CSCS Mock Test Full 2024 – CSCS Mock Test | CSCS Revision

Welcome to our latest CSCS mock test full 2024 questions. To make it easier for you to practice for your test in 2024, we’ve created this mock exam with all the CSCS test questions and answers throughout this site.

There will be questions on pretty much every topic you’ll face in your real CSCS operatives test.

Topics include – fire extinguishers, working at height, manual handling, accident reporting, health and safety signs and much more. In keeping with the real test, this CSCS mock test full example will have 50 questions and all answers will be available after you’ve submitted your test. Please don’t forget to like or share if you found this mock exam useful. Good Luck!

Questions last updated on 1st January 2024.

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

Environment

No fishing in this area

Protected wildlife area

Do not dump refuse here

Dangerous to the environment

Question 1 of 50

2. 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

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

Do not use it

Carry on using it only if the floor is level

Question 2 of 50

3. What type of fire extinguisher is shown below?

Fire-Extinguisher-4

Wet chemical fire extinguisher

Foam fire extinguisher

CO2 fire extinguisher

Dry powder fire extinguisher

Question 3 of 50

4. Which of these materials would you use a water fire extinguisher on?

Combustible metals

Flammable liquids such as gasoline

Paper, wood, textiles and solid materials

Live electrical fires

Question 4 of 50

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

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

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

No, this is the responsibility of your supervisor only.

No, this does not relate to you.

Question 5 of 50

6. What does the heath and safety sign below mean?

Health-and-Safety-Sign-8

Corrosive

Flammable

Explosive

Irritant

Question 6 of 50

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

They will need to shut down the site.

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.

Question 7 of 50

8. What does COSHH stand for?

Containment of substances hazardous to health

Control of substances that are hazardous and harmful

Control of substances hazardous to health

Control of substances hazardous to homes

Question 8 of 50

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

Avoid the work, as dust can harm your respiratory system

Only work for a short period of time

Begin working immediately; dust is hardly dangerous

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

Question 9 of 50

10. Hazardous substances can be identified by ____.

The colour of the container

It will have a blue label on the container

The symbol on the label

The colour of the substance

Question 10 of 50

11. Which TWO tasks below would you class as manual handling? (Choose 2 answers)

Climbing up ladders at work

Using a wheelbarrow to push a load

Anything where you have to physically push, pull, lift or lower a load

Using a forklift to lift building materials

Question 11 of 50

12. Who manages health and safety at a construction site?

The site manager

The HSE

You are responsible

Your supervisor

Question 12 of 50

13. What should you do if you discover an unlabelled bottle of chemicals?

Dispose of it immediately

Ignore it because it’s in a bottle

Take a quick smell to determine what it is

Report it to your supervisor

Question 13 of 50

14. 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

Ask your colleague to borrow his mask then carry on working

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

Question 14 of 50

15. 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 15 of 50

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

Try to figure it out as you go along.

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

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

Have a colleague show you what to do.

Question 16 of 50

17. You need to clear up rubble inside a building, why should you spray water on it first?

To wash away any insects that may be in it

It makes it easier to pick up

It saves you time

To prevent dust clouds

Question 17 of 50

18. Why are site inductions important?

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

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

Question 18 of 50

19. If you discover asbestos while working you should _____.

Immediately cease work and inform colleagues

Place it in a rubbish bin and carry on working

Take it outside and toss it away

Give it to your supervisor for testing

Question 19 of 50

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

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

Notify the trained rescue team immediately

Find your supervisor and inform him on the matter

Leave the site and go home

Question 20 of 50

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

If you put barrier cream on the gloves itself 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.

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

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

Question 21 of 50

22. Which of these fire extinguisher is most suitable for electrical fires?

CO2

Foam

Wet chemical

Water

Question 22 of 50

23. Which TWO types of fire extinguishers should you avoid using in confined spaces? (Choose 2 answers)

Dry powder

Wet chemical

Foam

Water

CO2

Question 23 of 50

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

Raise concerns about safety issues

Report unsafe working practices

Provide your own PPE

Write your own risk assessments

Question 24 of 50

25. Being exposed to which of these items will NOT cause lung infections or diseases?

Asbestos fibres

Silica in dust form

Bird faeces

Strong odours

Question 25 of 50

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

Twice a year

Once a year

Every 5 years

When your current set is damaged or soiled

Question 26 of 50

27. Information regarding your emergency assembly points will be ___.

Discussed at your site induction

In your contract of employment

On your signing in sheet

On your HSE poster

Question 27 of 50

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

safety-sign-10

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 28 of 50

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

The supervisor.

The site manager

The person who was injured or someone acting for them.

A Health and Safety rep.

Question 29 of 50

30. How should your body be positioned when lifting a load?

Back straight and feet close together

Back bent and feet wide as possible

Back bent and knees straight

Back straight and knees bent

Question 30 of 50

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

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

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

An air borne disease that can affect your breathing

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

Question 31 of 50

32. Green and white safety signs like the one below are:

Green-safety-sign

Hazard warning signs

Mandatory signs

Prohibition signs

Safe condition signs

Question 32 of 50

33. You witness a near miss and the worker involved is afraid of getting into trouble, what should you do?

Have a chat with him and ask him to be careful next time

Report it

Take him to your supervisor immediately

He seems ok so all is fine

Question 33 of 50

34. What type of fire extinguisher is shown below?

Fire-Extinguisher-3

Dry powder fire extinguisher

Foam fire extinguisher

CO2 fire extinguisher

Water fire extinguisher

Question 34 of 50

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

The facial hair can cause an allergic reaction.

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

The facial hair can block the filter very quickly.

The facial hair may hamper the seal around the face.

Question 35 of 50

36. What are blue and white safety signs like the one below used to indicate?

blue-and-white-health-and-safety-sign

An action is mandatory

It's used to indicate a potential hazard

They're prohibition signs meaning you should not do something

It's used to indicate safe conditions

Question 36 of 50

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

Your employer need to provide the first aid box.

You will need to bring your own.

First aid boxes are not compulsory.

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

Question 37 of 50

38. Which of these tasks does NOT cause silica dust to enter into the air?

Sawing wood

Sweeping up rubble

Demolition of concrete floors or screeds

Cutting stones and blocks

Question 38 of 50

39. The colour coding for a dry powder fire extinguisher is?

Blue

Cream

Red

Black

Question 39 of 50

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

It allows you to work faster

It allows you to lift heavier loads

It eliminates the need for expensive lifting equipment

It reduces the risk of injuries

Question 40 of 50

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

Dry Powder

Foam

Wet Chemical

Water

CO2

Question 41 of 50

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

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

Carry on using it but be very careful and work very slowly

Do not use the tool unless you get the correct guard fitted

Improvise and make your own

Question 42 of 50

43. 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 43 of 50

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

Blue health and safety sign

Eye protection must be worn

Eye protection not needed beyond this point

Opaque eye protection must be worn

Eye protection recommended but not compulsory

Question 44 of 50

45. When does your employer need to provide a first-aid box?

First-aid boxes are provided at the company’s discretion and are not compulsory

Every site should be equipped with a first-aid box regardless of the number of employees

When the total number of employees exceeds 10

When the total number of employees exceeds 35

Question 45 of 50

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

Say exactly what you saw.

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.

Ask your supervisor what to say.

Question 46 of 50

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

To prevent rats and other animals that could spread diseases

To reduce the risk of slips, trips and falls

To reduce environmental side effects

All of these

Question 47 of 50

48. Which colour coding does foam fire extinguishers fall under?

Red

Black

Blue

Cream

Question 48 of 50

49. Which of the following is NOT a class A material?

Plastic

Propane

Paper

Wood

Question 49 of 50

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

Safety-sign-11

Very noisy area ahead

Hearing protection recommended but not compulsory

No personal music players allowed

Hearing protection must be worn

Question 50 of 50