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 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 1 of 50

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

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

Your employer need to provide the first aid box.

First aid boxes are not compulsory.

You will need to bring your own.

Question 2 of 50

3. Before starting your shift you’re given a dust mask that’s too big and keeps falling off, what should you do?

Carry on working with the big mask until you can get another one

Ask your colleague to borrow his mask then carry on working

Ask for a mask that fits securely and wait until you have the correct RPE before starting

Carry on working and get another one after your shift ends

Question 3 of 50

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

The soil is contaminated

There is a buried service

Buried human remains are present

It is not safe to dig in this area

Question 4 of 50

5. What should you do if the toilet on your worksite doesn’t work and is always in a messy state?

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

Speak to your supervisor about the problem

Investigate and try to fix the problem

Avoid using the toilet

Question 5 of 50

6. 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

Inform the person who looks after the first aid box

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

Ask all of your colleagues to bring in a few items each

Question 6 of 50

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

Ask a colleague to hold the tower while you work

Carry on using it only if the floor is level

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

Do not use it

Question 7 of 50

8. 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 is the responsibility of your site manager only.

No, this does not relate to you.

Question 8 of 50

9. Should hand tools such as saws, hammers and wire cutters be inspected?

Yes, the should be checked once a month only

No, hand tools do not need inspecting

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

No, only electrical tools need inspecting

Question 9 of 50

10. Hand-arm vibration syndrome or vibration white finger can be described as:

Frostbite that can lead to permanent damage to your arms and fingers

An air borne disease that can affect your breathing

A severe rash on your arm that‘s caused by exposure to hazardous substances

A sign that your hands are on the way to becoming permanently injured

Question 10 of 50

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

Seven working days

One day or one shift

Ten working days

Nine working days

Question 11 of 50

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

Photographing your finding

Destroying the habit

Removing your finding

Feeding your finding

Reporting your finding

Question 12 of 50

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

Asbestos

Dust

Paint

Water

Question 13 of 50

14. What is the main cause of death among workers in confined spaces?

A lack of oxygen

Temperatures that cause hypothermia

Methane

Too much oxygen

Question 14 of 50

15. Why is it important for workers using a half mask respirator to be clean shaven?

If you’re clean shaven you can use the same mask for longer periods.

The facial hair may hamper the seal around the face.

The facial hair can cause an allergic reaction.

The facial hair can block the filter very quickly.

Question 15 of 50

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

It allows you to lift heavier loads

It reduces the risk of injuries

It allows you to work faster

It eliminates the need for expensive lifting equipment

Question 16 of 50

17. 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 17 of 50

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

Your HSE poster

Your site’s accident report book

Your contract of employment

The COSHH assessment

Question 18 of 50

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

One week after you start working.

At your first lunch break.

After your first shift.

At your site induction.

Question 19 of 50

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

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

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

Question 20 of 50

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

All of these

To reduce environmental side effects

To reduce the risk of slips, trips and falls

To prevent rats and other animals that could spread diseases

Question 21 of 50

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

Class B

Class A

Class D

Class F

Question 22 of 50

23. Hazardous substances can be identified by ____.

The symbol on the label

The colour of the container

The colour of the substance

It will have a blue label on the container

Question 23 of 50

24. Why are site inductions important?

It gives you the opportunity to meet the site manager and supervisors

It gives you the opportunity to formally meet your colleagues

It allows you to have a look around at the work site

The work site health and safety rules are discussed during the site induction

Question 24 of 50

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

There are no early signs

A rash may appear around the outside of your ear

Infections of the inner ear

A ringing sound or even a temporary hearing loss may occur

Question 25 of 50

26. Which of these is true about using gloves while handling chemicals?

If you use barrier cream before putting on the gloves you should be protected against all chemicals.

All gloves are not meant to protect against all chemicals, you’ll need to check the standards of the gloves you’re planning to use.

You can handle any type of chemicals as long as you’re wearing any gloves.

If you put barrier cream on the gloves itself you should be protected against all chemicals.

Question 26 of 50

27. Being exposed to engine oil can cause ____.

Skin problems

Temporary loss of breath

Lung cancer

Hearing problems

Question 27 of 50

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

With time, the condition may repair itself

The damage is permanent and cannot be reversed

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

You will need surgery to repair your hearing loss

Question 28 of 50

29. What’s the first thing you should do if a worker collapses while working in a deep inspection chamber?

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

Raise the alarm immediately, stay by the inspection chamber, do not enter

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 29 of 50

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

The person who was injured or someone acting for them.

The site manager

The supervisor.

A Health and Safety rep.

Question 30 of 50

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

It’s more than 5m in depth

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

Question 31 of 50

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

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

It's not your responsibility to report this

Stay away from that area

Report it to your supervisor immediately

Question 32 of 50

33. 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

Continue working – this is normal

Put on ear defenders to block out the noise

Leave the trench immediately

Question 33 of 50

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

Health and Safety Sign

No entry roof unsafe

Caution tripping hazards on roof

Danger fragile roof

Danger roof incomplete

Question 34 of 50

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

Rust

Dry rot

Termites

Asbestos

Question 35 of 50

36. 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

Ask your supervisor to adjust the date on the permit

Continue working until the job is finished

Give the permit to the next shift

Question 36 of 50

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

Notify the trained rescue team immediately

Leave the site and go home

Find your supervisor and inform him on the matter

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

Question 37 of 50

38. If you have to use water to control dust while cutting you should____.

Make sure that the flow of water is adjusted correctly

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

Question 38 of 50

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

Using ladders on the work-site

Via an excavator bucket

Via a fixed staircase

Via shoring or trench supports

Question 39 of 50

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

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

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

Question 40 of 50

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

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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

High visibility clothing recommended but not compulsory

Question 41 of 50

42. Prohibition notices are given to equipment that:

Only supervisors can use

Only skilled workers can use

Only managers can use

Should not be used until it’s made safe

Question 42 of 50

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

Call the fire brigade

Operate the nearest fire alarm

Exit the building immediately using the nearest lift

Tackle the fire if safe and trained to do so

Question 43 of 50

44. Which of these must you do if you’re required to use an extension cable? (Choose 2 answers)

You must only uncoil the length you need to use

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

Question 44 of 50

45. It is important to preserve old buildings because______.

It drives up house prices in the area

It’s cheaper to maintain

It reduces the cost of living within the area

It preserves the area’s historical record

Question 45 of 50

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

Nothing – this is normal

Keep working but monitor the situation carefully

Make sure you and everyone else exit the excavation immediately

Move further down and continue working

Question 46 of 50

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

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

Prevent people from falling into the trench

Question 47 of 50

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

Tablets and medicines

Scissors

Plasters

Disposable gloves

Question 48 of 50

49. An inertia reel is ___.

A retractable fall arrester

A horizontal fall arrester

A rope-based fall arrester

A pulley-based fall arrester

Question 49 of 50

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

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

Ask a colleague to clarify

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

Ask the presenter to explain further

Question 50 of 50