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. If you need to hand dig near any electrical underground services you must use:

A jack hammer.

An insulated shovel or spade.

A full metal shovel.

A metal shovel and rubber gloves.

Question 1 of 50

2. You stumble upon a rare plant or animal that is protected by law, which TWO activities below would be considered illegal? (Choose 2 answers)

Reporting your finding

Removing your finding

Photographing your finding

Feeding your finding

Destroying the habit

Question 2 of 50

3. Which hazardous substance is often found in cement-based roofing sheets?

Asbestos

Rust

Dry rot

Termites

Question 3 of 50

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

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

Try to figure it out as you go along.

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

Have a colleague show you what to do.

Question 4 of 50

5. What does this signal mean?

Danger, emergency stop

Turn right

Turn left

Proceed

Question 5 of 50

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

In homes built between 1990 and 2015

In industrial buildings built after the year 2000

Asbestos is no longer present in any homes or buildings

In any building built or refurbished before the year 2000

Question 6 of 50

7. You should not store loose batteries in a tool bag because___.

It could start a fire

It will damage the battery

It will make the bag heavier

It will reduce the battery life

Question 7 of 50

8. If you have to use water to control dust while cutting you should____.

Make certain that you are using as much water as possible

Pour water onto a surface before you begin cutting

Ask a co-worker to stand next to you and pour water directly onto your workspace

Make sure that the flow of water is adjusted correctly

Question 8 of 50

9. Which of these is true about environmental law?

Only a site manager can be prosecuted for not following the law.

Both employees and companies can be prosecuted for not following the law.

Only companies can be prosecuted for not following the law.

Only a site supervisor can be prosecuted for not following the law.

Question 9 of 50

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

safety-sign-40

Area fitted with fire sprinklers

Male shower facilities located here

Emergency first aid shower

Toilet and shower facilities located here

Question 10 of 50

11. What should you do if the extension wire you need to use has a cut in the outer cover?

Carry on using it but avoid going near the cut part

Use electrical tape to cover it and then carry on working

If you can’t see the copper wires inside then carry on using it

Report it immediately and make sure no one else uses it

Question 11 of 50

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

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

Use the closest lift to exit the building

Try to use the fire extinguisher and see how it goes

Search the building for your supervisor and let him know

Question 12 of 50

13. What should you do if you notice the side supports moving around as you're working inside an excavation?

Nothing – this is normal

Keep working but monitor the situation carefully

Make sure you and everyone else exit the excavation immediately

Move further down and continue working

Question 13 of 50

14. Information regarding hazardous substances can be found in ___.

Your contract of employment

Your HSE poster

The COSHH assessment

Your site’s accident report book

Question 14 of 50

15. What should you do if the first aid box at your workplace is missing items or completely empty?

Inform the person who looks after the first aid box

Ask all of your colleagues to bring in a few items each

It’s not your responsibility so just leave it until the appropriate person can sort it out

Purchase you own supplies to top it up

Question 15 of 50

16. You have to work with hazardous substances, what should your employer check regularly?

Your working technique

Your skills

Your health

Your mood

Question 16 of 50

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

Stop working immediately and report it to your supervisor or manager

Stop working and go home immediately

Nothing – this is common while working with some chemicals

Continue working with the substance and report it after your shift

Question 17 of 50

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

Let your supervisor coach you on what to say.

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

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 18 of 50

19. After raising a fire alarm, what’s the next thing you should do?

Find your colleagues and take them out the building

Leave the building immediately

Hide under a desk

Find your supervisor and inform of the situation

Question 19 of 50

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

Exit the confined space immediately.

Stop using any electrical tools but carry on working.

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

Take the alarm off.

Question 20 of 50

21. All of the following statements are true about using podium steps EXCEPT:

Podiums can topple over so you must take care when reaching sideways

Podiums are 100% safe and cannot topple over

Like all other equipment podiums must be inspected regularly

You must ensure the wheels are locked before getting on

Question 21 of 50

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

Asbestos

Water

Dust

Paint

Question 22 of 50

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

At your first lunch break.

At your site induction.

After your first shift.

One week after you start working.

Question 23 of 50

24. What do yellow service pipes carry in relation to underground service pipes?

Water

Sewage and drain lines

Electricity

Gas

Question 24 of 50

25. What should you do if you discover a child wondering around on a construction site?

Find your site manager and report it

Find your supervisor and report it

Escort the child to safety immediately

Just ignore it as it’s not your problem

Question 25 of 50

26. Should hand tools such as saws, hammers and wire cutters be inspected?

No, only electrical tools need inspecting

Yes, you should inspect them every-time you need to use them

Yes, the should be checked once a month only

No, hand tools do not need inspecting

Question 26 of 50

27. What is the safest way of entering and exiting a deep excavation?

Via a fixed staircase

Via shoring or trench supports

Via an excavator bucket

Using ladders on the work-site

Question 27 of 50

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

It allows you to walk faster while working

It prevents skin burns and dermatitis

It protects your trousers

It keeps your feet dry and warm

Question 28 of 50

29. What should you do if you’re given a cable avoiding tool to use while working but you don’t know how to use it?

Carry out the task without using it.

Continue using it and figure it out as you go along.

Ask someone to show you how to use it.

Inform your supervisor that you have not been trained to use it.

Question 29 of 50

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

On your signing in sheet

In your contract of employment

On your HSE poster

Discussed at your site induction

Question 30 of 50

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

When the total number of employees exceeds 35

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

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

When the total number of employees exceeds 10

Question 31 of 50

32. What should you do if one of your colleague has a nail stuck in their foot and you are not a trained first aider?

Pull the nail out and run the foot under hot water.

Pull the nail out immediately otherwise the foot will get infected.

Pull the nail out.

Leave the nail in as it will help to reduce the bleeding.

Question 32 of 50

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

Operate the nearest fire alarm

Tackle the fire if safe and trained to do so

Exit the building immediately using the nearest lift

Call the fire brigade

Question 33 of 50

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

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.

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

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

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

Question 34 of 50

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

Class B

Class D

Class A

Class F

Question 35 of 50

36. What should you do FIRST if someone is unconscious but you are not a trained first aider?

Move the person on to their back

Try to perform CPR on the person

Get medical help immediately

Slap the person to see if they would wake up

Question 36 of 50

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

Too much oxygen

Temperatures that cause hypothermia

A lack of oxygen

Methane

Question 37 of 50

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

Health and Safety Sign

Caution tripping hazards on roof

Danger roof incomplete

Danger fragile roof

No entry roof unsafe

Question 38 of 50

39. What’s the first thing you should do if a worker collapses while working in a deep inspection chamber?

Find a way into the inspection chamber and try to give the person first-aid treatment

Ask a colleague to lower you into the inspection chamber using a rope

Ask a colleague to inform your supervisor while you enter the inspection chamber and try to rescue the worker

Raise the alarm immediately, stay by the inspection chamber, do not enter

Question 39 of 50

40. Who is responsible for recording an injury in the accident book?

A Health and Safety rep.

The supervisor.

The person who was injured or someone acting for them.

The site manager

Question 40 of 50

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

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

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

Only one person should work on a ladder

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

Question 41 of 50

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

Being hit by vehicles on site

Electrocution

Leptospirosis

Falling from height

Question 42 of 50

43. Are you responsible for helping to reduce the amount of waste created on-site?

Yes, everyone on-site is responsible for reducing the amount of waste created.

No, this does not relate to you.

No, this is the responsibility of your site manager only.

No, this is the responsibility of your supervisor only.

Question 43 of 50

44. Wearing a safety helmet in hot weather can be uncomfortable, which of these is true about wearing a safety helmet in hot weather?

You can wear it sideways if it’s more comfortable this way

You must keep it on at all times and ensure you’re wearing it correctly

You can drill small holes in your helmet to increase airflow and keep you cool

You can take it off for short periods of time while you’re working

Question 44 of 50

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-9

Chest protection recommended but not compulsory

Chest protection must be worn

Substance can cause long-term serious health problems

Substance is highly flammable

Question 45 of 50

46. It is important to preserve old buildings because______.

It preserves the area’s historical record

It drives up house prices in the area

It reduces the cost of living within the area

It’s cheaper to maintain

Question 46 of 50

47. How often should you replace your high-visibility clothing?

Every 5 years

When your current set is damaged or soiled

Twice a year

Once a year

Question 47 of 50

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

Buried human remains are present

The soil is contaminated

There is a buried service

It is not safe to dig in this area

Question 48 of 50

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

Moving forward

Parked

Reversing

Lifting materials

Question 49 of 50

50. Which of these should not be in a first-aid kit?

Scissors

Plasters

Tablets and medicines

Disposable gloves

Question 50 of 50