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. If you need to hand dig near any electrical underground services you must use:

An insulated shovel or spade.

A metal shovel and rubber gloves.

A jack hammer.

A full metal shovel.

Question 1 of 50

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

One week after you start working.

After your first shift.

At your site induction.

At your first lunch break.

Question 2 of 50

3. 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 3 of 50

4. What’s the FIRST thing you should do if someone who is working in a deep man hole collapses?

Have your colleagues lower you into the man hole so you can assist

Leave the site and go home

Notify the trained rescue team immediately

Find your supervisor and inform him on the matter

Question 4 of 50

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

It reduces the risk of injuries

It allows you to lift heavier loads

It allows you to work faster

It eliminates the need for expensive lifting equipment

Question 5 of 50

6. 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 6 of 50

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

Foam

CO2

Dry Powder

Wet Chemical

Water

Question 7 of 50

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

Water

Sewage and drain lines

Electricity

Gas

Question 8 of 50

9. 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 does not relate to you.

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

Question 9 of 50

10. Which of these is true about environmental 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.

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

Question 10 of 50

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

It can decrease your oxygen supply

It can explode

It can cause dehydration

It can cause hyperactivity

It can create dense fumes which makes it impossible to see

Question 11 of 50

12. 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 12 of 50

13. Information regarding your emergency assembly points will be ___.

On your signing in sheet

In your contract of employment

On your HSE poster

Discussed at your site induction

Question 13 of 50

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

Move you while you’re unconscious

Prescribe and give you medicines to help you recover

Bandage your cuts or wounds

Perform CPR

Question 14 of 50

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

First aid boxes are not compulsory.

You will need to bring your own.

Your employer need to provide the first aid box.

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

Question 15 of 50

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

Via a fixed staircase

Via shoring or trench supports

Using ladders on the work-site

Via an excavator bucket

Question 16 of 50

17. 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 17 of 50

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

Yellow

Black

Red

Blue

Question 18 of 50

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

Methane

Hydrogen sulphide

Carbon dioxide

Oxygen

Question 19 of 50

20. 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 20 of 50

21. What should you do if the guard from a power tool you need to use is missing?

Improvise and make your own

Do not use the tool unless you get the correct guard fitted

Carry on using it but be very careful and work very slowly

Use the tool as fast as you can to complete the task quickly

Question 21 of 50

22. 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.

Details of the injury you sustained.

When the accident occurred (date and time).

Your personal mobile number.

Question 22 of 50

23. 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 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

Question 23 of 50

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

Podiums are 100% safe and cannot topple over

Like all other equipment podiums must be inspected regularly

You must ensure the wheels are locked before getting on

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

Question 24 of 50

25. What should you do if you notice the side supports moving around as you're working inside an excavation?

Make sure you and everyone else exit the excavation immediately

Keep working but monitor the situation carefully

Move further down and continue working

Nothing – this is normal

Question 25 of 50

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

Working outdoor on a calm day

Working in a small room

Using the tool in a large, indoor area

Using the tool outside when it is windy

Question 26 of 50

27. Over time, excess noise can damage your hearing. Which of these is an early sign of this?

There are no early signs

A ringing sound or even a temporary hearing loss may occur

Infections of the inner ear

A rash may appear around the outside of your ear

Question 27 of 50

28. Which statement regarding asbestos is true?

Asbestos fibres typically enter the body through the skin

Asbestos only affects the elderly

Asbestos fibres typically enter the body through inhalation

Only smokers will experience health issues following exposure to asbestos

Question 28 of 50

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

Water is present at the bottom of the trench

Buried services are present

It’s more than 5m in depth

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

Question 29 of 50

30. 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 assess compliance with the method statement

To perform risk assessments

To supervise work

Question 30 of 50

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

Fire

Fire extinguisher location

Fire hose location

Fire assembly location

Fire alarm point

Question 31 of 50

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

health-and-safety-signs-yellow

Only trained staff are allowed beyond this area

No industrial vehicles allowed beyond this area

No manual lifting should be done in this area

Industrial vehicles are moving about

Question 32 of 50

33. You’re working with a new chemical/substance and you start to feel ill, what should you do?

Stop working and go home immediately

Stop working immediately and report it to your supervisor or manager

Nothing – this is common while working with some chemicals

Continue working with the substance and report it after your shift

Question 33 of 50

34. 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.

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.

Question 34 of 50

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

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

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

Purchase an introduction to first aid hand-book and then you can treat people at work

Question 35 of 50

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

Your working technique

Your skills

Your mood

Your health

Question 36 of 50

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

Only work for a short period of time

Avoid the work, as dust can harm your respiratory system

Begin working immediately; dust is hardly dangerous

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

Question 37 of 50

38. 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

Escort the child to safety immediately

Find your supervisor and report it

Question 38 of 50

39. 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

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

Find a way into the inspection chamber and try to give the person first-aid treatment

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

Question 39 of 50

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-9

Substance is highly flammable

Chest protection must be worn

Substance can cause long-term serious health problems

Chest protection recommended but not compulsory

Question 40 of 50

41. Being exposed to engine oil can cause ____.

Hearing problems

Temporary loss of breath

Lung cancer

Skin problems

Question 41 of 50

42. 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 environmental side effects

To reduce the risk of slips, trips and falls

All of these

Question 42 of 50

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

At least 21 years old

Trained and competent

At least 16 years old

At least 18 years old

Question 43 of 50

44. 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 emergency services.

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.

Question 44 of 50

45. 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

Using a forklift to lift building materials

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

Question 45 of 50

46. 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.

Stop using any electrical tools but carry on working.

Take the alarm off.

Question 46 of 50

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

Place them on their side in the recovery position

Give them some painkillers

Take them to the site office

Get someone to call the emergency services immediately

Question 47 of 50

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

If you turn up to work under the influence of drugs

If you turn up to work 1 hour late

If you turn up to work without your driving licence

If you turn up to work under the influence of alcohol

Question 48 of 50

49. 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 for the instruction manual and figure it out yourself

Ask a colleague who wears one for advice

Carry on and try to work it out yourself

Ask for an expert to train you

Question 49 of 50

50. 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 50 of 50