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

Only use a FFP3-rated mask and goggles

Use a regular dust mask, goggles and hearing protection

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

Question 1 of 50

2. 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

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

Stay away from that area

Report it to your supervisor immediately

Question 2 of 50

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

At least 21 years old

At least 16 years old

At least 18 years old

Trained and competent

Question 3 of 50

4. If you’re in an accident, which of these does NOT have to be recorded in the accident book? (Choose 2 answers)

When the accident occurred (date and time).

Your personal mobile number.

Details of the injury you sustained.

Your driving license number.

Question 4 of 50

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

Ignore it because it’s in a bottle

Take a quick smell to determine what it is

Dispose of it immediately

Report it to your supervisor

Question 5 of 50

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

A Health and Safety rep.

The supervisor.

The person who was injured or someone acting for them.

The site manager

Question 6 of 50

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

Sit down and take a few minutes to recover.

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.

Continue working and let the dizziness pass on its own.

Question 7 of 50

8. 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.

The facial hair can block the filter very quickly.

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

Question 8 of 50

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

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

Use electrical tape to cover it and then carry on working

Report it immediately and make sure no one else uses it

Question 9 of 50

10. You witness a near miss and the worker involved is afraid of getting into trouble, what should you do?

Report it

He seems ok so all is fine

Take him to your supervisor immediately

Have a chat with him and ask him to be careful next time

Question 10 of 50

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

The site manager

You are responsible

The HSE

Your supervisor

Question 11 of 50

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

At your site induction.

At your first lunch break.

After your first shift.

One week after you start working.

Question 12 of 50

13. 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

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

Your body has been exposed to excess vibration

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

Question 13 of 50

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

Just ignore it as it’s not your problem

Find your site manager and report it

Escort the child to safety immediately

Find your supervisor and report it

Question 14 of 50

15. 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 15 of 50

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

Find your supervisor and inform him on the matter

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

Notify the trained rescue team immediately

Leave the site and go home

Question 16 of 50

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

Cream

Black

Red

Blue

Question 17 of 50

18. Ladders should never be painted because:

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

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

Question 18 of 50

19. What type of fire extinguisher is shown below?

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CO2 fire extinguisher

Wet chemical fire extinguisher

Dry powder fire extinguisher

Water fire extinguisher

Question 19 of 50

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

Good health

An increase in fitness levels

Poor health

A decrease in fitness levels

Question 20 of 50

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

Mouth and nose

Back

Legs

Neck

Question 21 of 50

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

Parked

Moving forward

Lifting materials

Reversing

Question 22 of 50

23. What should you do if you need to use a mobile tower scaffold but the wheel brakes aren’t working?

Do not use it

Ask a colleague to hold the tower while you work

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

Carry on using it only if the floor is level

Question 23 of 50

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

It prevents skin burns and dermatitis

It protects your trousers

It keeps your feet dry and warm

It allows you to walk faster while working

Question 24 of 50

25. Which of these statements is true about storing materials on a working platform?

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 don’t need to be secured if they’re going to be there less than 6 hours

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

The materials only need securing if it’s going to be there overnight

Question 25 of 50

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

Try to fix the ladder yourself

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

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

Question 26 of 50

27. What should you do if you suspect someone about to start working on-site is under the influence of alcohol?

Tell them to sit in the canteen for an hour before starting work.

Give them coffee before they start working.

Give them lots of water before they start working.

Speak to your supervisor and inform him about your concerns.

Question 27 of 50

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

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No access for pedestrians

No lone working

This is the authorized walking route for pedestrians

No entry during working hours

Question 28 of 50

29. Prohibition notices are given to equipment that:

Only supervisors can use

Only skilled workers can use

Only managers can use

Should not be used until it’s made safe

Question 29 of 50

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

Class F

Class B

Class A

Class D

Question 30 of 50

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

Try to identify the distinctive smell asbestos gives off

Ask your colleagues if it looks like asbestos

Having it tested at a lab

Take it to your supervisor and ask him

Question 31 of 50

32. Hand-arm vibration syndrome or vibration white finger can be described as:

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

A sign that your hands are on the way to becoming permanently injured

Frostbite that can lead to permanent damage to your arms and fingers

An air borne disease that can affect your breathing

Question 32 of 50

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

Wood

Plastic

Paper

Propane

Question 33 of 50

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

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

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

Question 34 of 50

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

Complete your task then go home

Continue with your job

Leave your job and go to the assembly point

Report to your supervisor

Question 35 of 50

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

Operate the nearest fire alarm

Tackle the fire if safe and trained to do so

Call the fire brigade

Exit the building immediately using the nearest lift

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

Avoid the work, as dust can harm your respiratory system

Begin working immediately; dust is hardly dangerous

Only work for a short period of time

Question 37 of 50

38. Which of these would you not put a mobile tower scaffold on?

An uneven playground

A concrete walkway

An abandoned parking lot

An asphalt road

Question 38 of 50

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

Try to perform CPR on the person

Move the person on to their back

Slap the person to see if they would wake up

Get medical help immediately

Question 39 of 50

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

Wait until your break and get another one

Get another one immediately

Carry on working if it’s only a small crack

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

Question 40 of 50

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

Health and safety sign for cscs test

Protective gloves recommended but not necessary

Protective gloves must be worn

Use barrier cream

Hand washing area

Question 41 of 50

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

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.

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.

Question 42 of 50

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

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White clothing only must be worn in this area

High visibility clothing not necessary in this area

High visibility clothing must be worn in this area

High visibility clothing recommended but not compulsory

Question 43 of 50

44. What does COSHH stand for?

Control of substances that are hazardous and harmful

Control of substances hazardous to homes

Control of substances hazardous to health

Containment of substances hazardous to health

Question 44 of 50

45. What type of fire extinguisher is shown below?

Fire-Extinguisher-2

Water

Foam

Dry powder

Wet chemical

Question 45 of 50

46. Methane gas is very dangerous in confined spaces because: (Choose 2 answers)

It will limit the amount of oxygen you have available.

It could explode.

It will block your vision.

It could make you feel dehydrated.

Question 46 of 50

47. Hazardous substances can be identified by ____.

The colour of the container

It will have a blue label on the container

The colour of the substance

The symbol on the label

Question 47 of 50

48. What type of fire extinguisher is shown below?

Fire-Extinguisher-3

Water fire extinguisher

Dry powder fire extinguisher

Foam fire extinguisher

CO2 fire extinguisher

Question 48 of 50

49. You need to clear up rubble inside a building, why should you spray water on it first?

To wash away any insects that may be in it

It makes it easier to pick up

To prevent dust clouds

It saves you time

Question 49 of 50

50. What do yellow and black health and safety signs like the one below mean?

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They're hazard warning signs

They're prohibition signs

An action is mandatory

They're used to indicate safe conditions

Question 50 of 50