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 you need to use a mobile tower scaffold but the wheel brakes aren’t working?

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

Do not use it

Carry on using it only if the floor is level

Ask a colleague to hold the tower while you work

Question 1 of 50

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

safety-sign-20

It tells you where the training room is located

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

Question 2 of 50

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

The break room

The fire assembly point

The toilet facilities

The managers office

Question 3 of 50

4. 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 the instruction manual and figure it out yourself

Ask a colleague who wears one for advice

Ask for an expert to train you

Carry on and try to work it out yourself

Question 4 of 50

5. 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 5 of 50

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

In your contract of employment

On your HSE poster

On your signing in sheet

Discussed at your site induction

Question 6 of 50

7. What type of fire extinguisher is shown below?

Fire-Extinguisher-5

Wet chemical fire extinguisher

CO2 fire extinguisher

Dry powder fire extinguisher

Water fire extinguisher

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

They're prohibition signs meaning you should not do something

An action is mandatory

It's used to indicate safe conditions

It's used to indicate a potential hazard

Question 8 of 50

9. Prohibition notices are given to equipment that:

Only skilled workers can use

Only managers can use

Should not be used until it’s made safe

Only supervisors can use

Question 9 of 50

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

Refuse to be questioned because you’re not an expert when it comes to scaffolds.

Ask your supervisor what to say.

Say exactly what you saw.

Try to protect your colleagues by saying as little as possible.

Question 10 of 50

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

Foam fire extinguisher

Wet chemical fire extinguisher

Water fire extinguisher

CO2 fire extinguisher

Question 11 of 50

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

A condition known as “vibration white finger”

Constant ear infections

Loss of hearing

An excess build-up of wax in your ears

Persistent headaches

Question 12 of 50

13. You have just finished working with a particularly noisy piece of equipment and you have a ringing in your ears. What does this symptom imply?

Your body has been exposed to excess vibration

You’ve temporarily damaged your hearing

The level of noise was high, but it was still safe

You may be coming down with the flu or a respiratory infection

Question 13 of 50

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

CO2

Foam

Water

Wet Chemical

Dry Powder

Question 14 of 50

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

You are responsible

The HSE

Your supervisor

The site manager

Question 15 of 50

16. Safe manual handling techniques are essential in the workplace because___.

It eliminates the need for expensive lifting equipment

It allows you to lift heavier loads

It reduces the risk of injuries

It allows you to work faster

Question 16 of 50

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

Health and Safety Sign

Danger fragile roof

Danger roof incomplete

Caution tripping hazards on roof

No entry roof unsafe

Question 17 of 50

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

A full metal shovel.

A metal shovel and rubber gloves.

A jack hammer.

An insulated shovel or spade.

Question 18 of 50

19. Which of these best describes working at height?

10m above the ground

6m above the ground

5m above the ground

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

Question 19 of 50

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

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

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

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

Question 20 of 50

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

Fire

Fire assembly location

Fire hose location

Fire alarm point

Fire extinguisher location

Question 21 of 50

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

Lifting materials

Parked

Reversing

Moving forward

Question 22 of 50

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

Safety-sign-11

Hearing protection recommended but not compulsory

No personal music players allowed

Very noisy area ahead

Hearing protection must be worn

Question 23 of 50

24. 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

Use electrical tape to cover it and then carry on working

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

Question 24 of 50

25. 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 but use it very slowly

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

Question 25 of 50

26. 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

Using the tool in a large, indoor area

Working in a small room

Working outdoor on a calm day

Question 26 of 50

27. 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 27 of 50

28. 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 28 of 50

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

Black

Cream

Blue

Red

Question 29 of 50

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

Frostbite that can lead to permanent damage to your arms and fingers

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

An air borne disease that can affect your breathing

A sign that your hands are on the way to becoming permanently injured

Question 30 of 50

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

Dry powder fire extinguisher

Wet chemical fire extinguisher

Water fire extinguisher

Foam fire extinguisher

Question 31 of 50

32. 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.

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 immediately otherwise the foot will get infected.

Question 32 of 50

33. All near misses should be reported:

After your shift has ended

At the end of the week

As soon as possible

On your next break

Question 33 of 50

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

Speak to your supervisor and inform him about your concerns.

Tell them to sit in the canteen for an hour before starting work.

Give them coffee before they start working.

Give them lots of water before they start working.

Question 34 of 50

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

Health and safety signs

PPE

MSDS sheet

HSE poster

Question 35 of 50

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

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.

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

Question 36 of 50

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

On your contract of employment

On your HSE poster

On your signing on sheet

On the MSDS sheet

Question 37 of 50

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

health-and-safety-signs-yellow

No manual lifting should be done in this area

Industrial vehicles are moving about

No industrial vehicles allowed beyond this area

Only trained staff are allowed beyond this area

Question 38 of 50

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

Blue health and safety sign

Eye protection not needed beyond this point

Opaque eye protection must be worn

Eye protection must be worn

Eye protection recommended but not compulsory

Question 39 of 50

40. Being exposed to engine oil can cause___.

Skin problems

Temporary loss of breath

Hearing problems

Lung cancer

Question 40 of 50

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

Take the alarm off.

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.

Question 41 of 50

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

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 colleague’s job.

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

Question 42 of 50

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

Question 43 of 50

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-8

Irritant

Flammable

Corrosive

Explosive

Question 44 of 50

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

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

Question 45 of 50

46. Which of these must you do if you need to run an electrical cable across an area used by vehicles? (Choose 2 answers)

Ensure that you use yellow tape to wrap it as this would make it visible to drivers

Use spare wood or scaffold boards to cover the cable

Use a protective ramp to cover the cable

Put up a “Ramp Ahead” sign

Question 46 of 50

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-7

This item is corrosive

This item is toxic

This item is flammable

This item could explode

Question 47 of 50

48. Why is it important for workers using a half mask respirator to be clean shaven?

The facial hair can block the filter very quickly.

The facial hair may hamper the seal around the face.

If you’re clean shaven you can use the same mask for longer periods.

The facial hair can cause an allergic reaction.

Question 48 of 50

49. What do yellow and black health and safety signs like the one below mean?

Health-and-Safety-Sign-11

They're prohibition signs

They're hazard warning signs

They're used to indicate safe conditions

An action is mandatory

Question 49 of 50

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

One day or one shift

Ten working days

Seven working days

Nine working days

Question 50 of 50