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

At least 18 years old

At least 21 years old

Trained and competent

At least 16 years old

Question 1 of 50

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

Strong odours

Bird faeces

Silica in dust form

Asbestos fibres

Question 2 of 50

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

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.

Have a colleague show you what to do.

Question 3 of 50

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

The fire assembly point

The toilet facilities

The break room

The managers office

Question 4 of 50

5. 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 the presenter to explain further

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

Ask a colleague to clarify

Question 5 of 50

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

Back bent and feet wide as possible

Back straight and knees bent

Back bent and knees straight

Back straight and feet close together

Question 6 of 50

7. 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.

Give them coffee before they start working.

Speak to your supervisor and inform him about your concerns.

Give them lots of water before they start working.

Question 7 of 50

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

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

It's used to indicate safe conditions

An action is mandatory

It's used to indicate a potential hazard

They're prohibition signs meaning you should not do something

Question 8 of 50

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

Get medical help immediately

Slap the person to see if they would wake up

Move the person on to their back

Try to perform CPR on the person

Question 9 of 50

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

Take it to your supervisor and ask him

Ask your colleagues if it looks like asbestos

Having it tested at a lab

Try to identify the distinctive smell asbestos gives off

Question 10 of 50

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

It will reduce the battery life

It could start a fire

It will damage the battery

It will make the bag heavier

Question 11 of 50

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

Tackle the fire if safe and trained to do so

Call the fire brigade

Operate the nearest fire alarm

Exit the building immediately using the nearest lift

Question 12 of 50

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

Only when your eyes come into direct sunlight

Only when you’re working with power tools

Only when you’re working with hazardous chemicals

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

Question 13 of 50

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

With time, the condition may repair itself

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

The damage is permanent and cannot be reversed

You will need surgery to repair your hearing loss

Question 14 of 50

15. What is the leading cause of death among construction workers?

Falling from height

Being hit by vehicles on site

Leptospirosis

Electrocution

Question 15 of 50

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-7

This item is corrosive

This item is flammable

This item is toxic

This item could explode

Question 16 of 50

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

CO2

Water

Wet chemical

Foam

Question 17 of 50

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

Green-safety-sign

Prohibition signs

Safe condition signs

Mandatory signs

Hazard warning signs

Question 18 of 50

19. Safety footwear should be worn on-site______?

Only when you are working at height

At all times

Only when you are using power tools

Only when you are working at ground level

Question 19 of 50

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

Your HSE poster

The COSHH assessment

Your site’s accident report book

Your contract of employment

Question 20 of 50

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

Wet chemical fire extinguisher

Water fire extinguisher

Foam fire extinguisher

Dry powder fire extinguisher

Question 21 of 50

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

Loss of hearing

Constant ear infections

Persistent headaches

A condition known as “vibration white finger”

An excess build-up of wax in your ears

Question 22 of 50

23. When using a CO2 fire extinguisher you should be aware that the nozzle will become ___.

Very Cold

Very Hot

Slightly Cold

Warm

Question 23 of 50

24. What should you do if you need to use a mobile tower scaffold but the wheel brakes aren’t working?

Ask a colleague to hold the tower while you work

Do not use it

Use a rock or a piece of wood to wedge the wheels and stop them from moving

Carry on using it only if the floor is level

Question 24 of 50

25. Occupational asthma can make it impossible to work with specific materials. How is it caused?

Cutaneous (skin) contact with a hazardous materials

Breathing in hazardous substances such as dust, vapours and fumes

Constant exposure to harmful levels of noise

Constant exposure to rat droppings

Question 25 of 50

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

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

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

Question 26 of 50

27. Why is it important for you to keep your working environment clean and tidy?

To prevent rats and other animals that could spread diseases

To reduce the risk of slips, trips and falls

To reduce environmental side effects

All of these

Question 27 of 50

28. Being exposed to engine oil can cause___.

Skin problems

Lung cancer

Hearing problems

Temporary loss of breath

Question 28 of 50

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

safety-sign-20

It tells you where the emergency assembly point is located

It tells you where the training room is located

It tells you where you should go for your break

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

Question 29 of 50

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

Raise concerns about safety issues

Provide your own PPE

Report unsafe working practices

Write your own risk assessments

Question 30 of 50

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

Demolition of concrete floors or screeds

Sawing wood

Cutting stones and blocks

Sweeping up rubble

Question 31 of 50

32. 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 but warn colleagues in the area

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

Continue using the hammer but use it very slowly

Question 32 of 50

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

Environment

Protected wildlife area

No fishing in this area

Dangerous to the environment

Do not dump refuse here

Question 33 of 50

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

Wet Chemical

Water

CO2

Dry Powder

Foam

Question 34 of 50

35. Wearing a safety helmet in hot weather can be uncomfortable, which of these is true about wearing a safety helmet in hot weather?

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

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 can wear it sideways if it’s more comfortable this way

Question 35 of 50

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

Take it outside and toss it away

Place it in a rubbish bin and carry on working

Give it to your supervisor for testing

Immediately cease work and inform colleagues

Question 36 of 50

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

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

Investigate and try to fix the problem

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.

Locate your first aider and let them check it out.

Wash it under very hot water.

Question 38 of 50

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

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

Take him to your supervisor immediately

He seems ok so all is fine

Report it

Question 39 of 50

40. Which of these best describes working at height?

5m above the ground

10m above the ground

6m above the ground

Any height above or below ground level that can cause an injury if you fall

Question 40 of 50

41. Hazardous substances can be identified by ____.

The colour of the substance

It will have a blue label on the container

The symbol on the label

The colour of the container

Question 41 of 50

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

Find your supervisor and report it

Just ignore it as it’s not your problem

Find your site manager and report it

Escort the child to safety immediately

Question 42 of 50

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

Safety-sign-11

Very noisy area ahead

Hearing protection must be worn

Hearing protection recommended but not compulsory

No personal music players allowed

Question 43 of 50

44. High levels of dust can be inhaled when performing tasks such as grinding, drilling, sanding and cutting. These levels are most dangerous when:

Using the tool outside when it is windy

Working outdoor on a calm day

Working in a small room

Using the tool in a large, indoor area

Question 44 of 50

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

On your HSE poster

In your contract of employment

Discussed at your site induction

On your signing in sheet

Question 45 of 50

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

Work carefully and slowly

Place a dust collector on the machine

Wet cutting

Keep your area neat

Wear a protective mask

Question 46 of 50

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

Ten working days

Nine working days

One day or one shift

Seven working days

Question 47 of 50

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

Only use a FFP3-rated mask and goggles

Use a regular dust mask, goggles and hearing protection

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 48 of 50

49. What should you do if a Health and Safety Executive inspector asks you about a recent accident you witnessed?

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.

Let your supervisor coach you on what to say.

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

Question 49 of 50

50. What does COSHH stand for?

Control of substances hazardous to health

Containment of substances hazardous to health

Control of substances hazardous to homes

Control of substances that are hazardous and harmful

Question 50 of 50