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

Hide under a desk

Find your colleagues and take them out the building

Leave the building immediately

Find your supervisor and inform of the situation

Question 1 of 50

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

Foam fire extinguisher

Wet chemical fire extinguisher

Water fire extinguisher

CO2 fire extinguisher

Question 2 of 50

3. You’re working with a new chemical/substance and you start to feel ill, what should you do?

Continue working with the substance and report it after your shift

Stop working and go home immediately

Stop working immediately and report it to your supervisor or manager

Nothing – this is common while working with some chemicals

Question 3 of 50

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

Propane

Paper

Plastic

Wood

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)

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

Use spare wood or scaffold boards to cover the cable

Put up a “Ramp Ahead” sign

Question 5 of 50

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

One week after you start working.

At your first lunch break.

After your first shift.

At your site induction.

Question 6 of 50

7. 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

Barriers that separate pedestrians from vehicles

One way systems

Speed enforced limits

Question 7 of 50

8. 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 prevent dust clouds

To wash away any insects that may be in it

It saves you time

Question 8 of 50

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

safety-sign-10

High visibility clothing must be worn in this area

High visibility clothing recommended but not compulsory

High visibility clothing not necessary in this area

White clothing only must be worn in this area

Question 9 of 50

10. 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 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

Ask your colleague to borrow his mask then carry on working

Question 10 of 50

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

Get medical help immediately

Move the person on to their back

Try to perform CPR on the person

Slap the person to see if they would wake up

Question 11 of 50

12. 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

Plastering a ceiling in a new home

Cutting timber during a roof construction

Sanding down old paint

Question 12 of 50

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

It allows you to lift heavier loads

It reduces the risk of injuries

It eliminates the need for expensive lifting equipment

It allows you to work faster

Question 13 of 50

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

The HSE

The site manager

Your supervisor

You are responsible

Question 14 of 50

15. Checking a ladder before use should be done by ___.

Your health and safety rep

The site manager

The person about to use it

Your supervisor

Question 15 of 50

16. Which of these best describes working at height?

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

10m above the ground

5m above the ground

6m above the ground

Question 16 of 50

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

Continue with your tasks

Attempt to catch the birds

Let the birds leave before continuing with your work

Cease work and ask a supervisor what you should do

Question 17 of 50

18. Safety footwear should be worn on-site______?

Only when you are working at ground level

Only when you are working at height

At all times

Only when you are using power tools

Question 18 of 50

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

Place a protective mask over your nose and mouth

All of these

Ensure that there has adequate ventilation

Dampen down the area

Question 19 of 50

20. 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.

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.

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.

Question 20 of 50

21. High levels of dust can be inhaled when performing tasks such as grinding, drilling, sanding and cutting. These levels are most dangerous when:

Working in a small room

Working outdoor on a calm day

Using the tool outside when it is windy

Using the tool in a large, indoor area

Question 21 of 50

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

Exit the building immediately using the nearest lift

Operate the nearest fire alarm

Call the fire brigade

Tackle the fire if safe and trained to do so

Question 22 of 50

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

Try to identify the distinctive smell asbestos gives off

Having it tested at a lab

Take it to your supervisor and ask him

Ask your colleagues if it looks like asbestos

Question 23 of 50

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

Have a colleague show you what to do.

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

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

Try to figure it out as you go along.

Question 24 of 50

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

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

Begin your work but take regular breaks

Question 25 of 50

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

Asbestos

Paint

Water

Dust

Question 26 of 50

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

How to safely use tools and equipment

Your working hours

The correct way to do a job

Who is responsible for health and safety in your company

Question 27 of 50

28. What does COSHH stand for?

Control of substances hazardous to health

Control of substances hazardous to homes

Containment of substances hazardous to health

Control of substances that are hazardous and harmful

Question 28 of 50

29. 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 colleague’s job.

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

You should not tell the inspector anything as it could jeopardize your job.

Let your supervisor coach you on what to say.

Question 29 of 50

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

Wet chemical fire extinguishers

Dry powder fire extinguishers

CO2 fire extinguishers

Water fire extinguishers

Question 30 of 50

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

Water

Foam

Wet Chemical

CO2

Dry Powder

Question 31 of 50

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

Breathing in hazardous substances such as dust, vapours and fumes

Constant exposure to harmful levels of noise

Constant exposure to rat droppings

Cutaneous (skin) contact with a hazardous materials

Question 32 of 50

33. What type of fire extinguisher is shown below?

Fire-Extinguisher-3

Water fire extinguisher

Dry powder fire extinguisher

CO2 fire extinguisher

Foam fire extinguisher

Question 33 of 50

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

Every 5 years

Once a year

When your current set is damaged or soiled

Twice a year

Question 34 of 50

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

Begin working immediately; dust is hardly dangerous

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

Avoid the work, as dust can harm your respiratory system

Only work for a short period of time

Question 35 of 50

36. 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

Use a rock or a piece of wood to wedge the wheels and stop them from moving

Do not use it

Ask a colleague to hold the tower while you work

Question 36 of 50

37. Why are site inductions important?

It gives you the opportunity to formally meet your colleagues

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

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 37 of 50

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

Yes, the should be checked once a month only

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

No, hand tools do not need inspecting

No, only electrical tools need inspecting

Question 38 of 50

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

Prevent chemical burns if you step on hazardous chemicals

Ensure your footwear remains comfortable throughout the day

Protect your feet from nails and other sharp objects

Prevent you from twisting you ankle

Question 39 of 50

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

Say exactly what you saw.

Ask your supervisor what to say.

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

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

Question 40 of 50

41. Solvents in paints and resins can lead to:

Other effects on the body

Headaches, nausea and dizziness

All of the above

Lung issues

Question 41 of 50

42. The colour coding for a dry powder fire extinguisher is?

Black

Blue

Cream

Red

Question 42 of 50

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

40°

50°

75°

55°

Question 43 of 50

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

It will make the bag heavier

It will damage the battery

It will reduce the battery life

It could start a fire

Question 44 of 50

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

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

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

Only use a FFP3-rated mask and goggles

Use a regular dust mask, goggles and hearing protection

Question 45 of 50

46. Why is it important for workers using a half mask respirator to be clean shaven?

The facial hair can cause an allergic reaction.

The facial hair may hamper the seal around the face.

If you’re clean shaven you can use the same mask for longer periods.

The facial hair can block the filter very quickly.

Question 46 of 50

47. 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 the presenter to explain further

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

Ask a colleague to clarify

Question 47 of 50

48. 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

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

An air borne disease that can affect your breathing

Question 48 of 50

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

Lung disease

HAVS

Dermatitis

Leptospirosis

Question 49 of 50

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

Gas

Water

Sewage and drain lines

Electricity

Question 50 of 50