CSCS Mock Test 2019 | CITB | Labourers | Operatives

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CITB CSCS mock test with 50 questions

Require CSCS revision? We have put together a mock test exam for you to revise before taking your CSCS card test.

CSCS mock test online for labourers, operatives and supervisors. The test will update on the 26th of June 2019 and we will update this test to represent the new 2019 test changes.

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This CSCS mock test was last updated on May 05, 2019.

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1. What does a red and white sign displaying a finger pressing a button next to a fire represent?

The location of the fire assembly point

None of the above

The location of the fire extinguisher

The location of the fire alarm

2. If you’re the first person to discover a fire, what should you do?

Activate the fire alarm

Head to your locker and get your personal items

Pick up a fire extinguisher and tackle the fire

Leave the building immediately

3. Why is a site induction important?

It provides the opportunity to meet all managers and supervisors

Workers can determine the best way to perform their job

All relevant health and safety rules are discussed

First aid packs are distributed

4. Green safety signs signify:

Safe conditions

A hazard

An employee must do something

Fire alarm point

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

Carry on lifting the load because its so large that everyone will see you approaching

Ask a colleague to help carry the load and ensure you both can see ahead

Ask a colleague to walk in front of you and warn others that you’re approaching

Ask a colleague to walk beside you and give instructions

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

Explain the situation to your supervisor before starting the job

Carry on with the job and if you feel pain then tell

Use a back brace and carry on with the job

Ignore the problem and wait for it to go away

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

Only climb up to a comfortable height

Notify the site supervisor

Change the ladder

Ask for someone else to foot the ladder

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

Discuss your idea with your supervisor

Carry on using the method in place and forget about our idea

Ignore the current method and carry on with your own method

Ask your colleagues if they think it’s a good idea and if they agree do it your way

9. What do blue fire extinguishers contain?

Dry powder

Carbon dioxide

Water

Foam

10. If a fire is encountered on the work site, where must all workers assemble?

Workers must immediately find their supervisor for further instructions

All employees must vacate the premises and head to the nearest source of water

Workers must remain on the site unless they are in immediate physical danger

The designated fire assembly point

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

Very cold

Slightly cold

Slightly hot

Very hot

12. What type of fire extinguisher should be used to douse a fuel-based fire?

Carbon Dioxide

Foam

Wet chemical

Water

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

Mandatory

Prohibition

No smoking signs

Hazard

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

At least 25 years old

Trained and competent

Authorised to operate it

A British citizen

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

All of the above

To deter rodents and other such animals

To protect the environment

To reduce the risk of slips and falls

16. What are Class Three ladders designed for?

They are to be used with jobs that have heights greater than 30 feet

Home or domestic use

Building site purposes

They are designed to be used with jobs where bucket lifts are not possible

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

Use barriers to separate traffic routes from pedestrian foot paths.

Have someone direct the pedestrians where to walk at all times.

Vehicles and pedestrians should be allowed to use the same route as long as they are aware of the dangers.

By closing all pedestrian routes during working hours.

18. What is the significance of a prohibition notice that is given to a particular work site?

A on-site supervisor has been fined due to a lack of safety protocol

The site will need to be reviewed for safety features

Only a skilled crew is allowed to continue working

All personnel must immediately stop working

19. Which voltage can cause sever injury or death?

480 volts

All listed voltages can cause death

110 volts

220 volts

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

Safe use of chemicals in the workplace

It tells you how to carry out a task safely

Proper manual handling techniques in the workplace

Reporting of diseases and dangerous occurrences in the workplace

21. A near miss can be described as:

A minor accident that was unreported

An accident which was narrowly avoided

A minor accident which could have been avoided

An accident that resulted in time off from work

22. What does the term PAT signify when referred to in the construction industry?

Portable Application Test

Professional Aptitude Test

Professional Appliance Test

Portable Appliance Test

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

Protection against falling debris from above

The steel will keep the foot more aerated than a normal boot

Increased traction when working from heights

Increased traction when working from heights
Increased comfort

24. A co-worker is dizzy and complains of feeling faint. What is the appropriate action to take?

Have them lie down in a comfortable position

Have someone contact emergency services

Give them any appropriate medication they may need to take

Remove them from the sun into a cooler environment

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

Notify others nearby

Immediately remove the cord from the water

Avoid the area completely

Carry on working and report it later

26. Site inductions should be attended by:

Cleaners only

Managers only

Everyone who will be on the site

Supervisors only

27. The responsibility of reporting unsafe working conditions on a building site is the responsibility of:

Your health and safety rep

Everyone on site

Your supervisor

An HSE inspector

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

Raise you hands so the crane operator knows you’re there.

Quickly run across the crane.

Find another route and make sure you stay away from the crane.

Assess what the driver is doing then slip across when you think it is safe to do so.

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

Drag the load on the ground

Use a fork-lift truck even though you’re not trained to use one

Place the load on your shoulders and carry it quickly to avoid injury

Do not attempt to move the load unless you find a safe way of moving it

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

All of these answers

Whether or not the path is clear and hazard free

The weight and dimensions of the object

The distance you need to travel

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

Vehicles and pedestrians should be allowed to use the same route as long as they are aware of the dangers.

Use barriers to separate traffic routes from pedestrian foot paths.

By closing all pedestrian routes during working hours.

Have someone direct the pedestrians where to walk at all times.

32. Serious accidents should be reported to:

The police

An HSE inspector

Your worksite security

Your employer

33. Pedestrians are most likely to get injured by vehicles on site when the vehicle is___.

Being loaded

Lifting a load

Being unloaded

Reversing

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

Notify the site supervisor

Change the ladder

Only climb up to a comfortable height

Ask for someone else to foot the ladder

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

Call the police and report the matter.

Just ignore it, it’s not your job or responsibility.

Stay clear of the vehicle and then report the matter to your supervisor.

Find the driver later in the day and speak to him concerning the matter.

36. 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?

Quickly run across so you’re not under the load for very long.

Wait until the driver is finished, if this is not possible then go around but do not walk under the load.

Make sure the driver knows you’re there then walk under the load.

Put on a safety helmet first then walk under the raised load.

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

Insurance reasons dictate that all incidents be reported

Only major accidents need to be reported. Those resulting in minor injuries do not

Accountability needs to be firmly established

Employers and employees can learn from the incident

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

Dry powder

Water

Foam

Wet chemical

39. What should you do if you need to carry a load down a steep slope?

Place the item/s on your shoulders and take it down

Place the item/s on your shoulder and run down the slope to finish quickly

Roll the item/s down the slope

Stop and assess if it’s safe to carry the item/s down the slope

40. All of the following are true about ladders EXCEPT: (choose 2 answers)

Class 3 ladders are meant for domestic use

When using a ladder you should always maintain 3 points of contact with the ladder

Two people can work on the same ladder as long as the supervisor approves

Ladders should be painted to prevent wear and tear

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

Try to hold the load in place until someone can come and secure it.

Find your supervisor and tell him.

Ignore it, it’s the driver’s responsibility.

Stay away from the vehicle and warn the driver and others in the area.

42. After working on a site for a number of months, you feel that some of the safety measures may be outdated. What should you do?

Write to the HSE

There is nothing that you are able to do

Speak to other coworkers regarding this concern

Consult your supervisor accordingly

43. The Main reason for carrying out an accident investigation is to?

Find the person responsible for the accident

Find out the cost of the accident

Identify the cause of the accident so as to avoid similar accidents in the future

Identify the cause of the accident for insurance purposes

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

110 volts

115 volts

240 volts

220 volts

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

There is no effect

Internal bleeding

Chemical burns

Temporary hair loss around the area of contact

46. Blue and white health and safety signs mean:

You’re in a restricted zone

A hazard is present

It prohibits you from performing a specific task

An action is mandatory

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

Keep quiet and try to protect your colleague

Nothing, health and safety issues should be left to management only

Nothing, the person involved needs to report it

Report it to your supervisor

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

It identifies hazards and provides a safe method for carrying out a task

It tells you the location of all safety equipment

It provides in depth statistics of all recorded accidents

It tells you who is in charge of health and safety on your site

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

Just carry on and figure it out while on the job.

Inform your supervisor that you’ve never driven one so you wouldn’t be able to do it as you’ve not been trained.

Observe what other drivers are doing then give it a try.

Ask a colleague how it’s done then try it out for yourself.

50. Which of these two types of fire extinguishers should you avoid using in confined spaces? Choose two answers

Water

Carbon dioxide

Foam

Dry powder

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