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. You believe that excess noise at the job site has damaged your hearing. What do you need to do?

Place cotton wads in your ears to prevent any future damage

Take a few sick days and rest

Have your doctor or employer arrange a hearing test for you

There is nothing that you can do. The damage is permanent and cannot be undone

Question 1 of 50

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

The site manager

The supervisor.

The person who was injured or someone acting for them.

A Health and Safety rep.

Question 2 of 50

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

Water

CO2

Dry Powder

Foam

Wet Chemical

Question 3 of 50

4. Which TWO tasks below would you class as manual handling? (Choose 2 answers)

Using a wheelbarrow to push a load

Climbing up ladders at work

Anything where you have to physically push, pull, lift or lower a load

Using a forklift to lift building materials

Question 4 of 50

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

Confined spaces don't provide breathable air

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

Only house-building sites have confined spaces

Flammable or explosive gasses are always present in confined spaces

Question 5 of 50

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

Stop toxic gas from forming at the bottom of the trench

Stop rainwater from running into the trench.

Prevent people from falling into the trench

Prevent the sides of the trench from collapsing

Question 6 of 50

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

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

You must ensure the wheels are locked before getting on

Question 7 of 50

8. A risk assessment is important because ____.

It tells you who is in charge of health and safety at your worksite

It identifies hazards and tells you the safest way of performing a task

It tells you where tools should be stored

It is used to delegate tasks among workers

Question 8 of 50

9. 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 9 of 50

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

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

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

Question 10 of 50

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

Keep working but monitor the situation carefully

Move further down and continue working

Nothing – this is normal

Make sure you and everyone else exit the excavation immediately

Question 11 of 50

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

Ten working days

Nine working days

Seven working days

One day or one shift

Question 12 of 50

13. Information regarding hazardous substances can be found in ___.

Your site’s accident report book

Your contract of employment

The COSHH assessment

Your HSE poster

Question 13 of 50

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

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

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

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

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

Question 14 of 50

15. 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 15 of 50

16. 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.

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.

Question 16 of 50

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

Blue

Yellow

Red

Black

Question 17 of 50

18. Why are site inductions important?

It gives you the opportunity to meet the site manager and supervisors

It allows you to have a look around at the work site

It gives you the opportunity to formally meet your colleagues

The work site health and safety rules are discussed during the site induction

Question 18 of 50

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

Via shoring or trench supports

Via a fixed staircase

Using ladders on the work-site

Via an excavator bucket

Question 19 of 50

20. Using eye protection is vital for onsite safety, when should you wear eye protection?

When the task has a potential for eye injury and if the site rules demand it

Only when your eyes come into direct sunlight

Only when you’re working with hazardous chemicals

Only when you’re working with power tools

Question 20 of 50

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

When the total number of employees exceeds 35

When the total number of employees exceeds 10

First-aid boxes are provided at the company’s discretion and are not compulsory

Every site should be equipped with a first-aid box regardless of the number of employees

Question 21 of 50

22. It is important to preserve old buildings because______.

It’s cheaper to maintain

It drives up house prices in the area

It preserves the area’s historical record

It reduces the cost of living within the area

Question 22 of 50

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

Lifting materials

Parked

Moving forward

Reversing

Question 23 of 50

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

Give them coffee before they start working.

Speak to your supervisor and inform him about your concerns.

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

Give them lots of water before they start working.

Question 24 of 50

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

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

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

Question 25 of 50

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

Provide your own PPE

Write your own risk assessments

Report unsafe working practices

Raise concerns about safety issues

Question 26 of 50

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

Class A

Class D

Class F

Class B

Question 27 of 50

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

You can take it off for short periods of time while you’re working

You can wear it sideways if it’s more comfortable this way

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

You can drill small holes in your helmet to increase airflow and keep you cool

Question 28 of 50

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

It allows you to work faster

It allows you to lift heavier loads

It eliminates the need for expensive lifting equipment

It reduces the risk of injuries

Question 29 of 50

30. 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 30 of 50

31. 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?

Transport all present species to your site office

Avoid doing any work during breeding season

Only conduct work using manually operated machinery

Only conduct work during night-time hours

Question 31 of 50

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

Dry rot

Asbestos

Termites

Rust

Question 32 of 50

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

It can create dense fumes which makes it impossible to see

It can cause hyperactivity

It can cause dehydration

It can explode

It can decrease your oxygen supply

Question 33 of 50

34. Being exposed to engine oil can cause ____.

Hearing problems

Lung cancer

Skin problems

Temporary loss of breath

Question 34 of 50

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

The soil is contaminated

It is not safe to dig in this area

There is a buried service

Buried human remains are present

Question 35 of 50

36. What should you do if you’re working in a deep trench and notice a lorry with its engine running above you?

Leave the trench immediately

Continue working – this is normal

Put on ear defenders to block out the noise

Continue working – the lorry will move eventually

Question 36 of 50

37. What could happen if oxygen levels in a confined space drops below 8 percent?

Workers may become unconscious

Dehydration among workers

A fire or explosion could occur

Hearing issues among workers

Question 37 of 50

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

Have a colleague show you what to do.

Try to figure it out as you go along.

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

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

Question 38 of 50

39. You stumble upon a rare plant or animal that is protected by law, which TWO activities below would be considered illegal? (Choose 2 answers)

Feeding your finding

Destroying the habit

Photographing your finding

Removing your finding

Reporting your finding

Question 39 of 50

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-11

An action is mandatory

They're used to indicate safe conditions

They're used to indicate that an action is mandatory

They're hazard warning signs

Question 40 of 50

41. 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 41 of 50

42. 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 only if someone else holds the ladder

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

Two people can work on the same ladder if the supervisor approves

Question 42 of 50

43. What should you do if a Health and Safety Executive inspector asks you about a recent accident you witnessed?

You should not tell the inspector anything as it could jeopardize your colleague’s job.

Offer the inspector as much details as possible by letting him/her know exactly what you saw.

Let your supervisor coach you on what to say.

You should not tell the inspector anything as it could jeopardize your job.

Question 43 of 50

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-9

Substance is highly flammable

Chest protection recommended but not compulsory

Substance can cause long-term serious health problems

Chest protection must be worn

Question 44 of 50

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

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

Take the alarm off.

Exit the confined space immediately.

Stop using any electrical tools but carry on working.

Question 45 of 50

46. Which statement regarding asbestos is true?

Only smokers will experience health issues following exposure to asbestos

Asbestos only affects the elderly

Asbestos fibres typically enter the body through inhalation

Asbestos fibres typically enter the body through the skin

Question 46 of 50

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

Gas

Water

Electricity

Sewage and drain lines

Question 47 of 50

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

Safety harness

Hard hat

High-visibility clothing

Safety goggles

Question 48 of 50

49. An inertia reel is ___.

A pulley-based fall arrester

A rope-based fall arrester

A retractable fall arrester

A horizontal fall arrester

Question 49 of 50

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

Yes, everyone on-site is responsible for reducing the amount of waste created.

No, this does not relate to you.

No, this is the responsibility of your supervisor only.

No, this is the responsibility of your site manager only.

Question 50 of 50