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. 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

Only a health and safety rep can do this

Your supervisor only

Question 1 of 50

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

Black

Red

Cream

Blue

Question 2 of 50

3. 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

Your health and safety rep only

An HSE officer

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

Question 3 of 50

4. As an employee, it’s your responsibility to do all the following EXCEPT: (Choose 2 answers)

Report unsafe working practices

Provide your own PPE

Raise concerns about safety issues

Write your own risk assessments

Question 4 of 50

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

A decrease in fitness levels

An increase in fitness levels

Good health

Poor health

Question 5 of 50

6. Before starting your shift you’re given a dust mask that’s too big and keeps falling off, what should you do?

Ask your colleague to borrow his mask then carry on working

Carry on working and get another one after your shift ends

Carry on working with the big mask until you can get another one

Ask for a mask that fits securely and wait until you have the correct RPE before starting

Question 6 of 50

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

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

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

All of these answers

Ensure you’re wearing the mask correctly

Question 7 of 50

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

Foam

Dry Powder

Wet Chemical

CO2

Water

Question 8 of 50

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

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

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

Question 9 of 50

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

Your site’s accident report book

The COSHH assessment

Your contract of employment

Your HSE poster

Question 10 of 50

11. 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.

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.

Question 11 of 50

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

Safety-sign-11

Very noisy area ahead

No personal music players allowed

Hearing protection recommended but not compulsory

Hearing protection must be worn

Question 12 of 50

13. Should hand tools such as saws, hammers and wire cutters be inspected?

Yes, you should inspect them every-time you need to use them

No, only electrical tools need inspecting

Yes, the should be checked once a month only

No, hand tools do not need inspecting

Question 13 of 50

14. Which of these is true about using gloves while handling chemicals?

If you use barrier cream before putting on the gloves you should be protected against all chemicals.

All gloves are not meant to protect against all chemicals, you’ll need to check the standards of the gloves you’re planning to use.

You can handle any type of chemicals as long as you’re wearing any gloves.

If you put barrier cream on the gloves itself you should be protected against all chemicals.

Question 14 of 50

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

Ten working days

Seven working days

One day or one shift

Nine working days

Question 15 of 50

16. Which of these fire extinguisher is most suitable for electrical fires?

Foam

Wet chemical

CO2

Water

Question 16 of 50

17. What type of fire extinguisher is shown below?

Fire-Extinguisher-5

Water fire extinguisher

CO2 fire extinguisher

Dry powder fire extinguisher

Wet chemical fire extinguisher

Question 17 of 50

18. 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 18 of 50

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

Be a UK citizen

Be competent and trained

Be over 24 years old

Be authorised

Question 19 of 50

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

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

Put the ladder in a corner and leave it there

Try to fix the ladder yourself

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

Question 20 of 50

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

Foam

Dry powder

CO2

Wet chemical

Water

Question 21 of 50

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

Wood

Plastic

Propane

Paper

Question 22 of 50

23. Why are site inductions important?

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

It gives you the opportunity to formally meet your colleagues

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

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

Question 23 of 50

24. 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?

Ask someone to show you how to use it.

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

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

Carry out the task without using it.

Question 24 of 50

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

Twice a year

Every 5 years

Once a year

When your current set is damaged or soiled

Question 25 of 50

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

health-and-safety-signs-yellow

No industrial vehicles allowed beyond this area

Industrial vehicles are moving about

No manual lifting should be done in this area

Only trained staff are allowed beyond this area

Question 26 of 50

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

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

Question 27 of 50

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-9

Substance is highly flammable

Chest protection must be worn

Chest protection recommended but not compulsory

Substance can cause long-term serious health problems

Question 28 of 50

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

Continue with your job

Complete your task then go home

Report to your supervisor

Leave your job and go to the assembly point

Question 29 of 50

30. Solvents in paints and resins can lead to:

Other effects on the body

Lung issues

Headaches, nausea and dizziness

All of the above

Question 30 of 50

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

Red-and-white-health-and-safety-sign

It tells you that the fire hose reel is located here

It tells you the fire exit is located here

It tells you to assemble here if there's a fire

It tells you the fire alarm is located here

Question 31 of 50

32. What should you do if the extension wire you need to use has a cut in the outer cover?

Use electrical tape to cover it and then carry on working

Carry on using it but avoid going near the cut part

If you can’t see the copper wires inside then carry on using it

Report it immediately and make sure no one else uses it

Question 32 of 50

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

Dry powder fire extinguisher

Foam fire extinguisher

Water fire extinguisher

Wet chemical fire extinguisher

Question 33 of 50

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

Fire

Fire extinguisher location

Fire alarm point

Fire assembly location

Fire hose location

Question 34 of 50

35. 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

Dust, paint, solvents and noise levels

Cement, paints, asbestos and noise levels

Question 35 of 50

36. Which of these best describes working at height?

5m above the ground

Any height above or below ground level that can cause an injury if you fall

6m above the ground

10m above the ground

Question 36 of 50

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

The HSE

You are responsible

Your supervisor

The site manager

Question 37 of 50

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

Demolition of concrete floors or screeds

Sweeping up rubble

Cutting stones and blocks

Sawing wood

Question 38 of 50

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

safety-sign-14

This is the authorized walking route for pedestrians

No access for pedestrians

No entry during working hours

No lone working

Question 39 of 50

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

CO2 fire extinguishers

Water fire extinguishers

Wet chemical fire extinguishers

Dry powder fire extinguishers

Question 40 of 50

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

It eliminates the need for expensive lifting equipment

It allows you to lift heavier loads

It allows you to work faster

It reduces the risk of injuries

Question 41 of 50

42. Using eye protection is vital for onsite safety, when should you wear eye protection?

Only when you’re working with power tools

Only when your eyes come into direct sunlight

Only when you’re working with hazardous chemicals

When the task has a potential for eye injury and if the site rules demand it

Question 42 of 50

43. 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 43 of 50

44. How should your body be positioned when lifting a load?

Back bent and feet wide as possible

Back bent and knees straight

Back straight and knees bent

Back straight and feet close together

Question 44 of 50

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

CO2 fire extinguisher

Wet chemical fire extinguisher

Foam fire extinguisher

Water fire extinguisher

Question 45 of 50

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

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

Inform the person who looks after the first aid box

Question 46 of 50

47. 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 47 of 50

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

Red

Yellow

Blue

Black

Question 48 of 50

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

Discussed at your site induction

On your HSE poster

In your contract of employment

On your signing in sheet

Question 49 of 50

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

Back

Legs

Mouth and nose

Neck

Question 50 of 50