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

Use the closest lift to exit the building

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

Question 1 of 50

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

After your first shift.

One week after you start working.

At your first lunch break.

At your site induction.

Question 2 of 50

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

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

Speak to your supervisor about the problem

Question 3 of 50

4. 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 drives up house prices in the area

It’s cheaper to maintain

Question 4 of 50

5. To help prevent injuries caused by manual handling you should do all the following EXCEPT:

Learn proper lifting and carrying techniques

Carry as much items as possible to get the task completed faster

Disperse your items into smaller loads

Use lifting equipment

Question 5 of 50

6. Being exposed to engine oil can cause ____.

Temporary loss of breath

Lung cancer

Hearing problems

Skin problems

Question 6 of 50

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

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

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

Say exactly what you saw.

Ask your supervisor what to say.

Question 7 of 50

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

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

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

It tells you the fire exit is located here

It tells you the fire alarm is located here

It tells you that the fire hose reel is located here

Question 8 of 50

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

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

Do not use it

Ask a colleague to hold the tower while you work

Carry on using it only if the floor is level

Question 9 of 50

10. After raising a fire alarm, what’s the next thing you should do?

Hide under a desk

Find your supervisor and inform of the situation

Leave the building immediately

Find your colleagues and take them out the building

Question 10 of 50

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

Only house-building sites have confined spaces

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

Question 11 of 50

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

Being crushed if the sides are not supported

Falling

Breathing in hazardous dust from the ground

Suffering from skin abrasions

Question 12 of 50

13. 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 13 of 50

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

Black

Yellow

Blue

Red

Question 14 of 50

15. 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 15 of 50

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

Stop all work immediately and tell your supervisor

Continue using it and tell your supervisor at your next break

Borrow a harness from another worker

Continue using it until you can get a new one

Question 16 of 50

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

It allows you to lift heavier loads

It allows you to work faster

It eliminates the need for expensive lifting equipment

It reduces the risk of injuries

Question 17 of 50

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

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

You will need surgery to repair your hearing loss

Question 18 of 50

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

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.

The facial hair may hamper the seal around the face.

Question 19 of 50

20. 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.

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

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

Question 20 of 50

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

Infections of the inner ear

A rash may appear around the outside of your ear

A ringing sound or even a temporary hearing loss may occur

There are no early signs

Question 21 of 50

22. Which statement regarding asbestos is true?

Asbestos fibres typically enter the body through inhalation

Only smokers will experience health issues following exposure to asbestos

Asbestos fibres typically enter the body through the skin

Asbestos only affects the elderly

Question 22 of 50

23. Which of these is true about environmental law?

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

Question 23 of 50

24. 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 24 of 50

25. You need to sweep up dust that was created during your shift. You should:

Dampen down the area

Place a protective mask over your nose and mouth

Ensure that there has adequate ventilation

All of these

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. What should you do if the first aid box at your workplace is missing items or completely empty?

Purchase you own supplies to top it up

It’s not your responsibility so just leave it until the appropriate person can sort it out

Ask all of your colleagues to bring in a few items each

Inform the person who looks after the first aid box

Question 27 of 50

28. 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 28 of 50

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

If you turn up to work under the influence of alcohol

If you turn up to work 1 hour late

If you turn up to work without your driving licence

If you turn up to work under the influence of drugs

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?

Avoid doing any work during breeding season

Only conduct work during night-time hours

Transport all present species to your site office

Only conduct work using manually operated machinery

Question 30 of 50

31. 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.

Ask someone to show you how to use it.

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

Question 31 of 50

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

Prescribe and give you medicines to help you recover

Move you while you’re unconscious

Perform CPR

Bandage your cuts or wounds

Question 32 of 50

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

It’s more than 5m in depth

Buried services are present

Water is present at the bottom of the trench

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

Question 33 of 50

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

Find your site manager and report it

Escort the child to safety immediately

Just ignore it as it’s not your problem

Find your supervisor and report it

Question 34 of 50

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

Slap the person to see if they would wake up

Move the person on to their back

Try to perform CPR on the person

Get medical help immediately

Question 35 of 50

36. You should report all serious accidents to_______.

Your employer

Your site security

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

The police

Question 36 of 50

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

Health and Safety Sign

No entry roof unsafe

Danger fragile roof

Danger roof incomplete

Caution tripping hazards on roof

Question 37 of 50

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

Gas

Water

Electricity

Sewage and drain lines

Question 38 of 50

39. Which of these should not be in a first-aid kit?

Plasters

Disposable gloves

Tablets and medicines

Scissors

Question 39 of 50

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

Water

Paint

Asbestos

Dust

Question 40 of 50

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

Get someone to call the emergency services immediately

Give them some painkillers

Place them on their side in the recovery position

Take them to the site office

Question 41 of 50

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

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

Try to fix the ladder yourself

Put the ladder in a corner and leave it there

Stop using it, report it and let your colleagues know the ladder is not safe

Question 42 of 50

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

An air borne disease that can affect your breathing

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

Question 43 of 50

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

Continue working with the substance and report it after your shift

Stop working and go home immediately

Nothing – this is common while working with some chemicals

Stop working immediately and report it to your supervisor or manager

Question 44 of 50

45. Guard rails placed around the top of an excavation are meant to ___.

Prevent people from falling into the trench

Prevent the sides of the trench from collapsing

Stop rainwater from running into the trench.

Stop toxic gas from forming at the bottom of the trench

Question 45 of 50

46. Which hazardous substance is often found in cement-based roofing sheets?

Asbestos

Termites

Dry rot

Rust

Question 46 of 50

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

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

Improvise and make your own

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 47 of 50

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

Nothing – this is normal

Move further down and continue working

Keep working but monitor the situation carefully

Make sure you and everyone else exit the excavation immediately

Question 48 of 50

49. What should you do if you suspect the scaffolding you are working from is unsafe?

Continue working and wait for it to be identified at the next inspection

Report it to your supervisor at the end of the day

Report it to your supervisor immediately

Try to make the necessary repairs yourself

Question 49 of 50

50. Why is a person always positioned immediately outside of a confined space while work is taking place inside it?

To begin the rescue process in an emergency situation

To assess compliance with the method statement

To perform risk assessments

To supervise work

Question 50 of 50