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

Asbestos is no longer present in any homes or buildings

In industrial buildings built after the year 2000

In any building built or refurbished before the year 2000

In homes built between 1990 and 2015

Question 1 of 50

2. 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 2 of 50

3. Why is it important for workers using a half mask respirator to be clean shaven?

The facial hair may hamper the seal around the face.

The facial hair can cause an allergic reaction.

If you’re clean shaven you can use the same mask for longer periods.

The facial hair can block the filter very quickly.

Question 3 of 50

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

Asbestos

Dust

Paint

Water

Question 4 of 50

5. What’s the first thing you should do if a colleague collapse and there are no first-aiders around?

Give them some painkillers

Take them to the site office

Place them on their side in the recovery position

Get someone to call the emergency services immediately

Question 5 of 50

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

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

Question 6 of 50

7. 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

He seems ok so all is fine

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

Report it

Question 7 of 50

8. What does this signal mean?

Turn left

Proceed

Danger, emergency stop

Turn right

Question 8 of 50

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

Write your own risk assessments

Provide your own PPE

Report unsafe working practices

Raise concerns about safety issues

Question 9 of 50

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

safety-sign-10

High visibility clothing not necessary in this area

White clothing only must be worn in this area

High visibility clothing must be worn in this area

High visibility clothing recommended but not compulsory

Question 10 of 50

11. You should report all serious accidents to_______.

Your site security

The police

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

Your employer

Question 11 of 50

12. What should you do if you suspect the scaffolding you are working from is unsafe?

Report it to your supervisor at the end of the day

Continue working and wait for it to be identified at the next inspection

Try to make the necessary repairs yourself

Report it to your supervisor immediately

Question 12 of 50

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

The person who was injured or someone acting for them.

The supervisor.

The site manager

A Health and Safety rep.

Question 13 of 50

14. 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

Destroying the habit

Feeding your finding

Photographing your finding

Removing your finding

Question 14 of 50

15. 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 a colleague who wears one for advice

Ask for an expert to train you

Carry on and try to work it out yourself

Ask for the instruction manual and figure it out yourself

Question 15 of 50

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

Water is present at the bottom of the trench

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

Buried services are present

It’s more than 5m in depth

Question 16 of 50

17. Wet chemical fire extinguishers are identified by which colour?

Yellow

Red

Black

Blue

Question 17 of 50

18. Which of these must you do if you need to run an electrical cable across an area used by vehicles? (Choose 2 answers)

Use spare wood or scaffold boards to cover the cable

Use a protective ramp to cover the cable

Put up a “Ramp Ahead” sign

Ensure that you use yellow tape to wrap it as this would make it visible to drivers

Question 18 of 50

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

health-and-safety-signs-yellow

Only trained staff are allowed beyond this area

Industrial vehicles are moving about

No manual lifting should be done in this area

No industrial vehicles allowed beyond this area

Question 19 of 50

20. 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

Have your doctor or employer arrange a hearing test for you

Place cotton wads in your ears to prevent any future damage

Question 20 of 50

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

Use electrical tape to cover it and then carry on working

Report it immediately and make sure no one else uses it

Carry on using it but avoid going near the cut part

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

Question 21 of 50

22. 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 22 of 50

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

Every 5 years

When your current set is damaged or soiled

Once a year

Twice a year

Question 23 of 50

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

Class B

Class D

Class A

Class F

Question 24 of 50

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

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

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

Try to figure it out as you go along.

Have a colleague show you what to do.

Question 25 of 50

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

Fire

Fire extinguisher location

Fire hose location

Fire alarm point

Fire assembly location

Question 26 of 50

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

It will damage the battery

It will make the bag heavier

It will reduce the battery life

It could start a fire

Question 27 of 50

28. All unsafe working practices should be reported immediately; whose responsibility is it to report unsafe working practices?

Your supervisor only

Only the site manager can do this

Only a health and safety rep can do this

It’s everyone’s responsibility to report unsafe working practices

Question 28 of 50

29. 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

There are no early signs

Infections of the inner ear

A ringing sound or even a temporary hearing loss may occur

Question 29 of 50

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

Tablets and medicines

Plasters

Scissors

Disposable gloves

Question 30 of 50

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

Seven working days

Nine working days

One day or one shift

Ten working days

Question 31 of 50

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

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

You must ensure the wheels are locked before getting on

Podiums are 100% safe and cannot topple over

Like all other equipment podiums must be inspected regularly

Question 32 of 50

33. Methane gas is very dangerous in confined spaces because: (Choose 2 answers)

It will block your vision.

It will limit the amount of oxygen you have available.

It could explode.

It could make you feel dehydrated.

Question 33 of 50

34. Which of these should be worn on-site if there’s a risk of objects falling from above?

Safety goggles

Hard hat

High-visibility clothing

Safety harness

Question 34 of 50

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

safety-sign-20

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

It tells you where the emergency assembly point is located

It tells you where you should go for your break

It tells you where the training room is located

Question 35 of 50

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

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

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

Question 36 of 50

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

Operate the nearest fire alarm

Call the fire brigade

Tackle the fire if safe and trained to do so

Exit the building immediately using the nearest lift

Question 37 of 50

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

Carbon dioxide

Hydrogen sulphide

Oxygen

Methane

Question 38 of 50

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

Methane

Temperatures that cause hypothermia

Too much oxygen

A lack of oxygen

Question 39 of 50

40. 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 40 of 50

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

Continue working with the substance and report it after your shift

Stop working and go home immediately

Stop working immediately and report it to your supervisor or manager

Nothing – this is common while working with some chemicals

Question 41 of 50

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

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

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

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

Question 42 of 50

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

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.

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.

Question 43 of 50

44. 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 44 of 50

45. What should you do if the guard from a power tool you need to use is missing?

Use the tool as fast as you can to complete the task quickly

Do not use the tool unless you get the correct guard fitted

Carry on using it but be very careful and work very slowly

Improvise and make your own

Question 45 of 50

46. Which of these is true about environmental law?

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

Only companies can be prosecuted for not following the 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.

Question 46 of 50

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

Prevent chemical burns if you step on hazardous chemicals

Ensure your footwear remains comfortable throughout the day

Prevent you from twisting you ankle

Protect your feet from nails and other sharp objects

Question 47 of 50

48. You should tell your employer if you have contracted Weil’s disease on site because:

They will need to inform the Health and Safety Executive.

They will need to keep you in a confined working area away from other workers.

They will need to arrange pest control measures on site.

They will need to shut down the site.

Question 48 of 50

49. 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?

Give the permit to the next shift

Continue working until the job is finished

Ask your supervisor to adjust the date on the permit

Leave the confined space before the permit expires

Question 49 of 50

50. Why should workers be fully trained and competent before they’re allowed to enter a confined space?

Confined spaces don't provide breathable air

Flammable or explosive gasses are always present in confined spaces

The potential hazards of entering a confined space must be fully understood

Only house-building sites have confined spaces

Question 50 of 50