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 tell you?

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It tells you where you should go for your break

It tells you where the emergency assembly point is located

It tells you where the training room is located

It tells you where you need to sign in before starting work

Question 1 of 50

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

Asbestos

Paint

Water

Dust

Question 2 of 50

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

Let your supervisor coach you on what to say.

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

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

Offer the inspector as much details as possible by letting him/her know exactly what you saw.

Question 3 of 50

4. 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

Nothing – this is normal

Move further down and continue working

Make sure you and everyone else exit the excavation immediately

Question 4 of 50

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

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

Check the entire length and cable connectors for damage

Question 5 of 50

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

Red

Blue

Black

Yellow

Question 6 of 50

7. You have to work with hazardous substances, what should your employer check regularly?

Your skills

Your working technique

Your health

Your mood

Question 7 of 50

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

The facial hair may hamper the seal around the face.

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

The facial hair can cause an allergic reaction.

The facial hair can block the filter very quickly.

Question 8 of 50

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

Gas

Water

Electricity

Sewage and drain lines

Question 9 of 50

10. 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 10 of 50

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

Dry rot

Asbestos

Rust

Termites

Question 11 of 50

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

Place them on their side in the recovery position

Take them to the site office

Give them some painkillers

Get someone to call the emergency services immediately

Question 12 of 50

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

Ten working days

Seven working days

Nine working days

One day or one shift

Question 13 of 50

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

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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

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

Question 14 of 50

15. 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 who is in charge of health and safety at your worksite

It tells you where tools should be stored

Question 15 of 50

16. 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 16 of 50

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

Loss of hearing

Constant ear infections

An excess build-up of wax in your ears

Persistent headaches

A condition known as “vibration white finger”

Question 17 of 50

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

Dehydration among workers

Hearing issues among workers

A fire or explosion could occur

Workers may become unconscious

Question 18 of 50

19. 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?

Avoid doing any work during breeding season

Only conduct work during night-time hours

Transport all present species to your site office

Only conduct work using manually operated machinery

Question 19 of 50

20. 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

Avoid using the toilet

Speak to your supervisor about the problem

Investigate and try to fix the problem

Question 20 of 50

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

Get another one immediately

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

Wait until your break and get another one

Carry on working if it’s only a small crack

Question 21 of 50

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

Methane

A lack of oxygen

Temperatures that cause hypothermia

Too much oxygen

Question 22 of 50

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

Fire

Fire assembly location

Fire alarm point

Fire extinguisher location

Fire hose location

Question 23 of 50

24. 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.

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

Ask someone to show you how to use it.

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

Question 24 of 50

25. Why should workers be fully trained and competent before they’re allowed to enter a confined space?

Only house-building sites have confined spaces

Confined spaces don't provide breathable air

The potential hazards of entering a confined space must be fully understood

Flammable or explosive gasses are always present in confined spaces

Question 25 of 50

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

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Area fitted with fire sprinklers

Toilet and shower facilities located here

Male shower facilities located here

Emergency first aid shower

Question 26 of 50

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

Oxygen

Hydrogen sulphide

Methane

Carbon dioxide

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 emergency services.

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

Your employer needs to inform the Health and Safety Executive.

You will need to re-apply for your job.

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. Information regarding your emergency assembly points will be ___.

In your contract of employment

On your signing in sheet

On your HSE poster

Discussed at your site induction

Question 30 of 50

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

Scissors

Plasters

Tablets and medicines

Disposable gloves

Question 31 of 50

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

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

Only a health and safety rep can do this

Your supervisor only

Only the site manager can do this

Question 32 of 50

33. As an employee it’s your responsibility to do all the following EXCEPT: (Choose 2 answers)

Report unsafe working practices

Raise concerns about safety issues

Write your own risk assessments

Provide your own PPE

Question 33 of 50

34. 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

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

Search the building for your supervisor and let him know

Question 34 of 50

35. 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

You’ve temporarily damaged your hearing

Your body has been exposed to excess vibration

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

Question 35 of 50

36. Prohibition notices are given to equipment that:

Only supervisors can use

Only skilled workers can use

Should not be used until it’s made safe

Only managers can use

Question 36 of 50

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

Your HSE poster

Your site’s accident report book

The COSHH assessment

Your contract of employment

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

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

An air borne disease that can affect your breathing

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

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

Question 39 of 50

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

Like all other equipment podiums must be inspected regularly

You must ensure the wheels are locked before getting on

Podiums are 100% safe and cannot topple over

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

Question 40 of 50

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

The site manager

The supervisor.

A Health and Safety rep.

The person who was injured or someone acting for them.

Question 41 of 50

42. It is important to preserve old buildings because______.

It drives up house prices in the area

It’s cheaper to maintain

It preserves the area’s historical record

It reduces the cost of living within the area

Question 42 of 50

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

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Substance is highly flammable

Chest protection must be worn

Substance can cause long-term serious health problems

Chest protection recommended but not compulsory

Question 43 of 50

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

A metal shovel and rubber gloves.

An insulated shovel or spade.

A full metal shovel.

A jack hammer.

Question 44 of 50

45. 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 site manager only.

No, this does not relate to you.

No, this is the responsibility of your supervisor only.

Question 45 of 50

46. 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 46 of 50

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

Keep your area neat

Wear a protective mask

Place a dust collector on the machine

Work carefully and slowly

Wet cutting

Question 47 of 50

48. What should you do if your supervisor asks you to drive a truck but you have never driven one before?

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

Try to figure it out as you go along.

Have a colleague show you what to do.

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

Question 48 of 50

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

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 only if someone else holds the ladder

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

Question 49 of 50

50. What should you do if one of your colleague has a nail stuck in their foot and you are not a trained first aider?

Pull the nail out.

Pull the nail out immediately otherwise the foot will get infected.

Leave the nail in as it will help to reduce the bleeding.

Pull the nail out and run the foot under hot water.

Question 50 of 50