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

Leave the building immediately

Find your colleagues and take them out the building

Find your supervisor and inform of the situation

Hide under a desk

Question 1 of 50

2. 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 2 of 50

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

Your working hours

Who is responsible for health and safety in your company

How to safely use tools and equipment

The correct way to do a job

Question 3 of 50

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

At least 18 years old

At least 21 years old

At least 16 years old

Trained and competent

Question 4 of 50

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

Fire

Fire alarm point

Fire assembly location

Fire hose location

Fire extinguisher location

Question 5 of 50

6. 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 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

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

Question 6 of 50

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

safety-sign-10

White clothing only must be worn in this area

High visibility clothing recommended but not compulsory

High visibility clothing must be worn in this area

High visibility clothing not necessary in this area

Question 7 of 50

8. Safety footwear should be worn on-site______?

At all times

Only when you are using power tools

Only when you are working at height

Only when you are working at ground level

Question 8 of 50

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

Wear a protective mask

Wet cutting

Work carefully and slowly

Place a dust collector on the machine

Keep your area neat

Question 9 of 50

10. If you have to use a ladder, what angle should you adjust the ladder to?

40°

55°

75°

50°

Question 10 of 50

11. Exposure to which of these would most likely result in you contracting Weil’s disease?

Asbestos

Water

Paint

Dust

Question 11 of 50

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

Once a year

When your current set is damaged or soiled

Twice a year

Every 5 years

Question 12 of 50

13. 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 an expert to train you

Carry on and try to work it out yourself

Ask for the instruction manual and figure it out yourself

Ask a colleague who wears one for advice

Question 13 of 50

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

No, hand tools do not need inspecting

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

Yes, the should be checked once a month only

No, only electrical tools need inspecting

Question 14 of 50

15. 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 only if you’re using protective gloves

Continue using the hammer but warn colleagues in the area

Continue using the hammer but use it very slowly

Question 15 of 50

16. 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 16 of 50

17. You have to work with hazardous substances, what should your employer check regularly?

Your mood

Your skills

Your working technique

Your health

Question 17 of 50

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

Call the fire brigade

Exit the building immediately using the nearest lift

Operate the nearest fire alarm

Tackle the fire if safe and trained to do so

Question 18 of 50

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

Class D

Class B

Class A

Class F

Question 19 of 50

20. 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 20 of 50

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

To prevent dust clouds

It saves you time

To wash away any insects that may be in it

It makes it easier to pick up

Question 21 of 50

22. What type of fire extinguisher is shown below?

Fire-Extinguisher-2

Dry powder

Wet chemical

Foam

Water

Question 22 of 50

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

Black

Blue

Red

Cream

Question 23 of 50

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

Barriers that separate pedestrians from vehicles

Pedestrians and vehicles sharing the same routes

One way systems

Speed enforced limits

Question 24 of 50

25. 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

Purchase you own supplies to top it up

Inform the person who looks after the first aid box

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

Question 25 of 50

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

It will reduce the battery life

It will damage the battery

It will make the bag heavier

It could start a fire

Question 26 of 50

27. Pedestrians are most likely injured by site vehicles when the vehicles are:

Reversing

Parked

Moving forward

Lifting materials

Question 27 of 50

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

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

Find your supervisor and inform him on the matter

Leave the site and go home

Notify the trained rescue team immediately

Question 28 of 50

29. What type of fire extinguisher is shown below?

Fire-Extinguisher-5

CO2 fire extinguisher

Water fire extinguisher

Wet chemical fire extinguisher

Dry powder fire extinguisher

Question 29 of 50

30. Which of these is true about environmental law?

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

Question 30 of 50

31. 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 31 of 50

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

All of these answers

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

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

Ensure you’re wearing the mask correctly

Question 32 of 50

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

Foam

Wet chemical

Water

Dry powder

CO2

Question 33 of 50

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

Trademark

Registered

Question 34 of 50

35. 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 35 of 50

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-6

It is corrosive

Wash your hands before handling this chemical

It is Flammable

Do not touch as it is very hot

Question 36 of 50

37. 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

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

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

Question 37 of 50

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

The site manager

You are responsible

Your supervisor

The HSE

Question 38 of 50

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

Category A

Category C

Category F

Category D

Question 39 of 50

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

An excess build-up of wax in your ears

Loss of hearing

A condition known as “vibration white finger”

Persistent headaches

Constant ear infections

Question 40 of 50

41. What should you do if the ladder you’re about to use is damaged?

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

Stop using it, report it and let your colleagues know the ladder is not safe

Question 41 of 50

42. What should you do if one of your colleague has a nail stuck in their foot and you are not a trained first aider?

Pull the nail out immediately otherwise the foot will get infected.

Leave the nail in as it will help to reduce the bleeding.

Pull the nail out and run the foot under hot water.

Pull the nail out.

Question 42 of 50

43. When using a power tool for cutting and grinding, why is it important for the dust to be collected?

The tool performs better if dust is collected

It will save time and avoid a mess

Dust can be harmful if it is inhaled

A machine guard is not necessary if the dust is collected

Question 43 of 50

44. Why are site inductions important?

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

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 gives you the opportunity to formally meet your colleagues

Question 44 of 50

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

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

You will need to bring your own.

Your employer need to provide the first aid box.

First aid boxes are not compulsory.

Question 45 of 50

46. If you want to be a first aider at work you should___.

Purchase an introduction to first aid hand-book and then you can treat people at work

Ask a colleague to give you a few pointers and then you can treat people

Arrange for your employer to put you on a first aider’s course

Observe someone who is a trained first aider to see what they are doing

Question 46 of 50

47. 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

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

Take him to your supervisor immediately

Report it

Question 47 of 50

48. 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 48 of 50

49. If you’re working in a confined space and the gas alarm goes off you should:

Stop using any electrical tools but carry on working.

Continue working and take breaks every 5 minutes to get fresh air.

Exit the confined space immediately.

Take the alarm off.

Question 49 of 50

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

Report unsafe working practices

Provide your own PPE

Raise concerns about safety issues

Write your own risk assessments

Question 50 of 50