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 do yellow service pipes carry in relation to underground service pipes?

Water

Gas

Sewage and drain lines

Electricity

Question 1 of 50

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

Stop toxic gas from forming at the bottom of the trench

Prevent the sides of the trench from collapsing

Prevent people from falling into the trench

Stop rainwater from running into the trench.

Question 2 of 50

3. 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 3 of 50

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

Destroying the habit

Feeding your finding

Photographing your finding

Reporting your finding

Removing your finding

Question 4 of 50

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

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

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

Question 5 of 50

6. 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?

Give the permit to the next shift

Ask your supervisor to adjust the date on the permit

Leave the confined space before the permit expires

Continue working until the job is finished

Question 6 of 50

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

A condition known as “vibration white finger”

Loss of hearing

An excess build-up of wax in your ears

Constant ear infections

Persistent headaches

Question 7 of 50

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

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

It tells you that the fire hose reel is located here

It tells you the fire exit is located here

It tells you the fire alarm is located here

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

Question 8 of 50

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

Work carefully and slowly

Keep your area neat

Wear a protective mask

Wet cutting

Place a dust collector on the machine

Question 9 of 50

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

Find your supervisor and report it

Just ignore it as it’s not your problem

Escort the child to safety immediately

Find your site manager and report it

Question 10 of 50

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

Black

Red

Blue

Yellow

Question 11 of 50

12. What does this signal mean?

Turn left

Danger, emergency stop

Turn right

Proceed

Question 12 of 50

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

Water

Paint

Asbestos

Dust

Question 13 of 50

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

Too much oxygen

A lack of oxygen

Methane

Temperatures that cause hypothermia

Question 14 of 50

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

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

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

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

Let your supervisor coach you on what to say.

Question 15 of 50

16. 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

Ask a colleague to hold the tower while you work

Do not use it

Carry on using it only if the floor is level

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 an expert to train you

Ask for the instruction manual and figure it out yourself

Question 17 of 50

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

health-and-safety-signs-yellow

No manual lifting should be done in this area

No industrial vehicles allowed beyond this area

Only trained staff are allowed beyond this area

Industrial vehicles are moving about

Question 18 of 50

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

He seems ok so all is fine

Take him to your supervisor immediately

Report it

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

Question 19 of 50

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

Suffering from skin abrasions

Being crushed if the sides are not supported

Falling

Breathing in hazardous dust from the ground

Question 20 of 50

21. 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

Stop all activity and alert your supervisor to your discovery

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

Continue working and see how many coins you can find

Question 21 of 50

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

No, only electrical tools need inspecting

Yes, the should be checked once a month only

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

No, hand tools do not need inspecting

Question 22 of 50

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

You will need surgery to repair your hearing loss

The damage is permanent and cannot be reversed

With time, the condition may repair itself

Yes, but you will be forced to change your current job

Question 23 of 50

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-11

They're hazard warning signs

An action is mandatory

They're used to indicate safe conditions

They're used to indicate that an action is mandatory

Question 24 of 50

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

safety-sign-20

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

It tells you where the emergency assembly point is located

It tells you where the training room is located

It tells you where you should go for your break

Question 25 of 50

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

Your supervisor only

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

Only the site manager can do this

Only a health and safety rep can do this

Question 26 of 50

27. A risk assessment is important because ____.

It tells you where tools should be stored

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 is used to delegate tasks among workers

Question 27 of 50

28. 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

Speak to your supervisor about the problem

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

Avoid using the toilet

Question 28 of 50

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

Fire

Fire assembly location

Fire hose location

Fire extinguisher location

Fire alarm point

Question 29 of 50

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

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

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

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

Question 30 of 50

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

In industrial buildings built after the year 2000

In any building built or refurbished before the year 2000

In homes built between 1990 and 2015

Asbestos is no longer present in any homes or buildings

Question 31 of 50

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

Continue working – the lorry will move eventually

Put on ear defenders to block out the noise

Continue working – this is normal

Leave the trench immediately

Question 32 of 50

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

Plasters

Tablets and medicines

Scissors

Disposable gloves

Question 33 of 50

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

Try to perform CPR on the person

Move the person on to their back

Get medical help immediately

Slap the person to see if they would wake up

Question 34 of 50

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

To reduce environmental side effects

To prevent rats and other animals that could spread diseases

To reduce the risk of slips, trips and falls

All of these

Question 35 of 50

36. Which statement regarding asbestos is true?

Asbestos fibres typically enter the body through the skin

Only smokers will experience health issues following exposure to asbestos

Asbestos fibres typically enter the body through inhalation

Asbestos only affects the elderly

Question 36 of 50

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

Your health

Your working technique

Your mood

Your skills

Question 37 of 50

38. You should always wear appropriate boots when working in wet cement because____.

It protects your trousers

It prevents skin burns and dermatitis

It allows you to walk faster while working

It keeps your feet dry and warm

Question 38 of 50

39. 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

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

Inform the person who looks after the first aid box

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

Question 39 of 50

40. An inertia reel is ___.

A horizontal fall arrester

A pulley-based fall arrester

A retractable fall arrester

A rope-based fall arrester

Question 40 of 50

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

It can explode

It can decrease your oxygen supply

It can cause hyperactivity

It can cause dehydration

It can create dense fumes which makes it impossible to see

Question 41 of 50

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

At least 16 years old

Trained and competent

At least 18 years old

At least 21 years old

Question 42 of 50

43. 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.

Exit the confined space immediately.

Take the alarm off.

Stop using any electrical tools but carry on working.

Question 43 of 50

44. If you’re in an accident, which of these does NOT have to be recorded in the accident book? (Choose 2 answers)

Your driving license number.

Your personal mobile number.

When the accident occurred (date and time).

Details of the injury you sustained.

Question 44 of 50

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

The COSHH assessment

Your contract of employment

Your HSE poster

Your site’s accident report book

Question 45 of 50

46. Who should provide the first aid box at your worksite?

Your employer need to provide the first aid box.

First aid boxes are not compulsory.

You and your colleagues will need to sub and buy one.

You will need to bring your own.

Question 46 of 50

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

No, this does not relate to you.

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 is the responsibility of your supervisor only.

Question 47 of 50

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

Exit the building immediately using the nearest lift

Operate the nearest fire alarm

Call the fire brigade

Tackle the fire if safe and trained to do so

Question 48 of 50

49. 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 may be coming down with the flu or a respiratory infection

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

You’ve temporarily damaged your hearing

Question 49 of 50

50. 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

Take them to the site office

Place them on their side in the recovery position

Give them some painkillers

Question 50 of 50