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. It is important to preserve old buildings because______.

It’s cheaper to maintain

It reduces the cost of living within the area

It drives up house prices in the area

It preserves the area’s historical record

Question 1 of 50

2. 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 2 of 50

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

safety-sign-10

High visibility clothing not necessary in this area

High visibility clothing recommended but not compulsory

High visibility clothing must be worn in this area

White clothing only must be worn in this area

Question 3 of 50

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

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

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

Carry on working and get another one after your shift ends

Ask your colleague to borrow his mask then carry on working

Question 4 of 50

5. When does your employer need to provide a first-aid box?

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

Every site should be equipped with a first-aid box regardless of the number of employees

When the total number of employees exceeds 35

When the total number of employees exceeds 10

Question 5 of 50

6. 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

Leave the trench immediately

Put on ear defenders to block out the noise

Continue working – the lorry will move eventually

Question 6 of 50

7. An excavation should be battered back or stepped if ___.

There is a risk of the sides falling in, regardless of how deep it is

It’s more than 5m in depth

Buried services are present

Water is present at the bottom of the trench

Question 7 of 50

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

Wait until your break and get another one

Carry on working if it’s only a small crack

Get another one immediately

Wait until the end of your shift and get another one for the next day

Question 8 of 50

9. Guard rails placed around the top of an excavation are meant to ___.

Stop rainwater from running into the trench.

Prevent the sides of the trench from collapsing

Prevent people from falling into the trench

Stop toxic gas from forming at the bottom of the trench

Question 9 of 50

10. 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 10 of 50

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

Fire

Fire assembly location

Fire extinguisher location

Fire alarm point

Fire hose location

Question 11 of 50

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

Your personal mobile number.

When the accident occurred (date and time).

Your driving license number.

Details of the injury you sustained.

Question 12 of 50

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

Corrosive

Irritant

Hot liquid

Dangerous to the environment

Question 13 of 50

14. What does this signal mean?

Turn left

Turn right

Proceed

Danger, emergency stop

Question 14 of 50

15. 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

Continue working and see how many coins you can find

Stop all activity and alert your supervisor to your discovery

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

Question 15 of 50

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

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

Continue using the hammer but warn colleagues in the area

Question 16 of 50

17. To operate a plant on site you must: (Choose 2 answers)

Be over 24 years old

Be a UK citizen

Be competent and trained

Be authorised

Question 17 of 50

18. What should you do if you need to use a mobile tower scaffold but the wheel brakes aren’t working?

Carry on using it only if the floor is level

Ask a colleague to hold the tower while you work

Use a rock or a piece of wood to wedge the wheels and stop them from moving

Do not use it

Question 18 of 50

19. 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 19 of 50

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

Report it to your supervisor immediately

Try to make the necessary repairs yourself

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

Report it to your supervisor at the end of the day

Question 20 of 50

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

Take the alarm off.

Stop using any electrical tools but carry on working.

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

Exit the confined space immediately.

Question 21 of 50

22. 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

Inform the person who looks after the first aid box

Purchase you own supplies to top it up

Question 22 of 50

23. Prohibition notices are given to equipment that:

Only skilled workers can use

Should not be used until it’s made safe

Only supervisors can use

Only managers can use

Question 23 of 50

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

Via an excavator bucket

Using ladders on the work-site

Via a fixed staircase

Via shoring or trench supports

Question 24 of 50

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

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

Pour water onto a surface before you begin cutting

Question 25 of 50

26. 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?

Transport all present species to your site office

Only conduct work during night-time hours

Avoid doing any work during breeding season

Only conduct work using manually operated machinery

Question 26 of 50

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

Rust

Dry rot

Asbestos

Termites

Question 27 of 50

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

The facial hair can cause an allergic reaction.

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

The facial hair may hamper the seal around the face.

The facial hair can block the filter very quickly.

Question 28 of 50

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

Class F

Class A

Class B

Class D

Question 29 of 50

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

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

Pull the nail out.

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

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

Question 30 of 50

31. 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 31 of 50

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

It can create dense fumes which makes it impossible to see

It can cause hyperactivity

It can cause dehydration

It can decrease your oxygen supply

It can explode

Question 32 of 50

33. Hazardous substances can be identified by ____.

It will have a blue label on the container

The symbol on the label

The colour of the substance

The colour of the container

Question 33 of 50

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

It allows you to lift heavier loads

It allows you to work faster

It eliminates the need for expensive lifting equipment

It reduces the risk of injuries

Question 34 of 50

35. 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

Avoid using the toilet

Speak to your supervisor about the problem

Investigate and try to fix the problem

Question 35 of 50

36. You should report all serious accidents to_______.

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

Your site security

The police

Your employer

Question 36 of 50

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-9

Substance can cause long-term serious health problems

Substance is highly flammable

Chest protection recommended but not compulsory

Chest protection must be worn

Question 37 of 50

38. 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 38 of 50

39. 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?

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

You’ve temporarily damaged your hearing

Question 39 of 50

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

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

Yes, the should be checked once a month only

No, only electrical tools need inspecting

No, hand tools do not need inspecting

Question 40 of 50

41. Information regarding hazardous substances can be found in ___.

Your contract of employment

Your site’s accident report book

Your HSE poster

The COSHH assessment

Question 41 of 50

42. 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 prevents skin burns and dermatitis

It protects your trousers

Question 42 of 50

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

They will need to shut down the site.

They will need to arrange pest control measures on site.

They will need to inform the Health and Safety Executive.

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

Question 43 of 50

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

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

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

If you put barrier cream on the gloves itself 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.

Question 44 of 50

45. 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.

Ask someone to show you how to use it.

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

Carry out the task without using it.

Question 45 of 50

46. Why are site inductions important?

It allows you to have a look around at the work site

It gives you the opportunity to meet the site manager and supervisors

The work site health and safety rules are discussed during the site induction

It gives you the opportunity to formally meet your colleagues

Question 46 of 50

47. What do yellow service pipes carry in relation to underground service pipes?

Electricity

Sewage and drain lines

Gas

Water

Question 47 of 50

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

At least 21 years old

Trained and competent

At least 16 years old

At least 18 years old

Question 48 of 50

49. Which statement regarding asbestos is true?

Asbestos fibres typically enter the body through the skin

Asbestos fibres typically enter the body through inhalation

Only smokers will experience health issues following exposure to asbestos

Asbestos only affects the elderly

Question 49 of 50

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