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. 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 check the length you need for damage

You must only uncoil the length you need to use

Check the entire length and cable connectors for damage

Question 1 of 50

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

Tackle the fire if safe and trained to do so

Call the fire brigade

Exit the building immediately using the nearest lift

Operate the nearest fire alarm

Question 2 of 50

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

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

First aid boxes are not compulsory.

You will need to bring your own.

Your employer need to provide the first aid box.

Question 3 of 50

4. What is the leading cause of death among construction workers?

Being hit by vehicles on site

Falling from height

Electrocution

Leptospirosis

Question 4 of 50

5. You should not store loose batteries in a tool bag because___.

It could start a fire

It will reduce the battery life

It will damage the battery

It will make the bag heavier

Question 5 of 50

6. When using a CO2 fire extinguisher you should be aware that the nozzle will become ___.

Very Hot

Warm

Very Cold

Slightly Cold

Question 6 of 50

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

Dangerous to the environment

Hot liquid

Irritant

Corrosive

Question 7 of 50

8. In the event of an accident a first aider can do all the following EXCEPT:

Bandage your cuts or wounds

Move you while you’re unconscious

Perform CPR

Prescribe and give you medicines to help you recover

Question 8 of 50

9. Which of the following is possible if you inhale asbestos dust?

Dermatitis

HAVS

Leptospirosis

Lung disease

Question 9 of 50

10. 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 can topple over so you must take care when reaching sideways

Podiums are 100% safe and cannot topple over

Question 10 of 50

11. What does this health and safety sign tell you about a specific type of chemical?

Health-and-Safety-Sign-6

Do not touch as it is very hot

It is corrosive

It is Flammable

Wash your hands before handling this chemical

Question 11 of 50

12. 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

Using a forklift to lift building materials

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

Question 12 of 50

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

Black

Yellow

Red

Blue

Question 13 of 50

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

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

They're prohibition signs meaning you should not do something

It's used to indicate safe conditions

An action is mandatory

It's used to indicate a potential hazard

Question 14 of 50

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

Your supervisor

The HSE

You are responsible

The site manager

Question 15 of 50

16. Hazardous substances can be identified by ____.

The colour of the substance

It will have a blue label on the container

The symbol on the label

The colour of the container

Question 16 of 50

17. 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 and run the foot under hot water.

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

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

Question 17 of 50

18. To ensure maximum protection when using a mask, you should ___.

Ensure you’re wearing the mask correctly

Ensure you’re using the correct type of mask for the job

Ensure you’ve passed a face fit test for that specific mask

All of these answers

Question 18 of 50

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

When the accident occurred (date and time).

Your personal mobile number.

Details of the injury you sustained.

Your driving license number.

Question 19 of 50

20. 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?

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

Ask someone to show you how to use it.

Carry out the task without using it.

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

Question 20 of 50

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

Find your colleagues and take them out the building

Leave the building immediately

Hide under a desk

Find your supervisor and inform of the situation

Question 21 of 50

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

At least 21 years old

Trained and competent

At least 16 years old

At least 18 years old

Question 22 of 50

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

It makes it easier to pick up

It saves you time

To wash away any insects that may be in it

To prevent dust clouds

Question 23 of 50

24. 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.

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

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

Question 24 of 50

25. 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 Health and Safety Executive.

Your employer needs to inform the emergency services.

You will need to re-apply for your job.

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

Question 25 of 50

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

Blue

Red

Black

Cream

Question 26 of 50

27. What type of fire extinguisher is shown below?

Fire-Extinguisher-2

Wet chemical

Dry powder

Foam

Water

Question 27 of 50

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

The supervisor.

A Health and Safety rep.

The site manager

The person who was injured or someone acting for them.

Question 28 of 50

29. The best way to ensure a ladder is secured and won’t slip is to:

Tie it at the bottom

Have a colleague hold it while you work

Use a piece of wood to wedge the bottom

Tie it at the top

Question 29 of 50

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

A metal shovel and rubber gloves.

A full metal shovel.

A jack hammer.

An insulated shovel or spade.

Question 30 of 50

31. What does your employer’s health and safety policy tell you?

The correct way to do a job

How to safely use tools and equipment

Your working hours

Who is responsible for health and safety in your company

Question 31 of 50

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

Only a health and safety rep can do this

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

Your supervisor only

Only the site manager can do this

Question 32 of 50

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

Stay away from that area

It's not your responsibility to report this

Report it to your supervisor immediately

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

Question 33 of 50

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

Use lifting equipment

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

Disperse your items into smaller loads

Learn proper lifting and carrying techniques

Question 34 of 50

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

Do not use it

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

Carry on using it only if the floor is level

Question 35 of 50

36. Which of the following is a physical means of protection?

MSDS sheet

PPE

HSE poster

Health and safety signs

Question 36 of 50

37. Which of these must you do if you need to run an electrical cable across an area used by vehicles? (Choose 2 answers)

Put up a “Ramp Ahead” sign

Use spare wood or scaffold boards to cover the cable

Use a protective ramp to cover the cable

Ensure that you use yellow tape to wrap it as this would make it visible to drivers

Question 37 of 50

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

Combustible metals

Flammable liquids such as gasoline

Live electrical fires

Paper, wood, textiles and solid materials

Question 38 of 50

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

safety-sign-14

No lone working

No entry during working hours

This is the authorized walking route for pedestrians

No access for pedestrians

Question 39 of 50

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

The COSHH assessment

Your site’s accident report book

Your contract of employment

Your HSE poster

Question 40 of 50

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

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

With time, the condition may repair itself

The damage is permanent and cannot be reversed

You will need surgery to repair your hearing loss

Question 41 of 50

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

It allows you to work faster

It allows you to lift heavier loads

It reduces the risk of injuries

It eliminates the need for expensive lifting equipment

Question 42 of 50

43. If you’re working in a confined space and the gas alarm goes off you should:

Continue working and take breaks every 5 minutes to get fresh air.

Take the alarm off.

Exit the confined space immediately.

Stop using any electrical tools but carry on working.

Question 43 of 50

44. What type of fire extinguisher is shown below?

Fire-Extinguisher-4

Foam fire extinguisher

Wet chemical fire extinguisher

Dry powder fire extinguisher

CO2 fire extinguisher

Question 44 of 50

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

Ask the presenter to explain further

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

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

Ask a colleague to clarify

Question 45 of 50

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

Once a year

Every 5 years

When your current set is damaged or soiled

Twice a year

Question 46 of 50

47. If you have to use a ladder, what angle should you adjust the ladder to?

55°

75°

50°

40°

Question 47 of 50

48. 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

You’ve temporarily damaged your hearing

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

Question 48 of 50

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-8

Explosive

Flammable

Corrosive

Irritant

Question 49 of 50

50. What do yellow and black health and safety signs like the one below mean?

Health-and-Safety-Sign-11

They're used to indicate safe conditions

They're prohibition signs

They're hazard warning signs

An action is mandatory

Question 50 of 50