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’re unsure about a particular topic discussed during a site induction?

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

Ask a colleague to clarify

Ask the presenter to explain further

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

Question 1 of 50

2. What type of fire extinguisher is shown below?

Fire-Extinguisher-2

Foam

Dry powder

Water

Wet chemical

Question 2 of 50

3. 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 3 of 50

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

Use the closest lift to exit the building

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

Search the building for your supervisor and let him know

Try to use the fire extinguisher and see how it goes

Question 4 of 50

5. 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 5 of 50

6. To ensure maximum protection when using a mask, you should ___.

Ensure you’re wearing the mask correctly

Ensure you’ve passed a face fit test for that specific mask

Ensure you’re using the correct type of mask for the job

All of these answers

Question 6 of 50

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

Fire

Fire assembly location

Fire extinguisher location

Fire hose location

Fire alarm point

Question 7 of 50

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

It could make you feel dehydrated.

It will limit the amount of oxygen you have available.

It will block your vision.

It could explode.

Question 8 of 50

9. You should tell your employer if you have contracted Weil’s disease on site because:

They will need to arrange pest control measures on site.

They will need to shut down the site.

They will need to keep you in a confined working area away from other workers.

They will need to inform the Health and Safety Executive.

Question 9 of 50

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-8

Corrosive

Irritant

Explosive

Flammable

Question 10 of 50

11. Prohibition notices are given to equipment that:

Only managers can use

Should not be used until it’s made safe

Only skilled workers can use

Only supervisors can use

Question 11 of 50

12. What should you do if you discover an unlabelled bottle of chemicals?

Dispose of it immediately

Ignore it because it’s in a bottle

Report it to your supervisor

Take a quick smell to determine what it is

Question 12 of 50

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

Carry on working if it’s only a small crack

Wait until your break and get another one

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

Get another one immediately

Question 13 of 50

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

Try to perform CPR on the person

Slap the person to see if they would wake up

Get medical help immediately

Move the person on to their back

Question 14 of 50

15. 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 in a large, indoor area

Working outdoor on a calm day

Working in a small room

Using the tool outside when it is windy

Question 15 of 50

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

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

Say exactly what you saw.

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

Ask your supervisor what to say.

Question 16 of 50

17. What does COSHH stand for?

Control of substances hazardous to health

Control of substances that are hazardous and harmful

Containment of substances hazardous to health

Control of substances hazardous to homes

Question 17 of 50

18. You are provided with a dust mask to protect against dangerous fumes but this mask is partially damaged. What should you do?

Begin your work but take regular breaks

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

Question 18 of 50

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

One day or one shift

Seven working days

Nine working days

Ten working days

Question 19 of 50

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

Only work for a short period of time

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

Begin working immediately; dust is hardly dangerous

Avoid the work, as dust can harm your respiratory system

Question 20 of 50

21. 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 21 of 50

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

safety-sign-40

Area fitted with fire sprinklers

Emergency first aid shower

Male shower facilities located here

Toilet and shower facilities located here

Question 22 of 50

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

Immediately cease work and inform colleagues

Take it outside and toss it away

Place it in a rubbish bin and carry on working

Give it to your supervisor for testing

Question 23 of 50

24. 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

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

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

Question 24 of 50

25. 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 25 of 50

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

Bandage your cuts or wounds

Move you while you’re unconscious

Perform CPR

Prescribe and give you medicines to help you recover

Question 26 of 50

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

You must ensure the wheels are locked before getting on

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

Like all other equipment podiums must be inspected regularly

Podiums are 100% safe and cannot topple over

Question 27 of 50

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

Dust

Asbestos

Paint

Water

Question 28 of 50

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

CO2

Dry Powder

Foam

Wet Chemical

Water

Question 29 of 50

30. 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

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

You’ve temporarily damaged your hearing

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

Question 30 of 50

31. 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 and run the foot under hot water.

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

Pull the nail out.

Question 31 of 50

32. 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.

Give them coffee before they start working.

Give them lots of water before they start working.

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

Question 32 of 50

33. 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

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

Improvise and make your own

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

Question 33 of 50

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

No, this does not relate to you.

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

No, this is the responsibility of your supervisor only.

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

Question 34 of 50

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

It prevents skin burns and dermatitis

It protects your trousers

It keeps your feet dry and warm

It allows you to walk faster while working

Question 35 of 50

36. What should you do if you notice a safety hazard that no one else seems to notice?

It's not your responsibility to report this

Stay away from that area

Keep on working and report it at the end of your shift

Report it to your supervisor immediately

Question 36 of 50

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

safety-sign-14

No lone working

No entry during working hours

This is the authorized walking route for pedestrians

No access for pedestrians

Question 37 of 50

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

Wood

Paper

Propane

Plastic

Question 38 of 50

39. Which of these would you not put a mobile tower scaffold on?

An asphalt road

A concrete walkway

An uneven playground

An abandoned parking lot

Question 39 of 50

40. Safety footwear should be worn on-site______?

Only when you are working at ground level

Only when you are working at height

Only when you are using power tools

At all times

Question 40 of 50

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

Wash it under very hot water.

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

Locate your first aider and let them check it out.

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

Question 41 of 50

42. Which activity could create the biggest risk for lead poisoning in a situation where control measures are not being exercised?

Using old stone to build a wall

Sanding down old paint

Cutting timber during a roof construction

Plastering a ceiling in a new home

Question 42 of 50

43. Why are site inductions important?

It allows you to have a look around at the work site

It gives you the opportunity to formally meet your colleagues

The work site health and safety rules are discussed during the site induction

It gives you the opportunity to meet the site manager and supervisors

Question 43 of 50

44. Ladders should never be painted because:

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

The paint can hide or mask damaged parts of the ladder

The paint causes the ladder to become slippery

You will need to repaint the ladder regularly

Question 44 of 50

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

One week after you start working.

At your site induction.

At your first lunch break.

After your first shift.

Question 45 of 50

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

Irritant

Hot liquid

Dangerous to the environment

Corrosive

Question 46 of 50

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

Trained and competent

At least 18 years old

At least 21 years old

At least 16 years old

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 safe conditions

It's used to indicate a potential hazard

An action is mandatory

Question 48 of 50

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

Health and Safety Sign

No entry roof unsafe

Danger roof incomplete

Caution tripping hazards on roof

Danger fragile roof

Question 49 of 50

50. What do yellow service pipes carry in relation to underground service pipes?

Gas

Sewage and drain lines

Water

Electricity

Question 50 of 50