receive contradictory feedback from two decision-makers at the same company regarding a group portrait. What is the best approach?

Accepted Answer

Request a single consolidated meeting with all stakeholders to align on direction

Answer

Consolidating stakeholders into one meeting surfaces conflicting priorities and produces unified direction.

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of sending a project brief back to a client for sign-off before starting a portrait?

Accepted Answer

To confirm mutual understanding of scope, style, and deliverables

Answer

A signed brief confirms shared understanding and protects both parties if disputes arise later.

Question 4

A high-profile client asks you to sign an NDA before their portrait session. How should you respond?

Accepted Answer

Review the document carefully (with legal advice if needed) and sign if terms are acceptable

Answer

NDAs are standard in high-profile work, but you must understand the terms before agreeing to them.

Question 5

A client is satisfied with a caricature but asks you not to display it in your portfolio. How should you handle this professionally?

Accepted Answer

Respect their request and note the restriction in your files

Answer

Honoring client confidentiality builds trust and is often required by contracts or NDAs.

Portraits & Caricatures Practice Test