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

Prescribe and give you medicines to help you recover

Move you while you’re unconscious

Bandage your cuts or wounds

Perform CPR

Question 1 of 50

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

Blue

Cream

Black

Red

Question 2 of 50

3. 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

Carry on using it only if the floor is level

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

Do not use it

Question 3 of 50

4. 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 Health and Safety Executive.

Your employer needs to inform the emergency services.

Question 4 of 50

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

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

Ask the presenter to explain further

Question 5 of 50

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

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

Continue using the hammer but use it very slowly

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

Continue using the hammer but warn colleagues in the area

Question 6 of 50

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

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

Put up a “Ramp Ahead” sign

Use spare wood or scaffold boards to cover the cable

Use a protective ramp to cover the cable

Question 7 of 50

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

health-and-safety-signs-yellow

Industrial vehicles are moving about

No industrial vehicles allowed beyond this area

Only trained staff are allowed beyond this area

No manual lifting should be done in this area

Question 8 of 50

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

Check the entire length and cable connectors for damage

You must only uncoil the length you need to use

You must uncoil the entire cable

You must only check the length you need for damage

Question 9 of 50

10. Before starting your shift you’re given a dust mask that’s too big and keeps falling off, what should you do?

Ask your colleague to borrow his mask then carry on working

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

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

Question 10 of 50

11. 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.

Try to figure it out as you go along.

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

Have a colleague show you what to do.

Question 11 of 50

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

Falling from height

Electrocution

Being hit by vehicles on site

Leptospirosis

Question 12 of 50

13. What should you do if the extension wire you need to use has a cut in the outer cover?

Carry on using it but avoid going near the cut part

Report it immediately and make sure no one else uses it

Use electrical tape to cover it and then carry on working

If you can’t see the copper wires inside then carry on using it

Question 13 of 50

14. What do yellow service pipes carry in relation to underground service pipes?

Electricity

Water

Sewage and drain lines

Gas

Question 14 of 50

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

It saves you time

It makes it easier to pick up

To wash away any insects that may be in it

To prevent dust clouds

Question 15 of 50

16. What should you do if you’re working in a deep trench and you start to feel dizzy?

Continue working and let the dizziness pass on its own.

Sit down and take a few minutes to recover.

Get out then take a few minutes then go back in.

Get out immediately and take everyone who is working with you then report it.

Question 16 of 50

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

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

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

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

Improvise and make your own

Question 17 of 50

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

Environment

Do not dump refuse here

Protected wildlife area

Dangerous to the environment

No fishing in this area

Question 18 of 50

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

A full metal shovel.

An insulated shovel or spade.

A metal shovel and rubber gloves.

A jack hammer.

Question 19 of 50

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

They will need to shut down the site.

They will need to inform the Health and Safety Executive.

Question 20 of 50

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

Fire

Fire assembly location

Fire hose location

Fire alarm point

Fire extinguisher location

Question 21 of 50

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

Question 22 of 50

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

The fire assembly point

The toilet facilities

The break room

The managers office

Question 23 of 50

24. 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?

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

An HSE officer

Your supervisor

Your health and safety rep only

Question 24 of 50

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

Raise concerns about safety issues

Write your own risk assessments

Provide your own PPE

Report unsafe working practices

Question 25 of 50

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

All of these

To reduce environmental side effects

To prevent rats and other animals that could spread diseases

To reduce the risk of slips, trips and falls

Question 26 of 50

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

Your supervisor

You are responsible

The HSE

The site manager

Question 27 of 50

28. Which of these statements is true about using ladders?

Two people can work on the same ladder only if someone else holds the ladder

Two people can work on the same ladder if it is long enough

Only one person should work on a ladder

Two people can work on the same ladder if the supervisor approves

Question 28 of 50

29. What type of fire extinguisher is shown below?

Fire-Extinguisher-3

CO2 fire extinguisher

Foam fire extinguisher

Water fire extinguisher

Dry powder fire extinguisher

Question 29 of 50

30. What should you do if you accidentally cut your finger and you can’t get it to stop bleeding?

Wash it under very hot water.

Locate your first aider and let them check it out.

Tie a piece of cloth around it and go back to work.

Continue working and check it out later when you get home.

Question 30 of 50

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

Asbestos

Dust

Paint

Water

Question 31 of 50

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

75°

55°

50°

40°

Question 32 of 50

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

Neck

Back

Mouth and nose

Legs

Question 33 of 50

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

Take a quick smell to determine what it is

Dispose of it immediately

Ignore it because it’s in a bottle

Report it to your supervisor

Question 34 of 50

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

Dry Powder

Foam

Water

Wet Chemical

CO2

Question 35 of 50

36. 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 in a large, indoor area

Working in a small room

Using the tool outside when it is windy

Working outdoor on a calm day

Question 36 of 50

37. 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 37 of 50

38. The best way to tell if a specific substance is asbestos is by:

Try to identify the distinctive smell asbestos gives off

Having it tested at a lab

Ask your colleagues if it looks like asbestos

Take it to your supervisor and ask him

Question 38 of 50

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

Yellow

Blue

Red

Black

Question 39 of 50

40. Which of these is true about environmental law?

Only companies can be prosecuted for not following the law.

Both employees and 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.

Question 40 of 50

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

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

No, hand tools do not need inspecting

Yes, the should be checked once a month only

No, only electrical tools need inspecting

Question 41 of 50

42. A risk assessment is important because ___.

It tells you where tools should be stored

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

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

It is used to delegate tasks among workers

Question 42 of 50

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

Ensure that there has adequate ventilation

Dampen down the area

All of these

Place a protective mask over your nose and mouth

Question 43 of 50

44. Protective mid-soles in your safety footwear are designed to:

Prevent you from twisting you ankle

Protect your feet from nails and other sharp objects

Prevent chemical burns if you step on hazardous chemicals

Ensure your footwear remains comfortable throughout the day

Question 44 of 50

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

It allows you to walk faster while working

It keeps your feet dry and warm

It prevents skin burns and dermatitis

It protects your trousers

Question 45 of 50

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

It could make you feel dehydrated.

It will block your vision.

It will limit the amount of oxygen you have available.

It could explode.

Question 46 of 50

47. What type of fire extinguisher is shown below?

Fire-Extinguisher-4

Foam fire extinguisher

Dry powder fire extinguisher

CO2 fire extinguisher

Wet chemical fire extinguisher

Question 47 of 50

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

Report it to your supervisor immediately

It's not your responsibility to report this

Stay away from that area

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

Question 48 of 50

49. 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 you’re working with hazardous chemicals

Only when your eyes come into direct sunlight

Question 49 of 50

50. Pedestrians are most likely injured by site vehicles when the vehicles are:

Moving forward

Lifting materials

Parked

Reversing

Question 50 of 50