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. Prohibition notices are given to equipment that:

Only skilled workers can use

Only supervisors can use

Only managers can use

Should not be used until it’s made safe

Question 1 of 50

2. What does COSHH stand for?

Containment of substances hazardous to health

Control of substances that are hazardous and harmful

Control of substances hazardous to homes

Control of substances hazardous to health

Question 2 of 50

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

It will damage the battery

It will reduce the battery life

It will make the bag heavier

It could start a fire

Question 3 of 50

4. What type of fire extinguisher is shown below?

Fire-Extinguisher-5

CO2 fire extinguisher

Wet chemical fire extinguisher

Dry powder fire extinguisher

Water fire extinguisher

Question 4 of 50

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

An uneven playground

An asphalt road

A concrete walkway

An abandoned parking lot

Question 5 of 50

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

health-and-safety-signs-yellow

No manual lifting should be done in this area

No industrial vehicles allowed beyond this area

Only trained staff are allowed beyond this area

Industrial vehicles are moving about

Question 6 of 50

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

Back bent and knees straight

Back straight and feet close together

Back bent and feet wide as possible

Back straight and knees bent

Question 7 of 50

8. You witness a near miss and the worker involved is afraid of getting into trouble, what should you do?

He seems ok so all is fine

Take him to your supervisor immediately

Report it

Have a chat with him and ask him to be careful next time

Question 8 of 50

9. 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 protects your trousers

It allows you to walk faster while working

Question 9 of 50

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

Wet chemical fire extinguisher

CO2 fire extinguisher

Water fire extinguisher

Foam fire extinguisher

Question 10 of 50

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

Tackle the fire if safe and trained to do so

Exit the building immediately using the nearest lift

Call the fire brigade

Operate the nearest fire alarm

Question 11 of 50

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

Irritant

Corrosive

Hot liquid

Dangerous to the environment

Question 12 of 50

13. Why are site inductions important?

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

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

Question 13 of 50

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

Report unsafe working practices

Write your own risk assessments

Provide your own PPE

Raise concerns about safety issues

Question 14 of 50

15. Protective mid-soles in your safety footwear are designed to:

Prevent you from twisting you ankle

Ensure your footwear remains comfortable throughout the day

Prevent chemical burns if you step on hazardous chemicals

Protect your feet from nails and other sharp objects

Question 15 of 50

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

Escort the child to safety immediately

Just ignore it as it’s not your problem

Find your supervisor and report it

Find your site manager and report it

Question 16 of 50

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

Use lifting equipment

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

Learn proper lifting and carrying techniques

Disperse your items into smaller loads

Question 17 of 50

18. What type of fire extinguisher is shown below?

Fire-Extinguisher-4

CO2 fire extinguisher

Foam fire extinguisher

Dry powder fire extinguisher

Wet chemical fire extinguisher

Question 18 of 50

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

CO2

Water

Foam

Dry powder

Wet chemical

Question 19 of 50

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

Stop working immediately and report it to your supervisor or manager

Stop working and go home immediately

Nothing – this is common while working with some chemicals

Continue working with the substance and report it after your shift

Question 20 of 50

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

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

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

Continue working and let the dizziness pass on its own.

Sit down and take a few minutes to recover.

Question 21 of 50

22. 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

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

Leave the site and go home

Find your supervisor and inform him on the matter

Question 22 of 50

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

Blue

Black

Yellow

Red

Question 23 of 50

24. 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 is the responsibility of your supervisor only.

No, this does not relate to you.

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

Question 24 of 50

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

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

An air borne disease that can affect your breathing

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

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

Question 25 of 50

26. Over time, excess noise can damage your ability to hear. Can such a condition be reversed?

With time, the condition may repair itself

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

You will need surgery to repair your hearing loss

The damage is permanent and cannot be reversed

Question 26 of 50

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

Warm

Slightly Cold

Very Hot

Very Cold

Question 27 of 50

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

Electricity

Water

Gas

Sewage and drain lines

Question 28 of 50

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

Be authorised

Be over 24 years old

Be competent and trained

Be a UK citizen

Question 29 of 50

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

You will need to bring your own.

First aid boxes are not compulsory.

Your employer need to provide the first aid box.

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

Question 30 of 50

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

Green-safety-sign

Mandatory signs

Hazard warning signs

Safe condition signs

Prohibition signs

Question 31 of 50

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

It reduces the risk of injuries

It allows you to work faster

It allows you to lift heavier loads

It eliminates the need for expensive lifting equipment

Question 32 of 50

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 34 of 50

35. All of the following statements are true about using podium steps EXCEPT:

Like all other equipment podiums must be inspected regularly

You must ensure the wheels are locked before getting on

Podiums are 100% safe and cannot topple over

Podiums can topple over so you must take care when reaching sideways

Question 35 of 50

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

Health and Safety Sign

No entry roof unsafe

Caution tripping hazards on roof

Danger roof incomplete

Danger fragile roof

Question 36 of 50

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

Work carefully and slowly

Place a dust collector on the machine

Keep your area neat

Wear a protective mask

Wet cutting

Question 37 of 50

38. Occupational asthma can make it impossible to work with specific materials. How is it caused?

Cutaneous (skin) contact with a hazardous materials

Constant exposure to harmful levels of noise

Constant exposure to rat droppings

Breathing in hazardous substances such as dust, vapours and fumes

Question 38 of 50

39. Being exposed to engine oil can cause___.

Temporary loss of breath

Lung cancer

Hearing problems

Skin problems

Question 39 of 50

40. 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 40 of 50

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

Try to figure it out as you go along.

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

Have a colleague show you what to do.

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

Question 41 of 50

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

Class D

Class F

Class A

Class B

Question 42 of 50

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

Persistent headaches

Constant ear infections

An excess build-up of wax in your ears

Loss of hearing

A condition known as “vibration white finger”

Question 43 of 50

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

Red

Blue

Black

Cream

Question 44 of 50

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

Safety-sign-11

Very noisy area ahead

Hearing protection must be worn

No personal music players allowed

Hearing protection recommended but not compulsory

Question 45 of 50

46. 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 inform the Health and Safety Executive.

They will need to arrange pest control measures on site.

They will need to shut down the site.

Question 46 of 50

47. 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

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

Only use a FFP3-rated mask and goggles

Question 47 of 50

48. 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 outdoor on a calm day

Using the tool in a large, indoor area

Working in a small room

Question 48 of 50

49. 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

Investigate and try to fix the problem

Speak to your supervisor about the problem

Avoid using the toilet

Question 49 of 50

50. Which of these best describes working at height?

10m above the ground

6m above the ground

5m above the ground

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

Question 50 of 50