Full CSCS Practice Test with 50 Questions – CSCS Mock Test | CSCS Revision

If you’re planning to take your CSCS test soon you’ll need as much practice online as possible. In keeping with the original format of the test, we’ve created this full CSCS practice test with 50 questions so you can get the most realistic and complete experience possible.

The 50 questions in this full CSCS practice test will cover areas such as manual handling, accident reporting, working at height, respiratory risks, health and safety signs, fire extinguishers, noise and vibration, and many more of the core CSCS test topics.

These 50 questions will be completely different from our first full CSCS practice test so if you’ve already completed that test you won’t have to answer the same questions again. You must answer all questions before you can get your final results. Good luck!

1. What should you do if you’re required to work in an area that has exposed electrical cable?

Touch it quickly to ensure that it’s not live

If there are no sparks coming from the cable then it’s safe to assume that it’s not live

Move the cable out of your path and carry on working

Do not go near the cable and report to your supervisor immediately

Question 1 of 50

2. What TWO things can you do can you do to help prevent slips and trips while using an extension cable? (Choose 2 answers)

Run the cables and leads in the middle of the room so it can be visible to everyone

Run the cables and leads close to the wall

Run the cables and leads above head height over doorways and walkways

Tie up excess cables and leads into a very small coil

Question 2 of 50

3. Why must you be fully trained before using a cartridge-operated tool?

Because they’re very heavy and can cause injuries if you lift them incorrectly

They can be dangerous to an inexperience person because they operate like a gun

It has many exposed electrical parts

If you use it incorrectly it can cause dermatitis

Question 3 of 50

4. When should you check your tools and equipment for damage?

At least once a month

At least once every 3 months

At least once every 6 months

It should always be checked before you use it

Question 4 of 50

5. Why should you use a RCD with 230 volt tools?

Because it reduces energy consumption and lowers cost

Because it cuts off the power quickly if there’s a fault

It allows the tools to run at a safe speed

It allows the tools run at a higher speed

Question 5 of 50

6. To check if a RCD connected to a power tool is working correctly you should:

Press the test button on the RCD

Try running the tool at top speed to see if it cuts out

Switch the tool on and off

Switch the power on and off

Question 6 of 50

7. What does the Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) label on a power tool tell you? (Choose 2 answers)

The year the tool was manufactured

The date the next safety check is due

The company the tool belongs to

The previous date the tool was tested

Question 7 of 50

8. What is the recommended safe voltage for electrical equipment on a building site?

5.5 volts

9 volts

12 volts

110 volts

230 volts

Question 8 of 50

9. What should the colour of a 110 volt power cable and connector be:

Green

Yellow

Red

Black

Question 9 of 50

10. Why is it that building sites use 110 volt instead of the regular 230 volt domestic supply?

Mainly because it is a lot cheaper

Because it’s less likely to kill you

It has less impact on the environment

Most power tools are designed for 110 volt only

Question 10 of 50

11. What does the health and safety sign below mean?

Health-and-Safety-Sign-9

Chest protection must be worn

Chest protection recommended but not compulsory

Substance can cause long-term serious health problems

Substance is highly flammable

Question 11 of 50

12. Ladders should never be painted because:

The paint causes the ladder to become slippery

The paint can hide or mask damaged parts of the ladder

You will need to repaint the ladder regularly

The paint could cause a distraction to the person using the ladder

Question 12 of 50

13. Which of these statements is true about storing materials on a working platform?

Unsecured materials can be stored as long as they are above the guard rail height

The materials only need securing if it’s going to be there overnight

The materials don’t need to be secured if they’re going to be there less than 6 hours

You must ensure the platform can take the weight of the materials and the materials must be stored securely so they can’t fall

Question 13 of 50

14. What are blue and white safety signs like the one below used to indicate?

blue-and-white-health-and-safety-sign

An action is mandatory

It's used to indicate safe conditions

It's used to indicate a potential hazard

They're prohibition signs meaning you should not do something

Question 14 of 50

15. The best way to ensure a ladder is secured and won’t slip is to:

Tie it at the bottom

Tie it at the top

Have a colleague hold it while you work

Use a piece of wood to wedge the bottom

Question 15 of 50

16. What does the health and safety sign below mean?

safety-sign-10

High visibility clothing must be worn in this area

High visibility clothing not necessary in this area

High visibility clothing recommended but not compulsory

White clothing only must be worn in this area

Question 16 of 50

17. Which of these best describes working at height?

5m above the ground

10m above the ground

Any height above or below ground level that can cause an injury if you fall

6m above the ground

Question 17 of 50

18. Checking a ladder before use should be done by ___.

Your supervisor

Your health and safety rep

The person about to use it

The site manager

Question 18 of 50

19. What does the health and safety sign below mean?

safety-sign-14

No access for pedestrians

No lone working

No entry during working hours

This is the authorized walking route for pedestrians

Question 19 of 50

20. What should you do if your safety footwear gets damaged while working?

Try to fix it and carry on working

Throw it away and use your trainers

Keep using it until your next break and then replace it

Get a replacement immediately

Question 20 of 50

21. Green and white safety signs like the one below are:

Green-safety-sign

Mandatory signs

Hazard warning signs

Safe condition signs

Prohibition signs

Question 21 of 50

22. All of these statements are true about PPE EXCEPT:

PPE must be worn in accordance with the instructions

You are responsible for providing your own PPE if the ones you’re given is lost

Any damage to your PPE must be reported to your supervisor

You must ensure your PPE is stored correctly when you’re not using it

Question 22 of 50

23. What does the health and safety sign below tell you?

safety-sign-20

It tells you where you should go for your break

It tells you where the emergency assembly point is located

It tells you where you need to sign in before starting work

It tells you where the training room is located

Question 23 of 50

24. What should you do if the disposable ear plugs you are given keeps falling out of your ears?

Throw them away, continue working and get another pair at your next break

Take them out and continue working

Stop working until you get a pair that fits correctly

Secure it with some rolled up paper

Question 24 of 50

25. What does the health and safety sign below mean?

health-and-safety-signs-yellow

Industrial vehicles are moving about

No industrial vehicles allowed beyond this area

Only trained staff are allowed beyond this area

No manual lifting should be done in this area

Question 25 of 50

26. It’s important for you to wear the correct type of gloves when dealing with hazardous substances, if you don’t then you’re like to get:

Arthritis

Vibration white finger

Raynaud’s syndrome

Skin disease

Question 26 of 50

27. You find yourself on the job site next to a co-worker who is using a loud piece of machinery, you are wearing no hearing protection, what should you do?

Immediately stop and speak with the supervisor of your co-worker

Continue working, as the job site will always be noisy

Leave the area until you have secured the correct personal protective equipment (PPE)

Tell the worker to stop what they are doing

Question 27 of 50

28. What does the health and safety sign below mean?

safety-sign-40

Toilet and shower facilities located here

Emergency first aid shower

Male shower facilities located here

Area fitted with fire sprinklers

Question 28 of 50

29. It is a general rule that noise levels may be excessive if you must shout to speak to someone who is standing ___.

6 metres

4 metres

5 metres

2 metres

Question 29 of 50

30. Your job requires you to wear ear defenders while on site. However, one pad is missing. What should you do?

Use a piece of cloth and wrap it around the shell while continuing to work

Wear them as they are and continue working

Wait until the pad is replaced before entering into a noisy area

Do not wear them. Work without hearing protection

Question 30 of 50

31. When working in a “Hearing Protection Zone”, you must:

Use hearing protection when the noises are too loud to stand

Be careful not to make excess noise

Wear the appropriate hearing protection at all times

Have adequate hearing protection in-case you need it

Question 31 of 50

32. By wearing hearing protection you will:

Eliminate all possibilities of being exposed to excess noise levels

Reduce the amount of noise you’re exposed to

Improve your hearing

Reverse any previous hearing problems

Question 32 of 50

33. When using a power tool for cutting and grinding, why is it important for the dust to be collected?

It will save time and avoid a mess

A machine guard is not necessary if the dust is collected

Dust can be harmful if it is inhaled

The tool performs better if dust is collected

Question 33 of 50

34. Being exposed to which of these items will NOT cause lung infections or diseases?

Bird faeces

Strong odours

Asbestos fibres

Silica in dust form

Question 34 of 50

35. Which of these tasks does NOT cause silica dust to enter into the air?

Sawing wood

Cutting stones and blocks

Demolition of concrete floors or screeds

Sweeping up rubble

Question 35 of 50

36. If you’re required to use skin barrier cream, when should this be applied?

At the end of your shift

Before your shift starts

This should only be used if you can’t find your gloves

This should only be used as part of first-aid treatment

Question 36 of 50

37. Who can use a class 3 ladder to carry out work on a building site?

Only a supervisor can use a class 3 ladder onsite

Anyone can use a class 3 ladder onsite

Class 3 ladders should not be used onsite

Only a trained worker can use a class 3 ladder onsite

Question 37 of 50

38. Why is it important to sign in whenever you are on site?

To ensure you’re working your correct hours

To ensure you’re accounted for in the event of an evacuation

The HSE needs records of your working hours

Signing in is optional and not compulsory

Question 38 of 50

39. Which of these would NOT have to undergo a PAT test in your workplace?

A microwave

A battery powered radio

A mains powered radio

A coffee maker

Question 39 of 50

40. What is the main reason for reporting accidents?

So employees can make a claim for compensation

Someone needs to be blamed for the accident

So employers and employees can learn from and prevent the same accidents in the future

Employers need to keep records for survey purposes

Question 40 of 50

41. Where should you go if your fire alarm is activated?

Your manager’s office

The fire assembly point

Go to your car and wait

Exit the building and go home

Question 41 of 50

42. Which of the following is possible if you inhale asbestos dust?

Dermatitis

Leptospirosis

Lung disease

HAVS

Question 42 of 50

43. A particular job requires you to use hazardous substances, whose responsibility is it to explain the health risks and safe method of work you need to follow?

Your health and safety rep only

Your supervisor

An HSE officer

No one needs to tell you; you’ll have to read the COSHH assessment for further information

Question 43 of 50

44. To ensure your safety when using hazardous substances you should:

Seek advice from your colleagues on how to safely use it

Ensure the job is done as quickly as possible to reduce exposure time

Read the health and safety poster at your workplace

Ensure you read and fully understand the COSHH assessment and follow the instructions for safe use

Question 44 of 50

45. Who should raise the fire alarm in the case of an emergency?

Anyone who discovers the fire

Your supervisor only

Your manager only

Your health and safety rep only

Question 45 of 50

46. You discover a crack in your safety helmet, what should you do?

Apply glue to the cracked surface

Get a replacement immediately

Get a replacement on your next break

Carry on working as most of the helmet is still intact

Question 46 of 50

47. Which TWO types of fire extinguishers should you avoid using in confined spaces? (Choose 2 answers)

Dry powder

Water

CO2

Foam

Question 47 of 50

48. After decanting a hazardous substance you should ___.

Make sure both containers are labelled correctly

Make sure both containers are the same size

Remove the label from the half empty container

Nothing, the chemical is in a container so it’s safe

Question 48 of 50

49. How can you tell if a load is too heavy to lift?

Pick it up slightly off the ground then drop it

Check the weight of the load on the description

Calculate the length by the height

If the height is below your knees it’s ok to lift it

Question 49 of 50

50. Everyone can help to prevent accidents by:

Learning to use a fire extinguisher

Reporting all unsafe working conditions

Doing the job how they think is best

Knowing where the first aid kit is kept

Question 50 of 50