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

Have a colleague hold it while you work

Tie it at the top

Tie it at the bottom

Use a piece of wood to wedge the bottom

Question 1 of 50

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

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

You must uncoil the entire cable

Question 2 of 50

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

CO2

Foam

Wet chemical

Water

Question 3 of 50

4. 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

It will save time and avoid a mess

A machine guard is not necessary if the dust is collected

The tool performs better if dust is collected

Question 4 of 50

5. When does your employer need to provide a first-aid box?

Every site should be equipped with a first-aid box regardless of the number of employees

First-aid boxes are provided at the company’s discretion and are not compulsory

When the total number of employees exceeds 10

When the total number of employees exceeds 35

Question 5 of 50

6. 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 job.

Let your supervisor coach you on what to say.

Offer the inspector as much details as possible by letting him/her know exactly what you saw.

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

Question 6 of 50

7. What should you do if you’re given a task that requires you to wear a full body harness but you’ve never used one before?

Ask for an expert to train you

Carry on and try to work it out yourself

Ask a colleague who wears one for advice

Ask for the instruction manual and figure it out yourself

Question 7 of 50

8. 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

Your supervisor only

Only the site manager can do this

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

Question 8 of 50

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

Blue

Black

Red

Cream

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?

Carry on working and get another one after your shift ends

Ask your colleague to borrow his mask then carry on working

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

Ask for a mask that fits securely and wait until you have the correct RPE before starting

Question 10 of 50

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

Carry on using it only if the floor is level

Ask a colleague to hold the tower while you work

Do not use it

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

Question 11 of 50

12. 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 12 of 50

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

Asbestos fibres

Silica in dust form

Strong odours

Bird faeces

Question 13 of 50

14. 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 14 of 50

15. 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 15 of 50

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

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

Ask the presenter to explain further

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

Ask a colleague to clarify

Question 16 of 50

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

health-and-safety-signs-yellow

No industrial vehicles allowed beyond this area

No manual lifting should be done in this area

Industrial vehicles are moving about

Only trained staff are allowed beyond this area

Question 17 of 50

18. What should you do if you accidentally drop your safety helmet and crack it?

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

Get another one immediately

Wait until your break and get another one

Question 18 of 50

19. Which image below tells you that the PPE you’re wearing confirms with health, safety, and environmental protection standards?

Registered

Trademark

Question 19 of 50

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

Constant ear infections

A condition known as “vibration white finger”

Loss of hearing

Persistent headaches

An excess build-up of wax in your ears

Question 20 of 50

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

Report to your supervisor

Complete your task then go home

Leave your job and go to the assembly point

Continue with your job

Question 21 of 50

22. All near misses should be reported:

At the end of the week

On your next break

As soon as possible

After your shift has ended

Question 22 of 50

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

Having it tested at a lab

Try to identify the distinctive smell asbestos gives off

Take it to your supervisor and ask him

Ask your colleagues if it looks like asbestos

Question 23 of 50

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

Propane

Paper

Wood

Plastic

Question 24 of 50

25. You have to work with hazardous substances, what should your employer check regularly?

Your health

Your skills

Your working technique

Your mood

Question 25 of 50

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

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

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

Inform the person who looks after the first aid box

Question 26 of 50

27. You’re working with a new chemical/substance and you start to feel ill, what should you do?

Stop working immediately and report it to your supervisor or manager

Continue working with the substance and report it after your shift

Nothing – this is common while working with some chemicals

Stop working and go home immediately

Question 27 of 50

28. Which of the following hazardous materials should be identified when going through a construction health and safety checklist?

Noise levels, vibration levels, asbestos and cement

Cement, paints, asbestos and noise levels

Lead, solvents, asbestos and cement

Dust, paint, solvents and noise levels

Question 28 of 50

29. If you see the word “SENSITISER” on a bottled substance, this means that____.

Only a supervisor can use it

You can safely use it without PPE

You can have an allergic reaction to it

You have to mix it with water before using

Question 29 of 50

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

At least 21 years old

At least 16 years old

Trained and competent

At least 18 years old

Question 30 of 50

31. Safety footwear should be worn on-site______?

At all times

Only when you are working at ground level

Only when you are working at height

Only when you are using power tools

Question 31 of 50

32. 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 32 of 50

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

safety-sign-40

Toilet and shower facilities located here

Emergency first aid shower

Male shower facilities located here

Area fitted with fire sprinklers

Question 33 of 50

34. 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 34 of 50

35. 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

Begin your work but take regular breaks

Work as quickly as possible

Wear a second mask above the first

Question 35 of 50

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

Demolition of concrete floors or screeds

Sweeping up rubble

Cutting stones and blocks

Sawing wood

Question 36 of 50

37. 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

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

Improvise and make your own

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

Question 37 of 50

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

Find your site manager and report it

Just ignore it as it’s not your problem

Escort the child to safety immediately

Find your supervisor and report it

Question 38 of 50

39. Occupational asthma can make it impossible to work with specific materials. How is it caused?

Constant exposure to harmful levels of noise

Cutaneous (skin) contact with a hazardous materials

Breathing in hazardous substances such as dust, vapours and fumes

Constant exposure to rat droppings

Question 39 of 50

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

An uneven playground

A concrete walkway

An abandoned parking lot

An asphalt road

Question 40 of 50

41. Which of these is true about using gloves while handling 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.

If you use barrier cream before putting on the gloves you should be protected against all chemicals.

Question 41 of 50

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

The managers office

The fire assembly point

The toilet facilities

The break room

Question 42 of 50

43. What type of fire extinguisher is shown below?

Fire-Extinguisher-5

Dry powder fire extinguisher

Wet chemical fire extinguisher

Water fire extinguisher

CO2 fire extinguisher

Question 43 of 50

44. 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

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

Smell the chemical to determine whether it is dangerous

Question 44 of 50

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

Irritant

Hot liquid

Dangerous to the environment

Corrosive

Question 45 of 50

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

It keeps your feet dry and warm

It prevents skin burns and dermatitis

It allows you to walk faster while working

It protects your trousers

Question 46 of 50

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

Only one person should work on a ladder

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

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

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

Question 47 of 50

48. 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 and run the foot under hot water.

Pull the nail out.

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

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

Question 48 of 50

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

HAVS

Leptospirosis

Lung disease

Dermatitis

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 hazard warning signs

They're prohibition signs

An action is mandatory

Question 50 of 50