CSCS Mock Test – Fire Extinguishers (Fire Safety and Control)

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This CSCS mock test on fire extinguishers and fire safety features includes 26 up-to-date questions for those taking their CSCS card test in 2026. As a bonus, we have also included a few other CSCS fire extinguisher test questions from previous years to help you better understand the types of questions in this core knowledge section.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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18. What should you do if there is a large fire on-site and you have not been trained to use a fire extinguisher?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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25. Which of these emergency procedures should be explained at your site induction? (Choose 3 answers)

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

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7 thoughts on “CSCS Mock Test – Fire Extinguishers (Fire Safety and Control)”

  1. Dave

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

    You will need to check with your local Jobcentre Plus
    You will need to ask your colleagues
    You will be told at your site induction
    You will need to check the HSE website
    Ok, after doing sooooo many of these Mock questions a few have stood out, im sorry but Im going to argue my point. The ‘correct’ answer to this question is… told on your site induction. Now if im going to a job Im going to make sure i have all permits,documents etc in place before i turn up.Why would i go to a job and be told i need a permit and then if i dont have the permit/ paper work required i then loose a days work!? Now i might be missing something and i look forward to the comments/disscusion but shouldnt we be looking a few steps ahead not at the obvious??? Help Me…

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    1. Barry Ward

      This question relates to fire safety permits (Hot Works Permits) Doesn’t apply to every trade but only guys who use tools that could potentially start a fire like roofer or floor layer welder as an example. You can’t already have this permit in place before you turn up as these permits normally only last for one working day. The permit has to be signed of by the site manager, site agent or who every has been placed in charge of this on each site. They sign it off in the morning, Then sign it off at the end of each working day. It’s so they know where about in the building you are using it. And to make sure you have proper PPE and fire extinguisher and soon on

    2. Barry Ward

      I forgot as well, you won’t lose a days wage. To get a hot works permit all you have to do is ask the appropriate person in charge for one and the give you one. it’s just an extra safety step that’s all

    3. Raphjay6@gmail.com

      Read about Safe System of Work. It will help you understand the difference between the permit to work and the “work permit”(right to work) you are referring to.

    4. Pawel

      It’s becoming more common to require permits for using step ladders fe access some areas, normal for hot works. Site manager need to asses if safe and if no other way, think it also make him more responsible if something goes wrong than employer. Most of these are to cover them from paying large insurance claims if something happen

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