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. Information regarding hazardous substances can be found in ___.

Your HSE poster

Your contract of employment

Your site’s accident report book

The COSHH assessment

Question 1 of 50

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

Slap the person to see if they would wake up

Try to perform CPR on the person

Get medical help immediately

Move the person on to their back

Question 2 of 50

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

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

Question 3 of 50

4. 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.

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

Ask someone to show you how to use it.

Question 4 of 50

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

It will make the bag heavier

It will reduce the battery life

It could start a fire

It will damage the battery

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 should you do if you’re working in a deep trench and you start to feel dizzy?

Sit down and take a few minutes to recover.

Continue working and let the dizziness pass on its own.

Get out then take a few minutes then go back in.

Get out immediately and take everyone who is working with you then report it.

Question 7 of 50

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

Provide your own PPE

Write your own risk assessments

Raise concerns about safety issues

Report unsafe working practices

Question 8 of 50

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-9

Chest protection recommended but not compulsory

Substance can cause long-term serious health problems

Substance is highly flammable

Chest protection must be worn

Question 9 of 50

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

Carry on using it only if the floor is level

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

Do not use it

Question 10 of 50

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

You must only check the length you need for damage

You must only uncoil the length you need to use

Check the entire length and cable connectors for damage

You must uncoil the entire cable

Question 11 of 50

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

Only house-building sites have confined spaces

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

Confined spaces don't provide breathable air

Flammable or explosive gasses are always present in confined spaces

Question 12 of 50

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

Removing your finding

Photographing your finding

Reporting your finding

Feeding your finding

Destroying the habit

Question 13 of 50

14. 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

When the total number of employees exceeds 35

When the total number of employees exceeds 10

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

Question 14 of 50

15. Prohibition notices are given to equipment that:

Only managers can use

Only supervisors can use

Only skilled workers can use

Should not be used until it’s made safe

Question 15 of 50

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

Falling

Being crushed if the sides are not supported

Breathing in hazardous dust from the ground

Suffering from skin abrasions

Question 16 of 50

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

Workers may become unconscious

A fire or explosion could occur

Dehydration among workers

Hearing issues among workers

Question 17 of 50

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

You can have an allergic reaction to it

Only a supervisor can use it

You have to mix it with water before using

You can safely use it without PPE

Question 18 of 50

19. Being exposed to engine oil can cause ____.

Skin problems

Hearing problems

Temporary loss of breath

Lung cancer

Question 19 of 50

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

Black

Red

Blue

Yellow

Question 20 of 50

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

Foam

Dry Powder

Water

CO2

Wet Chemical

Question 21 of 50

22. 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

Only conduct work using manually operated machinery

Avoid doing any work during breeding season

Only conduct work during night-time hours

Question 22 of 50

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

One week after you start working.

At your site induction.

At your first lunch break.

After your first shift.

Question 23 of 50

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

Dampen down the area

All of these

Ensure that there has adequate ventilation

Place a protective mask over your nose and mouth

Question 24 of 50

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

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

Wait until your break and get another one

Get another one immediately

Question 25 of 50

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

Only when your eyes come into direct sunlight

Only when you’re working with hazardous chemicals

Only when you’re working with power tools

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

Question 26 of 50

27. 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 27 of 50

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

To reduce environmental side effects

To prevent rats and other animals that could spread diseases

To reduce the risk of slips, trips and falls

All of these

Question 28 of 50

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

Via shoring or trench supports

Via an excavator bucket

Via a fixed staircase

Using ladders on the work-site

Question 29 of 50

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

The person who was injured or someone acting for them.

The site manager

A Health and Safety rep.

The supervisor.

Question 30 of 50

31. To help prevent injuries caused by manual handling you should do all the following EXCEPT:

Carry as much items as possible to get the task completed faster

Disperse your items into smaller loads

Use lifting equipment

Learn proper lifting and carrying techniques

Question 31 of 50

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

It keeps your feet dry and warm

It prevents skin burns and dermatitis

It allows you to walk faster while working

It protects your trousers

Question 32 of 50

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

Safety goggles

Safety harness

Hard hat

High-visibility clothing

Question 33 of 50

34. Methane gas is dangerous in confined spaces because ___. (Choose 2 answers)

It can explode

It can cause dehydration

It can create dense fumes which makes it impossible to see

It can decrease your oxygen supply

It can cause hyperactivity

Question 34 of 50

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

A jack hammer.

A metal shovel and rubber gloves.

A full metal shovel.

An insulated shovel or spade.

Question 35 of 50

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

Paint

Asbestos

Water

Dust

Question 36 of 50

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

Ensure your footwear remains comfortable throughout the day

Prevent you from twisting you ankle

Prevent chemical burns if you step on hazardous chemicals

Protect your feet from nails and other sharp objects

Question 37 of 50

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

Falling from height

Leptospirosis

Being hit by vehicles on site

Electrocution

Question 38 of 50

39. Why are site inductions important?

It gives you the opportunity to formally meet your colleagues

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

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

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

Question 39 of 50

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

Dangerous to the environment

Hot liquid

Irritant

Corrosive

Question 40 of 50

41. 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

No, hand tools do not need inspecting

Yes, the should be checked once a month only

Question 41 of 50

42. An inertia reel is ___.

A retractable fall arrester

A horizontal fall arrester

A pulley-based fall arrester

A rope-based fall arrester

Question 42 of 50

43. 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.

Your employer needs to inform the emergency services.

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

Your employer needs to inform the Health and Safety Executive.

Question 43 of 50

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

Leave the building immediately

Find your supervisor and inform of the situation

Find your colleagues and take them out the building

Hide under a desk

Question 44 of 50

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

Take them to the site office

Place them on their side in the recovery position

Give them some painkillers

Get someone to call the emergency services immediately

Question 45 of 50

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

Discussed at your site induction

In your contract of employment

On your HSE poster

On your signing in sheet

Question 46 of 50

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

Asbestos

Rust

Termites

Dry rot

Question 47 of 50

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

Class B

Class A

Class F

Class D

Question 48 of 50

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

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.

Let your supervisor coach you on what to say.

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

Question 49 of 50

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

Ask a colleague to clarify

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

Ask the presenter to explain further

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

Question 50 of 50