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. 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 Health and Safety Executive.

You will need to re-apply for your job.

Your employer needs to inform the emergency services.

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

Question 1 of 50

2. An inertia reel is ___.

A retractable fall arrester

A horizontal fall arrester

A rope-based fall arrester

A pulley-based fall arrester

Question 2 of 50

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

Wet Chemical

Water

Foam

Dry Powder

CO2

Question 3 of 50

4. Hazardous substances can be identified by ____.

It will have a blue label on the container

The colour of the container

The symbol on the label

The colour of the substance

Question 4 of 50

5. To ensure maximum protection when using a mask you should ____.

Ensure you’re using the correct type of mask for the job

Ensure you’re wearing the mask correctly

Ensure you’ve passed a face fit test for that specific mask

All of these answers

Question 5 of 50

6. What does the health and safety sign below tell you?

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It tells you where the training room is located

It tells you where the emergency assembly point is located

It tells you where you should go for your break

It tells you where you need to sign in before starting work

Question 6 of 50

7. Which of these would result in you being ordered to leave the work site immediately? (Choose 2 answers)

If you turn up to work without your driving licence

If you turn up to work 1 hour late

If you turn up to work under the influence of drugs

If you turn up to work under the influence of alcohol

Question 7 of 50

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

Paint

Asbestos

Dust

Water

Question 8 of 50

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

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.

No, this is the responsibility of your supervisor only.

Question 9 of 50

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

Tackle the fire if safe and trained to do so

Call the fire brigade

Exit the building immediately using the nearest lift

Operate the nearest fire alarm

Question 10 of 50

11. An excavation should be battered back or stepped if ___.

There is a risk of the sides falling in, regardless of how deep it is

It’s more than 5m in depth

Buried services are present

Water is present at the bottom of the trench

Question 11 of 50

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

Class B

Class F

Class D

Class A

Question 12 of 50

13. 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

Report unsafe working practices

Write your own risk assessments

Question 13 of 50

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

Via an excavator bucket

Via a fixed staircase

Via shoring or trench supports

Using ladders on the work-site

Question 14 of 50

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

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

Have a colleague show you what to do.

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

Try to figure it out as you go along.

Question 15 of 50

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

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.

Sit down and take a few minutes to recover.

Continue working and let the dizziness pass on its own.

Question 16 of 50

17. 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

Your body has been exposed to excess vibration

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

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

Question 17 of 50

18. 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

Only work for a short period of time

Begin working immediately; dust is hardly dangerous

Avoid the work, as dust can harm your respiratory system

Question 18 of 50

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

It could explode.

It could make you feel dehydrated.

It will block your vision.

It will limit the amount of oxygen you have available.

Question 19 of 50

20. 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.

The facial hair can cause an allergic reaction.

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

Question 20 of 50

21. 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

The damage is permanent and cannot be reversed

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

Question 21 of 50

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

At least 18 years old

Trained and competent

At least 21 years old

At least 16 years old

Question 22 of 50

23. It is important to preserve old buildings because______.

It drives up house prices in the area

It reduces the cost of living within the area

It preserves the area’s historical record

It’s cheaper to maintain

Question 23 of 50

24. Before starting your shift you’re given a dust mask that’s too big and keeps falling off, what should you do?

Ask for a mask that fits securely and wait until you have the correct RPE before starting

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 your colleague to borrow his mask then carry on working

Question 24 of 50

25. What does this signal mean?

Turn left

Turn right

Proceed

Danger, emergency stop

Question 25 of 50

26. Who should provide the first aid box at your worksite?

First aid boxes are not compulsory.

You and your colleagues will need to sub and buy one.

You will need to bring your own.

Your employer need to provide the first aid box.

Question 26 of 50

27. Over time, excess noise can damage your hearing. Which of these is an early sign of this?

A ringing sound or even a temporary hearing loss may occur

There are no early signs

A rash may appear around the outside of your ear

Infections of the inner ear

Question 27 of 50

28. What is the main cause of death among workers in confined spaces?

A lack of oxygen

Temperatures that cause hypothermia

Methane

Too much oxygen

Question 28 of 50

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

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 only if someone else holds the ladder

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

Question 29 of 50

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

Escort the child to safety immediately

Find your site manager and report it

Just ignore it as it’s not your problem

Find your supervisor and report it

Question 30 of 50

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

Give them lots of water before they start working.

Give them coffee before they start working.

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

Speak to your supervisor and inform him about your concerns.

Question 31 of 50

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

Be authorised

Be competent and trained

Be over 24 years old

Be a UK citizen

Question 32 of 50

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

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Area fitted with fire sprinklers

Emergency first aid shower

Male shower facilities located here

Toilet and shower facilities located here

Question 33 of 50

34. 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.

Take the alarm off.

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

Question 34 of 50

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

The person who was injured or someone acting for them.

The site manager

The supervisor.

A Health and Safety rep.

Question 35 of 50

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

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

Use the closest lift to exit the building

Try to use the fire extinguisher and see how it goes

Search the building for your supervisor and let him know

Question 36 of 50

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

Corrosive

Irritant

Dangerous to the environment

Hot liquid

Question 37 of 50

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

Safety goggles

Hard hat

Safety harness

High-visibility clothing

Question 38 of 50

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

Flammable or explosive gasses are always present in confined spaces

Only house-building sites have confined spaces

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

Confined spaces don't provide breathable air

Question 39 of 50

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

Make certain that you are using as much water as possible

Make sure that the flow of water is adjusted correctly

Pour water onto a surface before you begin cutting

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

Question 40 of 50

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

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

Podiums are 100% safe and cannot topple over

Question 41 of 50

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

It allows you to lift heavier loads

It reduces the risk of injuries

It eliminates the need for expensive lifting equipment

It allows you to work faster

Question 42 of 50

43. Prohibition notices are given to equipment that:

Should not be used until it’s made safe

Only supervisors can use

Only skilled workers can use

Only managers can use

Question 43 of 50

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

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No industrial vehicles allowed beyond this area

Industrial vehicles are moving about

Only trained staff are allowed beyond this area

No manual lifting should be done in this area

Question 44 of 50

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

Ask the presenter to explain further

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

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

Ask a colleague to clarify

Question 45 of 50

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

It protects your trousers

It allows you to walk faster while working

It prevents skin burns and dermatitis

It keeps your feet dry and warm

Question 46 of 50

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

Stop all activity and alert your supervisor to your discovery

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

Continue working and see how many coins you can find

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

Question 47 of 50

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

Report it to your supervisor immediately

Stay away from that area

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

It's not your responsibility to report this

Question 48 of 50

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

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

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

Pull the nail out.

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

Question 49 of 50

50. When does your employer need to provide a first-aid box?

When the total number of employees exceeds 10

When the total number of employees exceeds 35

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

Question 50 of 50