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 discover a child wondering around on a construction site?

Find your supervisor and report it

Just ignore it as it’s not your problem

Find your site manager and report it

Escort the child to safety immediately

Question 1 of 50

2. What should you do if you’re working in a deep trench and you start to feel dizzy?

Get out immediately and take everyone who is working with you then report it.

Get out then take a few minutes then go back in.

Continue working and let the dizziness pass on its own.

Sit down and take a few minutes to recover.

Question 2 of 50

3. 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 used to indicate safe conditions

An action is mandatory

They're hazard warning signs

Question 3 of 50

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

Red

Black

Blue

Cream

Question 4 of 50

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

Bird faeces

Silica in dust form

Asbestos fibres

Strong odours

Question 5 of 50

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

Blue health and safety sign

Eye protection recommended but not compulsory

Eye protection not needed beyond this point

Eye protection must be worn

Opaque eye protection must be worn

Question 6 of 50

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

Electrocution

Leptospirosis

Being hit by vehicles on site

Falling from height

Question 7 of 50

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

Dry powder fire extinguisher

Wet chemical fire extinguisher

Foam fire extinguisher

Water fire extinguisher

Question 8 of 50

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

It makes it easier to pick up

To wash away any insects that may be in it

To prevent dust clouds

It saves you time

Question 9 of 50

10. If you want to be a first aider at work you should___.

Observe someone who is a trained first aider to see what they are doing

Ask a colleague to give you a few pointers and then you can treat people

Purchase an introduction to first aid hand-book and then you can treat people at work

Arrange for your employer to put you on a first aider’s course

Question 10 of 50

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

Very Cold

Slightly Cold

Very Hot

Warm

Question 11 of 50

12. What should you do if the first aid box at your workplace is missing items or completely empty?

Inform the person who looks after the first aid box

It’s not your responsibility so just leave it until the appropriate person can sort it out

Ask all of your colleagues to bring in a few items each

Purchase you own supplies to top it up

Question 12 of 50

13. 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

Working outdoor on a calm day

Working in a small room

Using the tool in a large, indoor area

Question 13 of 50

14. Which types of fire extinguishers were designed specifically for tackling Class F fires?

Dry powder fire extinguishers

Water fire extinguishers

Wet chemical fire extinguishers

CO2 fire extinguishers

Question 14 of 50

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

Persistent headaches

Constant ear infections

An excess build-up of wax in your ears

A condition known as “vibration white finger”

Loss of hearing

Question 15 of 50

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

Trained and competent

At least 21 years old

At least 18 years old

At least 16 years old

Question 16 of 50

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

Your driving license number.

Your personal mobile number.

Details of the injury you sustained.

When the accident occurred (date and time).

Question 17 of 50

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

Put the ladder in a corner and leave it there

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

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

Try to fix the ladder yourself

Question 18 of 50

19. 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?

You’ve temporarily damaged your hearing

Your body has been exposed to excess vibration

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

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

Question 19 of 50

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

Environment

Protected wildlife area

No fishing in this area

Do not dump refuse here

Dangerous to the environment

Question 20 of 50

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

Category F

Category C

Category D

Category A

Question 21 of 50

22. Which of these is true about environmental law?

Only companies can be prosecuted for not following the law.

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

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

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

Question 22 of 50

23. You need to sweep up dust that was created during your shift, you should:

Dampen down the area

Place a protective mask over your nose and mouth

Ensure that there has adequate ventilation

All of these

Question 23 of 50

24. A nest of pigeons along with droppings are discovered in an area where you will be working, what should you do?

Cease work and ask a supervisor what you should do

Attempt to catch the birds

Let the birds leave before continuing with your work

Continue with your tasks

Question 24 of 50

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

safety-sign-14

No lone working

This is the authorized walking route for pedestrians

No access for pedestrians

No entry during working hours

Question 25 of 50

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

Question 26 of 50

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

In your contract of employment

On your HSE poster

Discussed at your site induction

On your signing in sheet

Question 27 of 50

28. What type of fire extinguisher is shown below?

Fire-Extinguisher-4

Foam fire extinguisher

CO2 fire extinguisher

Wet chemical fire extinguisher

Dry powder fire extinguisher

Question 28 of 50

29. You have to select appropriate PPE for a job, what’s the most important thing you should consider?

Whether or not it will make you hot outdoors

The cost of the PPE

The time it will take you to put it on

The types of hazards associated with the job

Question 29 of 50

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-9

Chest protection recommended but not compulsory

Substance is highly flammable

Substance can cause long-term serious health problems

Chest protection must be worn

Question 30 of 50

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

Health and safety sign for cscs test

Hand washing area

Use barrier cream

Protective gloves must be worn

Protective gloves recommended but not necessary

Question 31 of 50

32. 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 32 of 50

33. Hazardous substances can be identified by ____.

The colour of the substance

The colour of the container

It will have a blue label on the container

The symbol on the label

Question 33 of 50

34. How often should you replace your high-visibility clothing?

When your current set is damaged or soiled

Twice a year

Once a year

Every 5 years

Question 34 of 50

35. What does your employer’s health and safety policy tell you?

The correct way to do a job

Who is responsible for health and safety in your company

Your working hours

How to safely use tools and equipment

Question 35 of 50

36. Which of these tasks does NOT cause silica dust to enter into the air?

Cutting stones and blocks

Sweeping up rubble

Sawing wood

Demolition of concrete floors or screeds

Question 36 of 50

37. What would you do if you’re using a hammer and the head comes loose?

Continue using the hammer but use it very slowly

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

Continue using the hammer but warn colleagues in the area

Stop using the hammer and get another that’s appropriate for the job

Question 37 of 50

38. Prohibition notices are given to equipment that:

Only managers can use

Only supervisors can use

Only skilled workers can use

Should not be used until it’s made safe

Question 38 of 50

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

Pedestrians and vehicles sharing the same routes

Speed enforced limits

Barriers that separate pedestrians from vehicles

One way systems

Question 39 of 50

40. Which of these materials would you use a water fire extinguisher on?

Paper, wood, textiles and solid materials

Flammable liquids such as gasoline

Live electrical fires

Combustible metals

Question 40 of 50

41. 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 the emergency assembly point is located

It tells you where you need to sign in before starting work

It tells you where you should go for your break

Question 41 of 50

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

Irritant

Hot liquid

Corrosive

Dangerous to the environment

Question 42 of 50

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

Tie it at the top

Use a piece of wood to wedge the bottom

Tie it at the bottom

Have a colleague hold it while you work

Question 43 of 50

44. Solvents in paints and resins can lead to:

Lung issues

Headaches, nausea and dizziness

Other effects on the body

All of the above

Question 44 of 50

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

Trademark

Registered

Question 45 of 50

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

Only a health and safety rep can do this

Only the site manager can do this

Your supervisor only

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

Question 46 of 50

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

health-and-safety-signs-yellow

Industrial vehicles are moving about

No manual lifting should be done in this area

Only trained staff are allowed beyond this area

No industrial vehicles allowed beyond this area

Question 47 of 50

48. 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

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

He seems ok so all is fine

Report it

Question 48 of 50

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

Gas

Sewage and drain lines

Water

Electricity

Question 49 of 50

50. Which of the following is possible if you inhale asbestos dust?

Leptospirosis

Dermatitis

Lung disease

HAVS

Question 50 of 50