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 an HSE inspector visits your site you should ____.

Leave your job and go to the assembly point

Complete your task then go home

Report to your supervisor

Continue with your job

Question 1 of 50

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-11

They're prohibition signs

An action is mandatory

They're hazard warning signs

They're used to indicate safe conditions

Question 2 of 50

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

An air borne disease that can affect your breathing

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

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

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

Question 3 of 50

4. If you see the word “SENSITISER” on a bottled substance, this means that____.

You have to mix it with water before using

You can safely use it without PPE

You can have an allergic reaction to it

Only a supervisor can use it

Question 4 of 50

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

Keep your area neat

Wet cutting

Work carefully and slowly

Wear a protective mask

Place a dust collector on the machine

Question 5 of 50

6. You are working with a chemical and require respiratory protective equipment (RPE). If none has been given, you should ___.

Work as quickly as possible to finish the task

Begin work but take breaks at five-minute intervals

Smell the chemical to determine whether it is dangerous

Do not work until the proper equipment and training have been provided

Question 6 of 50

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

It keeps your feet dry and warm

It allows you to walk faster while working

It prevents skin burns and dermatitis

It protects your trousers

Question 7 of 50

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

Wet chemical fire extinguisher

CO2 fire extinguisher

Foam fire extinguisher

Water fire extinguisher

Question 8 of 50

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

Legs

Neck

Back

Mouth and nose

Question 9 of 50

10. 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.

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

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

Question 10 of 50

11. You are required to undertake some work that will produce dust. What will you need to do?

Begin working immediately; dust is hardly dangerous

Wear the correct personal protective equipment (PPE) and use devices that will control airborne dust

Only work for a short period of time

Avoid the work, as dust can harm your respiratory system

Question 11 of 50

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

A machine guard is not necessary if the dust is collected

Dust can be harmful if it is inhaled

The tool performs better if dust is collected

It will save time and avoid a mess

Question 12 of 50

13. Checking a ladder before use should be done by ___.

Your supervisor

The site manager

The person about to use it

Your health and safety rep

Question 13 of 50

14. In the event of an accident a first aider can do all the following EXCEPT:

Prescribe and give you medicines to help you recover

Move you while you’re unconscious

Bandage your cuts or wounds

Perform CPR

Question 14 of 50

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

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

When the total number of employees exceeds 10

When the total number of employees exceeds 35

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

Question 15 of 50

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

Paint

Asbestos

Dust

Water

Question 16 of 50

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

Environment

No fishing in this area

Protected wildlife area

Do not dump refuse here

Dangerous to the environment

Question 17 of 50

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

Put up a “Ramp Ahead” sign

Use spare wood or scaffold boards to cover the cable

Use a protective ramp to cover the cable

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

Question 18 of 50

19. Which of these must you do if you’re required to use an extension cable? (Choose 2 answers)

You must only uncoil the length you need to use

You must uncoil the entire cable

You must only check the length you need for damage

Check the entire length and cable connectors for damage

Question 19 of 50

20. What should be done if you have an accident at work which results in you being absent from work for more than 7 days? (Choose 2 answers)

Your employer needs to inform the Health and Safety Executive.

You will need to re-apply for your job.

Your employer needs to inform the emergency services.

Details of the accident needs to be recorded in the accident book.

Question 20 of 50

21. Being exposed to engine oil can cause___.

Lung cancer

Temporary loss of breath

Skin problems

Hearing problems

Question 21 of 50

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

CO2

Water

Foam

Dry Powder

Wet Chemical

Question 22 of 50

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

On your contract of employment

On the MSDS sheet

On your HSE poster

On your signing on sheet

Question 23 of 50

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

Lead, solvents, asbestos and cement

Noise levels, vibration levels, asbestos and cement

Cement, paints, asbestos and noise levels

Dust, paint, solvents and noise levels

Question 24 of 50

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

Very Hot

Warm

Very Cold

Slightly Cold

Question 25 of 50

26. Details about the site traffic rules are usually discussed:

At your site induction.

At your first lunch break.

After your first shift.

One week after you start working.

Question 26 of 50

27. Which TWO tasks below would you class as manual handling? (Choose 2 answers)

Climbing up ladders at work

Using a forklift to lift building materials

Using a wheelbarrow to push a load

Anything where you have to physically push, pull, lift or lower a load

Question 27 of 50

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-7

This item is toxic

This item is flammable

This item is corrosive

This item could explode

Question 28 of 50

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

It will damage the battery

It will reduce the battery life

It could start a fire

It will make the bag heavier

Question 29 of 50

30. Prohibition notices are given to equipment that:

Only supervisors can use

Only managers can use

Should not be used until it’s made safe

Only skilled workers can use

Question 30 of 50

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

Asbestos fibres

Bird faeces

Strong odours

Silica in dust form

Question 31 of 50

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

The HSE

You are responsible

The site manager

Your supervisor

Question 32 of 50

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

The toilet facilities

The managers office

The break room

The fire assembly point

Question 33 of 50

34. 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 34 of 50

35. Which category does titanium and aluminium materials fall under?

Category F

Category A

Category D

Category C

Question 35 of 50

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

Ask the presenter to explain further

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

Ask a colleague to clarify

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

Question 36 of 50

37. 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 37 of 50

38. Where can you find information about hazardous substances?

Your contract of employment

Your HSE poster

Your time sheet

The COSHH assessment

Question 38 of 50

39. What type of fire extinguisher is shown below?

Fire-Extinguisher-5

Dry powder fire extinguisher

Wet chemical fire extinguisher

Water fire extinguisher

CO2 fire extinguisher

Question 39 of 50

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

Class D

Class B

Class A

Class F

Question 40 of 50

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

Health and safety sign for cscs test

Use barrier cream

Protective gloves recommended but not necessary

Hand washing area

Protective gloves must be worn

Question 41 of 50

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

Constant ear infections

Loss of hearing

A condition known as “vibration white finger”

An excess build-up of wax in your ears

Persistent headaches

Question 42 of 50

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

Health and Safety Sign

Danger roof incomplete

Caution tripping hazards on roof

Danger fragile roof

No entry roof unsafe

Question 43 of 50

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

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

Take the alarm off.

Stop using any electrical tools but carry on working.

Exit the confined space immediately.

Question 44 of 50

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

Leptospirosis

Electrocution

Being hit by vehicles on site

Falling from height

Question 45 of 50

46. What should you do if the ladder you’re about to use is damaged?

Try to fix the ladder yourself

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

Put the ladder in a corner and leave it there

Stop using it, report it and let your colleagues know the ladder is not safe

Question 46 of 50

47. 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.

Locate your first aider and let them check it out.

Wash it under very hot water.

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

Question 47 of 50

48. 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.

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

Have a colleague show you what to do.

Try to figure it out as you go along.

Question 48 of 50

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

Do not use it

Carry on using it only if the floor is level

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

Ask a colleague to hold the tower while you work

Question 49 of 50

50. What could happen to a worker's health if warning signs regarding toxic substances are ignored or mishandled?

An increase in fitness levels

Good health

Poor health

A decrease in fitness levels

Question 50 of 50