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 does the health and safety sign below mean?

safety-sign-40

Toilet and shower facilities located here

Male shower facilities located here

Emergency first aid shower

Area fitted with fire sprinklers

Question 1 of 50

2. 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 2 of 50

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

Try to perform CPR on the person

Slap the person to see if they would wake up

Move the person on to their back

Get medical help immediately

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

Reporting your finding

Feeding your finding

Removing your finding

Photographing your finding

Question 4 of 50

5. 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 5 of 50

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

A fire or explosion could occur

Dehydration among workers

Workers may become unconscious

Hearing issues among workers

Question 6 of 50

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

To reduce environmental side effects

All of these

To reduce the risk of slips, trips and falls

To prevent rats and other animals that could spread diseases

Question 7 of 50

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

Electricity

Gas

Sewage and drain lines

Water

Question 8 of 50

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

Try to make the necessary repairs yourself

Report it to your supervisor immediately

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

Report it to your supervisor at the end of the day

Question 9 of 50

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

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

Use a protective ramp to cover the cable

Put up a “Ramp Ahead” sign

Use spare wood or scaffold boards to cover the cable

Question 10 of 50

11. 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 11 of 50

12. What should you do if you need to use a mobile tower scaffold but the wheel brakes aren’t working?

Carry on using it only if the floor is level

Do not use it

Ask a colleague to hold the tower while you work

Use a rock or a piece of wood to wedge the wheels and stop them from moving

Question 12 of 50

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

Hot liquid

Dangerous to the environment

Irritant

Corrosive

Question 13 of 50

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

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

First aid boxes are not compulsory.

You will need to bring your own.

Your employer need to provide the first aid box.

Question 14 of 50

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

Hard hat

Safety goggles

High-visibility clothing

Safety harness

Question 15 of 50

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

Infections of the inner ear

A ringing sound or even a temporary hearing loss may occur

A rash may appear around the outside of your ear

There are no early signs

Question 16 of 50

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

Begin working immediately; dust is hardly dangerous

Only work for a short period of time

Avoid the work, as dust can harm your respiratory system

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

Question 17 of 50

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

Keep your area neat

Wet cutting

Wear a protective mask

Place a dust collector on the machine

Work carefully and slowly

Question 18 of 50

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

To supervise work

To assess compliance with the method statement

To begin the rescue process in an emergency situation

To perform risk assessments

Question 19 of 50

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

health-and-safety-signs-yellow

No manual lifting should be done in this area

Only trained staff are allowed beyond this area

Industrial vehicles are moving about

No industrial vehicles allowed beyond this area

Question 20 of 50

21. What should you do if you’re unsure about a particular topic discussed during a site induction?

Ask the presenter to explain further

Ask your health and safety rep to explain at your next break

Meet with the presenter at the end of the day to discuss it

Ask a colleague to clarify

Question 21 of 50

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

Stop using the hammer and get another that’s appropriate for the job

Continue using the hammer but use it very slowly

Continue using the hammer but warn colleagues in the area

Continue using the hammer only if you’re using protective gloves

Question 22 of 50

23. An inertia reel is ___.

A horizontal fall arrester

A retractable fall arrester

A pulley-based fall arrester

A rope-based fall arrester

Question 23 of 50

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

Move you while you’re unconscious

Perform CPR

Bandage your cuts or wounds

Prescribe and give you medicines to help you recover

Question 24 of 50

25. 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

Carry on and try to work it out yourself

Ask for an expert to train you

Ask a colleague who wears one for advice

Question 25 of 50

26. Hazardous substances can be identified by ____.

The symbol on the label

The colour of the substance

The colour of the container

It will have a blue label on the container

Question 26 of 50

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

A condition known as “vibration white finger”

An excess build-up of wax in your ears

Loss of hearing

Persistent headaches

Constant ear infections

Question 27 of 50

28. When does your employer need to provide a first-aid box?

Every site should be equipped with a first-aid box regardless of the number of employees

When the total number of employees exceeds 10

When the total number of employees exceeds 35

First-aid boxes are provided at the company’s discretion and are not compulsory

Question 28 of 50

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

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

Like all other equipment podiums must be inspected regularly

Question 29 of 50

30. 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

Avoid using the toilet

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

Speak to your supervisor about the problem

Question 30 of 50

31. 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.

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

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

Try to figure it out as you go along.

Question 31 of 50

32. 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.

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

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

Locate your first aider and let them check it out.

Question 32 of 50

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

safety-sign-10

White clothing only must be worn in this area

High visibility clothing recommended but not compulsory

High visibility clothing must be worn in this area

High visibility clothing not necessary in this area

Question 33 of 50

34. Prohibition notices are given to equipment that:

Only skilled workers can use

Only managers can use

Should not be used until it’s made safe

Only supervisors can use

Question 34 of 50

35. 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?

Leave the confined space before the permit expires

Give the permit to the next shift

Continue working until the job is finished

Ask your supervisor to adjust the date on the permit

Question 35 of 50

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

Dust

Asbestos

Paint

Water

Question 36 of 50

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

Your contract of employment

The COSHH assessment

Your site’s accident report book

Your HSE poster

Question 37 of 50

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

It allows you to lift heavier loads

It allows you to work faster

It reduces the risk of injuries

It eliminates the need for expensive lifting equipment

Question 38 of 50

39. 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.

You will need to re-apply for your job.

Your employer needs to inform the Health and Safety Executive.

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

Question 39 of 50

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

Prevent people from falling into the trench

Stop rainwater from running into the trench.

Prevent the sides of the trench from collapsing

Stop toxic gas from forming at the bottom of the trench

Question 40 of 50

41. 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 41 of 50

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

In any building built or refurbished before the year 2000

In industrial buildings built after the year 2000

Asbestos is no longer present in any homes or buildings

In homes built between 1990 and 2015

Question 42 of 50

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

It will damage the battery

It could start a fire

It will reduce the battery life

It will make the bag heavier

Question 43 of 50

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

It can decrease your oxygen supply

It can create dense fumes which makes it impossible to see

It can explode

It can cause dehydration

It can cause hyperactivity

Question 44 of 50

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

Buried services are present

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

Question 45 of 50

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

You have to mix it with water before using

You can safely use it without PPE

You can have an allergic reaction to it

Only a supervisor can use it

Question 46 of 50

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

Get another one immediately

Wait until your break and get another one

Carry on working if it’s only a small crack

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

Question 47 of 50

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

Working in a small room

Using the tool outside when it is windy

Using the tool in a large, indoor area

Working outdoor on a calm day

Question 48 of 50

49. A risk assessment is important because ____.

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 tells you where tools should be stored

It is used to delegate tasks among workers

Question 49 of 50

50. 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

Put on ear defenders to block out the noise

Continue working – this is normal

Continue working – the lorry will move eventually

Question 50 of 50