CSCS Test Questions on Noise and Vibration (2026)

The CSCS test questions below cover everything you need to know for the core knowledge section on Noise and Vibration, presented in the same style and level of detail as the official test; the practice test contains 20 questions, and the pass mark is 18 out of 20.

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

Ask your employer to arrange a hearing test

Take some time off from work

Leave it, this will get better over time

Nothing, the damage has been done

Question 1 of 20

2. You’re about to start working in a hearing protection zone and notice one of the ear pad from your ear defender is missing; what should you do?

Carry on working and get another one at your next break

Carry on working without any hearing protection

Work quickly then leave the area

Leave the noisy area and do not return until you have suitable hearing protection

Question 2 of 20

3. You need to wear disposable foam ear plugs; how should you insert them?

Roll it up and insert it while pulling the top of your ear to open your ear canal

Soak it in water and insert it while pulling the top of your ear to open your ear canal

Soak it in water, squeeze it dry, insert it into your ears

Fold it in half, insert it halfway into your ear

Question 3 of 20

4. Wearing hearing protection is important because ___?

It completely eliminates all noise in your workplace

It reduces the amount of noise you’re exposed to

It improves your hearing

It helps to repair damage caused by loud noises

Question 4 of 20

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

Finger rashes

A pins-and-needles sensation in your fingers

Blisters on your fingers

Your fingertips will turn white

Temporary loss of feelings in your fingers

Question 5 of 20

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

Tell your work colleagues only

This is not contagious so you do not have to inform anyone

Inform your manager or supervisor

Join a support group online

Question 6 of 20

7. What should you do if you are wearing no hearing protection and someone next to you starts using very noisy equipment?

Leave the area and do not re-enter until you have the correct PPE

Speak to the worker and demand they stop using it

Inform his/her supervisor and demand they stop using it

Carry on working, they will stop eventually

Question 7 of 20

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

Damaged blood vessels on the hands and fingers

Itchy skin

Skin cancer on the areas of your body that come into contact with tools

Hand blisters

Question 8 of 20

9. Which of these are recommended ways for protecting your hearing at work? (Choose 2 answers)

Using ear defenders

Using soft cloth over your ears

Using cotton wool pads

Using earplugs

Using rolled up tissue in your ears

Question 9 of 20

10. What TWO health issues are most likely if someone uses a hammer drill for a long period of time? (Choose 2 answers)

Lung disease

Vibration white finger

Carpal tunnel syndrome

Weil’s disease

Dermatitis

Question 10 of 20

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

Cold and wet

Warm and wet

Cold and dry

Warm and dry

Question 11 of 20

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

A hammer drill

A handsaw

A battery-powered screwdriver

A hammer and chisel

Question 12 of 20

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

You must change jobs immediately

The damage is permanent

You must take medication

You must have an operation

Question 13 of 20

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

The noise level was acceptable

Your hearing is temporarily damaged

Your hearing protection did its job correctly while you worked

Your ears were exposed to vibrations while you worked

Question 14 of 20

15. What health risk do workers face if they have to use a vibrating tool on a regular basis?

Lung cancer

Heart disease

Dermatitis

Hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS)

Question 15 of 20

16. HAVS is a common workplace term, what do these initials stand for?

Hearing and vibration syndrome

Hand-arm vibration syndrome

Head-arm vibration syndrome

Heart and vibration syndrome

Question 16 of 20

17. Noise levels might be a problem if you must raise your voice to be heard by someone who is standing ____ away.

Question 17 of 20

18. What does this sign mean?

Do not touch

Safety glove must not be worn in this area

Safety gloves must be worn

Safety gloves recommended but not compulsory

Question 18 of 20

19. Which TWO health issues are likely if someone is exposed to excessive noise levels? (Choose 2 answers)

They can suffer from temporary hearing loss

They could suffer from permanent hearing loss

Their hearing could improve

They can get ear infections

Question 19 of 20

20. Which of these could help to reduce the risk of hand-arm vibration if you have to use a vibrating tool?

Ensure you’re not gripping the tool too tightly

Use one hand whenever possible

Grip the tool as tight as possible

Apply more force when using the tool

Question 20 of 20

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