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. Which statement regarding asbestos is true?

Asbestos only affects the elderly

Asbestos fibres typically enter the body through inhalation

Only smokers will experience health issues following exposure to asbestos

Asbestos fibres typically enter the body through the skin

Question 1 of 50

2. 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.

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

Let your supervisor coach you on what to say.

Question 2 of 50

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

safety-sign-40

Emergency first aid shower

Toilet and shower facilities located here

Male shower facilities located here

Area fitted with fire sprinklers

Question 3 of 50

4. What should you do if you accidentally cut your finger and you can’t get it to stop bleeding?

Wash it under very hot water.

Tie a piece of cloth around it and go back to work.

Continue working and check it out later when you get home.

Locate your first aider and let them check it out.

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. Over time, excess noise can damage your ability to hear. Can such a condition be reversed?

With time, the condition may repair itself

The damage is permanent and cannot be reversed

You will need surgery to repair your hearing loss

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

Question 6 of 50

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

Operate the nearest fire alarm

Tackle the fire if safe and trained to do so

Call the fire brigade

Exit the building immediately using the nearest lift

Question 7 of 50

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

In homes built between 1990 and 2015

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

Question 8 of 50

9. What should you do if the ladder you’re about to use is damaged?

Stop using it, report it and let your colleagues know the ladder is not safe

Put the ladder in a corner and leave it there

Try to fix the ladder yourself

Carry on using the ladder but stay away from the damaged section

Question 9 of 50

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

Leave the site and go home

Notify the trained rescue team immediately

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

Find your supervisor and inform him on the matter

Question 10 of 50

11. 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

Feeding your finding

Destroying the habit

Removing your finding

Photographing your finding

Question 11 of 50

12. 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

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

Improvise and make your own

Question 12 of 50

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

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 13 of 50

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

To prevent rats and other animals that could spread diseases

To reduce environmental side effects

To reduce the risk of slips, trips and falls

All of these

Question 14 of 50

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

Yellow

Blue

Black

Red

Question 15 of 50

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

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Substance is highly flammable

Chest protection must be worn

Chest protection recommended but not compulsory

Substance can cause long-term serious health problems

Question 16 of 50

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

A jack hammer.

A metal shovel and rubber gloves.

An insulated shovel or spade.

A full metal shovel.

Question 17 of 50

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

To supervise work

To begin the rescue process in an emergency situation

To perform risk assessments

To assess compliance with the method statement

Question 18 of 50

19. What does this signal mean?

Danger, emergency stop

Turn right

Turn left

Proceed

Question 19 of 50

20. An inertia reel is ___.

A horizontal fall arrester

A pulley-based fall arrester

A retractable fall arrester

A rope-based fall arrester

Question 20 of 50

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

A fire or explosion could occur

Hearing issues among workers

Workers may become unconscious

Dehydration among workers

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?

Avoid doing any work during breeding season

Only conduct work during night-time hours

Transport all present species to your site office

Only conduct work using manually operated machinery

Question 22 of 50

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

It eliminates the need for expensive lifting equipment

It allows you to lift heavier loads

It reduces the risk of injuries

It allows you to work faster

Question 23 of 50

24. 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 24 of 50

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

Hydrogen sulphide

Methane

Oxygen

Carbon dioxide

Question 25 of 50

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

Fire

Fire assembly location

Fire hose location

Fire extinguisher location

Fire alarm point

Question 26 of 50

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

Dust

Paint

Asbestos

Water

Question 27 of 50

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

Your skills

Your mood

Your working technique

Your health

Question 28 of 50

29. 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 29 of 50

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

Move the person on to their back

Try to perform CPR on the person

Get medical help immediately

Slap the person to see if they would wake up

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 used to indicate safe conditions

They're hazard warning signs

They're used to indicate that an action is mandatory

An action is mandatory

Question 31 of 50

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

Prevent you from twisting you ankle

Prevent chemical burns if you step on hazardous chemicals

Ensure your footwear remains comfortable throughout the day

Protect your feet from nails and other sharp objects

Question 32 of 50

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

Dangerous to the environment

Irritant

Corrosive

Hot liquid

Question 33 of 50

34. 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.

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

Carry out the task without using it.

Ask someone to show you how to use it.

Question 34 of 50

35. What should you do if you suspect someone about to start working on-site is under the influence of alcohol?

Tell them to sit in the canteen for an hour before starting work.

Give them lots of water before they start working.

Speak to your supervisor and inform him about your concerns.

Give them coffee before they start working.

Question 35 of 50

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

Continue using it and tell your supervisor at your next break

Borrow a harness from another worker

Continue using it until you can get a new one

Stop all work immediately and tell your supervisor

Question 36 of 50

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

Yes, the should be checked once a month only

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

Question 37 of 50

38. 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 38 of 50

39. What would you do if you’re using a hammer and the head comes loose?

Continue using the hammer but warn colleagues in the area

Continue using the hammer but use it very slowly

Continue using the hammer only if you’re using protective gloves

Stop using the hammer and get another that’s appropriate for the job

Question 39 of 50

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

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

It can explode

Question 40 of 50

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

CO2

Wet Chemical

Water

Foam

Dry Powder

Question 41 of 50

42. A risk assessment is important because ____.

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

It is used to delegate tasks among workers

It tells you where tools should be stored

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

Question 42 of 50

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

Health and Safety Sign

Danger fragile roof

Danger roof incomplete

No entry roof unsafe

Caution tripping hazards on roof

Question 43 of 50

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

Use lifting equipment

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

Disperse your items into smaller loads

Learn proper lifting and carrying techniques

Question 44 of 50

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

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

Only when your eyes come into direct sunlight

Only when you’re working with power tools

Only when you’re working with hazardous chemicals

Question 45 of 50

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

A Health and Safety rep.

The person who was injured or someone acting for them.

The supervisor.

The site manager

Question 46 of 50

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

Class A

Class B

Class F

Class D

Question 47 of 50

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

It keeps your feet dry and warm

It allows you to walk faster while working

It protects your trousers

It prevents skin burns and dermatitis

Question 48 of 50

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

Tablets and medicines

Plasters

Scissors

Disposable gloves

Question 49 of 50

50. What should you do if a fire breaks out and you’ve not been trained to use a fire extinguisher?

Use the closest lift to exit the building

Search the building for your supervisor and let him know

Try to use the fire extinguisher and see how it goes

Do not use the fire extinguisher and go to your fire assembly point immediately

Question 50 of 50