CSCS Mock Test Full 2023 – CSCS Mock Test | CSCS Revision

Welcome to our latest CSCS mock test full 2023 questions. To make it easier for you to practice for your test in 2023, 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 2023.

1. 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 1 of 50

2. You have to select appropriate PPE for a job, what’s the most important thing you should consider?

The time it will take you to put it on

The types of hazards associated with the job

Whether or not it will make you hot outdoors

The cost of the PPE

Question 2 of 50

3. 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 3 of 50

4. Being exposed to engine oil can cause___.

Lung cancer

Skin problems

Temporary loss of breath

Hearing problems

Question 4 of 50

5. 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)

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

You will need to re-apply for your job.

Your employer needs to inform the emergency services.

Your employer needs to inform the Health and Safety Executive.

Question 5 of 50

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

When your current set is damaged or soiled

Every 5 years

Twice a year

Once a year

Question 6 of 50

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

Try to perform CPR on the person

Get medical help immediately

Move the person on to their back

Slap the person to see if they would wake up

Question 7 of 50

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

Back bent and feet wide as possible

Back bent and knees straight

Back straight and feet close together

Back straight and knees bent

Question 8 of 50

9. 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

Carry on working if it’s only a small crack

Wait until your break and get another one

Question 9 of 50

10. One of the most important location to remember on your jobsite is:

The fire assembly point

The break room

The managers office

The toilet facilities

Question 10 of 50

11. When using a power tool for cutting and grinding, why is it important for the dust to be collected?

Dust can be harmful if it is inhaled

A machine guard is not necessary if the dust is collected

The tool performs better if dust is collected

It will save time and avoid a mess

Question 11 of 50

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

It allows you to lift heavier loads

It reduces the risk of injuries

It allows you to work faster

It eliminates the need for expensive lifting equipment

Question 12 of 50

13. Which part of the body would you wear respiratory protective equipment (RPE)?

Neck

Mouth and nose

Legs

Back

Question 13 of 50

14. 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 14 of 50

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

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

Ask the presenter to explain further

Ask a colleague to clarify

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

Question 15 of 50

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

Strong odours

Silica in dust form

Bird faeces

Asbestos fibres

Question 16 of 50

17. What could happen to a worker's health if warning signs regarding toxic substances are ignored or mishandled?

Good health

Poor health

A decrease in fitness levels

An increase in fitness levels

Question 17 of 50

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

Loss of hearing

An excess build-up of wax in your ears

A condition known as “vibration white finger”

Constant ear infections

Persistent headaches

Question 18 of 50

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

Report it to your supervisor immediately

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

It's not your responsibility to report this

Stay away from that area

Question 19 of 50

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

safety-sign-14

No entry during working hours

No access for pedestrians

This is the authorized walking route for pedestrians

No lone working

Question 20 of 50

21. Checking a ladder before use should be done by ___.

The person about to use it

Your supervisor

Your health and safety rep

The site manager

Question 21 of 50

22. If an HSE inspector visits your site you should ____.

Report to your supervisor

Continue with your job

Complete your task then go home

Leave your job and go to the assembly point

Question 22 of 50

23. Where would you find information about chemicals found on a work site?

On the MSDS sheet

On your HSE poster

On your signing on sheet

On your contract of employment

Question 23 of 50

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

It protects your trousers

It prevents skin burns and dermatitis

It keeps your feet dry and warm

It allows you to walk faster while working

Question 24 of 50

25. What should you do if a fire breaks out and you’ve not been trained to use a fire extinguisher?

Search the building for your supervisor and let him know

Do not use the fire extinguisher and go to your fire assembly point immediately

Try to use the fire extinguisher and see how it goes

Use the closest lift to exit the building

Question 25 of 50

26. What type of fire extinguisher is shown below?

Fire-Extinguisher-2

Water

Wet chemical

Dry powder

Foam

Question 26 of 50

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

No, this is the responsibility of your supervisor only.

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 site manager only.

Question 27 of 50

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

Lung disease

HAVS

Dermatitis

Leptospirosis

Question 28 of 50

29. 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 where tools should be stored

It tells you who is in charge of health and safety at your worksite

Question 29 of 50

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

Take him to your supervisor immediately

Report it

He seems ok so all is fine

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

Question 30 of 50

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

All of these answers

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

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

Ensure you’re wearing the mask correctly

Question 31 of 50

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

Your employer need to provide the first aid box.

First aid boxes are not compulsory.

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

You will need to bring your own.

Question 32 of 50

33. You believe that excess noise at the job site has damaged your hearing, what should you do ___.

Place cotton wads in your ears to prevent any future damage

Have your doctor or employer arrange a hearing test for you

Take a few sick days and rest

There is nothing that you can do. The damage is permanent and cannot be undone

Question 33 of 50

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

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

It's used to indicate a potential hazard

It's used to indicate safe conditions

They're prohibition signs meaning you should not do something

An action is mandatory

Question 34 of 50

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

Green-safety-sign

Mandatory signs

Prohibition signs

Safe condition signs

Hazard warning signs

Question 35 of 50

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

Flammable liquids such as gasoline

Combustible metals

Paper, wood, textiles and solid materials

Live electrical fires

Question 36 of 50

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-7

This item is flammable

This item could explode

This item is corrosive

This item is toxic

Question 37 of 50

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

Continue using the hammer but use it very slowly

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

Continue using the hammer but warn colleagues in the area

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

Question 38 of 50

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

safety-sign-40

Toilet and shower facilities located here

Area fitted with fire sprinklers

Male shower facilities located here

Emergency first aid shower

Question 39 of 50

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

Tackle the fire if safe and trained to do so

Exit the building immediately using the nearest lift

Operate the nearest fire alarm

Call the fire brigade

Question 40 of 50

41. How many (minimum) points of contact should you have with a ladder at all times?

Question 41 of 50

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

safety-sign-10

High visibility clothing must be worn in this area

High visibility clothing not necessary in this area

White clothing only must be worn in this area

High visibility clothing recommended but not compulsory

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.

Stop using any electrical tools but carry on working.

Exit the confined space immediately.

Take the alarm off.

Question 43 of 50

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-11

An action is mandatory

They're prohibition signs

They're used to indicate safe conditions

They're hazard warning signs

Question 44 of 50

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

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

You must uncoil the entire cable

Question 45 of 50

46. Which of these would you not put a mobile tower scaffold on?

An asphalt road

A concrete walkway

An abandoned parking lot

An uneven playground

Question 46 of 50

47. What type of fire extinguisher is shown below?
Fire-Extinguisher-1

Foam fire extinguisher

Water fire extinguisher

CO2 fire extinguisher

Wet chemical fire extinguisher

Question 47 of 50

48. 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

You will need surgery to repair your hearing loss

The damage is permanent and cannot be reversed

With time, the condition may repair itself

Question 48 of 50

49. You need to sweep up dust that was created during your shift, you should:

All of these

Dampen down the area

Place a protective mask over your nose and mouth

Ensure that there has adequate ventilation

Question 49 of 50

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

Try to fix the ladder yourself

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

Question 50 of 50