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

Hearing issues among workers

Workers may become unconscious

A fire or explosion could occur

Dehydration among workers

Question 1 of 50

2. 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.

Tell them to sit in the canteen for an hour before starting work.

Speak to your supervisor and inform him about your concerns.

Give them coffee before they start working.

Question 2 of 50

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

Report it

He seems ok so all is fine

Take him to your supervisor immediately

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

Question 3 of 50

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

Safety goggles

High-visibility clothing

Safety harness

Hard hat

Question 4 of 50

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

Protect your feet from nails and other sharp objects

Prevent chemical burns if you step on hazardous chemicals

Prevent you from twisting you ankle

Ensure your footwear remains comfortable throughout the day

Question 5 of 50

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

Water

Dry Powder

Wet Chemical

Foam

CO2

Question 6 of 50

7. What does this signal mean?

Danger, emergency stop

Turn left

Proceed

Turn right

Question 7 of 50

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

Continue working and see how many coins you can find

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

Question 8 of 50

9. You’re about to start working and notice your harness is damaged, what should you do?

Stop all work immediately and tell your supervisor

Continue using it until you can get a new one

Continue using it and tell your supervisor at your next break

Borrow a harness from another worker

Question 9 of 50

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

Reporting your finding

Feeding your finding

Photographing your finding

Removing your finding

Destroying the habit

Question 10 of 50

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

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

Improvise and make your own

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

Question 11 of 50

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

Nothing – this is normal

Move further down and continue working

Keep working but monitor the situation carefully

Make sure you and everyone else exit the excavation immediately

Question 12 of 50

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

Operate the nearest fire alarm

Exit the building immediately using the nearest lift

Tackle the fire if safe and trained to do so

Call the fire brigade

Question 13 of 50

14. A risk assessment is important because ____.

It is used to delegate tasks among workers

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

It tells you where tools should be stored

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

Question 14 of 50

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

safety-sign-40

Area fitted with fire sprinklers

Toilet and shower facilities located here

Male shower facilities located here

Emergency first aid shower

Question 15 of 50

16. 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

Begin working immediately; dust is hardly dangerous

Only work for a short period of time

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

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

Buried services are present

It’s more than 5m in depth

Question 17 of 50

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

Class D

Class F

Class A

Class B

Question 18 of 50

19. 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 19 of 50

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

Hide under a desk

Find your supervisor and inform of the situation

Leave the building immediately

Find your colleagues and take them out the building

Question 20 of 50

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

At least 16 years old

At least 21 years old

At least 18 years old

Trained and competent

Question 21 of 50

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

Bandage your cuts or wounds

Perform CPR

Prescribe and give you medicines to help you recover

Move you while you’re unconscious

Question 22 of 50

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

The supervisor.

A Health and Safety rep.

The site manager

The person who was injured or someone acting for them.

Question 23 of 50

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

Report it to your supervisor immediately

It's not your responsibility to report this

Stay away from that area

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

Question 24 of 50

25. 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

Only conduct work during night-time hours

Avoid doing any work during breeding season

Transport all present species to your site office

Question 25 of 50

26. Being exposed to engine oil can cause ____.

Hearing problems

Temporary loss of breath

Skin problems

Lung cancer

Question 26 of 50

27. 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 check the length you need for damage

You must uncoil the entire cable

You must only uncoil the length you need to use

Question 27 of 50

28. 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.

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

Your employer needs to inform the emergency services.

You will need to re-apply for your job.

Question 28 of 50

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

Every 5 years

When your current set is damaged or soiled

Once a year

Twice a year

Question 29 of 50

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

Fire

Fire alarm point

Fire extinguisher location

Fire hose location

Fire assembly location

Question 30 of 50

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

All of these

Ensure that there has adequate ventilation

Dampen down the area

Place a protective mask over your nose and mouth

Question 31 of 50

32. 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.

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

Sit down and take a few minutes to recover.

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

Question 32 of 50

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

A rash may appear around the outside of your ear

A ringing sound or even a temporary hearing loss may occur

There are no early signs

Infections of the inner ear

Question 33 of 50

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

Wear a protective mask

Wet cutting

Work carefully and slowly

Place a dust collector on the machine

Keep your area neat

Question 34 of 50

35. Which of these is true about environmental law?

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

Only companies can be prosecuted for not following the law.

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

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

Question 35 of 50

36. Prohibition notices are given to equipment that:

Should not be used until it’s made safe

Only managers can use

Only supervisors can use

Only skilled workers can use

Question 36 of 50

37. An inertia reel is ___.

A pulley-based fall arrester

A horizontal fall arrester

A rope-based fall arrester

A retractable fall arrester

Question 37 of 50

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

The damage is permanent and cannot be reversed

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

With time, the condition may repair itself

You will need surgery to repair your hearing loss

Question 38 of 50

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

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

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

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

Only one person should work on a ladder

Question 39 of 50

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

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

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

It tells you the fire alarm is located here

It tells you that the fire hose reel is located here

It tells you the fire exit is located here

Question 40 of 50

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

Corrosive

Dangerous to the environment

Hot liquid

Irritant

Question 41 of 50

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

All of these

To reduce the risk of slips, trips and falls

To reduce environmental side effects

To prevent rats and other animals that could spread diseases

Question 42 of 50

43. 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

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

Inform the person who looks after the first aid box

Question 43 of 50

44. 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 44 of 50

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

Disposable gloves

Plasters

Scissors

Tablets and medicines

Question 45 of 50

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

Gas

Electricity

Water

Sewage and drain lines

Question 46 of 50

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

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

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.

Question 47 of 50

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

Using ladders on the work-site

Via a fixed staircase

Via an excavator bucket

Via shoring or trench supports

Question 48 of 50

49. 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

White clothing only must be worn in this area

High visibility clothing not necessary in this area

Question 49 of 50

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

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

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

Observe someone who is a trained first aider to see what they are doing

Question 50 of 50