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. Being exposed to engine oil can cause___.

Hearing problems

Lung cancer

Temporary loss of breath

Skin problems

Question 1 of 50

2. What type of fire extinguisher is shown below?

Fire-Extinguisher-5

Wet chemical fire extinguisher

CO2 fire extinguisher

Water fire extinguisher

Dry powder fire extinguisher

Question 2 of 50

3. 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 3 of 50

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

Smell the chemical to determine whether it is dangerous

Work as quickly as possible to finish the task

Begin work but take breaks at five-minute intervals

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

Question 4 of 50

5. A risk assessment is important because ___.

It tells you who is in charge of health and safety at your worksite

It is used to delegate tasks among workers

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

It tells you where tools should be stored

Question 5 of 50

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

Health and safety sign for cscs test

Protective gloves must be worn

Hand washing area

Use barrier cream

Protective gloves recommended but not necessary

Question 6 of 50

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

Sewage and drain lines

Electricity

Water

Gas

Question 7 of 50

8. Which of these fire extinguisher is most suitable for electrical fires?

Foam

Water

CO2

Wet chemical

Question 8 of 50

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

On the MSDS sheet

On your contract of employment

On your signing on sheet

On your HSE poster

Question 9 of 50

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

Your site’s accident report book

The COSHH assessment

Your contract of employment

Your HSE poster

Question 10 of 50

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

Learn proper lifting and carrying techniques

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

Use lifting equipment

Disperse your items into smaller loads

Question 11 of 50

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

Your supervisor

The HSE

You are responsible

The site manager

Question 12 of 50

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

Wash it under very hot water.

Locate your first aider and let them check it out.

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

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

Question 13 of 50

14. Which of the following is NOT a class A material?

Plastic

Paper

Wood

Propane

Question 14 of 50

15. Why is it important for you to keep your working environment clean and tidy?

All of these

To reduce environmental side effects

To reduce the risk of slips, trips and falls

To prevent rats and other animals that could spread diseases

Question 15 of 50

16. What does this health and safety sign tell you about a specific type of chemical?

Health-and-Safety-Sign-6

Wash your hands before handling this chemical

It is corrosive

Do not touch as it is very hot

It is Flammable

Question 16 of 50

17. Which of the following is a physical means of protection?

Health and safety signs

MSDS sheet

PPE

HSE poster

Question 17 of 50

18. 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 18 of 50

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

All of these

Dampen down the area

Place a protective mask over your nose and mouth

Ensure that there has adequate ventilation

Question 19 of 50

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

Water fire extinguisher

Foam fire extinguisher

Wet chemical fire extinguisher

Dry powder fire extinguisher

Question 20 of 50

21. 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 can block the filter very quickly.

The facial hair may hamper the seal around the face.

The facial hair can cause an allergic reaction.

Question 21 of 50

22. Which of the following is possible if you inhale asbestos dust?

HAVS

Lung disease

Leptospirosis

Dermatitis

Question 22 of 50

23. Which of these materials would you use a water fire extinguisher on?

Paper, wood, textiles and solid materials

Combustible metals

Live electrical fires

Flammable liquids such as gasoline

Question 23 of 50

24. If an HSE inspector visits your site you should ____.

Leave your job and go to the assembly point

Continue with your job

Complete your task then go home

Report to your supervisor

Question 24 of 50

25. What type of fire extinguisher is shown below?

Fire-Extinguisher-3

Dry powder fire extinguisher

Water fire extinguisher

Foam fire extinguisher

CO2 fire extinguisher

Question 25 of 50

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

Hide under a desk

Leave the building immediately

Find your supervisor and inform of the situation

Find your colleagues and take them out the building

Question 26 of 50

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

You can safely use it without PPE

You have to mix it with water before using

Only a supervisor can use it

You can have an allergic reaction to it

Question 27 of 50

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

safety-sign-40

Male shower facilities located here

Emergency first aid shower

Toilet and shower facilities located here

Area fitted with fire sprinklers

Question 28 of 50

29. If you discover asbestos while working you should _____.

Place it in a rubbish bin and carry on working

Immediately cease work and inform colleagues

Give it to your supervisor for testing

Take it outside and toss it away

Question 29 of 50

30. What should you do if the toilet on your worksite doesn’t work and is always in a messy state?

Investigate and try to fix the problem

Avoid using the toilet

Speak to your supervisor about the problem

Leave the site on your break and use the toilet in a nearby shop

Question 30 of 50

31. The colour coding for a dry powder fire extinguisher is?

Red

Cream

Blue

Black

Question 31 of 50

32. Why are site inductions important?

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

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

It gives you the opportunity to formally meet your colleagues

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

Question 32 of 50

33. What are blue and white safety signs like the one below used to indicate?

blue-and-white-health-and-safety-sign

They're prohibition signs meaning you should not do something

It's used to indicate safe conditions

It's used to indicate a potential hazard

An action is mandatory

Question 33 of 50

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

safety-sign-20

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

It tells you where you should go for your break

It tells you where the emergency assembly point is located

It tells you where the training room is located

Question 34 of 50

35. 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 a colleague to clarify

Ask your health and safety rep to explain at your next break

Ask the presenter to explain further

Question 35 of 50

36. Which of these best describes working at height?

10m above the ground

5m above the ground

Any height above or below ground level that can cause an injury if you fall

6m above the ground

Question 36 of 50

37. Which image below tells you that the PPE you’re wearing confirms with health, safety, and environmental protection standards?

Trademark

Registered

Question 37 of 50

38. 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

You’ve temporarily damaged your hearing

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

Your body has been exposed to excess vibration

Question 38 of 50

39. What should you do if a fire breaks out and you’ve not been trained to use a fire extinguisher?

Do not use the fire extinguisher and go to your fire assembly point immediately

Search the building for your supervisor and let him know

Try to use the fire extinguisher and see how it goes

Use the closest lift to exit the building

Question 39 of 50

40. Which category does titanium and aluminium materials fall under?

Category D

Category F

Category C

Category A

Question 40 of 50

41. When you are drilling, grinding, sanding or dusting, how can you protect your lungs from long-term respiratory damage?

Use a regular dust mask, goggles and hearing protection

Only use a FFP3-rated mask and goggles

Wear goggles and use a dust extractor or only wet-cut

Use a FFP3 rated mask, an extraction device or wet cut, impact goggles and hearing protection

Question 41 of 50

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

Health and Safety Sign

No entry roof unsafe

Danger fragile roof

Danger roof incomplete

Caution tripping hazards on roof

Question 42 of 50

43. 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.

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

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

Ask someone to show you how to use it.

Question 43 of 50

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

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

Begin working immediately; dust is hardly dangerous

Only work for a short period of time

Question 44 of 50

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

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

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

Improvise and make your own

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

Question 45 of 50

46. 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 46 of 50

47. The best way to ensure a ladder is secured and won’t slip is to:

Have a colleague hold it while you work

Use a piece of wood to wedge the bottom

Tie it at the top

Tie it at the bottom

Question 47 of 50

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-8

Explosive

Irritant

Flammable

Corrosive

Question 48 of 50

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

Find your supervisor and inform him on the matter

Notify the trained rescue team immediately

Leave the site and go home

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

Question 49 of 50

50. In the event of an accident a first aider can do all the following EXCEPT:

Bandage your cuts or wounds

Prescribe and give you medicines to help you recover

Move you while you’re unconscious

Perform CPR

Question 50 of 50