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 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

Make sure you and everyone else exit the excavation immediately

Nothing – this is normal

Question 1 of 50

2. 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?

Your body has been exposed to excess vibration

You’ve temporarily damaged your hearing

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

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

Question 2 of 50

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

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

Only one person should work on a ladder

Two people can work on the same ladder only if someone else holds the ladder

Question 3 of 50

4. 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 4 of 50

5. What should you do if the extension wire you need to use has a cut in the outer cover?

Report it immediately and make sure no one else uses it

Use electrical tape to cover it and then carry on working

If you can’t see the copper wires inside then carry on using it

Carry on using it but avoid going near the cut part

Question 5 of 50

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

Find your site manager and report it

Find your supervisor and report it

Just ignore it as it’s not your problem

Escort the child to safety immediately

Question 6 of 50

7. 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

Begin working immediately; dust is hardly dangerous

Avoid the work, as dust can harm your respiratory system

Only work for a short period of time

Question 7 of 50

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

Try to use the fire extinguisher and see how it goes

Search the building for your supervisor and let him know

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

Use the closest lift to exit the building

Question 8 of 50

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

Infections of the inner ear

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

Question 9 of 50

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

Nothing – this is common while working with some chemicals

Continue working with the substance and report it after your shift

Stop working immediately and report it to your supervisor or manager

Stop working and go home immediately

Question 10 of 50

11. 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

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

Question 11 of 50

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

Loss of hearing

A condition known as “vibration white finger”

Persistent headaches

An excess build-up of wax in your ears

Constant ear infections

Question 12 of 50

13. Which of these must you do if you’re required to use an extension cable? (Choose 2 answers)

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

Check the entire length and cable connectors for damage

Question 13 of 50

14. Protective mid-soles in your safety footwear are designed to:

Ensure your footwear remains comfortable throughout the day

Protect your feet from nails and other sharp objects

Prevent chemical burns if you step on hazardous chemicals

Prevent you from twisting you ankle

Question 14 of 50

15. 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?

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.

Continue using it and figure it out as you go along.

Question 15 of 50

16. If you see the word “SENSITISER” on a bottled substance, this means that____.

You can have an allergic reaction to it

You can safely use it without PPE

You have to mix it with water before using

Only a supervisor can use it

Question 16 of 50

17. 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?

Carry on and try to work it out yourself

Ask a colleague who wears one for advice

Ask for the instruction manual and figure it out yourself

Ask for an expert to train you

Question 17 of 50

18. 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.

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

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

Question 18 of 50

19. What TWO methods can you use to reduce the amount of dust from becoming airborne? (Choose 2 answers)

Place a dust collector on the machine

Wet cutting

Wear a protective mask

Keep your area neat

Work carefully and slowly

Question 19 of 50

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

Inform the person who looks after the first aid box

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

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

Question 20 of 50

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

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

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

Question 21 of 50

22. Why is it important for you to keep your working environment clean and tidy?

All of these

To reduce the risk of slips, trips and falls

To prevent rats and other animals that could spread diseases

To reduce environmental side effects

Question 22 of 50

23. Which of these must you do if you need to run an electrical cable across an area used by vehicles? (Choose 2 answers)

Ensure that you use yellow tape to wrap it as this would make it visible to drivers

Use a protective ramp to cover the cable

Use spare wood or scaffold boards to cover the cable

Put up a “Ramp Ahead” sign

Question 23 of 50

24. If you want to be a first aider at work you should___.

Purchase an introduction to first aid hand-book and then you can treat people at work

Observe someone who is a trained first aider to see what they are doing

Arrange for your employer to put you on a first aider’s course

Ask a colleague to give you a few pointers and then you can treat people

Question 24 of 50

25. Information regarding your emergency assembly points will be ___.

On your signing in sheet

Discussed at your site induction

On your HSE poster

In your contract of employment

Question 25 of 50

26. 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 you’re working with power tools

Only when you’re working with hazardous chemicals

Only when your eyes come into direct sunlight

Question 26 of 50

27. 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

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

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

Question 27 of 50

28. Hazardous substances can be identified by ____.

The colour of the container

The colour of the substance

The symbol on the label

It will have a blue label on the container

Question 28 of 50

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

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.

They will need to keep you in a confined working area away from other workers.

Question 29 of 50

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

The facial hair can cause an allergic reaction.

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 may hamper the seal around the face.

Question 30 of 50

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

It could make you feel dehydrated.

It will limit the amount of oxygen you have available.

It will block your vision.

It could explode.

Question 31 of 50

32. What would you do if you’re using a hammer and the head comes loose?

Continue using the hammer only if you’re using protective gloves

Continue using the hammer but use it very slowly

Stop using the hammer and get another that’s appropriate for the job

Continue using the hammer but warn colleagues in the area

Question 32 of 50

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

Try to make the necessary repairs yourself

Report it to your supervisor immediately

Report it to your supervisor at the end of the day

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

Question 33 of 50

34. Which statement regarding asbestos is true?

Asbestos fibres typically enter the body through inhalation

Asbestos only affects the elderly

Only smokers will experience health issues following exposure to asbestos

Asbestos fibres typically enter the body through the skin

Question 34 of 50

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

Report it to your supervisor immediately

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

It's not your responsibility to report this

Stay away from that area

Question 35 of 50

36. 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 36 of 50

37. You should report all serious accidents to_______.

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

Your employer

The police

Your site security

Question 37 of 50

38. You have to work with hazardous substances, what should your employer check regularly?

Your health

Your working technique

Your mood

Your skills

Question 38 of 50

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

Asbestos

Termites

Rust

Dry rot

Question 39 of 50

40. Should hand tools such as saws, hammers and wire cutters be inspected?

Yes, you should inspect them every-time you need to use them

Yes, the should be checked once a month only

No, only electrical tools need inspecting

No, hand tools do not need inspecting

Question 40 of 50

41. 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.

Your employer needs to inform the emergency services.

You will need to re-apply for your job.

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

Question 41 of 50

42. 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.

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

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

Question 42 of 50

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

To supervise work

To perform risk assessments

To begin the rescue process in an emergency situation

To assess compliance with the method statement

Question 43 of 50

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

Workers may become unconscious

A fire or explosion could occur

Dehydration among workers

Hearing issues among workers

Question 44 of 50

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

Your HSE poster

The COSHH assessment

Your contract of employment

Your site’s accident report book

Question 45 of 50

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

It reduces the risk of injuries

It allows you to lift heavier loads

It allows you to work faster

It eliminates the need for expensive lifting equipment

Question 46 of 50

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

Prescribe and give you medicines to help you recover

Perform CPR

Move you while you’re unconscious

Bandage your cuts or wounds

Question 47 of 50

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

Be over 24 years old

Be authorised

Be competent and trained

Be a UK citizen

Question 48 of 50

49. 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

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

An air borne disease that can affect your breathing

Frostbite that can lead to permanent damage to your arms and fingers

Question 49 of 50

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

Falling

Being crushed if the sides are not supported

Suffering from skin abrasions

Breathing in hazardous dust from the ground

Question 50 of 50