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

Once a year

Every 5 years

When your current set is damaged or soiled

Twice a year

Question 1 of 50

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

Use lifting equipment

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

Learn proper lifting and carrying techniques

Disperse your items into smaller loads

Question 2 of 50

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

Do not use it

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

Carry on using it only if the floor is level

Ask a colleague to hold the tower while you work

Question 3 of 50

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

Health and Safety Sign

Danger roof incomplete

No entry roof unsafe

Danger fragile roof

Caution tripping hazards on roof

Question 4 of 50

5. 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 at the end of the day

Report it to your supervisor immediately

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

Question 5 of 50

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

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

It tells you the fire exit is located here

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

It tells you that the fire hose reel is located here

It tells you the fire alarm is located here

Question 6 of 50

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

Blue

Red

Black

Yellow

Question 7 of 50

8. 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

Falling

Suffering from skin abrasions

Question 8 of 50

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

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

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

Continue working and see how many coins you can find

Stop all activity and alert your supervisor to your discovery

Question 9 of 50

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

Exit the building immediately using the nearest lift

Call the fire brigade

Operate the nearest fire alarm

Tackle the fire if safe and trained to do so

Question 10 of 50

11. 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 11 of 50

12. 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 a colleague who wears one for advice

Ask for the instruction manual and figure it out yourself

Ask for an expert to train you

Carry on and try to work it out yourself

Question 12 of 50

13. 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.

Try to figure it out as you go along.

Have a colleague show you what to do.

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

Question 13 of 50

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

At your site induction.

At your first lunch break.

One week after you start working.

After your first shift.

Question 14 of 50

15. 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)

You will need to re-apply for your job.

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

Your employer needs to inform the Health and Safety Executive.

Your employer needs to inform the emergency services.

Question 15 of 50

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

Ask your colleague to borrow his mask then carry on working

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

Question 16 of 50

17. 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

Purchase you own supplies to top it up

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

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

Question 17 of 50

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

Water

Gas

Electricity

Sewage and drain lines

Question 18 of 50

19. What does this signal mean?

Turn right

Turn left

Proceed

Danger, emergency stop

Question 19 of 50

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

Only when you’re working with power tools

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

Only when you’re working with hazardous chemicals

Only when your eyes come into direct sunlight

Question 20 of 50

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

Take a few sick days and rest

Have your doctor or employer arrange a hearing test for you

Place cotton wads in your ears to prevent any future damage

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

Question 21 of 50

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

Investigate and try to fix the problem

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

Speak to your supervisor about the problem

Avoid using the toilet

Question 22 of 50

23. 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

Continue working until the job is finished

Ask your supervisor to adjust the date on the permit

Give the permit to the next shift

Question 23 of 50

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

Be competent and trained

Be authorised

Be over 24 years old

Be a UK citizen

Question 24 of 50

25. 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 wear it sideways if it’s more comfortable this way

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

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

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

Question 25 of 50

26. 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.

Continue working and let the dizziness pass on its own.

Get out then take a few minutes then go back in.

Sit down and take a few minutes to recover.

Question 26 of 50

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

Continue working – this is normal

Continue working – the lorry will move eventually

Leave the trench immediately

Put on ear defenders to block out the noise

Question 27 of 50

28. 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

Avoid doing any work during breeding season

Transport all present species to your site office

Only conduct work during night-time hours

Question 28 of 50

29. 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 29 of 50

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

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

Make certain that you are using as much water as possible

Make sure that the flow of water is adjusted correctly

Question 30 of 50

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

To supervise work

To begin the rescue process in an emergency situation

To perform risk assessments

To assess compliance with the method statement

Question 31 of 50

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

Ten working days

One day or one shift

Seven working days

Nine working days

Question 32 of 50

33. 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 33 of 50

34. All unsafe working practices should be reported immediately; whose responsibility is it to report unsafe working practices?

It’s everyone’s responsibility to report unsafe working practices

Only a health and safety rep can do this

Only the site manager can do this

Your supervisor only

Question 34 of 50

35. 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

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

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

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

Question 35 of 50

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

Yes, the should be checked once a month only

No, only electrical tools need inspecting

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

No, hand tools do not need inspecting

Question 36 of 50

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

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

Give them coffee before they start working.

Speak to your supervisor and inform him about your concerns.

Give them lots of water before they start working.

Question 37 of 50

38. 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 until you can get a new one

Borrow a harness from another worker

Continue using it and tell your supervisor at your next break

Question 38 of 50

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

All of these

Ensure that there has adequate ventilation

Place a protective mask over your nose and mouth

Dampen down the area

Question 39 of 50

40. It is important to preserve old buildings because______.

It preserves the area’s historical record

It’s cheaper to maintain

It drives up house prices in the area

It reduces the cost of living within the area

Question 40 of 50

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

Safety goggles

Hard hat

High-visibility clothing

Safety harness

Question 41 of 50

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

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

Continue using the hammer but use it very slowly

Continue using the hammer but warn colleagues in the area

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

Question 42 of 50

43. 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

Make sure you and everyone else exit the excavation immediately

Nothing – this is normal

Move further down and continue working

Question 43 of 50

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

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.

Say exactly what you saw.

Ask your supervisor what to say.

Question 44 of 50

45. High levels of dust can be inhaled when performing tasks such as grinding, drilling, sanding and cutting. These levels are most dangerous when:

Working in a small room

Using the tool in a large, indoor area

Using the tool outside when it is windy

Working outdoor on a calm day

Question 45 of 50

46. 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

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

Flammable or explosive gasses are always present in confined spaces

Question 46 of 50

47. Prohibition notices are given to equipment that:

Should not be used until it’s made safe

Only skilled workers can use

Only managers can use

Only supervisors can use

Question 47 of 50

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

No, this is the responsibility of your supervisor only.

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

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

No, this does not relate to you.

Question 48 of 50

49. 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 49 of 50

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

Using ladders on the work-site

Via a fixed staircase

Via an excavator bucket

Via shoring or trench supports

Question 50 of 50