CSCS Mock Test 2025 – (100 multiple choice questions)

The CSCS mock test 2025 below features 100 multiple-choice questions and answers to help you practice and prepare for your Health, Safety and Environment Test in 2025. 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 2025 below. Good luck!!!

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

Question 1 of 100

2. When using a ladder you should always enure that you have at least ____ points of contact.

Question 2 of 100

3. Why does a work environment need to be kept clean?

Question 3 of 100

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

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

Question 5 of 100

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

Question 6 of 100

7. Blue and white health and safety signs mean:

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

Question 8 of 100

9. Serious accidents should be reported to:

Question 9 of 100

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

Question 10 of 100

11. What does this sign mean?

Question 11 of 100

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

Question 12 of 100

13. What should you do if another contractor is carrying out work which affects your safety?

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14. Maintaining a clean working environment helps to: (choose 3 answers)

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15. What should you do if you see a mobile plant using a route designated for pedestrians?

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16. What does this sign mean?

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

Question 17 of 100

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

Question 18 of 100

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

Question 19 of 100

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

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21. What do fire extinguishers with a Red colour band contain?

Question 21 of 100

22. What does this sign mean?

Question 22 of 100

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

Question 23 of 100

24. What should you do if you are witness to an accident on site?

Question 24 of 100

25. What does this sign mean?

Question 25 of 100

26. What should you do if you’re unclear about a particular topic discussed during your site induction?

Question 26 of 100

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

Question 27 of 100

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

Question 28 of 100

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

Question 29 of 100

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

Question 30 of 100

31. What does this sign mean?

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32. Which of the following could help you to protect the environment while you are working?

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33. What should you do if you think a load is going to fall from a moving vehicle?

Question 33 of 100

34. What does the signal below mean?

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

Question 35 of 100

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

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

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

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39. Who should a signaller be in contact with at all times while giving signals?

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40. A co-worker is dizzy and complains of feeling faint, what should you do?

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

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42. What procedure should you follow if you’re refuelling a dumper and accidentally spill a large amount of petrol?

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43. What does this sign mean?

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

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

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

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

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48. What does this sign mean?

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

Question 49 of 100

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

Question 50 of 100

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

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

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

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

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

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56. Green safety signs signify:

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

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

Question 58 of 100

59. According to the fire triangle, what 3 factors must be present for a fire to start? (Choose 3 answers)

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60. What does this sign mean?

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61. The nozzle of a CO2 fire extinguisher is well known for becoming ___ after use.

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62. Information regarding site traffic rules are usually ___.

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

Question 63 of 100

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

Question 64 of 100

65. 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 65 of 100

66. What should you do if there’s a fire on-site and the designated fire warden has given instructions?

Question 66 of 100

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

Question 67 of 100

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

Question 68 of 100

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

Question 69 of 100

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

Question 70 of 100

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

Question 71 of 100

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

Question 72 of 100

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

Question 73 of 100

74. What is the best way to avoid an accident with site traffic if you need to walk across the site?

Question 74 of 100

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

Question 75 of 100

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

Question 76 of 100

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

Question 77 of 100

78. What are Class Three ladders designed for?

Question 78 of 100

79. What are three early signs of hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS)? (Choose 3 answers)

Question 79 of 100

80. Which two fire extinguishers should you avoid using in confined spaces? (Choose 2 answers)

Question 80 of 100

81. What does this sign mean?

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82. What should you do if you realize you cannot carry out a job as described in the method statement?

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83. Pedestrians are most likely to get injured by a vehicle on site when the vehicle is ___.

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

Question 84 of 100

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

Question 85 of 100

86. Who is responsible for reporting unsafe working conditions on a building site?

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

Question 87 of 100

88. What does this sign mean?

Question 88 of 100

89. Which of these is most likely if you can see frost around the valve of an LPG cylinder?

Question 89 of 100

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

Question 90 of 100

91. 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 91 of 100

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

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

Question 93 of 100

94. What should you do if you need to lift a load which blocks your front view?

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

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

Question 96 of 100

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

Question 97 of 100

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

Question 98 of 100

99. Battery-powered tools are usually preferred in a construction environment over their electrical counterparts because ___.

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

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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 yourself, and put in the effort, and you will pass.

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