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

Lung disease

HAVS

Dermatitis

Leptospirosis

Question 1 of 50

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

On your contract of employment

On your signing on sheet

On your HSE poster

On the MSDS sheet

Question 2 of 50

3. 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

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

Carry on using it but avoid going near the cut part

Report it immediately and make sure no one else uses it

Question 3 of 50

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-9

Chest protection recommended but not compulsory

Substance can cause long-term serious health problems

Substance is highly flammable

Chest protection must be worn

Question 4 of 50

5. In the event of an accident a first aider can do all the following EXCEPT:

Bandage your cuts or wounds

Move you while you’re unconscious

Prescribe and give you medicines to help you recover

Perform CPR

Question 5 of 50

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

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

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

Question 6 of 50

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

Silica in dust form

Strong odours

Bird faeces

Asbestos fibres

Question 7 of 50

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

Black

Red

Blue

Yellow

Question 8 of 50

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

Black

Cream

Blue

Red

Question 9 of 50

10. 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

They're hazard warning signs

An action is mandatory

Question 10 of 50

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

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

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

Question 11 of 50

12. What should be done if you have an accident at work which results in you being absent from work for more than 7 days? (Choose 2 answers)

Your employer needs to inform the emergency services.

Your employer needs to inform the Health and Safety Executive.

Details of the accident needs to be recorded in the accident book.

You will need to re-apply for your job.

Question 12 of 50

13. Which of the following is a physical means of protection?

PPE

Health and safety signs

MSDS sheet

HSE poster

Question 13 of 50

14. 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 14 of 50

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

Your site’s accident report book

Your HSE poster

Your contract of employment

The COSHH assessment

Question 15 of 50

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

Propane

Plastic

Paper

Wood

Question 16 of 50

17. 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.

Carry out the task without using it.

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

Ask someone to show you how to use it.

Question 17 of 50

18. 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 time it will take you to put it on

The types of hazards associated with the job

The cost of the PPE

Question 18 of 50

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

Complete your task then go home

Report to your supervisor

Continue with your job

Leave your job and go to the assembly point

Question 19 of 50

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

Stop working immediately and report it to your supervisor or manager

Continue working with the substance and report it after your shift

Nothing – this is common while working with some chemicals

Stop working and go home immediately

Question 20 of 50

21. 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

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

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

Your body has been exposed to excess vibration

Question 21 of 50

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

No, hand tools do not need inspecting

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

Yes, the should be checked once a month only

No, only electrical tools need inspecting

Question 22 of 50

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

Class A

Class F

Class D

Class B

Question 23 of 50

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

To prevent rats and other animals that could spread diseases

To reduce the risk of slips, trips and falls

To reduce environmental side effects

All of these

Question 24 of 50

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

Podiums are 100% safe and cannot topple over

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

Like all other equipment podiums must be inspected regularly

You must ensure the wheels are locked before getting on

Question 25 of 50

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

The managers office

The fire assembly point

The toilet facilities

The break room

Question 26 of 50

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

Twice a year

Once a year

When your current set is damaged or soiled

Every 5 years

Question 27 of 50

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

Search the building for your supervisor and let him know

Try to use the fire extinguisher and see how it goes

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

Use the closest lift to exit the building

Question 28 of 50

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

50°

55°

75°

40°

Question 29 of 50

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

Dust

Water

Paint

Asbestos

Question 30 of 50

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

Leptospirosis

Being hit by vehicles on site

Falling from height

Electrocution

Question 31 of 50

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

Ignore it because it’s in a bottle

Report it to your supervisor

Take a quick smell to determine what it is

Dispose of it immediately

Question 32 of 50

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

Notify the trained rescue team immediately

Find your supervisor and inform him on the matter

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

Leave the site and go home

Question 33 of 50

34. When using a power tool for cutting and grinding, why is it important for the dust to be collected?

Dust can be harmful if it is inhaled

A machine guard is not necessary if the dust is collected

It will save time and avoid a mess

The tool performs better if dust is collected

Question 34 of 50

35. Over time, excess noise can damage your ability to hear. Can such a condition be reversed?

The damage is permanent and cannot be reversed

Yes, but you will be forced to change your current job

You will need surgery to repair your hearing loss

With time, the condition may repair itself

Question 35 of 50

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

Check the entire length and cable connectors for damage

You must only uncoil the length you need to use

You must only check the length you need for damage

You must uncoil the entire cable

Question 36 of 50

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

CO2

Foam

Wet Chemical

Dry Powder

Water

Question 37 of 50

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

Seven working days

One day or one shift

Nine working days

Ten working days

Question 38 of 50

39. 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 with the big mask until you can get another one

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 39 of 50

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

Sanding down old paint

Using old stone to build a wall

Cutting timber during a roof construction

Plastering a ceiling in a new home

Question 40 of 50

41. Are you responsible for helping to reduce the amount of waste created on-site?

No, this is the responsibility of your supervisor only.

No, this does not relate to you.

No, this is the responsibility of your site manager only.

Yes, everyone on-site is responsible for reducing the amount of waste created.

Question 41 of 50

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

Persistent headaches

An excess build-up of wax in your ears

Constant ear infections

Loss of hearing

A condition known as “vibration white finger”

Question 42 of 50

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

Flammable liquids such as gasoline

Paper, wood, textiles and solid materials

Combustible metals

Live electrical fires

Question 43 of 50

44. What type of fire extinguisher is shown below?

Fire-Extinguisher-3

Foam fire extinguisher

CO2 fire extinguisher

Dry powder fire extinguisher

Water fire extinguisher

Question 44 of 50

45. Ladders should never be painted because:

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

You will need to repaint the ladder regularly

The paint can hide or mask damaged parts of the ladder

The paint causes the ladder to become slippery

Question 45 of 50

46. Which of these is true about environmental law?

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

Question 46 of 50

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

On your signing in sheet

Discussed at your site induction

In your contract of employment

On your HSE poster

Question 47 of 50

48. What type of fire extinguisher is shown below?

Fire-Extinguisher-4

Dry powder fire extinguisher

CO2 fire extinguisher

Foam fire extinguisher

Wet chemical fire extinguisher

Question 48 of 50

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

Wait until your break and get another one

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

Get another one immediately

Carry on working if it’s only a small crack

Question 49 of 50

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

safety-sign-40

Emergency first aid shower

Area fitted with fire sprinklers

Male shower facilities located here

Toilet and shower facilities located here

Question 50 of 50