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

No, hand tools do not need inspecting

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

Yes, the should be checked once a month only

No, only electrical tools need inspecting

Question 1 of 50

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

Get someone to call the emergency services immediately

Place them on their side in the recovery position

Take them to the site office

Give them some painkillers

Question 2 of 50

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

A lack of oxygen

Too much oxygen

Temperatures that cause hypothermia

Methane

Question 3 of 50

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

Protect your feet from nails and other sharp objects

Prevent you from twisting you ankle

Ensure your footwear remains comfortable throughout the day

Prevent chemical burns if you step on hazardous chemicals

Question 4 of 50

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

Stop toxic gas from forming at the bottom of the trench

Prevent the sides of the trench from collapsing

Stop rainwater from running into the trench.

Prevent people from falling into the trench

Question 5 of 50

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

Health and Safety Sign

No entry roof unsafe

Danger roof incomplete

Caution tripping hazards on roof

Danger fragile roof

Question 6 of 50

7. Hazardous substances can be identified by ____.

The colour of the substance

It will have a blue label on the container

The symbol on the label

The colour of the container

Question 7 of 50

8. What should you do if you’re working in a deep trench and notice a lorry with its engine running above you?

Put on ear defenders to block out the noise

Continue working – this is normal

Leave the trench immediately

Continue working – the lorry will move eventually

Question 8 of 50

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

Blue

Red

Black

Yellow

Question 9 of 50

10. 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

Continue working with the substance and report it after your shift

Nothing – this is common while working with some chemicals

Question 10 of 50

11. Using eye protection is vital for onsite safety, when should you wear eye protection?

Only when your eyes come into direct sunlight

When the task has a potential for eye injury and if the site rules demand it

Only when you’re working with hazardous chemicals

Only when you’re working with power tools

Question 11 of 50

12. What should you do if you’re unsure about a particular topic discussed during a site induction?

Ask the presenter to explain further

Ask your health and safety rep to explain at your next break

Ask a colleague to clarify

Meet with the presenter at the end of the day to discuss it

Question 12 of 50

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

You must uncoil the entire cable

You must only uncoil the length you need to use

You must only check the length you need for damage

Check the entire length and cable connectors for damage

Question 13 of 50

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

Only the site manager can do this

Only a health and safety rep can do this

Your supervisor only

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

Question 14 of 50

15. Which of the following is the best option if you're trying to avoid causing any harm to a protected species in an area where you're working?

Transport all present species to your site office

Avoid doing any work during breeding season

Only conduct work using manually operated machinery

Only conduct work during night-time hours

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

Using a wheelbarrow to push a load

Using a forklift to lift building materials

Climbing up ladders at work

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

Question 17 of 50

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-9

Substance can cause long-term serious health problems

Substance is highly flammable

Chest protection must be worn

Chest protection recommended but not compulsory

Question 18 of 50

19. What does this signal mean?

Danger, emergency stop

Proceed

Turn left

Turn right

Question 19 of 50

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

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

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

Question 20 of 50

21. High levels of dust can be inhaled when performing tasks such as grinding, drilling, sanding and cutting. These levels are most dangerous when:

Using the tool outside when it is windy

Working outdoor on a calm day

Working in a small room

Using the tool in a large, indoor area

Question 21 of 50

22. 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 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

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

Question 22 of 50

23. 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

Continue working until the job is finished

Leave the confined space before the permit expires

Give the permit to the next shift

Question 23 of 50

24. 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

You will need surgery to repair your hearing loss

The damage is permanent and cannot be reversed

With time, the condition may repair itself

Question 24 of 50

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

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

Take the alarm off.

Exit the confined space immediately.

Stop using any electrical tools but carry on working.

Question 25 of 50

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

Dry Powder

Foam

Wet Chemical

Water

CO2

Question 26 of 50

27. Which statement regarding asbestos is true?

Only smokers will experience health issues following exposure to asbestos

Asbestos fibres typically enter the body through the skin

Asbestos only affects the elderly

Asbestos fibres typically enter the body through inhalation

Question 27 of 50

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

It reduces the risk of injuries

It allows you to lift heavier loads

It eliminates the need for expensive lifting equipment

It allows you to work faster

Question 28 of 50

29. You have to work in an excavation, what is the main hazard while working?

Breathing in hazardous dust from the ground

Falling

Suffering from skin abrasions

Being crushed if the sides are not supported

Question 29 of 50

30. 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 30 of 50

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-11

They're hazard warning signs

They're used to indicate that an action is mandatory

An action is mandatory

They're used to indicate safe conditions

Question 31 of 50

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

It prevents skin burns and dermatitis

It protects your trousers

It allows you to walk faster while working

It keeps your feet dry and warm

Question 32 of 50

33. A risk assessment is important because ____.

It tells you where tools should be stored

It tells you who is in charge of health and safety at your worksite

It is used to delegate tasks among workers

It identifies hazards and tells you the safest way of performing a task

Question 33 of 50

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

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

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

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

An air borne disease that can affect your breathing

Question 34 of 50

35. What could happen if oxygen levels in a confined space drops below 8 percent?

Workers may become unconscious

Dehydration among workers

Hearing issues among workers

A fire or explosion could occur

Question 35 of 50

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

Destroying the habit

Photographing your finding

Feeding your finding

Removing your finding

Reporting your finding

Question 36 of 50

37. 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 the supervisor approves

Only one person should work on a ladder

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

Question 37 of 50

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

Termites

Rust

Asbestos

Dry rot

Question 38 of 50

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

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

The facial hair may hamper the seal around the face.

The facial hair can cause an allergic reaction.

The facial hair can block the filter very quickly.

Question 39 of 50

40. 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.

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

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

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

Question 40 of 50

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

Your HSE poster

The COSHH assessment

Your site’s accident report book

Your contract of employment

Question 41 of 50

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

Move further down and continue working

Make sure you and everyone else exit the excavation immediately

Nothing – this is normal

Keep working but monitor the situation carefully

Question 42 of 50

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

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.

They will need to inform the Health and Safety Executive.

Question 43 of 50

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

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

Buried services are present

Water is present at the bottom of the trench

It’s more than 5m in depth

Question 44 of 50

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

To supervise work

To assess compliance with the method statement

To perform risk assessments

To begin the rescue process in an emergency situation

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?

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

Do not use it

Ask a colleague to hold the tower while you work

Question 46 of 50

47. If you need to operate a power tool you must be:

Trained and competent

At least 16 years old

At least 21 years old

At least 18 years old

Question 47 of 50

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

Via an excavator bucket

Via a fixed staircase

Via shoring or trench supports

Using ladders on the work-site

Question 48 of 50

49. What should you do if you accidentally drop your safety helmet and crack it?

Wait until your break and get another one

Wait until the end of your shift and get another one for the next day

Carry on working if it’s only a small crack

Get another one immediately

Question 49 of 50

50. 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 that the fire hose reel is located here

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

It tells you the fire alarm is located here

Question 50 of 50