CSCS Mock Test 2024 – (100 multiple choice questions)

The CSCS mock test 2024 below features 100 multiple-choice questions and answers to help you practice and prepare for your Health, Safety and Environment Test in 2024. These 100 questions will cover all 16 sections of the core knowledge questions you’re likely to face.

There will be no time limit, so take your time and go through each question carefully. Also, let us know in the comments section how you got on. Was it easy? Was it difficult? Share your thoughts on this CSCS mock test 2024 below. Good luck!!!

1. What should you do if you’re refuelling a piece of equipment and accidentally spill a large amount of fuel on your clothes?

Question 1 of 100

2. For safety purposes, what is the optimal ladder angle when placed against the wall from the ground?

Question 2 of 100

3. A residual current device (RCD) should be used with 230v tools because ___.

Question 3 of 100

4. What does this sign mean?

Question 4 of 100

5. What does this sign mean?

Question 5 of 100

6. What is the MAIN danger when walking next to a 360° crane that’s working near a wall?

Question 6 of 100

7. Which of these is most likely to cause hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS)?

Question 7 of 100

8. What are Class Three ladders designed for?

Question 8 of 100

9. If you have to work alone you might be asked to ______.

Question 9 of 100

10. What should you do if a vehicle is lifting materials and you need to walk under the load to get to your place of work?

Question 10 of 100

11. Which voltage can cause sever injury or death?

Question 11 of 100

12. Why must workers sign in when entering a site?

Question 12 of 100

13. When are the rules regarding health and safety normally discussed?

Question 13 of 100

14. Disposable ear plugs are essential when working in loud environments. How many times should you wear disposable ear plugs?

Question 14 of 100

15. If someone is using a mobile crane and you need to get pass, you should___.

Question 15 of 100

16. What is the main purpose of a fire extinguisher?

Question 16 of 100

17. What does this sign mean?

Question 17 of 100

18. What should you do if a previous back injury is affecting the job you’re currently doing?

Question 18 of 100

19. What should you do if the trolley you’re using gets damaged and one of its wheels fall off?

Question 19 of 100

20. What equipment should be used when digging close to underground electrical services?

Question 20 of 100

21. What should you do to protect yourself from electric shock if you have to use a 230-volt tool?

Question 21 of 100

22. Which of these items would NOT need to undergo a PAT test in the workplace?

Question 22 of 100

23. What should you do if you are working and your helmet gets damaged?

Question 23 of 100

24. Building sites usually use a 110-volt electricity supply instead of a 230-volt supply because ___.

Question 24 of 100

25. What should you do if you notice a mobile crane about to hit something while lifting a load?

Question 25 of 100

26. What is the main advantage of using battery-powered tools instead of electrical ones?

Question 26 of 100

27. Which of these could help a signaller stay safe while carrying out their job?

Question 27 of 100

28. What type of health and safety signs are triangular?

Question 28 of 100

29. What is the best method for minimizing dust at a work site?

Question 29 of 100

30. Which of these are common fire risks on a constructions site? (Choose 2 answers)

Question 30 of 100

31. A near miss can be described as:

Question 31 of 100

32. What should you do if you discover a quicker, but different way of working as described in the method statement?

Question 32 of 100

33. What health problem is associated with using hand-held vibrating tools?

Question 33 of 100

34. You’re about to carry out a job which requires a hot-work permit, you must ensure____. (Choose 2 answers)

Question 34 of 100

35. The responsibility of managing health and safety on a construction site belongs to:

Question 35 of 100

36. What should you do if you’re attending a site induction and the presenter says something you don’t understand?

Question 36 of 100

37. What should you do if you think that loud noises at work has damaged your hearing?

Question 37 of 100

38. In accordance with the guidance on underground service pipes, yellow service pipes carry ___.

Question 38 of 100

39. You see a lorry parking and notice it has a flat tyre; you should tell the driver because ____.

Question 39 of 100

40. What do fire extinguishers with a Black colour band contain?

Question 40 of 100

41. How can you reverse hearing damage that was caused by long-term noise exposure?

Question 41 of 100

42. What does it mean if your entire work-site has been given a prohibition notice?

Question 42 of 100

43. What would you do if you notice a live electrical wire fall into a puddle of water?

Question 43 of 100

44. What does this sign mean?

Question 44 of 100

45. What type of fire extinguisher should be used on a fuel-based fire?

Question 45 of 100

46. Which of these should NOT be used on electrical fires? (Choose 2 answers)

Question 46 of 100

47. What is considered a safe voltage when using electrical equipment on a construction site?

Question 47 of 100

48. What should you do if your supervisor asks you to operate a dump truck but you’ve never actually driven one before?

Question 48 of 100

49. What do fire extinguishers with a Cream colour band contain?

Question 49 of 100

50. Before you can operate a plant on site you must be ___ and ___. (Choose 2 answers)

Question 50 of 100

51. What does it mean if you hear a ringing sound in your ear after working with noisy equipment?

Question 51 of 100

52. What’s the main purpose of a risk assessment?

Question 52 of 100

53. What is the first thing you should do if you discover a fire on-site?

Question 53 of 100

54. Which state of being will reduce the likelihood of you suffering from hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS)?

Question 54 of 100

55. What does this sign mean?

Question 55 of 100

56. What should you do if you have to work near an electric cable which has exposed wires?

Question 56 of 100

57. The Main reason for carrying out an accident investigation is to:

Question 57 of 100

58. What is the primary reason that employees must report any and all accidents that occur on the job site?

Question 58 of 100

59. What should you do if you doctor says you have work-related hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS)?

Question 59 of 100

60. What does this sign mean?

Question 60 of 100

61. Why is a site induction important?

Question 61 of 100

62. As work progresses, you realize that the safety rules given at your site induction are clearly out-of-date, you should_______.

Question 62 of 100

63. What purpose does a steel toe serve in a work boot?

Question 63 of 100

64. What does the term PAT mean?

Question 64 of 100

65. What does this sign mean?

Question 65 of 100

66. Green safety signs signify:

Question 66 of 100

67. RIDDOR is a health and safety term related to:

Question 67 of 100

68. How would you know if you need a permit to work before starting a job?

Question 68 of 100

69. What is the first thing you as a worker should do when you first arrive on site?

Question 69 of 100

70. Besides a CO2 fire extinguisher, which of these should you use to tackle electrical fires?

Question 70 of 100

71. Which of the following should risk assessments identify?

Question 71 of 100

72. What do fire extinguishers with a Blue colour band contain?

Question 72 of 100

73. What must do when working in a hearing protection zone?

Question 73 of 100

74. What type of pollution do hand-held power tools contribute to?

Question 74 of 100

75. Serious accidents should be reported to:

Question 75 of 100

76. Which condition is most likely if someone's body comes into contact with wet cement?

Question 76 of 100

77. Which of these should you consider before carrying a load?

Question 77 of 100

78. What does the signal below mean?

Question 78 of 100

79. Which of these could be used to verify that a signaller is trained and competent?

Question 79 of 100

80. When should you report a health and safety concern to your supervisor?

Question 80 of 100

81. You have to work in a corridor which happens to be a fire escape route, you must ensure that_________.

Question 81 of 100

82. Information regarding site traffic rules are usually ___.

Question 82 of 100

83. What should you do if a load is too heavy for you to move on your own, there are no colleagues around to help you, and the load cannot be divided into smaller parts?

Question 83 of 100

84. Before using a power tool, you should carry out a visual inspection, what are the 2 main things you should look for? (Choose 2 answers)

Question 84 of 100

85. You should not walk behind a lorry while it is reversing because_____.

Question 85 of 100

86. When referring to ladders, which out of these four statements is NOT true?

Question 86 of 100

87. How can you check if a residual current device (RCD) connected to a power tool is working correctly?

Question 87 of 100

88. What should you do if you’re using an electric hand tool and it suddenly cuts out?

Question 88 of 100

89. If a worker is uncomfortable climbing to a certain height on a specific type of ladder, he or she should:

Question 89 of 100

90. You have to carry out a job that requires flammable liquid, how much flammable liquid should you take from the stores?

Question 90 of 100

91. What type of fire extinguisher should be used on cooking oil fires?

Question 91 of 100

92. Which of these could be used as a safety precaution if a vehicle has to tip materials into an excavation?

Question 92 of 100

93. What should you do before adjusting an electric hand tool?

Question 93 of 100

94. What is the first thing you should do if you notice diesel spilling onto the ground while a colleague is refuelling an excavator?

Question 94 of 100

95. Which of these is NOT normally included in the general site rules?

Question 95 of 100

96. What should you do if you discover a better way of lifting a load than the method currently in place?

Question 96 of 100

97. If you have to use a power tool with a rotating blade you should ___.

Question 97 of 100

98. What is the most common way of keeping traffic routes free from pedestrians?

Question 98 of 100

99. If a work tool has been given a prohibition notice this means the tool ___.

Question 99 of 100

100. If a site vehicle is driving well above the speed limit on site, you should ___.

Question 100 of 100


 

FAQ

1. What’s the pass mark for this CSCS practice test?

The pass mark for this CSCS practice test is 90 out of 100. The real test has 50 questions and requires you to score 45 out of 50 to pass, we’ve doubled the number of questions and the number of answers needed to pass.

2. How much time do I have?

No time limit has been set. This was done to encourage you to read each question carefully, you can also use this opportunity to go back and double-check your answers before submitting.

3. Are these the real CSCS test questions?

Not word for word, but these CSCS test questions and answers are very similar to the real ones.

4. What if I fail?

This CSCS practice test is not easy and straightforward. If you fail, just keep practicing and revising, trust in yourself, and put in the effort, and you will pass.

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