CSCS Mock Test Full 50 Questions 2024 – CSCS Mock Test | CSCS Revision

This CSCS mock test is a full 50-question example designed to help you practice and prepare for your real Health, Safety and Environment Test in 2024. All the questions will be pulled at random from some of the core health and safety topics covered in the real CSCS test.

For the real test, you will have 45 minutes to complete 50 multiple-choice questions, you’ll need to demonstrate that you have a good theoretical knowledge of many health and safety topics before you can pass your test and apply for your CSCS card.

Most of the questions in the real test will require a single answer but there are a few which require multiple answers. In keeping with this format, we’ve added questions that require multiple answers so you can get the full experience when attempting any of our CSCS mock tests.

If a question requires two answers, you’ll need to choose both correct answers before you can get a full point for that question, so please ensure that you read each question carefully. The pass mark for this CSCS mock test is 45 out of 50. Good luck!

1. Which of these statements is true about using ladders?

Two people can work on the same ladder if it is long enough

Two people can work on the same ladder only if someone else holds the ladder

Only one person should work on a ladder

Two people can work on the same ladder if the supervisor approves

Question 1 of 50

2. In which of these are you most likely to encounter asbestos?

In homes built between 1990 and 2015

In any building built or refurbished before the year 2000

Asbestos is no longer present in any homes or buildings

In industrial buildings built after the year 2000

Question 2 of 50

3. Which TWO tasks below would you class as manual handling? (Choose 2 answers)

Using a wheelbarrow to push a load

Climbing up ladders at work

Using a forklift to lift building materials

Anything where you have to physically push, pull, lift or lower a load

Question 3 of 50

4. Who should provide the first aid box at your worksite?

You will need to bring your own.

You and your colleagues will need to sub and buy one.

First aid boxes are not compulsory.

Your employer need to provide the first aid box.

Question 4 of 50

5. Before starting your shift you’re given a dust mask that’s too big and keeps falling off, what should you do?

Carry on working and get another one after your shift ends

Ask your colleague to borrow his mask then carry on working

Ask for a mask that fits securely and wait until you have the correct RPE before starting

Carry on working with the big mask until you can get another one

Question 5 of 50

6. Hand-arm vibration syndrome or vibration white finger can be described as:

A sign that your hands are on the way to becoming permanently injured

Frostbite that can lead to permanent damage to your arms and fingers

A severe rash on your arm that‘s caused by exposure to hazardous substances

An air borne disease that can affect your breathing

Question 6 of 50

7. What do yellow and black health and safety signs like the one below mean?

Health-and-Safety-Sign-11

An action is mandatory

They're hazard warning signs

They're used to indicate that an action is mandatory

They're used to indicate safe conditions

Question 7 of 50

8. You witness a near miss and the worker involved is afraid of getting into trouble, what should you do?

Take him to your supervisor immediately

Report it

Have a chat with him and ask him to be careful next time

He seems ok so all is fine

Question 8 of 50

9. What does it mean if you digging and find a run of coloured marker tape?

It is not safe to dig in this area

The soil is contaminated

Buried human remains are present

There is a buried service

Question 9 of 50

10. Protective mid-soles in your safety footwear are designed to:

Prevent you from twisting you ankle

Ensure your footwear remains comfortable throughout the day

Prevent chemical burns if you step on hazardous chemicals

Protect your feet from nails and other sharp objects

Question 10 of 50

11. To ensure maximum protection when using a mask you should ____.

Ensure you’re using the correct type of mask for the job

Ensure you’re wearing the mask correctly

Ensure you’ve passed a face fit test for that specific mask

All of these answers

Question 11 of 50

12. Pedestrians are most likely injured by site vehicles when the vehicles are:

Lifting materials

Parked

Reversing

Moving forward

Question 12 of 50

13. Which of these TWO types of fire extinguishers are most suitable for use on electrical fires? (Choose 2 answers)

Dry Powder

Water

Foam

Wet Chemical

CO2

Question 13 of 50

14. What should you do if a Health and Safety Executive inspector asks you about a recent accident you witnessed?

Offer the inspector as much details as possible by letting him/her know exactly what you saw.

Let your supervisor coach you on what to say.

You should not tell the inspector anything as it could jeopardize your job.

You should not tell the inspector anything as it could jeopardize your colleague’s job.

Question 14 of 50

15. Which of these would result in you being ordered to leave the work site immediately? (Choose 2 answers)

If you turn up to work 1 hour late

If you turn up to work under the influence of drugs

If you turn up to work without your driving licence

If you turn up to work under the influence of alcohol

Question 15 of 50

16. What should you do if you accidentally cut your finger and you can’t get it to stop bleeding?

Wash it under very hot water.

Continue working and check it out later when you get home.

Locate your first aider and let them check it out.

Tie a piece of cloth around it and go back to work.

Question 16 of 50

17. What should you do if you’re carrying excavation work and discover some old coins in the soil?

Stop all activity and alert your supervisor to your discovery

Hide the coins to avoid any delays that could be caused by the need for an archaeological investigation

Don't tell anyone about your discovery and keep the coins

Continue working and see how many coins you can find

Question 17 of 50

18. Methane gas is dangerous in confined spaces because ___. (Choose 2 answers)

It can decrease your oxygen supply

It can cause dehydration

It can create dense fumes which makes it impossible to see

It can explode

It can cause hyperactivity

Question 18 of 50

19. What substance is probably present in the air if workers notice the smell of rotten eggs?

Carbon dioxide

Oxygen

Methane

Hydrogen sulphide

Question 19 of 50

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

Red-and-white-health-and-safety-sign

It tells you that the fire hose reel is located here

It tells you the fire exit is located here

It tells you to assemble here if there's a fire

It tells you the fire alarm is located here

Question 20 of 50

21. You should always wear appropriate boots when working in wet cement because____.

It prevents skin burns and dermatitis

It allows you to walk faster while working

It protects your trousers

It keeps your feet dry and warm

Question 21 of 50

22. Information regarding your emergency assembly points will be ___.

On your HSE poster

Discussed at your site induction

On your signing in sheet

In your contract of employment

Question 22 of 50

23. Prohibition notices are given to equipment that:

Only managers can use

Only skilled workers can use

Should not be used until it’s made safe

Only supervisors can use

Question 23 of 50

24. In the event of a fire you should do all the following EXCEPT:

Call the fire brigade

Tackle the fire if safe and trained to do so

Exit the building immediately using the nearest lift

Operate the nearest fire alarm

Question 24 of 50

25. Disposable masks should be used no more than ___.

Nine working days

Ten working days

One day or one shift

Seven working days

Question 25 of 50

26. When does your employer need to provide a first-aid box?

When the total number of employees exceeds 35

Every site should be equipped with a first-aid box regardless of the number of employees

When the total number of employees exceeds 10

First-aid boxes are provided at the company’s discretion and are not compulsory

Question 26 of 50

27. Over time, excess noise can damage your ability to hear. Can such a condition be reversed?

You will need surgery to repair your hearing loss

Yes, but you will be forced to change your current job

The damage is permanent and cannot be reversed

With time, the condition may repair itself

Question 27 of 50

28. What’s the FIRST thing you should do if someone who is working in a deep man hole collapses?

Leave the site and go home

Find your supervisor and inform him on the matter

Have your colleagues lower you into the man hole so you can assist

Notify the trained rescue team immediately

Question 28 of 50

29. What is the main cause of death among workers in confined spaces?

Temperatures that cause hypothermia

A lack of oxygen

Too much oxygen

Methane

Question 29 of 50

30. Why is a person always positioned immediately outside of a confined space while work is taking place inside it?

To assess compliance with the method statement

To supervise work

To perform risk assessments

To begin the rescue process in an emergency situation

Question 30 of 50

31. Which class of fire does magnesium and aluminium materials fall under?

Class B

Class D

Class A

Class F

Question 31 of 50

32. What should you do if you have to work in a confined space and realize your permit to work will expire before you can finish the work?

Ask your supervisor to adjust the date on the permit

Give the permit to the next shift

Leave the confined space before the permit expires

Continue working until the job is finished

Question 32 of 50

33. What is the leading cause of death among construction workers?

Electrocution

Leptospirosis

Being hit by vehicles on site

Falling from height

Question 33 of 50

34. If you’re working in a confined space and the gas alarm goes off you should:

Stop using any electrical tools but carry on working.

Take the alarm off.

Exit the confined space immediately.

Continue working and take breaks every 5 minutes to get fresh air.

Question 34 of 50

35. Over time, excess noise can damage your hearing. Which of these is an early sign of this?

A rash may appear around the outside of your ear

Infections of the inner ear

A ringing sound or even a temporary hearing loss may occur

There are no early signs

Question 35 of 50

36. Safe manual handling techniques are essential in the workplace because___.

It reduces the risk of injuries

It eliminates the need for expensive lifting equipment

It allows you to lift heavier loads

It allows you to work faster

Question 36 of 50

37. Being exposed to engine oil can cause ____.

Temporary loss of breath

Lung cancer

Hearing problems

Skin problems

Question 37 of 50

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

health-and-safety-signs-yellow

Industrial vehicles are moving about

Only trained staff are allowed beyond this area

No manual lifting should be done in this area

No industrial vehicles allowed beyond this area

Question 38 of 50

39. You need to sweep up dust that was created during your shift. You should:

Dampen down the area

Place a protective mask over your nose and mouth

Ensure that there has adequate ventilation

All of these

Question 39 of 50

40. What should you do if a fire breaks out and you’ve not been trained to use a fire extinguisher?

Use the closest lift to exit the building

Search the building for your supervisor and let him know

Try to use the fire extinguisher and see how it goes

Do not use the fire extinguisher and go to your fire assembly point immediately

Question 40 of 50

41. Exposure to which of these would most likely result in you contracting Weil’s disease?

Dust

Asbestos

Paint

Water

Question 41 of 50

42. What should you do if your supervisor asks you to drive a truck but you have never driven one before?

Have a colleague show you what to do.

Try to figure it out as you go along.

Inform your supervisor that you are not trained to drive it.

Watch what other drivers are doing and give it a go.

Question 42 of 50

43. As an employee it’s your responsibility to do all the following EXCEPT: (Choose 2 answers)

Provide your own PPE

Raise concerns about safety issues

Report unsafe working practices

Write your own risk assessments

Question 43 of 50

44. You are required to undertake some work that will produce dust. What will you need to do?

Begin working immediately; dust is hardly dangerous

Wear the correct personal protective equipment (PPE) and use devices that will control airborne dust

Only work for a short period of time

Avoid the work, as dust can harm your respiratory system

Question 44 of 50

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

safety-sign-10

White clothing only must be worn in this area

High visibility clothing must be worn in this area

High visibility clothing not necessary in this area

High visibility clothing recommended but not compulsory

Question 45 of 50

46. Details about the site traffic rules are usually discussed:

One week after you start working.

After your first shift.

At your site induction.

At your first lunch break.

Question 46 of 50

47. You believe that excess noise at the job site has damaged your hearing. What do you need to do?

Have your doctor or employer arrange a hearing test for you

There is nothing that you can do. The damage is permanent and cannot be undone

Place cotton wads in your ears to prevent any future damage

Take a few sick days and rest

Question 47 of 50

48. Guard rails placed around the top of an excavation are meant to ___.

Stop rainwater from running into the trench.

Prevent the sides of the trench from collapsing

Stop toxic gas from forming at the bottom of the trench

Prevent people from falling into the trench

Question 48 of 50

49. Which of these is true about using gloves while handling chemicals?

You can handle any type of chemicals as long as you’re wearing any gloves.

All gloves are not meant to protect against all chemicals, you’ll need to check the standards of the gloves you’re planning to use.

If you use barrier cream before putting on the gloves you should be protected against all chemicals.

If you put barrier cream on the gloves itself you should be protected against all chemicals.

Question 49 of 50

50. You’re working with a new chemical/substance and you start to feel ill, what should you do?