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 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 1 of 50

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

Dry rot

Asbestos

Rust

Termites

Question 2 of 50

3. Which of these is true about using gloves while handling chemicals?

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

If you put barrier cream on the gloves itself you should be protected against all chemicals.

You can handle any type of chemicals as long as you’re wearing any gloves.

Question 3 of 50

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

It will damage the battery

It could start a fire

It will reduce the battery life

It will make the bag heavier

Question 4 of 50

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

Suffering from skin abrasions

Falling

Being crushed if the sides are not supported

Breathing in hazardous dust from the ground

Question 5 of 50

6. 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)

Your employer needs to inform the Health and Safety Executive.

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

You will need to re-apply for your job.

Your employer needs to inform the emergency services.

Question 6 of 50

7. 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

Wait until your break and get another one

Carry on working if it’s only a small crack

Get another one immediately

Question 7 of 50

8. 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

Place cotton wads in your ears to prevent any future damage

There is nothing that you can do. The damage is permanent and cannot be undone

Take a few sick days and rest

Question 8 of 50

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

A lack of oxygen

Methane

Too much oxygen

Temperatures that cause hypothermia

Question 9 of 50

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

Health and Safety Sign

Caution tripping hazards on roof

Danger fragile roof

Danger roof incomplete

No entry roof unsafe

Question 10 of 50

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

A jack hammer.

A full metal shovel.

An insulated shovel or spade.

A metal shovel and rubber gloves.

Question 11 of 50

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

Stay away from that area

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

It's not your responsibility to report this

Report it to your supervisor immediately

Question 12 of 50

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

Find your supervisor and inform of the situation

Hide under a desk

Find your colleagues and take them out the building

Leave the building immediately

Question 13 of 50

14. 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

Begin working immediately; dust is hardly dangerous

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

Question 14 of 50

15. 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

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

With time, the condition may repair itself

The damage is permanent and cannot be reversed

Question 15 of 50

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

Let your supervisor coach you on what to say.

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 job.

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

Question 16 of 50

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

It could explode.

It could make you feel dehydrated.

It will limit the amount of oxygen you have available.

It will block your vision.

Question 17 of 50

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

Red-and-white-health-and-safety-sign

It tells you the fire alarm is located here

It tells you the fire exit is located here

It tells you that the fire hose reel is located here

It tells you to assemble here if there's a fire

Question 18 of 50

19. You’re working with a new chemical/substance and you start to feel ill, what should you do?

Stop working and go home immediately

Nothing – this is common while working with some chemicals

Stop working immediately and report it to your supervisor or manager

Continue working with the substance and report it after your shift

Question 19 of 50

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

Notify the trained rescue team immediately

Find your supervisor and inform him on the matter

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

Leave the site and go home

Question 20 of 50

21. It is important to preserve old buildings because______.

It’s cheaper to maintain

It preserves the area’s historical record

It drives up house prices in the area

It reduces the cost of living within the area

Question 21 of 50

22. 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 power tools

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

Only when you’re working with hazardous chemicals

Question 22 of 50

23. 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 uncoil the entire cable

You must only uncoil the length you need to use

Check the entire length and cable connectors for damage

Question 23 of 50

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

Via shoring or trench supports

Via an excavator bucket

Using ladders on the work-site

Via a fixed staircase

Question 24 of 50

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

Ten working days

Nine working days

Seven working days

One day or one shift

Question 25 of 50

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

To supervise work

To assess compliance with the method statement

To begin the rescue process in an emergency situation

To perform risk assessments

Question 26 of 50

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

Details of the injury you sustained.

Your driving license number.

Your personal mobile number.

When the accident occurred (date and time).

Question 27 of 50

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

Make certain that you are using as much water as possible

Make sure that the flow of water is adjusted correctly

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

Question 28 of 50

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

Raise concerns about safety issues

Write your own risk assessments

Provide your own PPE

Report unsafe working practices

Question 29 of 50

30. 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 the presenter to explain further

Ask a colleague to clarify

Question 30 of 50

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

It prevents skin burns and dermatitis

It allows you to walk faster while working

It protects your trousers

It keeps your feet dry and warm

Question 31 of 50

32. A risk assessment is important because ____.

It tells you where tools should be stored

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

Question 32 of 50

33. Are you responsible for helping to reduce the amount of waste created on-site?

No, this is the responsibility of your site manager only.

No, this does not relate to you.

No, this is the responsibility of your supervisor only.

Yes, everyone on-site is responsible for reducing the amount of waste created.

Question 33 of 50

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

The soil is contaminated

Buried human remains are present

There is a buried service

It is not safe to dig in this area

Question 34 of 50

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

If you turn up to work under the influence of alcohol

If you turn up to work under the influence of drugs

If you turn up to work 1 hour late

If you turn up to work without your driving licence

Question 35 of 50

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

It allows you to lift heavier loads

It reduces the risk of injuries

It eliminates the need for expensive lifting equipment

It allows you to work faster

Question 36 of 50

37. What should you do if you’re working in a deep trench and notice a lorry with its engine running above you?

Continue working – this is normal

Put on ear defenders to block out the noise

Leave the trench immediately

Continue working – the lorry will move eventually

Question 37 of 50

38. What should you do if the first aid box at your workplace is missing items or completely empty?

Ask all of your colleagues to bring in a few items each

It’s not your responsibility so just leave it until the appropriate person can sort it out

Purchase you own supplies to top it up

Inform the person who looks after the first aid box

Question 38 of 50

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

You have to mix it with water before using

You can safely use it without PPE

Only a supervisor can use it

You can have an allergic reaction to it

Question 39 of 50

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

Moving forward

Parked

Reversing

Lifting materials

Question 40 of 50

41. You should tell your employer if you have contracted Weil’s disease on site because:

They will need to inform the Health and Safety Executive.

They will need to shut down the site.

They will need to keep you in a confined working area away from other workers.

They will need to arrange pest control measures on site.

Question 41 of 50

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

Operate the nearest fire alarm

Call the fire brigade

Exit the building immediately using the nearest lift

Tackle the fire if safe and trained to do so

Question 42 of 50

43. 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

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

Try to fix the ladder yourself

Question 43 of 50

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

Class D

Class F

Class B

Class A

Question 44 of 50

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

An excess build-up of wax in your ears

A condition known as “vibration white finger”

Constant ear infections

Loss of hearing

Persistent headaches

Question 45 of 50

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

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

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

Have a colleague show you what to do.

Try to figure it out as you go along.

Question 46 of 50

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

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

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 but warn colleagues in the area

Question 47 of 50

48. An inertia reel is ___.

A pulley-based fall arrester

A retractable fall arrester

A rope-based fall arrester

A horizontal fall arrester

Question 48 of 50

49. 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.

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

Continue working and let the dizziness pass on its own.

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

Question 49 of 50

50. What should you do if one of your colleague has a nail stuck in their foot and you are not a trained first aider?

Pull the nail out immediately otherwise the foot will get infected.

Leave the nail in as it will help to reduce the bleeding.

Pull the nail out.

Pull the nail out and run the foot under hot water.

Question 50 of 50