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 health and safety sign below mean?

safety-sign-40

Toilet and shower facilities located here

Area fitted with fire sprinklers

Emergency first aid shower

Male shower facilities located here

Question 1 of 50

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

Asbestos fibres

Strong odours

Silica in dust form

Bird faeces

Question 2 of 50

3. Hazardous substances can be identified by ____.

The colour of the container

The colour of the substance

The symbol on the label

It will have a blue label on the container

Question 3 of 50

4. 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

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

Wear a second mask above the first

Begin your work but take regular breaks

Question 4 of 50

5. 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 5 of 50

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

Speed enforced limits

One way systems

Pedestrians and vehicles sharing the same routes

Barriers that separate pedestrians from vehicles

Question 6 of 50

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

Use spare wood or scaffold boards to cover the cable

Use a protective ramp to cover the cable

Put up a “Ramp Ahead” sign

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

Question 7 of 50

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-6

Wash your hands before handling this chemical

It is Flammable

Do not touch as it is very hot

It is corrosive

Question 8 of 50

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

40°

75°

50°

55°

Question 9 of 50

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

It could start a fire

It will reduce the battery life

It will damage the battery

It will make the bag heavier

Question 10 of 50

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

The HSE

Your supervisor

The site manager

You are responsible

Question 11 of 50

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

Your personal mobile number.

When the accident occurred (date and time).

Your driving license number.

Details of the injury you sustained.

Question 12 of 50

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

Tie it at the bottom

Tie it at the top

Have a colleague hold it while you work

Use a piece of wood to wedge the bottom

Question 13 of 50

14. 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?

Carry out the task without using it.

Ask someone to show you how to use it.

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

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

Question 14 of 50

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

A Health and Safety rep.

The person who was injured or someone acting for them.

The site manager

The supervisor.

Question 15 of 50

16. What should you do if the guard from a power tool you need to use is missing?

Use the tool as fast as you can to complete the task quickly

Carry on using it but be very careful and work very slowly

Improvise and make your own

Do not use the tool unless you get the correct guard fitted

Question 16 of 50

17. 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

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

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

Question 17 of 50

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

Health and Safety Sign

Danger roof incomplete

Danger fragile roof

No entry roof unsafe

Caution tripping hazards on roof

Question 18 of 50

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

It allows you to work faster

It eliminates the need for expensive lifting equipment

It allows you to lift heavier loads

It reduces the risk of injuries

Question 19 of 50

20. 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?

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

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

Your body has been exposed to excess vibration

You’ve temporarily damaged your hearing

Question 20 of 50

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

Very Hot

Slightly Cold

Very Cold

Warm

Question 21 of 50

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

Wet chemical fire extinguisher

CO2 fire extinguisher

Water fire extinguisher

Foam fire extinguisher

Question 22 of 50

23. What type of fire extinguisher is shown below?

Fire-Extinguisher-2

Wet chemical

Dry powder

Water

Foam

Question 23 of 50

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

Ask your colleagues if it looks like asbestos

Try to identify the distinctive smell asbestos gives off

Having it tested at a lab

Take it to your supervisor and ask him

Question 24 of 50

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

Dangerous to the environment

Corrosive

Hot liquid

Irritant

Question 25 of 50

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

It will save time and avoid a mess

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

Question 26 of 50

27. 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 a potential hazard

They're prohibition signs meaning you should not do something

An action is mandatory

It's used to indicate safe conditions

Question 27 of 50

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-11

An action is mandatory

They're used to indicate safe conditions

They're hazard warning signs

They're prohibition signs

Question 28 of 50

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

An excess build-up of wax in your ears

Persistent headaches

Constant ear infections

A condition known as “vibration white finger”

Loss of hearing

Question 29 of 50

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

Have a colleague show you what to do.

Watch what other drivers are doing and give it a go.

Inform your supervisor that you are not trained to drive it.

Try to figure it out as you go along.

Question 30 of 50

31. 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 lots of water before they start working.

Give them coffee before they start working.

Question 31 of 50

32. If an HSE inspector visits your site you should ____.

Complete your task then go home

Report to your supervisor

Leave your job and go to the assembly point

Continue with your job

Question 32 of 50

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

Take the alarm off.

Exit the confined space immediately.

Stop using any electrical tools but carry on working.

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

Question 33 of 50

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-9

Substance is highly flammable

Chest protection recommended but not compulsory

Substance can cause long-term serious health problems

Chest protection must be worn

Question 34 of 50

35. 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

Let the birds leave before continuing with your work

Attempt to catch the birds

Cease work and ask a supervisor what you should do

Question 35 of 50

36. 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 36 of 50

37. 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.

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.

Question 37 of 50

38. Where can you find information about hazardous substances?

The COSHH assessment

Your HSE poster

Your contract of employment

Your time sheet

Question 38 of 50

39. 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 use it very slowly

Continue using the hammer but warn colleagues in the area

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

Question 39 of 50

40. What type of fire extinguisher is shown below?

Fire-Extinguisher-3

Water fire extinguisher

CO2 fire extinguisher

Foam fire extinguisher

Dry powder fire extinguisher

Question 40 of 50

41. 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 41 of 50

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

You will need to bring your own.

First aid boxes are not compulsory.

Your employer need to provide the first aid box.

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

Question 42 of 50

43. What type of fire extinguisher is shown below?

Fire-Extinguisher-5

Wet chemical fire extinguisher

Dry powder fire extinguisher

CO2 fire extinguisher

Water fire extinguisher

Question 43 of 50

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

Class A

Class D

Class F

Class B

Question 44 of 50

45. Ladders should never be painted because:

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

The paint causes the ladder to become slippery

The paint can hide or mask damaged parts of the ladder

You will need to repaint the ladder regularly

Question 45 of 50

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

Propane

Plastic

Wood

Paper

Question 46 of 50

47. 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 47 of 50

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

Be authorised

Be a UK citizen

Be over 24 years old

Be competent and trained

Question 48 of 50

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

safety-sign-10

High visibility clothing not necessary in this area

High visibility clothing must be worn in this area

White clothing only must be worn in this area

High visibility clothing recommended but not compulsory

Question 49 of 50

50. 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.

Locate your first aider and let them check it out.

Wash it under very hot water.

Tie a piece of cloth around it and go back to work.

Question 50 of 50