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. If you discover asbestos while working you should _____.

Place it in a rubbish bin and carry on working

Immediately cease work and inform colleagues

Take it outside and toss it away

Give it to your supervisor for testing

Question 1 of 50

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

Be over 24 years old

Be authorised

Be a UK citizen

Be competent and trained

Question 2 of 50

3. Ladders should never be painted because:

You will need to repaint the ladder regularly

The paint causes the ladder to become slippery

The paint could cause a distraction to the person using the ladder

The paint can hide or mask damaged parts of the ladder

Question 3 of 50

4. Which of these must you do if you’re required to use an extension cable? (Choose 2 answers)

You must uncoil the entire cable

You must only uncoil the length you need to use

You must only check the length you need for damage

Check the entire length and cable connectors for damage

Question 4 of 50

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

Tie it at the bottom

Tie it at the top

Have a colleague hold it while you work

Use a piece of wood to wedge the bottom

Question 5 of 50

6. What should you do if you’re unsure about a particular topic discussed during a site induction?

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

Ask a colleague to clarify

Ask the presenter to explain further

Ask your health and safety rep to explain at your next break

Question 6 of 50

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

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

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 it is long enough

Question 7 of 50

8. What should you do if you discover an unlabelled bottle of chemicals?

Take a quick smell to determine what it is

Ignore it because it’s in a bottle

Report it to your supervisor

Dispose of it immediately

Question 8 of 50

9. What should you do if you discover a child wondering around on a construction site?

Find your supervisor and report it

Escort the child to safety immediately

Find your site manager and report it

Just ignore it as it’s not your problem

Question 9 of 50

10. 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.

Say exactly what you saw.

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

Question 10 of 50

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

Your supervisor

The site manager

The person about to use it

Your health and safety rep

Question 11 of 50

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

Keep your area neat

Wear a protective mask

Place a dust collector on the machine

Wet cutting

Work carefully and slowly

Question 12 of 50

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

Sewage and drain lines

Gas

Electricity

Water

Question 13 of 50

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

Environment

Dangerous to the environment

Do not dump refuse here

Protected wildlife area

No fishing in this area

Question 14 of 50

15. Which of the following hazardous materials should be identified when going through a construction health and safety checklist?

Noise levels, vibration levels, asbestos and cement

Dust, paint, solvents and noise levels

Lead, solvents, asbestos and cement

Cement, paints, asbestos and noise levels

Question 15 of 50

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

Demolition of concrete floors or screeds

Sweeping up rubble

Sawing wood

Cutting stones and blocks

Question 16 of 50

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

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

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

Purchase you own supplies to top it up

Question 17 of 50

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

Your health

Your skills

Your mood

Your working technique

Question 18 of 50

19. What type of fire extinguisher is shown below?

Fire-Extinguisher-4

Wet chemical fire extinguisher

Foam fire extinguisher

CO2 fire extinguisher

Dry powder fire extinguisher

Question 19 of 50

20. Wearing a safety helmet in hot weather can be uncomfortable, which of these is true about wearing a safety helmet in hot weather?

You can take it off for short periods of time while you’re working

You can drill small holes in your helmet to increase airflow and keep you cool

You can wear it sideways if it’s more comfortable this way

You must keep it on at all times and ensure you’re wearing it correctly

Question 20 of 50

21. What’s the FIRST thing you should do if someone who is working in a deep man hole collapses?

Leave the site and go home

Have your colleagues lower you into the man hole so you can assist

Find your supervisor and inform him on the matter

Notify the trained rescue team immediately

Question 21 of 50

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

Once a year

Every 5 years

Twice a year

When your current set is damaged or soiled

Question 22 of 50

23. You should tell your employer if you have contracted Weil’s disease on site because:

They will need to shut down the site.

They will need to arrange pest control measures on site.

They will need to keep you in a confined working area away from other workers.

They will need to inform the Health and Safety Executive.

Question 23 of 50

24. A risk assessment is important because ___.

It tells you who is in charge of health and safety at your worksite

It identifies hazards and tells you the safest way of performing a task

It tells you where tools should be stored

It is used to delegate tasks among workers

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?

Do not start working until you are supplied with the proper protective equipment

Begin your work but take regular breaks

Wear a second mask above the first

Work as quickly as possible

Question 25 of 50

26. Pedestrians are most likely injured by site vehicles when the vehicles are:

Moving forward

Lifting materials

Parked

Reversing

Question 26 of 50

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

At your first lunch break.

At your site induction.

One week after you start working.

After your first shift.

Question 27 of 50

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

Lung disease

Leptospirosis

HAVS

Dermatitis

Question 28 of 50

29. All near misses should be reported:

On your next break

As soon as possible

After your shift has ended

At the end of the week

Question 29 of 50

30. Green and white safety signs like the one below are:

Green-safety-sign

Safe condition signs

Hazard warning signs

Mandatory signs

Prohibition signs

Question 30 of 50

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

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

Avoid the work, as dust can harm your respiratory system

Question 31 of 50

32. What should you do if you notice a safety hazard that no one else seems to notice?

It's not your responsibility to report this

Report it to your supervisor immediately

Keep on working and report it at the end of your shift

Stay away from that area

Question 32 of 50

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

The toilet facilities

The managers office

The fire assembly point

The break room

Question 33 of 50

34. 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 34 of 50

35. 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

Try to fix the ladder yourself

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

Question 35 of 50

36. 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.

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

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

Let your supervisor coach you on what to say.

Question 36 of 50

37. All of the following statements are true about using podium steps EXCEPT:

Podiums are 100% safe and cannot topple over

You must ensure the wheels are locked before getting on

Like all other equipment podiums must be inspected regularly

Podiums can topple over so you must take care when reaching sideways

Question 37 of 50

38. What does the heath and safety sign below mean?

Health-and-Safety-Sign-8

Explosive

Irritant

Flammable

Corrosive

Question 38 of 50

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

It reduces the risk of injuries

It allows you to lift heavier loads

It allows you to work faster

It eliminates the need for expensive lifting equipment

Question 39 of 50

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

Who is responsible for health and safety in your company

The correct way to do a job

How to safely use tools and equipment

Your working hours

Question 40 of 50

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

Sanding down old paint

Plastering a ceiling in a new home

Using old stone to build a wall

Cutting timber during a roof construction

Question 41 of 50

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

Foam fire extinguisher

Wet chemical fire extinguisher

CO2 fire extinguisher

Water fire extinguisher

Question 42 of 50

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

Prevent you from twisting you ankle

Prevent chemical burns if you step on hazardous chemicals

Protect your feet from nails and other sharp objects

Ensure your footwear remains comfortable throughout the day

Question 43 of 50

44. You should always wear appropriate boots when working in wet cement because____.

It keeps your feet dry and warm

It allows you to walk faster while working

It protects your trousers

It prevents skin burns and dermatitis

Question 44 of 50

45. 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?

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

Ask someone to show you how to use it.

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

Carry out the task without using it.

Question 45 of 50

46. What does COSHH stand for?

Control of substances hazardous to health

Control of substances that are hazardous and harmful

Containment of substances hazardous to health

Control of substances hazardous to homes

Question 46 of 50

47. Where can you find information about hazardous substances?

Your HSE poster

The COSHH assessment

Your contract of employment

Your time sheet

Question 47 of 50

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

Water

Foam

CO2

Wet chemical

Question 48 of 50

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

Category C

Category D

Category A

Category F

Question 49 of 50

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

Question 50 of 50