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___.

Skin problems

Temporary loss of breath

Hearing problems

Lung cancer

Question 1 of 50

2. 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

Wear the correct personal protective equipment (PPE) and use devices that will control airborne dust

Begin working immediately; dust is hardly dangerous

Avoid the work, as dust can harm your respiratory system

Question 2 of 50

3. Which of these statements is true about storing materials on a working platform?

The materials only need securing if it’s going to be there overnight

Unsecured materials can be stored as long as they are above the guard rail height

The materials don’t need to be secured if they’re going to be there less than 6 hours

You must ensure the platform can take the weight of the materials and the materials must be stored securely so they can’t fall

Question 3 of 50

4. 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

Begin work but take breaks at five-minute intervals

Smell the chemical to determine whether it is dangerous

Work as quickly as possible to finish the task

Question 4 of 50

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-9

Chest protection must be worn

Chest protection recommended but not compulsory

Substance is highly flammable

Substance can cause long-term serious health problems

Question 5 of 50

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

Fire

Fire hose location

Fire assembly location

Fire extinguisher location

Fire alarm point

Question 6 of 50

7. You need to clear up rubble inside a building, why should you spray water on it first?

It makes it easier to pick up

To prevent dust clouds

It saves you time

To wash away any insects that may be in it

Question 7 of 50

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

safety-sign-14

No lone working

This is the authorized walking route for pedestrians

No entry during working hours

No access for pedestrians

Question 8 of 50

9. Details about the site traffic rules are usually discussed:

One week after you start working.

At your site induction.

At your first lunch break.

After your first shift.

Question 9 of 50

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

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

Use a protective ramp to cover the cable

Put up a “Ramp Ahead” sign

Use spare wood or scaffold boards to cover the cable

Question 10 of 50

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

Immediately cease work and inform colleagues

Take it outside and toss it away

Place it in a rubbish bin and carry on working

Give it to your supervisor for testing

Question 11 of 50

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

Water

Dry powder

Foam

CO2

Wet chemical

Question 12 of 50

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

Green-safety-sign

Mandatory signs

Prohibition signs

Safe condition signs

Hazard warning signs

Question 13 of 50

14. All near misses should be reported:

After your shift has ended

As soon as possible

At the end of the week

On your next break

Question 14 of 50

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

Paper, wood, textiles and solid materials

Flammable liquids such as gasoline

Live electrical fires

Combustible metals

Question 15 of 50

16. Which colour coding does foam fire extinguishers fall under?

Red

Cream

Blue

Black

Question 16 of 50

17. Safety footwear should be worn on-site______?

Only when you are working at ground level

At all times

Only when you are using power tools

Only when you are working at height

Question 17 of 50

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-7

This item could explode

This item is toxic

This item is flammable

This item is corrosive

Question 18 of 50

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

PPE

MSDS sheet

HSE poster

Health and safety signs

Question 19 of 50

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

An excess build-up of wax in your ears

Constant ear infections

A condition known as “vibration white finger”

Persistent headaches

Loss of hearing

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 cause an allergic reaction.

The facial hair can block the filter very quickly.

The facial hair may hamper the seal around the face.

Question 21 of 50

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

health-and-safety-signs-yellow

Industrial vehicles are moving about

Only trained staff are allowed beyond this area

No industrial vehicles allowed beyond this area

No manual lifting should be done in this area

Question 22 of 50

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

CO2

Wet Chemical

Foam

Water

Dry Powder

Question 23 of 50

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

Sewage and drain lines

Water

Electricity

Gas

Question 24 of 50

25. What type of fire extinguisher is shown below?

Fire-Extinguisher-3

Dry powder fire extinguisher

Foam fire extinguisher

Water fire extinguisher

CO2 fire extinguisher

Question 25 of 50

26. What should you do if you suspect someone about to start working on-site is under the influence of alcohol?

Tell them to sit in the canteen for an hour before starting work.

Speak to your supervisor and inform him about your concerns.

Give them lots of water before they start working.

Give them coffee before they start working.

Question 26 of 50

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

Continue with your job

Complete your task then go home

Leave your job and go to the assembly point

Report to your supervisor

Question 27 of 50

28. Are you responsible for helping to reduce the amount of waste created on-site?

No, this is the responsibility of your supervisor only.

No, this is the responsibility of your site manager only.

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

No, this does not relate to you.

Question 28 of 50

29. One of the most important location to remember on your jobsite is:

The fire assembly point

The managers office

The break room

The toilet facilities

Question 29 of 50

30. What should you do if you’re given a task that requires you to wear a full body harness but you’ve never used one before?

Ask for the instruction manual and figure it out yourself

Ask for an expert to train you

Carry on and try to work it out yourself

Ask a colleague who wears one for advice

Question 30 of 50

31. A risk assessment is important because ___.

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

It tells you where tools should be stored

It is used to delegate tasks among workers

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

Question 31 of 50

32. 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.

When the accident occurred (date and time).

Your driving license number.

Your personal mobile number.

Question 32 of 50

33. What should be done if you have an accident at work which results in you being absent from work for more than 7 days? (Choose 2 answers)

Your employer needs to inform the emergency services.

Details of the accident needs to be recorded in the accident book.

Your employer needs to inform the Health and Safety Executive.

You will need to re-apply for your job.

Question 33 of 50

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

Blue health and safety sign

Opaque eye protection must be worn

Eye protection must be worn

Eye protection not needed beyond this point

Eye protection recommended but not compulsory

Question 34 of 50

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

You must ensure the wheels are locked before getting on

Like all other equipment podiums must be inspected regularly

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

Podiums are 100% safe and cannot topple over

Question 35 of 50

36. 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 36 of 50

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

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

Wait until your break and get another one

Question 37 of 50

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

The supervisor.

The site manager

The person who was injured or someone acting for them.

A Health and Safety rep.

Question 38 of 50

39. 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 39 of 50

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

Health and safety sign for cscs test

Use barrier cream

Hand washing area

Protective gloves must be worn

Protective gloves recommended but not necessary

Question 40 of 50

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

Health and Safety Sign

Danger fragile roof

Danger roof incomplete

Caution tripping hazards on roof

No entry roof unsafe

Question 41 of 50

42. 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 then take a few minutes then go back in.

Sit down and take a few minutes to recover.

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

Question 42 of 50

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

The COSHH assessment

Your site’s accident report book

Your contract of employment

Your HSE poster

Question 43 of 50

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

Sawing wood

Sweeping up rubble

Cutting stones and blocks

Demolition of concrete floors or screeds

Question 44 of 50

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

Question 45 of 50

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

Category F

Category A

Category C

Category D

Question 46 of 50

47. Which types of fire extinguishers were designed specifically for tackling Class F fires?

Water fire extinguishers

Wet chemical fire extinguishers

CO2 fire extinguishers

Dry powder fire extinguishers

Question 47 of 50

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

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

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

An air borne disease that can affect your breathing

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

Question 48 of 50

49. What should you do FIRST if someone is unconscious but you are not a trained first aider?

Get medical help immediately

Move the person on to their back

Try to perform CPR on the person

Slap the person to see if they would wake up

Question 49 of 50

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

safety-sign-20

It tells you where you should go for your break

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

It tells you where the training room is located

It tells you where the emergency assembly point is located

Question 50 of 50