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’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

Give them some painkillers

Place them on their side in the recovery position

Take them to the site office

Question 1 of 50

2. You witness a near miss and the worker involved is afraid of getting into trouble, what should you do?

Report it

Have a chat with him and ask him to be careful next time

He seems ok so all is fine

Take him to your supervisor immediately

Question 2 of 50

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

Use lifting equipment

Disperse your items into smaller loads

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

Learn proper lifting and carrying techniques

Question 3 of 50

4. What does this signal mean?

Turn right

Turn left

Danger, emergency stop

Proceed

Question 4 of 50

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

Working outdoor on a calm day

Working in a small room

Using the tool outside when it is windy

Using the tool in a large, indoor area

Question 5 of 50

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

Discussed at your site induction

On your signing in sheet

On your HSE poster

In your contract of employment

Question 6 of 50

7. 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

They're used to indicate safe conditions

They're hazard warning signs

An action is mandatory

Question 7 of 50

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

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

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

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

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

Question 8 of 50

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

Class A

Class D

Class B

Class F

Question 9 of 50

10. Which of these would result in you being ordered to leave the work site immediately? (Choose 2 answers)

If you turn up to work without your driving licence

If you turn up to work under the influence of alcohol

If you turn up to work 1 hour late

If you turn up to work under the influence of drugs

Question 10 of 50

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

Only work for a short period of time

Avoid the work, as dust can harm your respiratory system

Begin working immediately; dust is hardly dangerous

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

Question 11 of 50

12. Pedestrians are most likely injured by site vehicles when the vehicles are:

Lifting materials

Parked

Moving forward

Reversing

Question 12 of 50

13. 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

Do not use it

Carry on using it only if the floor is level

Ask a colleague to hold the tower while you work

Question 13 of 50

14. Which of these statements is true about using ladders?

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 only if someone else holds the ladder

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

Question 14 of 50

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

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It tells you where the training room is located

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

Question 15 of 50

16. Which of these is true about environmental law?

Only a site manager can be prosecuted for not following the law.

Both employees and companies can be prosecuted for not following the law.

Only a site supervisor can be prosecuted for not following the law.

Only companies can be prosecuted for not following the law.

Question 16 of 50

17. Methane gas is very dangerous in confined spaces because: (Choose 2 answers)

It will limit the amount of oxygen you have available.

It could explode.

It will block your vision.

It could make you feel dehydrated.

Question 17 of 50

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

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Male shower facilities located here

Emergency first aid shower

Area fitted with fire sprinklers

Toilet and shower facilities located here

Question 18 of 50

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

Dampen down the area

Ensure that there has adequate ventilation

Place a protective mask over your nose and mouth

All of these

Question 19 of 50

20. 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 20 of 50

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

Improvise and make your own

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

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

Question 21 of 50

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

Dry Powder

CO2

Water

Foam

Wet Chemical

Question 22 of 50

23. 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

All of these

To reduce the risk of slips, trips and falls

Question 23 of 50

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

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

Wait until your break and get another one

Question 24 of 50

25. You should report all serious accidents to_______.

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

Your site security

The police

Your employer

Question 25 of 50

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

The facial hair can block the filter very quickly.

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

The facial hair can cause an allergic reaction.

The facial hair may hamper the seal around the face.

Question 26 of 50

27. Being exposed to engine oil can cause ____.

Skin problems

Temporary loss of breath

Lung cancer

Hearing problems

Question 27 of 50

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

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Chest protection must be worn

Substance is highly flammable

Chest protection recommended but not compulsory

Substance can cause long-term serious health problems

Question 28 of 50

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

Try to fix the ladder yourself

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

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

Question 29 of 50

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

Continue working and see how many coins you can find

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

Question 30 of 50

31. What should you do if you notice a safety hazard that no one else seems to notice?

Report it to your supervisor immediately

It's not your responsibility to report this

Stay away from that area

Keep on working and report it at the end of your shift

Question 31 of 50

32. 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 32 of 50

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

Asbestos

Termites

Dry rot

Rust

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?

Have a colleague show you what to do.

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

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

Try to figure it out as you go along.

Question 34 of 50

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

An excess build-up of wax in your ears

Persistent headaches

Constant ear infections

A condition known as “vibration white finger”

Loss of hearing

Question 35 of 50

36. You witness a scaffold collapse, if you’re questioned about this accident you should:

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.

Say exactly what you saw.

Ask your supervisor what to say.

Question 36 of 50

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

Your mood

Your skills

Your health

Your working technique

Question 37 of 50

38. 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

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

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

Question 38 of 50

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

Tackle the fire if safe and trained to do so

Call the fire brigade

Exit the building immediately using the nearest lift

Operate the nearest fire alarm

Question 39 of 50

40. 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 wear it sideways if it’s more comfortable this way

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

Question 40 of 50

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

Keep working but monitor the situation carefully

Make sure you and everyone else exit the excavation immediately

Nothing – this is normal

Move further down and continue working

Question 41 of 50

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

Water

Paint

Dust

Asbestos

Question 42 of 50

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

It will make the bag heavier

It could start a fire

It will damage the battery

It will reduce the battery life

Question 43 of 50

44. 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 44 of 50

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

It can explode

It can cause hyperactivity

It can create dense fumes which makes it impossible to see

It can cause dehydration

It can decrease your oxygen supply

Question 45 of 50

46. 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

Get medical help immediately

Try to perform CPR on the person

Move the person on to their back

Question 46 of 50

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

Via an excavator bucket

Via shoring or trench supports

Using ladders on the work-site

Via a fixed staircase

Question 47 of 50

48. It is important to preserve old buildings because______.

It’s cheaper to maintain

It drives up house prices in the area

It reduces the cost of living within the area

It preserves the area’s historical record

Question 48 of 50

49. 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

Transport all present species to your site office

Avoid doing any work during breeding season

Only conduct work using manually operated machinery

Question 49 of 50

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

No, hand tools do not need inspecting

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

Question 50 of 50