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

Who is responsible for health and safety in your company

Your working hours

The correct way to do a job

How to safely use tools and equipment

Question 1 of 50

2. Should hand tools such as saws, hammers and wire cutters be inspected?

Yes, you should inspect them every-time you need to use them

No, only electrical tools need inspecting

Yes, the should be checked once a month only

No, hand tools do not need inspecting

Question 2 of 50

3. 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

Stay away from that area

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

Question 3 of 50

4. 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

Stop working immediately and report it to your supervisor or manager

Continue working with the substance and report it after your shift

Question 4 of 50

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

Red

Blue

Black

Cream

Question 5 of 50

6. Which part of the body would you wear respiratory protective equipment (RPE)?

Legs

Neck

Mouth and nose

Back

Question 6 of 50

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

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

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

Improvise and make your own

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

Question 7 of 50

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

CO2 fire extinguishers

Water fire extinguishers

Dry powder fire extinguishers

Wet chemical fire extinguishers

Question 8 of 50

9. If you need to operate a power tool you must be:

Trained and competent

At least 16 years old

At least 18 years old

At least 21 years old

Question 9 of 50

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

An insulated shovel or spade.

A full metal shovel.

A jack hammer.

A metal shovel and rubber gloves.

Question 10 of 50

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

You can safely use it without PPE

You can have an allergic reaction to it

You have to mix it with water before using

Only a supervisor can use it

Question 11 of 50

12. If there’s a well organised site transport system in place you will see all the following EXCEPT:

Barriers that separate pedestrians from vehicles

Speed enforced limits

Pedestrians and vehicles sharing the same routes

One way systems

Question 12 of 50

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

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

Learn proper lifting and carrying techniques

Use lifting equipment

Disperse your items into smaller loads

Question 13 of 50

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

Have a colleague hold it while you work

Tie it at the top

Tie it at the bottom

Use a piece of wood to wedge the bottom

Question 14 of 50

15. Which of these is true about environmental law?

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

Question 15 of 50

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

Cutting stones and blocks

Sweeping up rubble

Sawing wood

Demolition of concrete floors or screeds

Question 16 of 50

17. 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.

You will need to re-apply for your job.

Your employer needs to inform the Health and Safety Executive.

Question 17 of 50

18. 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

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

Speak to your supervisor about the problem

Avoid using the toilet

Question 18 of 50

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

Give them coffee before they start working.

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.

Question 19 of 50

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

It saves you time

It makes it easier to pick up

To wash away any insects that may be in it

To prevent dust clouds

Question 20 of 50

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

Have a colleague show you what to do.

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

Try to figure it out as you go along.

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

Question 21 of 50

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

Paper

Wood

Plastic

Propane

Question 22 of 50

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

Water fire extinguisher

Dry powder fire extinguisher

Wet chemical fire extinguisher

Foam fire extinguisher

Question 23 of 50

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

Black

Red

Blue

Yellow

Question 24 of 50

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

Continue with your job

Leave your job and go to the assembly point

Complete your task then go home

Report to your supervisor

Question 25 of 50

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

HAVS

Lung disease

Dermatitis

Leptospirosis

Question 26 of 50

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

Wet Chemical

Dry Powder

Foam

CO2

Water

Question 27 of 50

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

Fire

Fire hose location

Fire assembly location

Fire alarm point

Fire extinguisher location

Question 28 of 50

29. Why are site inductions important?

It gives you the opportunity to formally meet your colleagues

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

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

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

Question 29 of 50

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

The damage is permanent and cannot be reversed

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

With time, the condition may repair itself

You will need surgery to repair your hearing loss

Question 30 of 50

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

A decrease in fitness levels

An increase in fitness levels

Good health

Poor health

Question 31 of 50

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

Just ignore it as it’s not your problem

Escort the child to safety immediately

Find your supervisor and report it

Find your site manager and report it

Question 32 of 50

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

One week after you start working.

At your first lunch break.

After your first shift.

At your site induction.

Question 33 of 50

34. What should you do if the extension wire you need to use has a cut in the outer cover?

Carry on using it but avoid going near the cut part

If you can’t see the copper wires inside then carry on using it

Use electrical tape to cover it and then carry on working

Report it immediately and make sure no one else uses it

Question 34 of 50

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

On your signing on sheet

On your HSE poster

On the MSDS sheet

On your contract of employment

Question 35 of 50

36. A risk assessment is important because ___.

It is used to delegate tasks among workers

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

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

It tells you where tools should be stored

Question 36 of 50

37. Which activity could create the biggest risk for lead poisoning in a situation where control measures are not being exercised?

Cutting timber during a roof construction

Using old stone to build a wall

Sanding down old paint

Plastering a ceiling in a new home

Question 37 of 50

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

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

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

Wash it under very hot water.

Locate your first aider and let them check it out.

Question 38 of 50

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

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

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

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

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

Question 39 of 50

40. 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 40 of 50

41. 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?

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

Ask someone to show you how to use it.

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

Carry out the task without using it.

Question 41 of 50

42. 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 42 of 50

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

All of these answers

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

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

Ensure you’re wearing the mask correctly

Question 43 of 50

44. All unsafe working practices should be reported immediately; whose responsibility is it to report unsafe working practices?

Only the site manager can do this

Your supervisor only

It’s everyone’s responsibility to report unsafe working practices

Only a health and safety rep can do this

Question 44 of 50

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

Work carefully and slowly

Keep your area neat

Wet cutting

Wear a protective mask

Place a dust collector on the machine

Question 45 of 50

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-9

Chest protection must be worn

Substance is highly flammable

Chest protection recommended but not compulsory

Substance can cause long-term serious health problems

Question 46 of 50

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-8

Flammable

Corrosive

Explosive

Irritant

Question 47 of 50

48. 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

Perform CPR

Move you while you’re unconscious

Question 48 of 50

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

Ask your supervisor what to say.

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.

Say exactly what you saw.

Question 49 of 50

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

Health and Safety Sign

No entry roof unsafe

Caution tripping hazards on roof

Danger fragile roof

Danger roof incomplete

Question 50 of 50