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

Barriers that separate pedestrians from vehicles

One way systems

Pedestrians and vehicles sharing the same routes

Speed enforced limits

Question 1 of 50

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

Foam

Wet chemical

Water

CO2

Question 2 of 50

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

Health-and-Safety-Sign-8

Flammable

Irritant

Corrosive

Explosive

Question 3 of 50

4. A risk assessment is important because ___.

It is used to delegate tasks among workers

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

It identifies hazards and tells you the safest way of performing a task

It tells you where tools should be stored

Question 4 of 50

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

Your health and safety rep

The site manager

The person about to use it

Your supervisor

Question 5 of 50

6. 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 6 of 50

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

Seven working days

Ten working days

One day or one shift

Nine working days

Question 7 of 50

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

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

An air borne disease that can affect your breathing

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

Question 8 of 50

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

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

Wear a second mask above the first

Work as quickly as possible

Begin your work but take regular breaks

Question 9 of 50

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

safety-sign-10

White clothing only must be worn in this area

High visibility clothing must be worn in this area

High visibility clothing not necessary in this area

High visibility clothing recommended but not compulsory

Question 10 of 50

11. 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

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

Question 11 of 50

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

Constant ear infections

An excess build-up of wax in your ears

A condition known as “vibration white finger”

Loss of hearing

Persistent headaches

Question 12 of 50

13. Which class of fire does magnesium and aluminium materials fall under?

Class A

Class B

Class D

Class F

Question 13 of 50

14. What type of fire extinguisher is shown below?

Fire-Extinguisher-2

Wet chemical

Foam

Dry powder

Water

Question 14 of 50

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

It could make you feel dehydrated.

It will limit the amount of oxygen you have available.

It will block your vision.

It could explode.

Question 15 of 50

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

The types of hazards associated with the job

Whether or not it will make you hot outdoors

The time it will take you to put it on

The cost of the PPE

Question 16 of 50

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

Let the birds leave before continuing with your work

Cease work and ask a supervisor what you should do

Continue with your tasks

Attempt to catch the birds

Question 17 of 50

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

Very Cold

Warm

Very Hot

Slightly Cold

Question 18 of 50

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

Tie it at the top

Have a colleague hold it while you work

Tie it at the bottom

Use a piece of wood to wedge the bottom

Question 19 of 50

20. 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 20 of 50

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

Blue

Black

Cream

Red

Question 21 of 50

22. Ladders should never be painted because:

The paint causes the ladder to become slippery

The paint could cause a distraction to the person using the ladder

You will need to repaint the ladder regularly

The paint can hide or mask damaged parts of the ladder

Question 22 of 50

23. Should hand tools such as saws, hammers and wire cutters be inspected?

No, hand tools do not need inspecting

Yes, the should be checked once a month only

No, only electrical tools need inspecting

Yes, you should inspect them every-time you need to use them

Question 23 of 50

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

It will reduce the battery life

It will make the bag heavier

It will damage the battery

It could start a fire

Question 24 of 50

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

Paint

Water

Asbestos

Dust

Question 25 of 50

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

Immediately cease work and inform colleagues

Place it in a rubbish bin and carry on working

Give it to your supervisor for testing

Take it outside and toss it away

Question 26 of 50

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

Find your supervisor and inform of the situation

Leave the building immediately

Hide under a desk

Find your colleagues and take them out the building

Question 27 of 50

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

Report unsafe working practices

Raise concerns about safety issues

Provide your own PPE

Write your own risk assessments

Question 28 of 50

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

Foam

Wet chemical

Dry powder

Water

CO2

Question 29 of 50

30. 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

They're prohibition signs meaning you should not do something

It's used to indicate safe conditions

It's used to indicate a potential hazard

Question 30 of 50

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

Health and Safety Sign

No entry roof unsafe

Caution tripping hazards on roof

Danger roof incomplete

Danger fragile roof

Question 31 of 50

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

Trained and competent

At least 16 years old

At least 21 years old

At least 18 years old

Question 32 of 50

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

health-and-safety-signs-yellow

No industrial vehicles allowed beyond this area

Only trained staff are allowed beyond this area

Industrial vehicles are moving about

No manual lifting should be done in this area

Question 33 of 50

34. 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.

Ask your supervisor what to say.

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

Say exactly what you saw.

Question 34 of 50

35. What should you do if the first aid box at your workplace is missing items or completely empty?

Inform the person who looks after the first aid box

Ask all of your colleagues to bring in a few items each

It’s not your responsibility so just leave it until the appropriate person can sort it out

Purchase you own supplies to top it up

Question 35 of 50

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

The supervisor.

The person who was injured or someone acting for them.

A Health and Safety rep.

The site manager

Question 36 of 50

37. 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 keep you in a confined working area away from other workers.

They will need to inform the Health and Safety Executive.

Question 37 of 50

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

Speak to your supervisor and inform him about your concerns.

Give them coffee before they start working.

Give them lots of water before they start working.

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

Question 38 of 50

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

Environment

No fishing in this area

Protected wildlife area

Dangerous to the environment

Do not dump refuse here

Question 39 of 50

40. 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

Eye protection recommended but not compulsory

Opaque eye protection must be worn

Question 40 of 50

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

Good health

An increase in fitness levels

Poor health

A decrease in fitness levels

Question 41 of 50

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

Smell the chemical to determine whether it is dangerous

Work as quickly as possible to finish the task

Begin work but take breaks at five-minute intervals

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

Question 42 of 50

43. All near misses should be reported:

As soon as possible

On your next break

After your shift has ended

At the end of the week

Question 43 of 50

44. Which of these statements is true about storing materials on a working platform?

The materials only need securing if it’s going to be there overnight

The materials don’t need to be secured if they’re going to be there less than 6 hours

You must ensure the platform can take the weight of the materials and the materials must be stored securely so they can’t fall

Unsecured materials can be stored as long as they are above the guard rail height

Question 44 of 50

45. 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.

Exit the confined space immediately.

Take the alarm off.

Stop using any electrical tools but carry on working.

Question 45 of 50

46. 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

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

Use a protective ramp to cover the cable

Use spare wood or scaffold boards to cover the cable

Question 46 of 50

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

Cream

Red

Black

Blue

Question 47 of 50

48. If your job requires you to use a hazardous substance whose responsibility is it to explain the health risks and safe method of work you need to follow?

An HSE officer

Your supervisor

Your health and safety rep only

No one needs to tell you; you’ll have to read the COSHH assessment for further information

Question 48 of 50

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

Back

Mouth and nose

Neck

Legs

Question 49 of 50

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

It allows you to work faster

It eliminates the need for expensive lifting equipment

It reduces the risk of injuries

It allows you to lift heavier loads

Question 50 of 50