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 do yellow service pipes carry in relation to underground service pipes?

Electricity

Gas

Sewage and drain lines

Water

Question 1 of 50

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

Stay away from that area

It's not your responsibility to report this

Report it to your supervisor immediately

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

Question 2 of 50

3. 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 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.

Let your supervisor coach you on what to say.

Question 3 of 50

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

Asbestos

Paint

Water

Dust

Question 4 of 50

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

Place a protective mask over your nose and mouth

All of these

Dampen down the area

Ensure that there has adequate ventilation

Question 5 of 50

6. 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 may be coming down with the flu or a respiratory infection

Your body has been exposed to excess vibration

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

You’ve temporarily damaged your hearing

Question 6 of 50

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-9

Chest protection must be worn

Substance can cause long-term serious health problems

Substance is highly flammable

Chest protection recommended but not compulsory

Question 7 of 50

8. It is important to preserve old buildings because______.

It reduces the cost of living within the area

It drives up house prices in the area

It’s cheaper to maintain

It preserves the area’s historical record

Question 8 of 50

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

Red

Black

Yellow

Blue

Question 9 of 50

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

Trained and competent

At least 18 years old

At least 16 years old

At least 21 years old

Question 10 of 50

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

Seven working days

Nine working days

One day or one shift

Ten working days

Question 11 of 50

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

Take them to the site office

Place them on their side in the recovery position

Get someone to call the emergency services immediately

Give them some painkillers

Question 12 of 50

13. 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 in a large, indoor area

Using the tool outside when it is windy

Working outdoor on a calm day

Question 13 of 50

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

Being hit by vehicles on site

Electrocution

Leptospirosis

Falling from height

Question 14 of 50

15. Being exposed to engine oil can cause ____.

Hearing problems

Temporary loss of breath

Lung cancer

Skin problems

Question 15 of 50

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

Workers may become unconscious

Hearing issues among workers

Dehydration among workers

A fire or explosion could occur

Question 16 of 50

17. 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

Search the building for your supervisor and let him know

Try to use the fire extinguisher and see how it goes

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

Question 17 of 50

18. 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.

Your employer needs to inform the emergency services.

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

You will need to re-apply for your job.

Question 18 of 50

19. An inertia reel is ___.

A pulley-based fall arrester

A retractable fall arrester

A horizontal fall arrester

A rope-based fall arrester

Question 19 of 50

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

Buried services are present

It’s more than 5m in depth

Water is present at the bottom of the trench

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

Question 20 of 50

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

Fire

Fire hose location

Fire alarm point

Fire extinguisher location

Fire assembly location

Question 21 of 50

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

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

Ask a colleague to hold the tower while you work

Do not use it

Carry on using it only if the floor is level

Question 22 of 50

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

Water

Foam

CO2

Dry Powder

Wet Chemical

Question 23 of 50

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

Only a supervisor can use it

You can safely use it without PPE

You can have an allergic reaction to it

You have to mix it with water before using

Question 24 of 50

25. 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 uncoil the entire cable

You must only uncoil the length you need to use

You must only check the length you need for damage

Question 25 of 50

26. 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 spare wood or scaffold boards to cover the cable

Put up a “Ramp Ahead” sign

Use a protective ramp to cover the cable

Question 26 of 50

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

It eliminates the need for expensive lifting equipment

It allows you to lift heavier loads

It allows you to work faster

It reduces the risk of injuries

Question 27 of 50

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

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

Continue working and let the dizziness pass on its own.

Sit down and take a few minutes to recover.

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

Question 28 of 50

29. To help prevent injuries caused by manual handling you should do all the following EXCEPT:

Carry as much items as possible to get the task completed faster

Disperse your items into smaller loads

Learn proper lifting and carrying techniques

Use lifting equipment

Question 29 of 50

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

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

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 if the supervisor approves

Question 30 of 50

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

It will make the bag heavier

It will reduce the battery life

It could start a fire

It will damage the battery

Question 31 of 50

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

Borrow a harness from another worker

Continue using it until you can get a new one

Continue using it and tell your supervisor at your next break

Stop all work immediately and tell your supervisor

Question 32 of 50

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

Leave the site and go home

Find your supervisor and inform him on the matter

Notify the trained rescue team immediately

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

Question 33 of 50

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

safety-sign-10

White clothing only must be worn in this area

High visibility clothing must be worn in this area

High visibility clothing recommended but not compulsory

High visibility clothing not necessary in this area

Question 34 of 50

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

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

You will need to bring your own.

Your employer need to provide the first aid box.

First aid boxes are not compulsory.

Question 35 of 50

36. 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 the emergency assembly point is located

It tells you where you should go for your break

Question 36 of 50

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

When your current set is damaged or soiled

Every 5 years

Twice a year

Once a year

Question 37 of 50

38. 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

There are no early signs

A rash may appear around the outside of your ear

Question 38 of 50

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

To reduce environmental side effects

To prevent rats and other animals that could spread diseases

All of these

To reduce the risk of slips, trips and falls

Question 39 of 50

40. 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

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

Get another one immediately

Question 40 of 50

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

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

No, this is the responsibility of your supervisor only.

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

No, this does not relate to you.

Question 41 of 50

42. Which hazardous substance is often found in cement-based roofing sheets?

Rust

Dry rot

Asbestos

Termites

Question 42 of 50

43. 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 43 of 50

44. What do yellow and black health and safety signs like the one below mean?

Health-and-Safety-Sign-11

They're hazard warning signs

They're used to indicate safe conditions

An action is mandatory

They're used to indicate that an action is mandatory

Question 44 of 50

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

A full metal shovel.

A jack hammer.

A metal shovel and rubber gloves.

An insulated shovel or spade.

Question 45 of 50

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

At your site induction.

After your first shift.

One week after you start working.

At your first lunch break.

Question 46 of 50

47. What should you do if the extension wire you need to use has a cut in the outer cover?

Report it immediately and make sure no one else uses it

Use electrical tape to cover it and then carry on working

Carry on using it but avoid going near the cut part

If you can’t see the copper wires inside then carry on using it

Question 47 of 50

48. What should you do if you’re given a cable avoiding tool to use while working but you don’t know how to use it?

Carry out the task without using it.

Continue using it and figure it out as you go along.

Inform your supervisor that you have not been trained to use it.

Ask someone to show you how to use it.

Question 48 of 50

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

Prevent chemical burns if you step on hazardous chemicals

Protect your feet from nails and other sharp objects

Prevent you from twisting you ankle

Ensure your footwear remains comfortable throughout the day

Question 49 of 50

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

Moving forward

Lifting materials

Parked

Reversing

Question 50 of 50