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 witness a near miss and the worker involved is afraid of getting into trouble, what should you do?

Have a chat with him and ask him to be careful next time

He seems ok so all is fine

Take him to your supervisor immediately

Report it

Question 1 of 50

2. A risk assessment is important because ____.

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

It is used to delegate tasks among workers

It tells you where tools should be stored

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

Question 2 of 50

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

Via a fixed staircase

Via an excavator bucket

Using ladders on the work-site

Via shoring or trench supports

Question 3 of 50

4. 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

Move further down and continue working

Nothing – this is normal

Question 4 of 50

5. 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

Take a few sick days and rest

Place cotton wads in your ears to prevent any future damage

Have your doctor or employer arrange a hearing test for you

Question 5 of 50

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

safety-sign-10

High visibility clothing recommended but not compulsory

High visibility clothing must be worn in this area

High visibility clothing not necessary in this area

White clothing only must be worn in this area

Question 6 of 50

7. 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

Avoid using the toilet

Speak to your supervisor about the problem

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

Question 7 of 50

8. What is the leading cause of death among construction workers?

Electrocution

Leptospirosis

Being hit by vehicles on site

Falling from height

Question 8 of 50

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

Using a forklift to lift building materials

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

Question 9 of 50

10. 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.

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

Your employer needs to inform the emergency services.

Question 10 of 50

11. An inertia reel is ___.

A pulley-based fall arrester

A horizontal fall arrester

A retractable fall arrester

A rope-based fall arrester

Question 11 of 50

12. 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 12 of 50

13. 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 13 of 50

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

Ask your supervisor what to say.

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

Say exactly what you saw.

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

Question 14 of 50

15. 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 15 of 50

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

A lack of oxygen

Temperatures that cause hypothermia

Too much oxygen

Methane

Question 16 of 50

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

Your skills

Your working technique

Your health

Your mood

Question 17 of 50

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

Dampen down the area

All of these

Ensure that there has adequate ventilation

Place a protective mask over your nose and mouth

Question 18 of 50

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

Your contract of employment

Your site’s accident report book

The COSHH assessment

Your HSE poster

Question 19 of 50

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

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

Continue working and let the dizziness pass on its own.

Get out immediately and take everyone who is working with you then report it.

Sit down and take a few minutes to recover.

Question 20 of 50

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

Seven working days

Ten working days

Nine working days

One day or one shift

Question 21 of 50

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

At least 16 years old

Trained and competent

At least 21 years old

At least 18 years old

Question 22 of 50

23. 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

Only conduct work during night-time hours

Transport all present species to your site office

Question 23 of 50

24. 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 24 of 50

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

It’s more than 5m in depth

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

Water is present at the bottom of the trench

Buried services are present

Question 25 of 50

26. Hazardous substances can be identified by ____.

The colour of the substance

The colour of the container

It will have a blue label on the container

The symbol on the label

Question 26 of 50

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

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

Report it immediately and make sure no one else uses it

Carry on using it but avoid going near the cut part

Question 27 of 50

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

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

It tells you the fire alarm is located here

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

Question 28 of 50

29. 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 29 of 50

30. What should you do if you accidentally cut your finger and you can’t get it to stop bleeding?

Wash it under very hot water.

Tie a piece of cloth around it and go back to work.

Locate your first aider and let them check it out.

Continue working and check it out later when you get home.

Question 30 of 50

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

Only a supervisor can use it

You have to mix it with water before using

You can safely use it without PPE

You can have an allergic reaction to it

Question 31 of 50

32. What should you do if you accidentally drop your safety helmet and crack it?

Get another one immediately

Carry on working if it’s only a small crack

Wait until your break and get another one

Wait until the end of your shift and get another one for the next day

Question 32 of 50

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

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

Carry on working with the big mask until you can get another one

Ask your colleague to borrow his mask then carry on working

Question 33 of 50

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

safety-sign-40

Emergency first aid shower

Area fitted with fire sprinklers

Toilet and shower facilities located here

Male shower facilities located here

Question 34 of 50

35. In which of these are you most likely to encounter asbestos?

In industrial buildings built after the year 2000

Asbestos is no longer present in any homes or buildings

In homes built between 1990 and 2015

In any building built or refurbished before the year 2000

Question 35 of 50

36. 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

Continue working and see how many coins you can find

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

Stop all activity and alert your supervisor to your discovery

Question 36 of 50

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

Irritant

Hot liquid

Corrosive

Dangerous to the environment

Question 37 of 50

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

Hide under a desk

Leave the building immediately

Find your colleagues and take them out the building

Find your supervisor and inform of the situation

Question 38 of 50

39. 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 uncoil the entire cable

You must only check the length you need for damage

Question 39 of 50

40. 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

Ask your supervisor to adjust the date on the permit

Continue working until the job is finished

Give the permit to the next shift

Question 40 of 50

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

Find your supervisor and report it

Escort the child to safety immediately

Just ignore it as it’s not your problem

Find your site manager and report it

Question 41 of 50

42. Why are site inductions important?

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

It gives you the opportunity to formally meet your colleagues

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

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

Question 42 of 50

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

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It tells you where the emergency assembly point is located

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

It tells you where you should go for your break

It tells you where the training room is located

Question 43 of 50

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

Hard hat

Safety goggles

Safety harness

High-visibility clothing

Question 44 of 50

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

The soil is contaminated

Buried human remains are present

There is a buried service

It is not safe to dig in this area

Question 45 of 50

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

Loss of hearing

An excess build-up of wax in your ears

Persistent headaches

A condition known as “vibration white finger”

Constant ear infections

Question 46 of 50

47. You should not store loose batteries in a tool bag because___.

It could start a fire

It will damage the battery

It will make the bag heavier

It will reduce the battery life

Question 47 of 50

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

It eliminates the need for expensive lifting equipment

It allows you to lift heavier loads

It allows you to work faster

It reduces the risk of injuries

Question 48 of 50

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

Fire

Fire extinguisher location

Fire alarm point

Fire assembly location

Fire hose location

Question 49 of 50

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

A Health and Safety rep.

The site manager

The person who was injured or someone acting for them.

The supervisor.

Question 50 of 50