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

First aid boxes are not compulsory.

Your employer need to provide the first aid box.

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

You will need to bring your own.

Question 1 of 50

2. You should report all serious accidents to_______.

Your site security

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

The police

Your employer

Question 2 of 50

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

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

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

Question 3 of 50

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

Use spare wood or scaffold boards to cover the cable

Put up a “Ramp Ahead” sign

Use a protective ramp to cover the cable

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

Question 4 of 50

5. You are required to undertake some work that will produce dust. What will you need to do?

Avoid the work, as dust can harm your respiratory system

Only work for a short period of time

Begin working immediately; dust is hardly dangerous

Wear the correct personal protective equipment (PPE) and use devices that will control airborne dust

Question 5 of 50

6. A risk assessment is important because ____.

It is used to delegate tasks among workers

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

It tells you where tools should be stored

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

Question 6 of 50

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

At least 18 years old

At least 16 years old

Trained and competent

At least 21 years old

Question 7 of 50

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

Dangerous to the environment

Hot liquid

Corrosive

Irritant

Question 8 of 50

9. 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.

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

Locate your first aider and let them check it out.

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

Question 9 of 50

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

It can cause dehydration

It can create dense fumes which makes it impossible to see

It can explode

It can decrease your oxygen supply

It can cause hyperactivity

Question 10 of 50

11. What substance is probably present in the air if workers notice the smell of rotten eggs?

Carbon dioxide

Hydrogen sulphide

Oxygen

Methane

Question 11 of 50

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

Your contract of employment

Your site’s accident report book

Your HSE poster

The COSHH assessment

Question 12 of 50

13. 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

Removing your finding

Reporting your finding

Feeding your finding

Photographing your finding

Question 13 of 50

14. 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?

You’ve temporarily damaged your hearing

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

Your body has been exposed to excess vibration

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

Question 14 of 50

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

Perform CPR

Prescribe and give you medicines to help you recover

Move you while you’re unconscious

Bandage your cuts or wounds

Question 15 of 50

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

It could explode.

It will limit the amount of oxygen you have available.

It will block your vision.

It could make you feel dehydrated.

Question 16 of 50

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

Water is present at the bottom of the trench

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

It’s more than 5m in depth

Buried services are present

Question 17 of 50

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

Ten working days

Nine working days

One day or one shift

Seven working days

Question 18 of 50

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

Climbing up ladders at work

Using a wheelbarrow to push a load

Anything where you have to physically push, pull, lift or lower a load

Using a forklift to lift building materials

Question 19 of 50

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

An excess build-up of wax in your ears

A condition known as “vibration white finger”

Persistent headaches

Constant ear infections

Loss of hearing

Question 20 of 50

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

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

Report it to your supervisor at the end of the day

Try to make the necessary repairs yourself

Report it to your supervisor immediately

Question 21 of 50

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

Dampen down the area

All of these

Place a protective mask over your nose and mouth

Ensure that there has adequate ventilation

Question 22 of 50

23. 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.

Give them lots of water before they start working.

Speak to your supervisor and inform him about your concerns.

Question 23 of 50

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

Hearing issues among workers

A fire or explosion could occur

Dehydration among workers

Workers may become unconscious

Question 24 of 50

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

To prevent rats and other animals that could spread diseases

To reduce the risk of slips, trips and falls

All of these

To reduce environmental side effects

Question 25 of 50

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

Confined spaces don't provide breathable air

Only house-building sites have confined spaces

Flammable or explosive gasses are always present in confined spaces

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

Question 26 of 50

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

At your first lunch break.

At your site induction.

One week after you start working.

After your first shift.

Question 27 of 50

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

safety-sign-20

It tells you where the training room 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 emergency assembly point is located

Question 28 of 50

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

Only when your eyes come into direct sunlight

Only when you’re working with hazardous chemicals

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

Only when you’re working with power tools

Question 29 of 50

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

health-and-safety-signs-yellow

Industrial vehicles are moving about

No manual lifting should be done in this area

Only trained staff are allowed beyond this area

No industrial vehicles allowed beyond this area

Question 30 of 50

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

Once a year

Twice a year

Every 5 years

When your current set is damaged or soiled

Question 31 of 50

32. An inertia reel is ___.

A pulley-based fall arrester

A rope-based fall arrester

A horizontal fall arrester

A retractable fall arrester

Question 32 of 50

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

Prevent you from twisting you ankle

Protect your feet from nails and other sharp objects

Ensure your footwear remains comfortable throughout the day

Prevent chemical burns if you step on hazardous chemicals

Question 33 of 50

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

Stop all activity and alert your supervisor to your discovery

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

Question 34 of 50

35. 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

Find your site manager and report it

Just ignore it as it’s not your problem

Question 35 of 50

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

They will need to shut down the site.

They will need to inform the Health and Safety Executive.

They will need to arrange pest control measures on site.

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

Question 36 of 50

37. 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 37 of 50

38. Which of these is true about environmental law?

Only a site supervisor can be prosecuted for not following the law.

Only a site manager can be prosecuted for not following the law.

Only companies can be prosecuted for not following the law.

Both employees and companies can be prosecuted for not following the law.

Question 38 of 50

39. Which class of fire does magnesium and aluminium materials fall under?

Class B

Class F

Class A

Class D

Question 39 of 50

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

The soil is contaminated

It is not safe to dig in this area

Buried human remains are present

There is a buried service

Question 40 of 50

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

You can safely use it without PPE

You can have an allergic reaction to it

Only a supervisor can use it

You have to mix it with water before using

Question 41 of 50

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

Two people can work on the same ladder if the supervisor approves

Two people can work on the same ladder if it is long enough

Only one person should work on a ladder

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

Question 42 of 50

43. 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.

Ask your supervisor what to say.

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

Say exactly what you saw.

Question 43 of 50

44. Which statement regarding asbestos is true?

Asbestos fibres typically enter the body through inhalation

Asbestos fibres typically enter the body through the skin

Asbestos only affects the elderly

Only smokers will experience health issues following exposure to asbestos

Question 44 of 50

45. 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.

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

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

Question 45 of 50

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

Let your supervisor coach you on what to say.

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

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

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

Question 46 of 50

47. 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

Try to fix the ladder yourself

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

Question 47 of 50

48. 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

No, hand tools do not need inspecting

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

Question 48 of 50

49. 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 49 of 50

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

Wet cutting

Keep your area neat

Wear a protective mask

Work carefully and slowly

Place a dust collector on the machine

Question 50 of 50