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

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

Flammable or explosive gasses are always present in confined spaces

Confined spaces don't provide breathable air

Only house-building sites have confined spaces

Question 1 of 50

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

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

Report it

Question 2 of 50

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

Disposable gloves

Scissors

Tablets and medicines

Plasters

Question 3 of 50

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

Lifting materials

Reversing

Moving forward

Parked

Question 4 of 50

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

Ensure that there has adequate ventilation

All of these

Dampen down the area

Place a protective mask over your nose and mouth

Question 5 of 50

6. 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’ve temporarily damaged your hearing

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

Your body has been exposed to excess vibration

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

Question 6 of 50

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

Only when you’re working with hazardous chemicals

Only when your eyes come into direct sunlight

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 7 of 50

8. 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 site manager

The supervisor.

Question 8 of 50

9. If you need to operate a power tool you must be:

At least 18 years old

Trained and competent

At least 16 years old

At least 21 years old

Question 9 of 50

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

Report it to your supervisor immediately

Report it to your supervisor at the end of the day

Try to make the necessary repairs yourself

Continue working and wait for it to be identified at the next inspection

Question 10 of 50

11. Which of these is true about environmental law?

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

Only companies can be prosecuted for not following the law.

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

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

Question 11 of 50

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

Stop using any electrical tools but carry on working.

Exit the confined space immediately.

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

Take the alarm off.

Question 12 of 50

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

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

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

Continue working and see how many coins you can find

Question 13 of 50

14. 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 14 of 50

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

Via a fixed staircase

Using ladders on the work-site

Via an excavator bucket

Via shoring or trench supports

Question 15 of 50

16. 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.

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

Ask someone to show you how to use it.

Question 16 of 50

17. 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

The soil is contaminated

Buried human remains are present

Question 17 of 50

18. 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

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

When the total number of employees exceeds 35

When the total number of employees exceeds 10

Question 18 of 50

19. Before starting your shift you’re given a dust mask that’s too big and keeps falling off, what should you do?

Carry on working with the big mask until you can get another one

Ask your colleague to borrow his mask then carry on working

Ask for a mask that fits securely and wait until you have the correct RPE before starting

Carry on working and get another one after your shift ends

Question 19 of 50

20. How often should you replace your high-visibility clothing?

Twice a year

Every 5 years

When your current set is damaged or soiled

Once a year

Question 20 of 50

21. 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 21 of 50

22. What should you do if you’re given a task that requires you to wear a full body harness but you’ve never used one before?

Ask for an expert to train you

Ask for the instruction manual and figure it out yourself

Ask a colleague who wears one for advice

Carry on and try to work it out yourself

Question 22 of 50

23. Being exposed to engine oil can cause ____.

Hearing problems

Skin problems

Lung cancer

Temporary loss of breath

Question 23 of 50

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

Pour water onto a surface before you begin cutting

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

Make sure that the flow of water is adjusted correctly

Make certain that you are using as much water as possible

Question 24 of 50

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

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

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

Question 25 of 50

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

Wet Chemical

Dry Powder

CO2

Water

Foam

Question 26 of 50

27. What do yellow and black health and safety signs like the one below mean?

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They're used to indicate safe conditions

They're used to indicate that an action is mandatory

An action is mandatory

They're hazard warning signs

Question 27 of 50

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

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

Improvise and make your own

Question 28 of 50

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

It prevents skin burns and dermatitis

It protects your trousers

It keeps your feet dry and warm

It allows you to walk faster while working

Question 29 of 50

30. Over time, excess noise can damage your hearing. Which of these is an early sign of this?

There are no early signs

A rash may appear around the outside of your ear

Infections of the inner ear

A ringing sound or even a temporary hearing loss may occur

Question 30 of 50

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

Use spare wood or scaffold boards to cover the cable

Put up a “Ramp Ahead” sign

Use a protective ramp to cover the cable

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

Question 31 of 50

32. What is the main cause of death among workers in confined spaces?

Too much oxygen

Temperatures that cause hypothermia

Methane

A lack of oxygen

Question 32 of 50

33. Prohibition notices are given to equipment that:

Only managers can use

Should not be used until it’s made safe

Only skilled workers can use

Only supervisors can use

Question 33 of 50

34. A risk assessment is important because ____.

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

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

Question 34 of 50

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

Find your site manager and report it

Find your supervisor and report it

Escort the child to safety immediately

Just ignore it as it’s not your problem

Question 35 of 50

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

Wet cutting

Wear a protective mask

Place a dust collector on the machine

Work carefully and slowly

Keep your area neat

Question 36 of 50

37. Why are site inductions important?

It gives you the opportunity to formally meet your colleagues

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 meet the site manager and supervisors

Question 37 of 50

38. 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 38 of 50

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

Asbestos

Dust

Water

Paint

Question 39 of 50

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

It could make you feel dehydrated.

It will limit the amount of oxygen you have available.

It will block your vision.

It could explode.

Question 40 of 50

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

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

Wash it under very hot water.

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

Locate your first aider and let them check it out.

Question 41 of 50

42. It is important to preserve old buildings because______.

It preserves the area’s historical record

It reduces the cost of living within the area

It’s cheaper to maintain

It drives up house prices in the area

Question 42 of 50

43. 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 43 of 50

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

Prevent chemical burns if you step on hazardous chemicals

Ensure your footwear remains comfortable throughout the day

Prevent you from twisting you ankle

Protect your feet from nails and other sharp objects

Question 44 of 50

45. 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 45 of 50

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

Make sure you and everyone else exit the excavation immediately

Move further down and continue working

Keep working but monitor the situation carefully

Nothing – this is normal

Question 46 of 50

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

Safety goggles

Hard hat

High-visibility clothing

Safety harness

Question 47 of 50

48. 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

Put the ladder in a corner and leave it there

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

Question 48 of 50

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

In any building built or refurbished before the year 2000

In homes built between 1990 and 2015

In industrial buildings built after the year 2000

Asbestos is no longer present in any homes or buildings

Question 49 of 50

50. 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

Speak to your supervisor about the problem

Investigate and try to fix the problem

Avoid using the toilet

Question 50 of 50