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

This CSCS mock test on fire extinguishers and fire safety features 26 up-to-date questions for those taking their CSCS card test in 2024. As a bonus, we have also included a few other CSCS fire extinguisher test questions from previous years to help you get a better understanding of the types of questions in this core knowledge section.

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

Waste build up and poor housekeeping

110V power tools

Uncontrolled hot works

Transport vehicles

Question 1 of 26

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

No action is required – it will seep into the ground before you can do anything

Locate the spill kit and then report it to your supervisor

Report it to your supervisor at the beginning of you next shift

Let him/her know immediately and then find the spill kit

Question 2 of 26

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

Water

Carbon Dioxide

Wet chemical

Dry powder

Question 3 of 26

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

You know where all the fire extinguishers on-site are located

You have a fire extinguisher close to you while working

You know how to write a risk assessment

You know how to refill a fire extinguisher

You check for signs of a fire after completing your job

Question 4 of 26

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

Oxygen

Carbon dioxide

Heat

Fuel

Nitrogen

Question 5 of 26

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

Very hot

Slightly cold

Slightly hot

Very cold

Question 6 of 26

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

Carbon dioxide

Dry powder

Foam

Water

Question 7 of 26

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

Your tools are fire proof

You remove all fire exit signs before work starts

Your tools and equipment do not block the escape route

All doors in the corridor remain locked

Question 8 of 26

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

Enough to carry out the immediate job

Take more than enough to save time of having to go to the stores again if more is needed

Twice as much – in case there’s spillage

As much as you can carry

Question 9 of 26

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

Dry powder

Carbon dioxide

Water

Foam

Question 10 of 26

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

Foam

Water

Carbon dioxide

Dry powder

Question 11 of 26

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

Go to your assembly point immediately

Find your supervisor and ask him/her for instructions

Try to use the fire extinguisher even though you’ve never used one before

Leave the site and go home

Question 12 of 26

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

Water

Dry powder

Carbon dioxide

Foam

Question 13 of 26

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

Water

Foam

Carbon dioxide

Dry powder

Question 14 of 26

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

Pack away your tools then go to your assembly point

Raise the fire alarm

Find your supervisor and let him know

Go to your assembly point

Question 15 of 26

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

Ignore his/her instructions and ask your site manager for instructions

Follow the fire warden’s instructions

Ignore his/her instructions and ask your supervisor for instructions

Create your own plan if his/her instructions do not make sense to you

Question 16 of 26

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

Contain → Stop → Notify

Contain → Notify → Stop

Notify → Stop → Contain

Stop → Contain → Notify

Question 17 of 26

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

Foam

Water

Wet chemical

Dry powder

Question 18 of 26

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

Put on safety overalls over it

Change your clothes immediately

Go outside and wait for it to dry

Try to wipe it off with a cloth

Question 19 of 26

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

Foam

Water

Wet chemical

Carbon Dioxide

Question 20 of 26

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

Its main purpose is to tackle small fires and prevent them from becoming larger

The fire services will need them if there’s a fire on-site

Its main purpose is to tackle large fires

Its main purpose is to ensure the premises complies with safety requirements

Question 21 of 26

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

The cylinder is empty

The cylinder is full

The valve is leaking

The cylinder is almost empty

Question 22 of 26

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

Take extra PPE with you

Maintain regular contact with your team

Avoid interaction with the general public

Write your own risk assessment

Question 23 of 26

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

How to raise an alarm if there’s an emergency on-site

Where to go if the fire alarm is activated

Which lifts to use if there’s a fire in the building

Where to pack away your tools if there’s a fire on-site

What to do if there’s an injury on-site

Question 24 of 26

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

Carbon dioxide fire extinguishers

Dry powder fire extinguishers

Water fire extinguishers

Foam fire extinguishers

Question 25 of 26

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

You will need to ask your colleagues

You will need to check the HSE website

You will need to check with your local Jobcentre Plus

You will be told at your site induction

Question 26 of 26

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Dave March 10, 2020

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…

- Barry Ward August 4, 2020
  
  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
- Barry Ward August 4, 2020
  
  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
- Raphjay6@gmail.com May 28, 2021
  
  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.
- Pawel March 14, 2024
  
  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
John Sullivan February 18, 2020

I agree with the above contributor very useful and conditions you to pass the test when it comes.

Tanto September 11, 2019

Very useful indeed. I have a test coming up soon and hopefully these questions will help me pass.

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