CSCS Mock Test Full 2024 – CSCS Mock Test | CSCS Revision

Welcome to our latest CSCS mock test full 2024 questions. To make it easier for you to practice for your test in 2024, we’ve created this mock exam with all the CSCS test questions and answers throughout this site.

There will be questions on pretty much every topic you’ll face in your real CSCS operatives test.

Topics include – fire extinguishers, working at height, manual handling, accident reporting, health and safety signs and much more. In keeping with the real test, this CSCS mock test full example will have 50 questions and all answers will be available after you’ve submitted your test. Please don’t forget to like or share if you found this mock exam useful. Good Luck!

Questions last updated on 1st January 2024.

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

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

They will need to shut down the site.

They will need to inform the Health and Safety Executive.

They will need to arrange pest control measures on site.

Question 1 of 50

2. When using a CO2 fire extinguisher you should be aware that the nozzle will become ___.

Slightly Cold

Very Hot

Very Cold

Warm

Question 2 of 50

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

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

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

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

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

Question 3 of 50

4. To ensure maximum protection when using a mask, you should ___.

Ensure you’re using the correct type of mask for the job

All of these answers

Ensure you’ve passed a face fit test for that specific mask

Ensure you’re wearing the mask correctly

Question 4 of 50

5. 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.

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.

Question 5 of 50

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

It keeps your feet dry and warm

It protects your trousers

It prevents skin burns and dermatitis

It allows you to walk faster while working

Question 6 of 50

7. You are provided with a dust mask to protect against dangerous fumes but this mask is partially damaged. What should you do?

Work as quickly as possible

Do not start working until you are supplied with the proper protective equipment

Begin your work but take regular breaks

Wear a second mask above the first

Question 7 of 50

8. Being exposed to engine oil can cause___.

Hearing problems

Lung cancer

Skin problems

Temporary loss of breath

Question 8 of 50

9. When using a power tool for cutting and grinding, why is it important for the dust to be collected?

A machine guard is not necessary if the dust is collected

The tool performs better if dust is collected

Dust can be harmful if it is inhaled

It will save time and avoid a mess

Question 9 of 50

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

Using the tool outside when it is windy

Working in a small room

Using the tool in a large, indoor area

Working outdoor on a calm day

Question 10 of 50

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

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

Use the tool as fast as you can to complete the task quickly

Improvise and make your own

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

Question 11 of 50

12. 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 12 of 50

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

Class A

Class D

Class F

Class B

Question 13 of 50

14. 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

Carry on using it only if the floor is level

Ask a colleague to hold the tower while you work

Do not use it

Question 14 of 50

15. Where would you find information about chemicals found on a work site?

On your HSE poster

On the MSDS sheet

On your contract of employment

On your signing on sheet

Question 15 of 50

16. Green and white safety signs like the one below are:

Green-safety-sign

Prohibition signs

Safe condition signs

Mandatory signs

Hazard warning signs

Question 16 of 50

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

CO2

Foam

Water

Wet Chemical

Dry Powder

Question 17 of 50

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

Fire

Fire assembly location

Fire hose location

Fire extinguisher location

Fire alarm point

Question 18 of 50

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

Health and safety sign for cscs test

Hand washing area

Use barrier cream

Protective gloves recommended but not necessary

Protective gloves must be worn

Question 19 of 50

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

Ask your supervisor what to say.

Say exactly what you saw.

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.

Question 20 of 50

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

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

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

It tells you the fire alarm is located here

Question 21 of 50

22. What does your employer’s health and safety policy tell you?

Your working hours

How to safely use tools and equipment

The correct way to do a job

Who is responsible for health and safety in your company

Question 22 of 50

23. 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?

Carry out the task without using it.

Ask someone to show you how to use it.

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

Inform your supervisor that you have not been trained to use it.

Question 23 of 50

24. Who manages health and safety at a construction site?

Your supervisor

You are responsible

The HSE

The site manager

Question 24 of 50

25. You need to sweep up dust that was created during your shift, you should:

Place a protective mask over your nose and mouth

Dampen down the area

All of these

Ensure that there has adequate ventilation

Question 25 of 50

26. Hazardous substances can be identified by ____.

The colour of the container

The symbol on the label

The colour of the substance

It will have a blue label on the container

Question 26 of 50

27. Why are site inductions important?

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

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

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

It gives you the opportunity to formally meet your colleagues

Question 27 of 50

28. 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 28 of 50

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

Nothing – this is common while working with some chemicals

Stop working and go home immediately

Continue working with the substance and report it after your shift

Stop working immediately and report it to your supervisor or manager

Question 29 of 50

30. Besides a CO2 fire extinguisher, which type of fire extinguisher can you use on electrical fires?

Foam fire extinguisher

Wet chemical fire extinguisher

Dry powder fire extinguisher

Water fire extinguisher

Question 30 of 50

31. Which of these tasks does NOT cause silica dust to enter into the air?

Demolition of concrete floors or screeds

Cutting stones and blocks

Sawing wood

Sweeping up rubble

Question 31 of 50

32. Which of these would you not put a mobile tower scaffold on?

An asphalt road

A concrete walkway

An uneven playground

An abandoned parking lot

Question 32 of 50

33. A nest of pigeons along with droppings are discovered in an area where you will be working, what should you do?

Cease work and ask a supervisor what you should do

Let the birds leave before continuing with your work

Continue with your tasks

Attempt to catch the birds

Question 33 of 50

34. What does the heath and safety sign below mean?

Health-and-Safety-Sign-8

Corrosive

Flammable

Explosive

Irritant

Question 34 of 50

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

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

It's not your responsibility to report this

Stay away from that area

Report it to your supervisor immediately

Question 35 of 50

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

Only one person should work on a ladder

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

Two people can work on the same ladder only if someone else holds the ladder

Two people can work on the same ladder if the supervisor approves

Question 36 of 50

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

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

Locate your first aider and let them check it out.

Wash it under very hot water.

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

Question 37 of 50

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

A Health and Safety rep.

The site manager

The supervisor.

The person who was injured or someone acting for them.

Question 38 of 50

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

Find your site manager and report it

Escort the child to safety immediately

Just ignore it as it’s not your problem

Find your supervisor and report it

Question 39 of 50

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

safety-sign-40

Emergency first aid shower

Toilet and shower facilities located here

Area fitted with fire sprinklers

Male shower facilities located here

Question 40 of 50

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

Health and Safety Sign

Danger fragile roof

No entry roof unsafe

Caution tripping hazards on roof

Danger roof incomplete

Question 41 of 50

42. Which TWO types of fire extinguishers should you avoid using in confined spaces? (Choose 2 answers)

Water

CO2

Foam

Dry powder

Wet chemical

Question 42 of 50

43. What could happen to a worker's health if warning signs regarding toxic substances are ignored or mishandled?

A decrease in fitness levels

Poor health

Good health

An increase in fitness levels

Question 43 of 50

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

safety-sign-14

This is the authorized walking route for pedestrians

No access for pedestrians

No entry during working hours

No lone working

Question 44 of 50

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

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.

The facial hair can cause an allergic reaction.

Question 45 of 50

46. What does COSHH stand for?

Control of substances that are hazardous and harmful

Control of substances hazardous to homes

Containment of substances hazardous to health

Control of substances hazardous to health

Question 46 of 50

47. You have to select appropriate PPE for a job, what’s the most important thing you should consider?

Whether or not it will make you hot outdoors

The time it will take you to put it on

The cost of the PPE

The types of hazards associated with the job

Question 47 of 50

48. What type of fire extinguisher is shown below?

Fire-Extinguisher-4

Wet chemical fire extinguisher

Dry powder fire extinguisher

Foam fire extinguisher

CO2 fire extinguisher

Question 48 of 50

49. You are working with a chemical and require respiratory protective equipment (RPE). If none has been given, you should ___.

Do not work until the proper equipment and training have been provided

Smell the chemical to determine whether it is dangerous

Begin work but take breaks at five-minute intervals

Work as quickly as possible to finish the task

Question 49 of 50

50. If you have to use a ladder, what angle should you adjust the ladder to?

50°

55°

40°

75°

Question 50 of 50