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 do yellow service pipes carry in relation to underground service pipes?

Electricity

Water

Gas

Sewage and drain lines

Question 1 of 50

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

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

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

Ask a colleague to clarify

Ask the presenter to explain further

Question 2 of 50

3. If you’re in an accident, which of these does NOT have to be recorded in the accident book? (Choose 2 answers)

When the accident occurred (date and time).

Your driving license number.

Your personal mobile number.

Details of the injury you sustained.

Question 3 of 50

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

You can safely use it without PPE

You can have an allergic reaction to it

Only a supervisor can use it

You have to mix it with water before using

Question 4 of 50

5. 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 5 of 50

6. 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 6 of 50

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

Falling

Being crushed if the sides are not supported

Suffering from skin abrasions

Breathing in hazardous dust from the ground

Question 7 of 50

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

Ten working days

One day or one shift

Seven working days

Nine working days

Question 8 of 50

9. You are required to undertake some work that will produce dust. What will you need to do?

Wear the correct personal protective equipment (PPE) and use devices that will control airborne dust

Avoid the work, as dust can harm your respiratory system

Begin working immediately; dust is hardly dangerous

Only work for a short period of time

Question 9 of 50

10. 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

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

Report it immediately and make sure no one else uses it

Carry on using it but avoid going near the cut part

Question 10 of 50

11. 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

Continue working – the lorry will move eventually

Leave the trench immediately

Question 11 of 50

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

Yes, the should be checked once a month only

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

No, only electrical tools need inspecting

No, hand tools do not need inspecting

Question 12 of 50

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

Speak to your supervisor about the problem

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

Avoid using the toilet

Investigate and try to fix the problem

Question 13 of 50

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

Write your own risk assessments

Report unsafe working practices

Raise concerns about safety issues

Provide your own PPE

Question 14 of 50

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

In any building built or refurbished before the year 2000

In industrial buildings built after the year 2000

Asbestos is no longer present in any homes or buildings

In homes built between 1990 and 2015

Question 15 of 50

16. 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

Continue using it and tell your supervisor at your next break

Stop all work immediately and tell your supervisor

Borrow a harness from another worker

Question 16 of 50

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

Place cotton wads in your ears to prevent any future damage

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

Question 17 of 50

18. 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 uncoil the entire cable

You must only uncoil the length you need to use

Question 18 of 50

19. 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?

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

Your body has been exposed to excess vibration

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

You’ve temporarily damaged your hearing

Question 19 of 50

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

It is not safe to dig in this area

There is a buried service

Buried human remains are present

The soil is contaminated

Question 20 of 50

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

safety-sign-20

It tells you where you should go for your break

It tells you where the emergency assembly point is located

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

It tells you where the training room is located

Question 21 of 50

22. 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 22 of 50

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

At your site induction.

At your first lunch break.

One week after you start working.

After your first shift.

Question 23 of 50

24. 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

An action is mandatory

They're hazard warning signs

They're used to indicate safe conditions

Question 24 of 50

25. 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 25 of 50

26. 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

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

The damage is permanent and cannot be reversed

Question 26 of 50

27. 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

Leave the confined space before the permit expires

Continue working until the job is finished

Give the permit to the next shift

Question 27 of 50

28. An inertia reel is ___.

A horizontal fall arrester

A rope-based fall arrester

A retractable fall arrester

A pulley-based fall arrester

Question 28 of 50

29. Who should provide the first aid box at your worksite?

You and your colleagues will need to sub and buy one.

First aid boxes are not compulsory.

You will need to bring your own.

Your employer need to provide the first aid box.

Question 29 of 50

30. 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 30 of 50

31. 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

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

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

Ask a colleague to inform your supervisor while you enter the inspection chamber and try to rescue the worker

Question 31 of 50

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

Exit the confined space immediately.

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

Take the alarm off.

Stop using any electrical tools but carry on working.

Question 32 of 50

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

Your health

Your working technique

Your skills

Your mood

Question 33 of 50

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

Try to figure it out as you go along.

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

Have a colleague show you what to do.

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

Question 34 of 50

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

Wet cutting

Work carefully and slowly

Place a dust collector on the machine

Keep your area neat

Wear a protective mask

Question 35 of 50

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

Health and Safety Sign

No entry roof unsafe

Caution tripping hazards on roof

Danger fragile roof

Danger roof incomplete

Question 36 of 50

37. What does this signal mean?

Turn left

Proceed

Danger, emergency stop

Turn right

Question 37 of 50

38. Which of these is true about using gloves while handling 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.

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.

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

Question 38 of 50

39. 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 39 of 50

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

Fire

Fire alarm point

Fire assembly location

Fire hose location

Fire extinguisher location

Question 40 of 50

41. 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

Keep working but monitor the situation carefully

Nothing – this is normal

Make sure you and everyone else exit the excavation immediately

Question 41 of 50

42. It is important to preserve old buildings because______.

It’s cheaper to maintain

It preserves the area’s historical record

It reduces the cost of living within the area

It drives up house prices in the area

Question 42 of 50

43. 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

Stop all activity and alert your supervisor to your discovery

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

Continue working and see how many coins you can find

Question 43 of 50

44. 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

Get someone to call the emergency services immediately

Give them some painkillers

Question 44 of 50

45. 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 45 of 50

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

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

Confined spaces don't provide breathable air

Question 46 of 50

47. What should you do if you discover a child wondering around on a construction site?

Just ignore it as it’s not your problem

Escort the child to safety immediately

Find your supervisor and report it

Find your site manager and report it

Question 47 of 50

48. 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?

Only conduct work during night-time hours

Only conduct work using manually operated machinery

Avoid doing any work during breeding season

Transport all present species to your site office

Question 48 of 50

49. 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

Nothing – this is common while working with some chemicals

Stop working immediately and report it to your supervisor or manager

Stop working and go home immediately

Question 49 of 50

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-9

Chest protection must be worn

Substance can cause long-term serious health problems

Substance is highly flammable

Chest protection recommended but not compulsory

Question 50 of 50