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

Sewage and drain lines

Water

Gas

Question 1 of 50

2. What should you do if you suspect someone about to start working on-site is under the influence of alcohol?

Give them lots of water before they start working.

Speak to your supervisor and inform him about your concerns.

Tell them to sit in the canteen for an hour before starting work.

Give them coffee before they start working.

Question 2 of 50

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

There are no early signs

A ringing sound or even a temporary hearing loss may occur

A rash may appear around the outside of your ear

Infections of the inner ear

Question 3 of 50

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

Begin working immediately; dust is hardly dangerous

Avoid the work, as dust can harm your respiratory system

Only work for a short period of time

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

Question 4 of 50

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

Seven working days

Nine working days

One day or one shift

Ten working days

Question 5 of 50

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

A metal shovel and rubber gloves.

A jack hammer.

A full metal shovel.

An insulated shovel or spade.

Question 6 of 50

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

Escort the child to safety immediately

Find your supervisor and report it

Find your site manager and report it

Just ignore it as it’s not your problem

Question 7 of 50

8. 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

Leave the trench immediately

Put on ear defenders to block out the noise

Question 8 of 50

9. 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 9 of 50

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

At least 21 years old

Trained and competent

At least 18 years old

At least 16 years old

Question 10 of 50

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

Get someone to call the emergency services immediately

Give them some painkillers

Take them to the site office

Place them on their side in the recovery position

Question 11 of 50

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

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

Check the entire length and cable connectors for damage

Question 12 of 50

13. 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 13 of 50

14. 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

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

Question 14 of 50

15. 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.

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

Try to figure it out as you go along.

Have a colleague show you what to do.

Question 15 of 50

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

Hydrogen sulphide

Oxygen

Carbon dioxide

Methane

Question 16 of 50

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

It will block your vision.

It could make you feel dehydrated.

It will limit the amount of oxygen you have available.

It could explode.

Question 17 of 50

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

Wear a protective mask

Wet cutting

Place a dust collector on the machine

Work carefully and slowly

Keep your area neat

Question 18 of 50

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

Write your own risk assessments

Report unsafe working practices

Raise concerns about safety issues

Provide your own PPE

Question 19 of 50

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

It allows you to walk faster while working

It protects your trousers

It prevents skin burns and dermatitis

It keeps your feet dry and warm

Question 20 of 50

21. You witness a scaffold collapse, if you’re questioned about this accident you should:

Refuse to be questioned because you’re not an expert when it comes to scaffolds.

Try to protect your colleagues by saying as little as possible.

Say exactly what you saw.

Ask your supervisor what to say.

Question 21 of 50

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

Ask the presenter to explain further

Ask a colleague to clarify

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

Question 22 of 50

23. 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 people from falling into the trench

Prevent the sides of the trench from collapsing

Question 23 of 50

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

They will need to arrange pest control measures on site.

They will need to shut down the site.

They will need to inform the Health and Safety Executive.

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

Question 24 of 50

25. A risk assessment is important because ____.

It is used to delegate tasks among workers

It tells you where tools should be stored

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

Question 25 of 50

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

You can have an allergic reaction to it

You have to mix it with water before using

Only a supervisor can use it

You can safely use it without PPE

Question 26 of 50

27. 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 27 of 50

28. 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 28 of 50

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

CO2

Wet Chemical

Dry Powder

Foam

Water

Question 29 of 50

30. 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?

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

Ask someone to show you how to use it.

Carry out the task without using it.

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

Question 30 of 50

31. What should you do if you’re carrying excavation work and discover some old coins in the soil?

Hide the coins to avoid any delays that could be caused by the need for an archaeological investigation

Continue working and see how many coins you can find

Don't tell anyone about your discovery and keep the coins

Stop all activity and alert your supervisor to your discovery

Question 31 of 50

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

Carry on working if it’s only a small crack

Wait until your break and get another one

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

Get another one immediately

Question 32 of 50

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

Only when your eyes come into direct sunlight

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 you’re working with power tools

Question 33 of 50

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

Ensure that there has adequate ventilation

Dampen down the area

Place a protective mask over your nose and mouth

All of these

Question 34 of 50

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

Water

Asbestos

Paint

Dust

Question 35 of 50

36. You’re working with a new chemical/substance and you start to feel ill, what should you do?

Stop working immediately and report it to your supervisor or manager

Continue working with the substance and report it after your shift

Stop working and go home immediately

Nothing – this is common while working with some chemicals

Question 36 of 50

37. 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 37 of 50

38. 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 38 of 50

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

In homes built between 1990 and 2015

In industrial buildings built after the year 2000

In any building built or refurbished before the year 2000

Asbestos is no longer present in any homes or buildings

Question 39 of 50

40. What should you do if the ladder you’re about to use is damaged?

Carry on using the ladder but stay away from the damaged section

Stop using it, report it and let your colleagues know the ladder is not safe

Put the ladder in a corner and leave it there

Try to fix the ladder yourself

Question 40 of 50

41. 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 41 of 50

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

First aid boxes are not compulsory.

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

Your employer need to provide the first aid box.

You will need to bring your own.

Question 42 of 50

43. Prohibition notices are given to equipment that:

Should not be used until it’s made safe

Only managers can use

Only supervisors can use

Only skilled workers can use

Question 43 of 50

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

Continue using it until you can get a new one

Continue using it and tell your supervisor at your next break

Borrow a harness from another worker

Stop all work immediately and tell your supervisor

Question 44 of 50

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

Every 5 years

Once a year

When your current set is damaged or soiled

Twice a year

Question 45 of 50

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

Parked

Reversing

Lifting materials

Moving forward

Question 46 of 50

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

A Health and Safety rep.

The site manager

The person who was injured or someone acting for them.

The supervisor.

Question 47 of 50

48. What does the health and safety sign below tell you?

safety-sign-20

It tells you where the emergency assembly point is located

It tells you where you should go for your break

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

It tells you where the training room is located

Question 48 of 50

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

Fire

Fire alarm point

Fire hose location

Fire extinguisher location

Fire assembly location

Question 49 of 50

50. 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 outside when it is windy

Working outdoor on a calm day

Using the tool in a large, indoor area

Working in a small room

Question 50 of 50