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 the heath and safety sign below mean?

Health-and-Safety-Sign-8

Flammable

Irritant

Explosive

Corrosive

Question 1 of 50

2. What should you do if a fire breaks out and you’ve not been trained to use a fire extinguisher?

Do not use the fire extinguisher and go to your fire assembly point immediately

Use the closest lift to exit the building

Search the building for your supervisor and let him know

Try to use the fire extinguisher and see how it goes

Question 2 of 50

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

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

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

Question 3 of 50

4. Being exposed to which of these items will NOT cause lung infections or diseases?

Strong odours

Silica in dust form

Asbestos fibres

Bird faeces

Question 4 of 50

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

Wait until your break and get another one

Carry on working if it’s only a small crack

Wait until the end of your shift and get another one for the next day

Get another one immediately

Question 5 of 50

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

Ask the presenter to explain further

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

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

Ask a colleague to clarify

Question 6 of 50

7. Which of the following hazardous materials should be identified when going through a construction health and safety checklist?

Lead, solvents, asbestos and cement

Cement, paints, asbestos and noise levels

Dust, paint, solvents and noise levels

Noise levels, vibration levels, asbestos and cement

Question 7 of 50

8. 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

Avoid using the toilet

Speak to your supervisor about the problem

Question 8 of 50

9. What would you do if you’re using a hammer and the head comes loose?

Continue using the hammer but use it very slowly

Continue using the hammer but warn colleagues in the area

Stop using the hammer and get another that’s appropriate for the job

Continue using the hammer only if you’re using protective gloves

Question 9 of 50

10. When you are drilling, grinding, sanding or dusting, how can you protect your lungs from long-term respiratory damage?

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

Use a regular dust mask, goggles and hearing protection

Only use a FFP3-rated mask and goggles

Question 10 of 50

11. Information regarding your emergency assembly points will be ___.

Discussed at your site induction

On your signing in sheet

On your HSE poster

In your contract of employment

Question 11 of 50

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

Question 12 of 50

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

Flammable liquids such as gasoline

Combustible metals

Paper, wood, textiles and solid materials

Live electrical fires

Question 13 of 50

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-7

This item is corrosive

This item could explode

This item is toxic

This item is flammable

Question 14 of 50

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

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.

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

Question 15 of 50

16. Hazardous substances can be identified by ____.

The symbol on the label

The colour of the container

The colour of the substance

It will have a blue label on the container

Question 16 of 50

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

Hide under a desk

Leave the building immediately

Find your colleagues and take them out the building

Find your supervisor and inform of the situation

Question 17 of 50

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

Place a dust collector on the machine

Work carefully and slowly

Keep your area neat

Wet cutting

Wear a protective mask

Question 18 of 50

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

It keeps your feet dry and warm

It prevents skin burns and dermatitis

It allows you to walk faster while working

It protects your trousers

Question 19 of 50

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

No, this does not relate to you.

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

No, this is the responsibility of your supervisor only.

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

Question 20 of 50

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

Health and Safety Sign

Danger fragile roof

No entry roof unsafe

Caution tripping hazards on roof

Danger roof incomplete

Question 21 of 50

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

Take him to your supervisor immediately

He seems ok so all is fine

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

Report it

Question 22 of 50

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

A Health and Safety rep.

The site manager

The person who was injured or someone acting for them.

The supervisor.

Question 23 of 50

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

Fire

Fire alarm point

Fire assembly location

Fire hose location

Fire extinguisher location

Question 24 of 50

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

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

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

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

Question 25 of 50

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

The site manager

You are responsible

Your supervisor

The HSE

Question 26 of 50

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

Asbestos

Water

Paint

Dust

Question 27 of 50

28. Methane gas is very dangerous in confined spaces because: (Choose 2 answers)

It will block your vision.

It will limit the amount of oxygen you have available.

It could make you feel dehydrated.

It could explode.

Question 28 of 50

29. Prohibition notices are given to equipment that:

Only supervisors can use

Only skilled workers can use

Should not be used until it’s made safe

Only managers can use

Question 29 of 50

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

Tie it at the bottom

Use a piece of wood to wedge the bottom

Have a colleague hold it while you work

Tie it at the top

Question 30 of 50

31. 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.

Carry out the task without using it.

Ask someone to show you how to use it.

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

Question 31 of 50

32. The best way to tell if a specific substance is asbestos is by:

Ask your colleagues if it looks like asbestos

Having it tested at a lab

Try to identify the distinctive smell asbestos gives off

Take it to your supervisor and ask him

Question 32 of 50

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

Legs

Neck

Mouth and nose

Back

Question 33 of 50

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

Water

Dry powder

Wet chemical

CO2

Foam

Question 34 of 50

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

Environment

Protected wildlife area

Dangerous to the environment

No fishing in this area

Do not dump refuse here

Question 35 of 50

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

Safety-sign-11

Hearing protection recommended but not compulsory

No personal music players allowed

Hearing protection must be worn

Very noisy area ahead

Question 36 of 50

37. Using eye protection is vital for onsite safety, when should you wear eye protection?

When the task has a potential for eye injury and if the site rules demand it

Only when you’re working with power tools

Only when you’re working with hazardous chemicals

Only when your eyes come into direct sunlight

Question 37 of 50

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

To prevent dust clouds

To wash away any insects that may be in it

It makes it easier to pick up

It saves you time

Question 38 of 50

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

Back bent and knees straight

Back straight and feet close together

Back straight and knees bent

Back bent and feet wide as possible

Question 39 of 50

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

Escort the child to safety immediately

Find your site manager and report it

Find your supervisor and report it

Just ignore it as it’s not your problem

Question 40 of 50

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

safety-sign-10

High visibility clothing recommended but not compulsory

White clothing only must be worn in this area

High visibility clothing not necessary in this area

High visibility clothing must be worn in this area

Question 41 of 50

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

The cost of the PPE

The types of hazards associated with the job

Whether or not it will make you hot outdoors

The time it will take you to put it on

Question 42 of 50

43. What type of fire extinguisher is shown below?

Fire-Extinguisher-5

Wet chemical fire extinguisher

Water fire extinguisher

Dry powder fire extinguisher

CO2 fire extinguisher

Question 43 of 50

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

Your contract of employment

Your HSE poster

Your site’s accident report book

The COSHH assessment

Question 44 of 50

45. Ladders should never be painted because:

The paint causes the ladder to become slippery

The paint could cause a distraction to the person using the ladder

The paint can hide or mask damaged parts of the ladder

You will need to repaint the ladder regularly

Question 45 of 50

46. Solvents in paints and resins can lead to:

Headaches, nausea and dizziness

Other effects on the body

All of the above

Lung issues

Question 46 of 50

47. 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

Check the entire length and cable connectors for damage

You must only uncoil the length you need to use

You must uncoil the entire cable

Question 47 of 50

48. What are blue and white safety signs like the one below used to indicate?

blue-and-white-health-and-safety-sign

They're prohibition signs meaning you should not do something

It's used to indicate a potential hazard

It's used to indicate safe conditions

An action is mandatory

Question 48 of 50

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

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

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.

Question 49 of 50

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

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

With time, the condition may repair itself

Question 50 of 50