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

Call the fire brigade

Exit the building immediately using the nearest lift

Operate the nearest fire alarm

Tackle the fire if safe and trained to do so

Question 1 of 50

2. Which of these is true about environmental law?

Only companies can be prosecuted for not following the law.

Both employees and companies can be prosecuted for not following the law.

Only a site supervisor can be prosecuted for not following the law.

Only a site manager can be prosecuted for not following the law.

Question 2 of 50

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

The fire assembly point

The toilet facilities

The managers office

The break room

Question 3 of 50

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

Question 4 of 50

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

Falling from height

Leptospirosis

Being hit by vehicles on site

Electrocution

Question 5 of 50

6. Being exposed to engine oil can cause___.

Skin problems

Lung cancer

Temporary loss of breath

Hearing problems

Question 6 of 50

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-6

Do not touch as it is very hot

It is Flammable

Wash your hands before handling this chemical

It is corrosive

Question 7 of 50

8. Which image below tells you that the PPE you’re wearing confirms with health, safety, and environmental protection standards?

Registered

Trademark

Question 8 of 50

9. All unsafe working practices should be reported immediately; whose responsibility is it to report unsafe working practices?

Only the site manager can do this

It’s everyone’s responsibility to report unsafe working practices

Your supervisor only

Only a health and safety rep can do this

Question 9 of 50

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

Class D

Class A

Class B

Class F

Question 10 of 50

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

At your first lunch break.

At your site induction.

After your first shift.

One week after you start working.

Question 11 of 50

12. Protective mid-soles in your safety footwear are designed to:

Protect your feet from nails and other sharp objects

Prevent chemical burns if you step on hazardous chemicals

Prevent you from twisting you ankle

Ensure your footwear remains comfortable throughout the day

Question 12 of 50

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

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

Try to fix the ladder yourself

Question 13 of 50

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

55°

50°

40°

75°

Question 14 of 50

15. Which TWO types of fire extinguishers should you avoid using in confined spaces? (Choose 2 answers)

Wet chemical

CO2

Dry powder

Foam

Water

Question 15 of 50

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-7

This item is toxic

This item could explode

This item is flammable

This item is corrosive

Question 16 of 50

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

Move the person on to their back

Slap the person to see if they would wake up

Try to perform CPR on the person

Get medical help immediately

Question 17 of 50

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

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.

Offer the inspector as much details as possible by letting him/her know exactly what you saw.

Question 18 of 50

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

An asphalt road

An uneven playground

A concrete walkway

An abandoned parking lot

Question 19 of 50

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

Cutaneous (skin) contact with a hazardous materials

Constant exposure to rat droppings

Breathing in hazardous substances such as dust, vapours and fumes

Constant exposure to harmful levels of noise

Question 20 of 50

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

It reduces the risk of injuries

It allows you to work faster

It allows you to lift heavier loads

It eliminates the need for expensive lifting equipment

Question 21 of 50

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

health-and-safety-signs-yellow

Industrial vehicles are moving about

No industrial vehicles allowed beyond this area

No manual lifting should be done in this area

Only trained staff are allowed beyond this area

Question 22 of 50

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

At least 18 years old

At least 16 years old

At least 21 years old

Trained and competent

Question 23 of 50

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

An air borne disease that can affect your breathing

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

Question 24 of 50

25. 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

Report it

He seems ok so all is fine

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

Question 25 of 50

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

Avoid the work, as dust can harm your respiratory system

Only work for a short period of time

Begin working immediately; dust is hardly dangerous

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

Question 26 of 50

27. If your job requires you to use a hazardous substance whose responsibility is it to explain the health risks and safe method of work you need to follow?

Your supervisor

An HSE officer

No one needs to tell you; you’ll have to read the COSHH assessment for further information

Your health and safety rep only

Question 27 of 50

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

Use a FFP3 rated mask, an extraction device or wet cut, impact goggles and hearing protection

Use a regular dust mask, goggles and hearing protection

Only use a FFP3-rated mask and goggles

Wear goggles and use a dust extractor or only wet-cut

Question 28 of 50

29. You need to clear up rubble inside a building, why should you spray water on it first?

It saves you time

To wash away any insects that may be in it

To prevent dust clouds

It makes it easier to pick up

Question 29 of 50

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

Foam fire extinguisher

Water fire extinguisher

Wet chemical fire extinguisher

Dry powder fire extinguisher

Question 30 of 50

31. Solvents in paints and resins can lead to:

Lung issues

Headaches, nausea and dizziness

All of the above

Other effects on the body

Question 31 of 50

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

You can have an allergic reaction to it

You can safely use it without PPE

Only a supervisor can use it

You have to mix it with water before using

Question 32 of 50

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

Ask your supervisor what to say.

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

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

Say exactly what you saw.

Question 33 of 50

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

Place a dust collector on the machine

Work carefully and slowly

Wear a protective mask

Wet cutting

Keep your area neat

Question 34 of 50

35. 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

Put up a “Ramp Ahead” sign

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 35 of 50

36. 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

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 only need securing if it’s going to be there overnight

Question 36 of 50

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

Carry on using it only if the floor is level

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

Question 37 of 50

38. Wet chemical fire extinguishers are identified by which colour?

Black

Yellow

Blue

Red

Question 38 of 50

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

Your site’s accident report book

Your HSE poster

The COSHH assessment

Your contract of employment

Question 39 of 50

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

Plastering a ceiling in a new home

Using old stone to build a wall

Cutting timber during a roof construction

Sanding down old paint

Question 40 of 50

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

Try to figure it out as you go along.

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.

Question 41 of 50

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

safety-sign-10

High visibility clothing not necessary in this area

White clothing only must be worn in this area

High visibility clothing recommended but not compulsory

High visibility clothing must be worn in this area

Question 42 of 50

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

On your HSE poster

On your contract of employment

On the MSDS sheet

On your signing on sheet

Question 43 of 50

44. After raising a fire alarm, what’s the next thing you should do?

Leave the building immediately

Find your colleagues and take them out the building

Hide under a desk

Find your supervisor and inform of the situation

Question 44 of 50

45. 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 may be coming down with the flu or a respiratory infection

You’ve temporarily damaged your hearing

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

Question 45 of 50

46. 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

It will save time and avoid a mess

The tool performs better if dust is collected

Question 46 of 50

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

Warm

Very Hot

Very Cold

Slightly Cold

Question 47 of 50

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

The HSE

Your supervisor

The site manager

You are responsible

Question 48 of 50

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

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

All of these answers

Ensure you’re wearing the mask correctly

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

Question 49 of 50

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

Exit the confined space immediately.

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

Stop using any electrical tools but carry on working.

Take the alarm off.

Question 50 of 50