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. What type of fire extinguisher is shown below?

Fire-Extinguisher-4

Foam fire extinguisher

CO2 fire extinguisher

Dry powder fire extinguisher

Wet chemical fire extinguisher

Question 1 of 50

2. What type of fire extinguisher is shown below?

Fire-Extinguisher-5

Water fire extinguisher

Wet chemical fire extinguisher

Dry powder fire extinguisher

CO2 fire extinguisher

Question 2 of 50

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

Water

Dust

Paint

Asbestos

Question 3 of 50

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

Combustible metals

Paper, wood, textiles and solid materials

Live electrical fires

Flammable liquids such as gasoline

Question 4 of 50

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

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

Take him to your supervisor immediately

He seems ok so all is fine

Report it

Question 5 of 50

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

The site manager

Your health and safety rep

The person about to use it

Your supervisor

Question 6 of 50

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

At least 18 years old

At least 21 years old

Trained and competent

At least 16 years old

Question 7 of 50

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

It keeps your feet dry and warm

It protects your trousers

It prevents skin burns and dermatitis

It allows you to walk faster while working

Question 8 of 50

9. 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 lots of water before they start working.

Give them coffee before they start working.

Speak to your supervisor and inform him about your concerns.

Question 9 of 50

10. 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 10 of 50

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

Using the tool outside when it is windy

Using the tool in a large, indoor area

Working outdoor on a calm day

Working in a small room

Question 11 of 50

12. What does this health and safety sign tell you about a specific type of chemical?

Health-and-Safety-Sign-6

Wash your hands before handling this chemical

It is Flammable

Do not touch as it is very hot

It is corrosive

Question 12 of 50

13. 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 13 of 50

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

CO2 fire extinguishers

Water fire extinguishers

Wet chemical fire extinguishers

Dry powder fire extinguishers

Question 14 of 50

15. 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

Cease work and ask a supervisor what you should do

Let the birds leave before continuing with your work

Attempt to catch the birds

Question 15 of 50

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

Cutting stones and blocks

Sweeping up rubble

Demolition of concrete floors or screeds

Sawing wood

Question 16 of 50

17. What should you do if the guard from a power tool you need to use is missing?

Do not use the tool unless you get the correct guard fitted

Improvise and make your own

Use the tool as fast as you can to complete the task quickly

Carry on using it but be very careful and work very slowly

Question 17 of 50

18. 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 18 of 50

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

Asbestos fibres

Bird faeces

Silica in dust form

Strong odours

Question 19 of 50

20. Hazardous substances can be identified by ____.

The colour of the substance

It will have a blue label on the container

The symbol on the label

The colour of the container

Question 20 of 50

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

The person who was injured or someone acting for them.

The supervisor.

A Health and Safety rep.

The site manager

Question 21 of 50

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

You will need surgery to repair your hearing loss

With time, the condition may repair itself

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

The damage is permanent and cannot be reversed

Question 22 of 50

23. When using a CO2 fire extinguisher you should be aware that the nozzle will become ___.

Warm

Slightly Cold

Very Cold

Very Hot

Question 23 of 50

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

Constant exposure to rat droppings

Cutaneous (skin) contact with a hazardous materials

Breathing in hazardous substances such as dust, vapours and fumes

Constant exposure to harmful levels of noise

Question 24 of 50

25. You are working with a chemical and require respiratory protective equipment (RPE). If none has been given, you should ___.

Smell the chemical to determine whether it is dangerous

Work as quickly as possible to finish the task

Begin work but take breaks at five-minute intervals

Do not work until the proper equipment and training have been provided

Question 25 of 50

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

Persistent headaches

Constant ear infections

An excess build-up of wax in your ears

Loss of hearing

A condition known as “vibration white finger”

Question 26 of 50

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

CO2

Water

Dry Powder

Foam

Wet Chemical

Question 27 of 50

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

Plastic

Propane

Wood

Paper

Question 28 of 50

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

Foam fire extinguisher

CO2 fire extinguisher

Water fire extinguisher

Wet chemical fire extinguisher

Question 29 of 50

30. 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 30 of 50

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

Having it tested at a lab

Take it to your supervisor and ask him

Try to identify the distinctive smell asbestos gives off

Ask your colleagues if it looks like asbestos

Question 31 of 50

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

You must ensure the wheels are locked before getting on

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

Like all other equipment podiums must be inspected regularly

Podiums are 100% safe and cannot topple over

Question 32 of 50

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

Registered

Trademark

Question 33 of 50

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

Try to fix the ladder yourself

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

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

Question 34 of 50

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

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

Do not use it

Question 35 of 50

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

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.

The facial hair can cause an allergic reaction.

Question 36 of 50

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-7

This item is flammable

This item is toxic

This item could explode

This item is corrosive

Question 37 of 50

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

Leptospirosis

Falling from height

Being hit by vehicles on site

Electrocution

Question 38 of 50

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

It saves you time

It makes it easier to pick up

To wash away any insects that may be in it

To prevent dust clouds

Question 39 of 50

40. 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

Purchase you own supplies to top it up

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

Question 40 of 50

41. All unsafe working practices should be reported immediately; whose responsibility is it to report unsafe working practices?

Only a health and safety rep can do this

Only the site manager can do this

Your supervisor only

It’s everyone’s responsibility to report unsafe working practices

Question 41 of 50

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

Back

Legs

Neck

Mouth and nose

Question 42 of 50

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

Seven working days

One day or one shift

Nine working days

Ten working days

Question 43 of 50

44. Being exposed to engine oil can cause___.

Lung cancer

Hearing problems

Skin problems

Temporary loss of breath

Question 44 of 50

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

Green-safety-sign

Hazard warning signs

Safe condition signs

Prohibition signs

Mandatory signs

Question 45 of 50

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

On your signing on sheet

On your contract of employment

On your HSE poster

On the MSDS sheet

Question 46 of 50

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

safety-sign-40

Area fitted with fire sprinklers

Emergency first aid shower

Toilet and shower facilities located here

Male shower facilities located here

Question 47 of 50

48. 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

Notify the trained rescue team immediately

Find your supervisor and inform him on the matter

Question 48 of 50

49. What should you do if the toilet on your worksite doesn’t work and is always in a messy state?

Speak to your supervisor about the problem

Avoid using the toilet

Leave the site on your break and use the toilet in a nearby shop

Investigate and try to fix the problem

Question 49 of 50

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

safety-sign-10

White clothing only must be worn in this area

High visibility clothing recommended but not compulsory

High visibility clothing must be worn in this area

High visibility clothing not necessary in this area

Question 50 of 50