CSCS Mock Test Full 50 Questions 2024 – CSCS Mock Test | CSCS Revision

This CSCS mock test is a full 50-question example designed to help you practice and prepare for your real Health, Safety and Environment Test in 2024. All the questions will be pulled at random from some of the core health and safety topics covered in the real CSCS test.

For the real test, you will have 45 minutes to complete 50 multiple-choice questions, you’ll need to demonstrate that you have a good theoretical knowledge of many health and safety topics before you can pass your test and apply for your CSCS card.

Most of the questions in the real test will require a single answer but there are a few which require multiple answers. In keeping with this format, we’ve added questions that require multiple answers so you can get the full experience when attempting any of our CSCS mock tests.

If a question requires two answers, you’ll need to choose both correct answers before you can get a full point for that question, so please ensure that you read each question carefully. The pass mark for this CSCS mock test is 45 out of 50. Good luck!

1. As an employee it’s your responsibility to do all the following EXCEPT: (Choose 2 answers)

Raise concerns about safety issues

Provide your own PPE

Write your own risk assessments

Report unsafe working practices

Question 1 of 50

2. What’s the first thing you should do if a colleague collapse and there are no first-aiders around?

Place them on their side in the recovery position

Take them to the site office

Give them some painkillers

Get someone to call the emergency services immediately

Question 2 of 50

3. What should you do if you’re carrying excavation work and discover some old coins in the soil?

Continue working and see how many coins you can find

Hide the coins to avoid any delays that could be caused by the need for an archaeological investigation

Stop all activity and alert your supervisor to your discovery

Don't tell anyone about your discovery and keep the coins

Question 3 of 50

4. Which of these should be worn on-site if there’s a risk of objects falling from above?

High-visibility clothing

Safety goggles

Safety harness

Hard hat

Question 4 of 50

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

At least 21 years old

At least 18 years old

Trained and competent

At least 16 years old

Question 5 of 50

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

An air borne disease that can affect your breathing

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

Question 6 of 50

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

Stop working and go home immediately

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

Question 7 of 50

8. You’re about to start working and notice your harness is damaged, what should you do?

Borrow a harness from another worker

Continue using it and tell your supervisor at your next break

Continue using it until you can get a new one

Stop all work immediately and tell your supervisor

Question 8 of 50

9. It is important to preserve old buildings because______.

It reduces the cost of living within the area

It preserves the area’s historical record

It’s cheaper to maintain

It drives up house prices in the area

Question 9 of 50

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

It will damage the battery

It will make the bag heavier

It could start a fire

It will reduce the battery life

Question 10 of 50

11. Which statement regarding asbestos is true?

Asbestos fibres typically enter the body through inhalation

Asbestos only affects the elderly

Asbestos fibres typically enter the body through the skin

Only smokers will experience health issues following exposure to asbestos

Question 11 of 50

12. What’s the first thing you should do if a worker collapses while working in a deep inspection chamber?

Find a way into the inspection chamber and try to give the person first-aid treatment

Ask a colleague to lower you into the inspection chamber using a rope

Ask a colleague to inform your supervisor while you enter the inspection chamber and try to rescue the worker

Raise the alarm immediately, stay by the inspection chamber, do not enter

Question 12 of 50

13. 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 13 of 50

14. Methane gas is dangerous in confined spaces because ___. (Choose 2 answers)

It can cause hyperactivity

It can explode

It can create dense fumes which makes it impossible to see

It can decrease your oxygen supply

It can cause dehydration

Question 14 of 50

15. What should you do if you have to work in a confined space and realize your permit to work will expire before you can finish the work?

Leave the confined space before the permit expires

Give the permit to the next shift

Continue working until the job is finished

Ask your supervisor to adjust the date on the permit

Question 15 of 50

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

Red-and-white-health-and-safety-sign

It tells you that the fire hose reel is located here

It tells you to assemble here if there's a fire

It tells you the fire alarm is located here

It tells you the fire exit is located here

Question 16 of 50

17. 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 17 of 50

18. What should you do if you notice the side supports moving around as you're working inside an excavation?

Move further down and continue working

Make sure you and everyone else exit the excavation immediately

Nothing – this is normal

Keep working but monitor the situation carefully

Question 18 of 50

19. What should you do if you’re given a task that requires you to wear a full body harness but you’ve never used one before?

Ask for an expert to train you

Ask for the instruction manual and figure it out yourself

Carry on and try to work it out yourself

Ask a colleague who wears one for advice

Question 19 of 50

20. What does it mean if you digging and find a run of coloured marker tape?

There is a buried service

It is not safe to dig in this area

Buried human remains are present

The soil is contaminated

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

Notify the trained rescue team immediately

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

Find your supervisor and inform him on the matter

Question 21 of 50

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

Fire

Fire hose location

Fire extinguisher location

Fire alarm point

Fire assembly location

Question 22 of 50

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

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.

They will need to arrange pest control measures on site.

They will need to shut down the site.

Question 23 of 50

24. You have to work in an excavation, what is the main hazard while working?

Being crushed if the sides are not supported

Breathing in hazardous dust from the ground

Suffering from skin abrasions

Falling

Question 24 of 50

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

Get another one immediately

Wait until your break and get another one

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

Carry on working if it’s only a small crack

Question 25 of 50

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

Your driving license number.

When the accident occurred (date and time).

Details of the injury you sustained.

Your personal mobile number.

Question 26 of 50

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

Improvise and make your own

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

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

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

Question 27 of 50

28. What is the safest way of entering and exiting a deep excavation?

Via an excavator bucket

Via shoring or trench supports

Using ladders on the work-site

Via a fixed staircase

Question 28 of 50

29. What should you do if one of your colleague has a nail stuck in their foot and you are not a trained first aider?

Pull the nail out and run the foot under hot water.

Pull the nail out immediately otherwise the foot will get infected.

Pull the nail out.

Leave the nail in as it will help to reduce the bleeding.

Question 29 of 50

30. Which of the following is the best option if you're trying to avoid causing any harm to a protected species in an area where you're working?

Only conduct work using manually operated machinery

Transport all present species to your site office

Only conduct work during night-time hours

Avoid doing any work during breeding season

Question 30 of 50

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

When your current set is damaged or soiled

Every 5 years

Twice a year

Once a year

Question 31 of 50

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

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

You must ensure the wheels are locked before getting on

Podiums are 100% safe and cannot topple over

Like all other equipment podiums must be inspected regularly

Question 32 of 50

33. If you have to use water to control dust while cutting you should____.

Pour water onto a surface before you begin cutting

Make sure that the flow of water is adjusted correctly

Make certain that you are using as much water as possible

Ask a co-worker to stand next to you and pour water directly onto your workspace

Question 33 of 50

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

Class D

Class B

Class F

Class A

Question 34 of 50

35. 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

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

Avoid using the toilet

Investigate and try to fix the problem

Question 35 of 50

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

Constant ear infections

A condition known as “vibration white finger”

Loss of hearing

Persistent headaches

An excess build-up of wax in your ears

Question 36 of 50

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

Sewage and drain lines

Water

Gas

Electricity

Question 37 of 50

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

It allows you to lift heavier loads

It reduces the risk of injuries

It allows you to work faster

It eliminates the need for expensive lifting equipment

Question 38 of 50

39. Why should workers be fully trained and competent before they’re allowed to enter a confined space?

Confined spaces don't provide breathable air

Flammable or explosive gasses are always present in confined spaces

The potential hazards of entering a confined space must be fully understood

Only house-building sites have confined spaces

Question 39 of 50

40. Hazardous substances can be identified by ____.

The colour of the substance

It will have a blue label on the container

The colour of the container

The symbol on the label

Question 40 of 50

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

It could explode.

It will limit the amount of oxygen you have available.

It will block your vision.

It could make you feel dehydrated.

Question 41 of 50

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

Ask your supervisor what to say.

Say exactly what you saw.

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

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

Question 42 of 50

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

Yellow

Blue

Red

Black

Question 43 of 50

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

Stay away from that area

Report it to your supervisor immediately

It's not your responsibility to report this

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

Question 44 of 50

45. If you’re working in a confined space and the gas alarm goes off you should:

Stop using any electrical tools but carry on working.

Exit the confined space immediately.

Continue working and take breaks every 5 minutes to get fresh air.

Take the alarm off.

Question 45 of 50

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-9

Substance can cause long-term serious health problems

Chest protection must be worn

Substance is highly flammable

Chest protection recommended but not compulsory

Question 46 of 50

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

With time, the condition may repair itself

You will need surgery to repair your hearing loss

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

The damage is permanent and cannot be reversed

Question 47 of 50

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

Avoid the work, as dust can harm your respiratory system

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

Only work for a short period of time

Begin working immediately; dust is hardly dangerous

Question 48 of 50

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

Try to figure it out as you go along.

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

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

Have a colleague show you what to do.

Question 49 of 50

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

Paint

Dust

Asbestos

Water

Question 50 of 50