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

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

Use the closest lift to exit the building

Search the building for your supervisor and let him know

Try to use the fire extinguisher and see how it goes

Question 1 of 50

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

Health and safety sign for cscs test

Protective gloves must be worn

Hand washing area

Protective gloves recommended but not necessary

Use barrier cream

Question 2 of 50

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

Asbestos

Dust

Paint

Water

Question 3 of 50

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

Try to fix the ladder yourself

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

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

Put the ladder in a corner and leave it there

Question 4 of 50

5. Prohibition notices are given to equipment that:

Only skilled workers can use

Should not be used until it’s made safe

Only supervisors can use

Only managers can use

Question 5 of 50

6. What type of fire extinguisher is shown below?

Fire-Extinguisher-2

Wet chemical

Dry powder

Water

Foam

Question 6 of 50

7. You are working with a chemical and require respiratory protective equipment (RPE). If none has been given, you should ___.

Work as quickly as possible to finish the task

Begin work but take breaks at five-minute intervals

Smell the chemical to determine whether it is dangerous

Do not work until the proper equipment and training have been provided

Question 7 of 50

8. A nest of pigeons along with droppings are discovered in an area where you will be working, what should you do?

Attempt to catch the birds

Let the birds leave before continuing with your work

Continue with your tasks

Cease work and ask a supervisor what you should do

Question 8 of 50

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

Plastic

Wood

Paper

Propane

Question 9 of 50

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

Foam

CO2

Dry powder

Water

Wet chemical

Question 10 of 50

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

Silica in dust form

Bird faeces

Strong odours

Asbestos fibres

Question 11 of 50

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

Fire

Fire extinguisher location

Fire assembly location

Fire alarm point

Fire hose location

Question 12 of 50

13. You are provided with a dust mask to protect against dangerous fumes but this mask is partially damaged. What should you do?

Wear a second mask above the first

Begin your work but take regular breaks

Do not start working until you are supplied with the proper protective equipment

Work as quickly as possible

Question 13 of 50

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

Only when you’re working with power tools

When the task has a potential for eye injury and if the site rules demand it

Only when your eyes come into direct sunlight

Only when you’re working with hazardous chemicals

Question 14 of 50

15. Hazardous substances can be identified by ____.

The colour of the substance

It will have a blue label on the container

The colour of the container

The symbol on the label

Question 15 of 50

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

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.

The facial hair can cause an allergic reaction.

Question 16 of 50

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

Do not use it

Carry on using it only if the floor is level

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

Question 17 of 50

18. 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.

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

Give them coffee before they start working.

Speak to your supervisor and inform him about your concerns.

Question 18 of 50

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-9

Substance is highly flammable

Chest protection must be worn

Chest protection recommended but not compulsory

Substance can cause long-term serious health problems

Question 19 of 50

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

Only work for a short period of time

Avoid the work, as dust can harm your respiratory system

Begin working immediately; dust is hardly dangerous

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

Question 20 of 50

21. 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

To prevent dust clouds

It saves you time

It makes it easier to pick up

Question 21 of 50

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

Black

Blue

Red

Yellow

Question 22 of 50

23. 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 23 of 50

24. 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

Improvise and make your own

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

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

Question 24 of 50

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

Sawing wood

Cutting stones and blocks

Demolition of concrete floors or screeds

Sweeping up rubble

Question 25 of 50

26. 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.

Stop using any electrical tools but carry on working.

Exit the confined space immediately.

Question 26 of 50

27. If you want to be a first aider at work you should___.

Ask a colleague to give you a few pointers and then you can treat people

Purchase an introduction to first aid hand-book and then you can treat people at work

Arrange for your employer to put you on a first aider’s course

Observe someone who is a trained first aider to see what they are doing

Question 27 of 50

28. To operate a plant on site you must: (Choose 2 answers)

Be over 24 years old

Be a UK citizen

Be authorised

Be competent and trained

Question 28 of 50

29. Which of these is true about environmental law?

Only companies can be prosecuted for not following the law.

Only a site manager can be prosecuted for not following the law.

Only a site supervisor can be prosecuted for not following the law.

Both employees and companies can be prosecuted for not following the law.

Question 29 of 50

30. 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

All of these answers

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

Question 30 of 50

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

Exit the building immediately using the nearest lift

Call the fire brigade

Operate the nearest fire alarm

Tackle the fire if safe and trained to do so

Question 31 of 50

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

Find your supervisor and report it

Just ignore it as it’s not your problem

Find your site manager and report it

Escort the child to safety immediately

Question 32 of 50

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

Place a dust collector on the machine

Work carefully and slowly

Wear a protective mask

Wet cutting

Keep your area neat

Question 33 of 50

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

Leave the site and go home

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

Question 34 of 50

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

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.

Try to figure it out as you go along.

Question 35 of 50

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

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.

Let your supervisor coach you on what to say.

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

Question 36 of 50

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-11

They're prohibition signs

They're used to indicate safe conditions

An action is mandatory

They're hazard warning signs

Question 37 of 50

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

Wet chemical fire extinguisher

Water fire extinguisher

Foam fire extinguisher

CO2 fire extinguisher

Question 38 of 50

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

On your contract of employment

On your signing on sheet

On your HSE poster

On the MSDS sheet

Question 39 of 50

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

Stay away from that area

Report it to your supervisor immediately

It's not your responsibility to report this

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

Question 40 of 50

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

Details of the injury you sustained.

Your driving license number.

When the accident occurred (date and time).

Your personal mobile number.

Question 41 of 50

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

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

You must ensure the wheels are locked before getting on

Podiums are 100% safe and cannot topple over

Like all other equipment podiums must be inspected regularly

Question 42 of 50

43. 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 43 of 50

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

Health and Safety Sign

Danger fragile roof

No entry roof unsafe

Danger roof incomplete

Caution tripping hazards on roof

Question 44 of 50

45. Which types of fire extinguishers were designed specifically for tackling Class F fires?

Water fire extinguishers

Wet chemical fire extinguishers

CO2 fire extinguishers

Dry powder fire extinguishers

Question 45 of 50

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

Electrocution

Falling from height

Being hit by vehicles on site

Leptospirosis

Question 46 of 50

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

safety-sign-20

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

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

Question 47 of 50

48. If there’s a well organised site transport system in place you will see all the following EXCEPT:

One way systems

Pedestrians and vehicles sharing the same routes

Speed enforced limits

Barriers that separate pedestrians from vehicles

Question 48 of 50

49. What type of fire extinguisher is shown below?

Fire-Extinguisher-5

Dry powder fire extinguisher

Water fire extinguisher

CO2 fire extinguisher

Wet chemical fire extinguisher

Question 49 of 50

50. Being exposed to engine oil can cause___.

Skin problems

Lung cancer

Temporary loss of breath

Hearing problems

Question 50 of 50