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. You should report all serious accidents to_______.

The police

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

Your site security

Your employer

Question 1 of 50

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

Prevent people from falling into the trench

Prevent the sides of the trench from collapsing

Stop toxic gas from forming at the bottom of the trench

Stop rainwater from running into the trench.

Question 2 of 50

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

Wet Chemical

Foam

Dry Powder

Water

CO2

Question 3 of 50

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

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

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

It tells you that the fire hose reel is located here

Question 4 of 50

5. 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 5 of 50

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

Health and Safety Sign

No entry roof unsafe

Danger fragile roof

Danger roof incomplete

Caution tripping hazards on roof

Question 6 of 50

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

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

Notify the trained rescue team immediately

Leave the site and go home

Find your supervisor and inform him on the matter

Question 7 of 50

8. 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.

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

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 colleague’s job.

Question 8 of 50

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

Leptospirosis

Being hit by vehicles on site

Electrocution

Falling from height

Question 9 of 50

10. What TWO methods can you use to reduce the amount of dust from becoming airborne? (Choose 2 answers)

Place a dust collector on the machine

Wet cutting

Work carefully and slowly

Wear a protective mask

Keep your area neat

Question 10 of 50

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

A metal shovel and rubber gloves.

An insulated shovel or spade.

A jack hammer.

A full metal shovel.

Question 11 of 50

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

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

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

When the total number of employees exceeds 35

When the total number of employees exceeds 10

Question 12 of 50

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

Find your colleagues and take them out the building

Hide under a desk

Find your supervisor and inform of the situation

Leave the building immediately

Question 13 of 50

14. What would you do if you’re using a hammer and the head comes loose?

Stop using the hammer and get another that’s appropriate for the job

Continue using the hammer only if you’re using protective gloves

Continue using the hammer but warn colleagues in the area

Continue using the hammer but use it very slowly

Question 14 of 50

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

No, this does not relate to you.

No, this is the responsibility of your supervisor only.

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

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

Question 15 of 50

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-11

They're used to indicate that an action is mandatory

They're hazard warning signs

An action is mandatory

They're used to indicate safe conditions

Question 16 of 50

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

Your mood

Your working technique

Your health

Your skills

Question 17 of 50

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

Oxygen

Hydrogen sulphide

Methane

Carbon dioxide

Question 18 of 50

19. 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 19 of 50

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

Continue working and see how many coins you can find

Stop all activity and alert your supervisor to your discovery

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

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

Question 20 of 50

21. 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 drill small holes in your helmet to increase airflow and keep you cool

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

Question 21 of 50

22. 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 22 of 50

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

On your HSE poster

Discussed at your site induction

In your contract of employment

On your signing in sheet

Question 23 of 50

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

Get medical help immediately

Move the person on to their back

Slap the person to see if they would wake up

Try to perform CPR on the person

Question 24 of 50

25. What should you do if you notice a safety hazard that no one else seems to notice?

Keep on working and report it at the end of your shift

Stay away from that area

Report it to your supervisor immediately

It's not your responsibility to report this

Question 25 of 50

26. In the event of an accident a first aider can do all the following EXCEPT:

Prescribe and give you medicines to help you recover

Bandage your cuts or wounds

Perform CPR

Move you while you’re unconscious

Question 26 of 50

27. It is important to preserve old buildings because______.

It’s cheaper to maintain

It reduces the cost of living within the area

It drives up house prices in the area

It preserves the area’s historical record

Question 27 of 50

28. You have just finished working with a particularly noisy piece of equipment and you have a ringing in your ears. What does this symptom imply?

The level of noise was high, but it was still safe

You’ve temporarily damaged your hearing

You may be coming down with the flu or a respiratory infection

Your body has been exposed to excess vibration

Question 28 of 50

29. Prohibition notices are given to equipment that:

Only skilled workers can use

Only managers can use

Only supervisors can use

Should not be used until it’s made safe

Question 29 of 50

30. What should you do if the toilet on your worksite doesn’t work and is always in a messy state?

Investigate and try to fix the problem

Leave the site on your break and use the toilet in a nearby shop

Speak to your supervisor about the problem

Avoid using the toilet

Question 30 of 50

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

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

Take a few sick days and rest

Place cotton wads in your ears to prevent any future damage

Have your doctor or employer arrange a hearing test for you

Question 31 of 50

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

Yes, the should be checked once a month only

No, hand tools do not need inspecting

No, only electrical tools need inspecting

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

Question 32 of 50

33. What should be done if you have an accident at work which results in you being absent from work for more than 7 days? (Choose 2 answers)

You will need to re-apply for your job.

Details of the accident needs to be recorded in the accident book.

Your employer needs to inform the Health and Safety Executive.

Your employer needs to inform the emergency services.

Question 33 of 50

34. Which of these must you do if you’re required to use an extension cable? (Choose 2 answers)

Check the entire length and cable connectors for damage

You must only check the length you need for damage

You must only uncoil the length you need to use

You must uncoil the entire cable

Question 34 of 50

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

A ringing sound or even a temporary hearing loss may occur

A rash may appear around the outside of your ear

Infections of the inner ear

There are no early signs

Question 35 of 50

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

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

With time, the condition may repair itself

The damage is permanent and cannot be reversed

You will need surgery to repair your hearing loss

Question 36 of 50

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

Plasters

Tablets and medicines

Disposable gloves

Scissors

Question 37 of 50

38. What does this signal mean?

Danger, emergency stop

Turn right

Proceed

Turn left

Question 38 of 50

39. An excavation should be battered back or stepped if ___.

There is a risk of the sides falling in, regardless of how deep it is

Water is present at the bottom of the trench

It’s more than 5m in depth

Buried services are present

Question 39 of 50

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

Parked

Moving forward

Lifting materials

Reversing

Question 40 of 50

41. You witness a scaffold collapse, if you’re questioned about this accident you should:

Say exactly what you saw.

Refuse to be questioned because you’re not an expert when it comes to scaffolds.

Try to protect your colleagues by saying as little as possible.

Ask your supervisor what to say.

Question 41 of 50

42. An inertia reel is ___.

A pulley-based fall arrester

A retractable fall arrester

A rope-based fall arrester

A horizontal fall arrester

Question 42 of 50

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

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

Prevent you from twisting you ankle

Question 43 of 50

44. What should you do if you’re given a task that requires you to wear a full body harness but you’ve never used one before?

Ask for the instruction manual and figure it out yourself

Carry on and try to work it out yourself

Ask for an expert to train you

Ask a colleague who wears one for advice

Question 44 of 50

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

Exit the building immediately using the nearest lift

Tackle the fire if safe and trained to do so

Operate the nearest fire alarm

Call the fire brigade

Question 45 of 50

46. What should you do if you need to use a mobile tower scaffold but the wheel brakes aren’t working?

Do not use it

Ask a colleague to hold the tower while you work

Use a rock or a piece of wood to wedge the wheels and stop them from moving

Carry on using it only if the floor is level

Question 46 of 50

47. Give TWO answers as to how excess noise can affect your health. (Choose 2 answers)

A condition known as “vibration white finger”

An excess build-up of wax in your ears

Persistent headaches

Loss of hearing

Constant ear infections

Question 47 of 50

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-9

Substance is highly flammable

Chest protection must be worn

Chest protection recommended but not compulsory

Substance can cause long-term serious health problems

Question 48 of 50

49. If you see the word “SENSITISER” on a bottled substance, this means that____.

You have to mix it with water before using

You can safely use it without PPE

Only a supervisor can use it

You can have an allergic reaction to it

Question 49 of 50

50. 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

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

Try to use the fire extinguisher and see how it goes

Question 50 of 50