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 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

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

Try to fix the ladder yourself

Question 1 of 50

2. Being exposed to engine oil can cause___.

Hearing problems

Skin problems

Temporary loss of breath

Lung cancer

Question 2 of 50

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

Health and Safety Sign

Caution tripping hazards on roof

Danger fragile roof

No entry roof unsafe

Danger roof incomplete

Question 3 of 50

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-7

This item could explode

This item is corrosive

This item is flammable

This item is toxic

Question 4 of 50

5. 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 5 of 50

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

Black

Blue

Red

Cream

Question 6 of 50

7. You have to select appropriate PPE for a job, what’s the most important thing you should consider?

The types of hazards associated with the job

Whether or not it will make you hot outdoors

The cost of the PPE

The time it will take you to put it on

Question 7 of 50

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

Gas

Sewage and drain lines

Electricity

Water

Question 8 of 50

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

MSDS sheet

Health and safety signs

PPE

HSE poster

Question 9 of 50

10. 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.

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

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

Carry out the task without using it.

Question 10 of 50

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

Using old stone to build a wall

Sanding down old paint

Plastering a ceiling in a new home

Cutting timber during a roof construction

Question 11 of 50

12. 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 and run the foot under hot water.

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

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

Pull the nail out.

Question 12 of 50

13. Where can you find information about hazardous substances?

Your contract of employment

Your time sheet

The COSHH assessment

Your HSE poster

Question 13 of 50

14. Disposable masks should be used no more than ___.

Nine working days

Seven working days

One day or one shift

Ten working days

Question 14 of 50

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

CO2 fire extinguishers

Dry powder fire extinguishers

Water fire extinguishers

Wet chemical fire extinguishers

Question 15 of 50

16. When does your employer need to provide a first-aid box?

Every site should be equipped with a first-aid box regardless of the number of employees

When the total number of employees exceeds 35

First-aid boxes are provided at the company’s discretion and are not compulsory

When the total number of employees exceeds 10

Question 16 of 50

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

Safety-sign-11

Hearing protection recommended but not compulsory

Very noisy area ahead

No personal music players allowed

Hearing protection must be worn

Question 17 of 50

18. 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 immediately and report it to your supervisor or manager

Stop working and go home immediately

Continue working with the substance and report it after your shift

Question 18 of 50

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

Exit the confined space immediately.

Stop using any electrical tools but carry on working.

Take the alarm off.

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

Question 19 of 50

20. 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 site manager and report it

Escort the child to safety immediately

Find your supervisor and report it

Question 20 of 50

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

Hide under a desk

Find your supervisor and inform of the situation

Find your colleagues and take them out the building

Leave the building immediately

Question 21 of 50

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

Only a health and safety rep can do this

Only the site manager can do this

Your supervisor only

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

Question 22 of 50

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

It allows you to walk faster while working

It protects your trousers

It prevents skin burns and dermatitis

It keeps your feet dry and warm

Question 23 of 50

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

Twice a year

When your current set is damaged or soiled

Every 5 years

Once a year

Question 24 of 50

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

Health and safety sign for cscs test

Hand washing area

Protective gloves must be worn

Use barrier cream

Protective gloves recommended but not necessary

Question 25 of 50

26. Before starting your shift you’re given a dust mask that’s too big and keeps falling off, what should you do?

Ask your colleague to borrow his mask then carry on working

Carry on working with the big mask until you can get another one

Ask for a mask that fits securely and wait until you have the correct RPE before starting

Carry on working and get another one after your shift ends

Question 26 of 50

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

Green-safety-sign

Hazard warning signs

Safe condition signs

Prohibition signs

Mandatory signs

Question 27 of 50

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

A full metal shovel.

A metal shovel and rubber gloves.

An insulated shovel or spade.

A jack hammer.

Question 28 of 50

29. What should you do if the toilet on your worksite doesn’t work and is always in a messy state?

Speak to your supervisor about the problem

Avoid using the toilet

Investigate and try to fix the problem

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

Question 29 of 50

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

An asphalt road

An uneven playground

A concrete walkway

An abandoned parking lot

Question 30 of 50

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

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

Report it immediately and make sure no one else uses it

Carry on using it but avoid going near the cut part

Use electrical tape to cover it and then carry on working

Question 31 of 50

32. A nest of pigeons along with droppings are discovered in an area where you will be working, what should you do?

Continue with your tasks

Cease work and ask a supervisor what you should do

Let the birds leave before continuing with your work

Attempt to catch the birds

Question 32 of 50

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

Question 33 of 50

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

Wood

Propane

Plastic

Paper

Question 34 of 50

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

Wear a protective mask

Wet cutting

Keep your area neat

Work carefully and slowly

Place a dust collector on the machine

Question 35 of 50

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

Give it to your supervisor for testing

Take it outside and toss it away

Place it in a rubbish bin and carry on working

Immediately cease work and inform colleagues

Question 36 of 50

37. What should you do if you’re unsure about a particular topic discussed during a site induction?

Meet with the presenter at the end of the day to discuss it

Ask a colleague to clarify

Ask the presenter to explain further

Ask your health and safety rep to explain at your next break

Question 37 of 50

38. You are provided with a dust mask to protect against dangerous fumes but this mask is partially damaged. What should you do?

Work as quickly as possible

Begin your work but take regular breaks

Wear a second mask above the first

Do not start working until you are supplied with the proper protective equipment

Question 38 of 50

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

HAVS

Lung disease

Dermatitis

Leptospirosis

Question 39 of 50

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

Be over 24 years old

Be authorised

Be a UK citizen

Be competent and trained

Question 40 of 50

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

Wet chemical fire extinguisher

Water fire extinguisher

Foam fire extinguisher

CO2 fire extinguisher

Question 41 of 50

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

Who is responsible for health and safety in your company

Your working hours

How to safely use tools and equipment

The correct way to do a job

Question 42 of 50

43. Which of these fire extinguisher is most suitable for electrical fires?

CO2

Foam

Water

Wet chemical

Question 43 of 50

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

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

An air borne disease that can affect your breathing

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 44 of 50

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

Your HSE poster

The COSHH assessment

Your contract of employment

Your site’s accident report book

Question 45 of 50

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

Dust can be harmful if it is inhaled

The tool performs better if dust is collected

A machine guard is not necessary if the dust is collected

It will save time and avoid a mess

Question 46 of 50

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

Sit down and take a few minutes to recover.

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.

Continue working and let the dizziness pass on its own.

Question 47 of 50

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

The site manager

A Health and Safety rep.

The person who was injured or someone acting for them.

The supervisor.

Question 48 of 50

49. If you’re in an accident, which of these does NOT have to be recorded in the accident book? (Choose 2 answers)

Your driving license number.

When the accident occurred (date and time).

Your personal mobile number.

Details of the injury you sustained.

Question 49 of 50

50. 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.

Let your supervisor coach you on what to say.

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

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

Question 50 of 50