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

It is not safe to dig in this area

Buried human remains are present

The soil is contaminated

There is a buried service

Question 1 of 50

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

When the total number of employees exceeds 10

When the total number of employees exceeds 35

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

Question 2 of 50

3. 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 recommended but not compulsory

High visibility clothing must be worn in this area

Question 3 of 50

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

Suffering from skin abrasions

Falling

Being crushed if the sides are not supported

Breathing in hazardous dust from the ground

Question 4 of 50

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

Feeding your finding

Reporting your finding

Removing your finding

Photographing your finding

Destroying the habit

Question 5 of 50

6. 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 work faster

It allows you to lift heavier loads

Question 6 of 50

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

Plasters

Disposable gloves

Scissors

Tablets and medicines

Question 7 of 50

8. 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 8 of 50

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

Yellow

Red

Black

Blue

Question 9 of 50

10. 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

Take a few sick days and rest

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

Question 10 of 50

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

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

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

Question 11 of 50

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

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

Report it to your supervisor at the end of the day

Question 12 of 50

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

Constant ear infections

Persistent headaches

A condition known as “vibration white finger”

Loss of hearing

An excess build-up of wax in your ears

Question 13 of 50

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

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It tells you where the emergency assembly point is located

It tells you where you should go for your break

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

It tells you where the training room is located

Question 14 of 50

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

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

Pull the nail out.

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

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

Question 15 of 50

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

Exit the building immediately using the nearest lift

Operate the nearest fire alarm

Tackle the fire if safe and trained to do so

Call the fire brigade

Question 16 of 50

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

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

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.

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.

Question 17 of 50

18. 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?

Continue working until the job is finished

Give the permit to the next shift

Leave the confined space before the permit expires

Ask your supervisor to adjust the date on the permit

Question 18 of 50

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

Find your supervisor and inform of the situation

Hide under a desk

Find your colleagues and take them out the building

Leave the building immediately

Question 19 of 50

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

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Chest protection must be worn

Substance can cause long-term serious health problems

Chest protection recommended but not compulsory

Substance is highly flammable

Question 20 of 50

21. 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

With time, the condition may repair itself

The damage is permanent and cannot be reversed

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

Question 21 of 50

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

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

Use a protective ramp to cover the cable

Use spare wood or scaffold boards to cover the cable

Put up a “Ramp Ahead” sign

Question 22 of 50

23. You’re about to start working and notice your harness is damaged, what should you do?

Continue using it until you can get a new one

Stop all work immediately and tell your supervisor

Continue using it and tell your supervisor at your next break

Borrow a harness from another worker

Question 23 of 50

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

All of these

Place a protective mask over your nose and mouth

Dampen down the area

Ensure that there has adequate ventilation

Question 24 of 50

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

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

Pour water onto a surface before you begin cutting

Make sure that the flow of water is adjusted correctly

Make certain that you are using as much water as possible

Question 25 of 50

26. 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 the fire alarm is located here

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

Question 26 of 50

27. 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

Your body has been exposed to excess vibration

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

Question 27 of 50

28. 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.

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

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

Question 28 of 50

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

Continue working – this is normal

Continue working – the lorry will move eventually

Leave the trench immediately

Put on ear defenders to block out the noise

Question 29 of 50

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

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

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

Question 30 of 50

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

No, only electrical tools need inspecting

Yes, the should be checked once a month only

No, hand tools do not need inspecting

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

Question 31 of 50

32. Why is it important for you to keep your working environment clean and tidy?

To reduce the risk of slips, trips and falls

To prevent rats and other animals that could spread diseases

To reduce environmental side effects

All of these

Question 32 of 50

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

Your skills

Your working technique

Your mood

Your health

Question 33 of 50

34. 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

Infections of the inner ear

A rash may appear around the outside of your ear

There are no early signs

Question 34 of 50

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

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

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

Improvise and make your own

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

Question 35 of 50

36. Being exposed to engine oil can cause ____.

Hearing problems

Lung cancer

Temporary loss of breath

Skin problems

Question 36 of 50

37. An inertia reel is ___.

A rope-based fall arrester

A pulley-based fall arrester

A retractable fall arrester

A horizontal fall arrester

Question 37 of 50

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

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

Investigate and try to fix the problem

Avoid using the toilet

Speak to your supervisor about the problem

Question 38 of 50

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

Your site’s accident report book

The COSHH assessment

Your HSE poster

Your contract of employment

Question 39 of 50

40. Why are site inductions important?

It gives you the opportunity to meet the site manager and supervisors

The work site health and safety rules are discussed during the site induction

It allows you to have a look around at the work site

It gives you the opportunity to formally meet your colleagues

Question 40 of 50

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

Get another one immediately

Wait until your break and get another one

Carry on working if it’s only a small crack

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

Question 41 of 50

42. 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?

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

Carry out the task without using it.

Ask someone to show you how to use it.

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

Question 42 of 50

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

Oxygen

Carbon dioxide

Methane

Hydrogen sulphide

Question 43 of 50

44. 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 44 of 50

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

Using ladders on the work-site

Via an excavator bucket

Via shoring or trench supports

Via a fixed staircase

Question 45 of 50

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

In your contract of employment

On your signing in sheet

Discussed at your site induction

On your HSE poster

Question 46 of 50

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

Find your supervisor and inform him on the matter

Notify the trained rescue team immediately

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

Leave the site and go home

Question 47 of 50

48. 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.

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 colleague’s job.

Question 48 of 50

49. If you want to be a first aider at work you should___.

Arrange for your employer to put you on a first aider’s course

Purchase an introduction to first aid hand-book and then you can treat people at work

Observe someone who is a trained first aider to see what they are doing

Ask a colleague to give you a few pointers and then you can treat people

Question 49 of 50

50. What does this signal mean?

Danger, emergency stop

Turn left

Turn right

Proceed

Question 50 of 50