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 and black health and safety signs like the one below mean?

Health-and-Safety-Sign-11

They're used to indicate that an action is mandatory

An action is mandatory

They're hazard warning signs

They're used to indicate safe conditions

Question 1 of 50

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

Corrosive

Hot liquid

Irritant

Dangerous to the environment

Question 2 of 50

3. Which statement regarding asbestos is true?

Asbestos fibres typically enter the body through the skin

Asbestos fibres typically enter the body through inhalation

Only smokers will experience health issues following exposure to asbestos

Asbestos only affects the elderly

Question 3 of 50

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

To assess compliance with the method statement

To supervise work

To begin the rescue process in an emergency situation

To perform risk assessments

Question 4 of 50

5. Methane gas is very dangerous in confined spaces because: (Choose 2 answers)

It will limit the amount of oxygen you have available.

It could explode.

It could make you feel dehydrated.

It will block your vision.

Question 5 of 50

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

Report it to your supervisor immediately

Stay away from that area

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

It's not your responsibility to report this

Question 6 of 50

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

Moving forward

Lifting materials

Parked

Reversing

Question 7 of 50

8. 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 and get another one after your shift ends

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

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

Ask your colleague to borrow his mask then carry on working

Question 8 of 50

9. You should always wear appropriate boots when working in wet cement because____.

It prevents skin burns and dermatitis

It protects your trousers

It allows you to walk faster while working

It keeps your feet dry and warm

Question 9 of 50

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

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

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

Continue using the hammer but warn colleagues in the area

Continue using the hammer but use it very slowly

Question 10 of 50

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

Keep working but monitor the situation carefully

Move further down and continue working

Nothing – this is normal

Make sure you and everyone else exit the excavation immediately

Question 11 of 50

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

Use lifting equipment

Learn proper lifting and carrying techniques

Disperse your items into smaller loads

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

Question 12 of 50

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

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

Water is present at the bottom of the trench

It’s more than 5m in depth

Buried services are present

Question 13 of 50

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

Carry on using it but avoid going near the cut part

Use electrical tape to cover it and then carry on working

Report it immediately and make sure no one else uses it

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

Question 14 of 50

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

Keep your area neat

Work carefully and slowly

Place a dust collector on the machine

Wear a protective mask

Wet cutting

Question 15 of 50

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

Using the tool in a large, indoor area

Working outdoor on a calm day

Using the tool outside when it is windy

Working in a small room

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?

Your body has been exposed to excess vibration

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

You may be coming down with the flu or a respiratory infection

You’ve temporarily damaged your hearing

Question 17 of 50

18. 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 18 of 50

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

High-visibility clothing

Hard hat

Safety goggles

Safety harness

Question 19 of 50

20. Using eye protection is vital for onsite safety, when should you wear eye protection?

When the task has a potential for eye injury and if the site rules demand it

Only when you’re working with hazardous chemicals

Only when your eyes come into direct sunlight

Only when you’re working with power tools

Question 20 of 50

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

Red

Blue

Yellow

Black

Question 21 of 50

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

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High visibility clothing recommended but not compulsory

White clothing only must be worn in this area

High visibility clothing must be worn in this area

High visibility clothing not necessary in this area

Question 22 of 50

23. 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 23 of 50

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

Like all other equipment podiums must be inspected regularly

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

Podiums are 100% safe and cannot topple over

You must ensure the wheels are locked before getting on

Question 24 of 50

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

No, this does not relate to you.

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.

Question 25 of 50

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

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

It tells you the fire exit is located here

It tells you the fire alarm is located here

It tells you that the fire hose reel is located here

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

Question 26 of 50

27. 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 can drill small holes in your helmet to increase airflow and keep you cool

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

Question 27 of 50

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

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

Pour water onto a surface before you begin cutting

Make sure that the flow of water is adjusted correctly

Question 28 of 50

29. If you’re in an accident, which of these does NOT have to be recorded in the accident book? (Choose 2 answers)

Your personal mobile number.

Your driving license number.

When the accident occurred (date and time).

Details of the injury you sustained.

Question 29 of 50

30. What should you do if you discover a child wondering around on a construction site?

Just ignore it as it’s not your problem

Find your site manager and report it

Escort the child to safety immediately

Find your supervisor and report it

Question 30 of 50

31. 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

You will need surgery to repair your hearing loss

With time, the condition may repair itself

Question 31 of 50

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

Electricity

Gas

Water

Sewage and drain lines

Question 32 of 50

33. 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 33 of 50

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

Stop rainwater from running into the trench.

Stop toxic gas from forming at the bottom of the trench

Prevent the sides of the trench from collapsing

Prevent people from falling into the trench

Question 34 of 50

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

Move the person on to their back

Try to perform CPR on the person

Get medical help immediately

Slap the person to see if they would wake up

Question 35 of 50

36. 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 36 of 50

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

Carbon dioxide

Hydrogen sulphide

Methane

Oxygen

Question 37 of 50

38. Why are site inductions important?

It gives you the opportunity to formally meet your colleagues

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

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

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

Question 38 of 50

39. 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?

Transport all present species to your site office

Avoid doing any work during breeding season

Only conduct work using manually operated machinery

Only conduct work during night-time hours

Question 39 of 50

40. 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

In homes built between 1990 and 2015

Asbestos is no longer present in any homes or buildings

Question 40 of 50

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

It is not safe to dig in this area

The soil is contaminated

There is a buried service

Buried human remains are present

Question 41 of 50

42. You should report all serious accidents to_______.

Your employer

Your site security

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

The police

Question 42 of 50

43. You have to work in an excavation, what is the main hazard while working?

Being crushed if the sides are not supported

Suffering from skin abrasions

Breathing in hazardous dust from the ground

Falling

Question 43 of 50

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

Leave the building immediately

Hide under a desk

Find your supervisor and inform of the situation

Find your colleagues and take them out the building

Question 44 of 50

45. All unsafe working practices should be reported immediately; whose responsibility is it to report unsafe working practices?

Only the site manager can do this

Your supervisor only

It’s everyone’s responsibility to report unsafe working practices

Only a health and safety rep can do this

Question 45 of 50

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

Your site’s accident report book

Your HSE poster

The COSHH assessment

Your contract of employment

Question 46 of 50

47. You should tell your employer if you have contracted Weil’s disease on site because:

They will need to keep you in a confined working area away from other workers.

They will need to arrange pest control measures on site.

They will need to inform the Health and Safety Executive.

They will need to shut down the site.

Question 47 of 50

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

Rust

Dry rot

Asbestos

Termites

Question 48 of 50

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

Ten working days

One day or one shift

Seven working days

Nine working days

Question 49 of 50

50. 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 50 of 50