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

It will damage the battery

It could start a fire

It will reduce the battery life

It will make the bag heavier

Question 1 of 50

2. Solvents in paints and resins can lead to:

All of the above

Other effects on the body

Headaches, nausea and dizziness

Lung issues

Question 2 of 50

3. 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 3 of 50

4. Hazardous substances can be identified by ____.

The colour of the container

The symbol on the label

The colour of the substance

It will have a blue label on the container

Question 4 of 50

5. The best way to tell if a specific substance is asbestos is by:

Ask your colleagues if it looks like asbestos

Try to identify the distinctive smell asbestos gives off

Having it tested at a lab

Take it to your supervisor and ask him

Question 5 of 50

6. Which of these statements is true about using ladders?

Two people can work on the same ladder if it is long enough

Two people can work on the same ladder only if someone else holds the ladder

Only one person should work on a ladder

Two people can work on the same ladder if the supervisor approves

Question 6 of 50

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

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

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

It tells you that the fire hose reel is located here

It tells you the fire exit is located here

It tells you the fire alarm is located here

Question 7 of 50

8. 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

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

Unsecured materials can be stored as long as they are above the guard rail height

Question 8 of 50

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

You are responsible

The site manager

The HSE

Your supervisor

Question 9 of 50

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

Ten working days

One day or one shift

Seven working days

Nine working days

Question 10 of 50

11. What are blue and white safety signs like the one below used to indicate?

blue-and-white-health-and-safety-sign

It's used to indicate a potential hazard

It's used to indicate safe conditions

They're prohibition signs meaning you should not do something

An action is mandatory

Question 11 of 50

12. 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, hand tools do not need inspecting

Yes, the should be checked once a month only

No, only electrical tools need inspecting

Question 12 of 50

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

Continue working and let the dizziness pass on its own.

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.

Sit down and take a few minutes to recover.

Question 13 of 50

14. 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

Try to fix the ladder yourself

Put the ladder in a corner and leave it there

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

Question 14 of 50

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

HAVS

Lung disease

Leptospirosis

Dermatitis

Question 15 of 50

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

Sweeping up rubble

Demolition of concrete floors or screeds

Cutting stones and blocks

Sawing wood

Question 16 of 50

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

Wet chemical

CO2

Water

Dry powder

Foam

Question 17 of 50

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

Asbestos

Water

Dust

Paint

Question 18 of 50

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

Class D

Class A

Class F

Class B

Question 19 of 50

20. What type of fire extinguisher is shown below?

Fire-Extinguisher-5

Water fire extinguisher

Dry powder fire extinguisher

CO2 fire extinguisher

Wet chemical fire extinguisher

Question 20 of 50

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

Constant exposure to harmful levels of noise

Breathing in hazardous substances such as dust, vapours and fumes

Cutaneous (skin) contact with a hazardous materials

Constant exposure to rat droppings

Question 21 of 50

22. 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 22 of 50

23. Where can you find information about hazardous substances?

Your contract of employment

Your time sheet

The COSHH assessment

Your HSE poster

Question 23 of 50

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-7

This item is corrosive

This item could explode

This item is flammable

This item is toxic

Question 24 of 50

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

Health and Safety Sign

Caution tripping hazards on roof

No entry roof unsafe

Danger roof incomplete

Danger fragile roof

Question 25 of 50

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

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

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

When the total number of employees exceeds 35

When the total number of employees exceeds 10

Question 26 of 50

27. You have to work with hazardous substances, what should your employer check regularly?

Your working technique

Your skills

Your mood

Your health

Question 27 of 50

28. To help prevent injuries caused by manual handling you should do all the following EXCEPT:

Carry as much items as possible to get the task completed faster

Disperse your items into smaller loads

Use lifting equipment

Learn proper lifting and carrying techniques

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

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

Climbing up ladders at work

Question 30 of 50

31. Safety footwear should be worn on-site______?

At all times

Only when you are working at ground level

Only when you are working at height

Only when you are using power tools

Question 31 of 50

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

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

Search the building for your supervisor and let him know

Use the closest lift to exit the building

Try to use the fire extinguisher and see how it goes

Question 32 of 50

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

Ensure your footwear remains comfortable throughout the day

Prevent chemical burns if you step on hazardous chemicals

Prevent you from twisting you ankle

Protect your feet from nails and other sharp objects

Question 33 of 50

34. Who is responsible for recording an injury in the accident book?

A Health and Safety rep.

The person who was injured or someone acting for them.

The site manager

The supervisor.

Question 34 of 50

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

Place it in a rubbish bin and carry on working

Take it outside and toss it away

Immediately cease work and inform colleagues

Give it to your supervisor for testing

Question 35 of 50

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

Trademark

Registered

Question 36 of 50

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

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

Only work for a short period of time

Begin working immediately; dust is hardly dangerous

Avoid the work, as dust can harm your respiratory system

Question 37 of 50

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

Black

Blue

Yellow

Red

Question 38 of 50

39. 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 39 of 50

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

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

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.

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

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

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?

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

Try to figure it out as you go along.

Have a colleague show you what to do.

Inform your supervisor that you are not trained to drive it.

Question 41 of 50

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

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

Ask your colleague to borrow his mask then carry on working

Carry on working and get another one after your shift ends

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

Question 42 of 50

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

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

Carry on working if it’s only a small crack

Wait until your break and get another one

Get another one immediately

Question 43 of 50

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

On the MSDS sheet

On your HSE poster

On your contract of employment

On your signing on sheet

Question 44 of 50

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

At least 18 years old

Trained and competent

At least 21 years old

At least 16 years old

Question 45 of 50

46. Why is it important for you to keep your working environment clean and tidy?

To reduce environmental side effects

To reduce the risk of slips, trips and falls

To prevent rats and other animals that could spread diseases

All of these

Question 46 of 50

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

Blue health and safety sign

Eye protection must be worn

Eye protection recommended but not compulsory

Eye protection not needed beyond this point

Opaque eye protection must be worn

Question 47 of 50

48. What does COSHH stand for?

Control of substances that are hazardous and harmful

Control of substances hazardous to homes

Containment of substances hazardous to health

Control of substances hazardous to health

Question 48 of 50

49. If you need to hand dig near any electrical underground services you must use:

An insulated shovel or spade.

A jack hammer.

A metal shovel and rubber gloves.

A full metal shovel.

Question 49 of 50

50. Which of these is true about environmental law?

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

Question 50 of 50