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. Who manages health and safety at a construction site?

You are responsible

Your supervisor

The HSE

The site manager

Question 1 of 50

2. How many (minimum) points of contact should you have with a ladder at all times?

Question 2 of 50

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

Dry powder fire extinguisher

Wet chemical fire extinguisher

Water fire extinguisher

Foam fire extinguisher

Question 3 of 50

4. Being exposed to engine oil can cause___.

Hearing problems

Temporary loss of breath

Lung cancer

Skin problems

Question 4 of 50

5. What type of fire extinguisher is shown below?
Fire-Extinguisher-1

Wet chemical fire extinguisher

Foam fire extinguisher

CO2 fire extinguisher

Water fire extinguisher

Question 5 of 50

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-8

Corrosive

Explosive

Irritant

Flammable

Question 6 of 50

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

Use a protective ramp to cover the cable

Use spare wood or scaffold boards to cover the cable

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

Put up a “Ramp Ahead” sign

Question 7 of 50

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-6

It is Flammable

Wash your hands before handling this chemical

It is corrosive

Do not touch as it is very hot

Question 8 of 50

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

safety-sign-20

It tells you where the training room is located

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

Question 9 of 50

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

Constant ear infections

Persistent headaches

An excess build-up of wax in your ears

Loss of hearing

A condition known as “vibration white finger”

Question 10 of 50

11. Hand-arm vibration syndrome or vibration white finger can be described as:

An air borne disease that can affect your breathing

A severe rash on your arm that‘s caused by exposure to hazardous substances

Frostbite that can lead to permanent damage to your arms and fingers

A sign that your hands are on the way to becoming permanently injured

Question 11 of 50

12. What type of fire extinguisher is shown below?

Fire-Extinguisher-2

Water

Foam

Dry powder

Wet chemical

Question 12 of 50

13. What should you do if you’re working in a deep trench and you start to feel dizzy?

Continue working and let the dizziness pass on its own.

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

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

Sit down and take a few minutes to recover.

Question 13 of 50

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

Just ignore it as it’s not your problem

Find your supervisor and report it

Escort the child to safety immediately

Find your site manager and report it

Question 14 of 50

15. 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?

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.

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

Question 15 of 50

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

Every 5 years

When your current set is damaged or soiled

Once a year

Twice a year

Question 16 of 50

17. 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 may be coming down with the flu or a respiratory infection

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

Question 17 of 50

18. Wet chemical fire extinguishers are identified by which colour?

Red

Blue

Black

Yellow

Question 18 of 50

19. All near misses should be reported:

As soon as possible

After your shift has ended

On your next break

At the end of the week

Question 19 of 50

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

It's not your responsibility to report this

Report it to your supervisor immediately

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

Stay away from that area

Question 20 of 50

21. What does COSHH stand for?

Control of substances that are hazardous and harmful

Containment of substances hazardous to health

Control of substances hazardous to homes

Control of substances hazardous to health

Question 21 of 50

22. 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 companies can be prosecuted for not following the law.

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

Question 22 of 50

23. Which of the following hazardous materials should be identified when going through a construction health and safety checklist?

Noise levels, vibration levels, asbestos and cement

Lead, solvents, asbestos and cement

Dust, paint, solvents and noise levels

Cement, paints, asbestos and noise levels

Question 23 of 50

24. 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 only uncoil the length you need to use

Check the entire length and cable connectors for damage

You must uncoil the entire cable

Question 24 of 50

25. 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.

Try to figure it out as you go along.

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

Have a colleague show you what to do.

Question 25 of 50

26. 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

Try to fix the ladder yourself

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

Question 26 of 50

27. What type of fire extinguisher is shown below?

Fire-Extinguisher-3

CO2 fire extinguisher

Dry powder fire extinguisher

Water fire extinguisher

Foam fire extinguisher

Question 27 of 50

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-11

They're used to indicate safe conditions

They're hazard warning signs

They're prohibition signs

An action is mandatory

Question 28 of 50

29. 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 can cause an allergic reaction.

The facial hair may hamper the seal around the face.

Question 29 of 50

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

Stop using the hammer and get another that’s appropriate for the job

Continue using the hammer but use it very slowly

Continue using the hammer but warn colleagues in the area

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

Question 30 of 50

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

It prevents skin burns and dermatitis

It keeps your feet dry and warm

It allows you to walk faster while working

It protects your trousers

Question 31 of 50

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

Blue health and safety sign

Eye protection recommended but not compulsory

Opaque eye protection must be worn

Eye protection not needed beyond this point

Eye protection must be worn

Question 32 of 50

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

Sawing wood

Cutting stones and blocks

Sweeping up rubble

Demolition of concrete floors or screeds

Question 33 of 50

34. Wearing a safety helmet in hot weather can be uncomfortable, which of these is true about wearing a safety helmet in hot weather?

You can take it off for short periods of time while you’re working

You can drill small holes in your helmet to increase airflow and keep you cool

You can wear it sideways if it’s more comfortable this way

You must keep it on at all times and ensure you’re wearing it correctly

Question 34 of 50

35. Who should provide the first aid box at your worksite?

Your employer need to provide the first aid box.

First aid boxes are not compulsory.

You and your colleagues will need to sub and buy one.

You will need to bring your own.

Question 35 of 50

36. How should your body be positioned when lifting a load?

Back bent and knees straight

Back straight and knees bent

Back straight and feet close together

Back bent and feet wide as possible

Question 36 of 50

37. 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 37 of 50

38. 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

Speak to your supervisor about the problem

Avoid using the toilet

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

Question 38 of 50

39. 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 39 of 50

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-7

This item is corrosive

This item is toxic

This item is flammable

This item could explode

Question 40 of 50

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

A jack hammer.

A full metal shovel.

A metal shovel and rubber gloves.

An insulated shovel or spade.

Question 41 of 50

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

Work carefully and slowly

Wet cutting

Keep your area neat

Wear a protective mask

Place a dust collector on the machine

Question 42 of 50

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

Fire

Fire assembly location

Fire hose location

Fire alarm point

Fire extinguisher location

Question 43 of 50

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

Green-safety-sign

Safe condition signs

Hazard warning signs

Prohibition signs

Mandatory signs

Question 44 of 50

45. Solvents in paints and resins can lead to:

Lung issues

Headaches, nausea and dizziness

All of the above

Other effects on the body

Question 45 of 50

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

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

Offer the inspector as much details as possible by letting him/her know exactly what you saw.

Let your supervisor coach you on what to say.

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

Question 46 of 50

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

Perform CPR

Bandage your cuts or wounds

Prescribe and give you medicines to help you recover

Move you while you’re unconscious

Question 47 of 50

48. If your job requires you to use a hazardous substance whose responsibility is it to explain the health risks and safe method of work you need to follow?

An HSE officer

Your health and safety rep only

Your supervisor

No one needs to tell you; you’ll have to read the COSHH assessment for further information

Question 48 of 50

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

Health and safety sign for cscs test

Protective gloves recommended but not necessary

Hand washing area

Use barrier cream

Protective gloves must be worn

Question 49 of 50

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

Dry powder

Foam

CO2

Wet chemical

Water

Question 50 of 50