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. Information regarding hazardous substances can be found in ___.

The COSHH assessment

Your HSE poster

Your site’s accident report book

Your contract of employment

Question 1 of 50

2. 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

Take him to your supervisor immediately

He seems ok so all is fine

Report it

Question 2 of 50

3. What’s the first thing you should do if a colleague collapse and there are no first-aiders around?

Give them some painkillers

Get someone to call the emergency services immediately

Place them on their side in the recovery position

Take them to the site office

Question 3 of 50

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-9

Substance can cause long-term serious health problems

Chest protection must be worn

Substance is highly flammable

Chest protection recommended but not compulsory

Question 4 of 50

5. 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 5 of 50

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

Pour water onto a surface before you begin cutting

Make certain that you are using as much water as possible

Ask a co-worker to stand next to you and pour water directly onto your workspace

Make sure that the flow of water is adjusted correctly

Question 6 of 50

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

Photographing your finding

Removing your finding

Feeding your finding

Destroying the habit

Reporting your finding

Question 7 of 50

8. 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

No, hand tools do not need inspecting

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

Question 8 of 50

9. 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 hazard warning signs

They're used to indicate safe conditions

They're used to indicate that an action is mandatory

Question 9 of 50

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

You must uncoil the entire cable

You must only check the length you need for damage

You must only uncoil the length you need to use

Check the entire length and cable connectors for damage

Question 10 of 50

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

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 only if you’re using protective gloves

Continue using the hammer but warn colleagues in the area

Question 11 of 50

12. You should report all serious accidents to_______.

The police

Your site security

Your employer

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

Question 12 of 50

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

safety-sign-40

Toilet and shower facilities located here

Emergency first aid shower

Area fitted with fire sprinklers

Male shower facilities located here

Question 13 of 50

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

Wait until your break and get another one

Carry on working if it’s only a small crack

Get another one immediately

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

Question 14 of 50

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

No, this is the responsibility of your supervisor only.

No, this does not relate to you.

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

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

Question 15 of 50

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

Falling from height

Leptospirosis

Being hit by vehicles on site

Electrocution

Question 16 of 50

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

There is a buried service

Buried human remains are present

It is not safe to dig in this area

The soil is contaminated

Question 17 of 50

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

Black

Yellow

Red

Blue

Question 18 of 50

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

Health and Safety Sign

Danger roof incomplete

Caution tripping hazards on roof

Danger fragile roof

No entry roof unsafe

Question 19 of 50

20. What should you do if the ladder you’re about to use is damaged?

Put the ladder in a corner and leave it there

Stop using it, report it and let your colleagues know the ladder is not safe

Carry on using the ladder but stay away from the damaged section

Try to fix the ladder yourself

Question 20 of 50

21. Prohibition notices are given to equipment that:

Should not be used until it’s made safe

Only skilled workers can use

Only supervisors can use

Only managers can use

Question 21 of 50

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

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

It’s more than 5m in depth

Question 22 of 50

23. 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 23 of 50

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

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

Stay away from that area

It's not your responsibility to report this

Report it to your supervisor immediately

Question 24 of 50

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

Ensure your footwear remains comfortable throughout the day

Prevent chemical burns if you step on hazardous chemicals

Prevent you from twisting you ankle

Protect your feet from nails and other sharp objects

Question 25 of 50

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

When the accident occurred (date and time).

Details of the injury you sustained.

Your personal mobile number.

Your driving license number.

Question 26 of 50

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

Like all other equipment podiums must be inspected regularly

Podiums can topple over so you must take care when reaching sideways

You must ensure the wheels are locked before getting on

Podiums are 100% safe and cannot topple over

Question 27 of 50

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

Slap the person to see if they would wake up

Get medical help immediately

Move the person on to their back

Try to perform CPR on the person

Question 28 of 50

29. Which of these would result in you being ordered to leave the work site immediately? (Choose 2 answers)

If you turn up to work 1 hour late

If you turn up to work under the influence of drugs

If you turn up to work under the influence of alcohol

If you turn up to work without your driving licence

Question 29 of 50

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

Be authorised

Be over 24 years old

Be competent and trained

Be a UK citizen

Question 30 of 50

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

safety-sign-10

High visibility clothing not necessary in this area

High visibility clothing must be worn in this area

White clothing only must be worn in this area

High visibility clothing recommended but not compulsory

Question 31 of 50

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

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

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

Question 32 of 50

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

A lack of oxygen

Too much oxygen

Temperatures that cause hypothermia

Methane

Question 33 of 50

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

It will reduce the battery life

It will make the bag heavier

It will damage the battery

It could start a fire

Question 34 of 50

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

Wet Chemical

Water

Foam

CO2

Dry Powder

Question 35 of 50

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

Find your site manager and report it

Just ignore it as it’s not your problem

Find your supervisor and report it

Escort the child to safety immediately

Question 36 of 50

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

Gas

Water

Sewage and drain lines

Electricity

Question 37 of 50

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

Continue working and let the dizziness pass on its own.

Sit down and take a few minutes to recover.

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

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

Question 38 of 50

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

Only house-building sites have confined spaces

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

Flammable or explosive gasses are always present in confined spaces

Confined spaces don't provide breathable air

Question 39 of 50

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

Reversing

Parked

Lifting materials

Moving forward

Question 40 of 50

41. Which statement regarding asbestos is true?

Asbestos fibres typically enter the body through inhalation

Asbestos only affects the elderly

Asbestos fibres typically enter the body through the skin

Only smokers will experience health issues following exposure to asbestos

Question 41 of 50

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

Persistent headaches

Loss of hearing

Constant ear infections

A condition known as “vibration white finger”

An excess build-up of wax in your ears

Question 42 of 50

43. 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 43 of 50

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

Using ladders on the work-site

Via shoring or trench supports

Via a fixed staircase

Via an excavator bucket

Question 44 of 50

45. What does this signal mean?

Turn right

Danger, emergency stop

Proceed

Turn left

Question 45 of 50

46. Hazardous substances can be identified by ____.

It will have a blue label on the container

The colour of the substance

The symbol on the label

The colour of the container

Question 46 of 50

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

To begin the rescue process in an emergency situation

To supervise work

To assess compliance with the method statement

To perform risk assessments

Question 47 of 50

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

Use the closest lift to exit the building

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

Try to use the fire extinguisher and see how it goes

Search the building for your supervisor and let him know

Question 48 of 50

49. 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.

Locate your first aider and let them check it out.

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

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

Question 49 of 50

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

After your first shift.

At your first lunch break.

At your site induction.

One week after you start working.

Question 50 of 50