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

On your signing on sheet

On your HSE poster

On your contract of employment

On the MSDS sheet

Question 1 of 50

2. What type of fire extinguisher is shown below?

Fire-Extinguisher-2

Foam

Dry powder

Water

Wet chemical

Question 2 of 50

3. 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 the training room is located

It tells you where the emergency assembly point is located

It tells you where you should go for your break

Question 3 of 50

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

health-and-safety-signs-yellow

No manual lifting should be done in this area

No industrial vehicles allowed beyond this area

Industrial vehicles are moving about

Only trained staff are allowed beyond this area

Question 4 of 50

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

Green-safety-sign

Safe condition signs

Hazard warning signs

Prohibition signs

Mandatory signs

Question 5 of 50

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

Foam

Dry powder

Wet chemical

Water

CO2

Question 6 of 50

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

You are responsible

The site manager

The HSE

Your supervisor

Question 7 of 50

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

Ensure that there has adequate ventilation

All of these

Dampen down the area

Place a protective mask over your nose and mouth

Question 8 of 50

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

Use a protective ramp to cover the cable

Put up a “Ramp Ahead” sign

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

Use spare wood or scaffold boards to cover the cable

Question 9 of 50

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

safety-sign-14

No access for pedestrians

No lone working

This is the authorized walking route for pedestrians

No entry during working hours

Question 10 of 50

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

Health and safety sign for cscs test

Hand washing area

Protective gloves recommended but not necessary

Protective gloves must be worn

Use barrier cream

Question 11 of 50

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

It reduces the risk of injuries

It allows you to work faster

It allows you to lift heavier loads

It eliminates the need for expensive lifting equipment

Question 12 of 50

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

Lead, solvents, asbestos and cement

Noise levels, vibration levels, asbestos and cement

Cement, paints, asbestos and noise levels

Dust, paint, solvents and noise levels

Question 13 of 50

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

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 you’re working with power tools

Only when your eyes come into direct sunlight

Question 14 of 50

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

Safety-sign-11

Hearing protection must be worn

Very noisy area ahead

No personal music players allowed

Hearing protection recommended but not compulsory

Question 15 of 50

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

Class B

Class D

Class F

Class A

Question 16 of 50

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

Red-and-white-health-and-safety-sign

It tells you the fire exit is located here

It tells you to assemble here if there's a fire

It tells you that the fire hose reel is located here

It tells you the fire alarm is located here

Question 17 of 50

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

Like all other equipment podiums must be inspected regularly

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

Question 18 of 50

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

Wood

Paper

Propane

Plastic

Question 19 of 50

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

Complete your task then go home

Leave your job and go to the assembly point

Report to your supervisor

Continue with your job

Question 20 of 50

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

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

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

Only one person should work on a ladder

Question 21 of 50

22. 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 22 of 50

23. 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

Do not use it

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

Ask a colleague to hold the tower while you work

Question 23 of 50

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

safety-sign-10

White clothing only must be worn in this area

High visibility clothing not necessary in this area

High visibility clothing recommended but not compulsory

High visibility clothing must be worn in this area

Question 24 of 50

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

Trained and competent

At least 21 years old

At least 18 years old

At least 16 years old

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.

Stop using any electrical tools but carry on working.

Take the alarm off.

Exit the confined space immediately.

Question 26 of 50

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

It makes it easier to pick up

It saves you time

To wash away any insects that may be in it

To prevent dust clouds

Question 27 of 50

28. 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 28 of 50

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

Protect your feet from nails and other sharp objects

Prevent you from twisting you ankle

Prevent chemical burns if you step on hazardous chemicals

Ensure your footwear remains comfortable throughout the day

Question 29 of 50

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

Perform CPR

Move you while you’re unconscious

Prescribe and give you medicines to help you recover

Bandage your cuts or wounds

Question 30 of 50

31. Which TWO tasks below would you class as manual handling? (Choose 2 answers)

Using a wheelbarrow to push a load

Climbing up ladders at work

Using a forklift to lift building materials

Anything where you have to physically push, pull, lift or lower a load

Question 31 of 50

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

To prevent rats and other animals that could spread diseases

To reduce the risk of slips, trips and falls

To reduce environmental side effects

All of these

Question 32 of 50

33. 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 prohibition signs

An action is mandatory

They're hazard warning signs

Question 33 of 50

34. 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 34 of 50

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

Flammable liquids such as gasoline

Combustible metals

Live electrical fires

Paper, wood, textiles and solid materials

Question 35 of 50

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

No, hand tools do not need inspecting

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

Yes, the should be checked once a month only

No, only electrical tools need inspecting

Question 36 of 50

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

Hide under a desk

Find your supervisor and inform of the situation

Leave the building immediately

Find your colleagues and take them out the building

Question 37 of 50

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

Health and Safety Sign

Danger roof incomplete

Danger fragile roof

Caution tripping hazards on roof

No entry roof unsafe

Question 38 of 50

39. 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

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

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

Question 39 of 50

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

Take a quick smell to determine what it is

Report it to your supervisor

Dispose of it immediately

Ignore it because it’s in a bottle

Question 40 of 50

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

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.

Let your supervisor coach you on what to say.

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

Question 41 of 50

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

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

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

Try to fix the ladder yourself

Question 42 of 50

43. 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.

Ask someone to show you how to use it.

Inform your supervisor that you have not been trained to use it.

Continue using it and figure it out as you go along.

Question 43 of 50

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

Nothing – this is common while working with some chemicals

Stop working and go home immediately

Stop working immediately and report it to your supervisor or manager

Continue working with the substance and report it after your shift

Question 44 of 50

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

Environment

Protected wildlife area

Do not dump refuse here

Dangerous to the environment

No fishing in this area

Question 45 of 50

46. Information regarding hazardous substances can be found in ___.

Your HSE poster

The COSHH assessment

Your contract of employment

Your site’s accident report book

Question 46 of 50

47. 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

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

Purchase you own supplies to top it up

Inform the person who looks after the first aid box

Question 47 of 50

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

Give them coffee before they start working.

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

Give them lots of water before they start working.

Speak to your supervisor and inform him about your concerns.

Question 48 of 50

49. 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.

Say exactly what you saw.

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

Question 49 of 50

50. 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 your health and safety rep to explain at your next break

Ask the presenter to explain further

Ask a colleague to clarify

Question 50 of 50