CSCS Mock Test 2019 – 2020

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

CITB 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 – 2020 test changes.

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CSCS Mock Test – 50 FREE Mock Questions

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

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1. 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.

2. 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

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

 Water

 Carbon dioxide

 Foam

 Dry powder

4. 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

5. 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

6. After working on a site for a number of months, you feel that some of the safety measures may be outdated.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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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.

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. 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

12. 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

13. 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

14. Green safety signs signify:

 Safe conditions

 A hazard

 An employee must do something

 Fire alarm point

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. Serious accidents should be reported to:

 The police

 An HSE inspector

 Your worksite security

 Your employer

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

 Being loaded

 Lifting a load

 Being unloaded

 Reversing

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. 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.

20. 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

21. 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

22. 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

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

 110 volts

 115 volts

 240 volts

 220 volts

24. 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

25. 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

26. What do blue fire extinguishers contain?

 Dry powder

 Carbon dioxide

 Water

 Foam

27. 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

28. Site inductions should be attended by:

 Cleaners only

 Managers only

 Everyone who will be on the site

 Supervisors only

29. 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.

30. 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

31. 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

32. 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.

33. 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

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

 Mandatory

 Prohibition

 No smoking signs

 Hazard

35. 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

36. 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

37. Which voltage can cause sever injury or death?

 480 volts

 All listed voltages can cause death

 110 volts

 220 volts

38. 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

39. 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.

40. 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

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

 Very cold

 Slightly cold

 Slightly hot

 Very hot

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

 Carbon Dioxide

 Foam

 Wet chemical

 Water

43. 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

44. 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

45. 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

46. 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

47. 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.

48. 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

49. 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

50. 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

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CSCS Test Structure

The test structure has been designed to enable you to demonstrate knowledge across the following key areas.

• Section A: Working environment
• Section B: Occupational health
• Section C: Safety
• Section D: High risk activities
• Section E: Specialist

Section A: Working environment

General responsibilities: what you and your employer need to do to ensure everyone is working safely on site.

Accident reporting and recording: when, how and why accidents need to be reported and recorded.

First aid and emergency procedures: what you should do in case of an emergency, and what your employer must make available.

Personal protective equipment: why personal protective equipment (PPE) is important, why you should wear it and who is responsible for it.

Environmental awareness and waste control: your responsibilities on site, how waste should be managed and how to conserve energy.

Section B: Occupational health

Dust and fumes (Respiratory hazards): how to work safely, protecting yourself and those around you from exposure to respiratory hazards. What health conditions may arise from exposure to dust and fumes.

Noise and vibration: why it is important to minimise exposure to noise and vibration in the work place. How you should protect yourself and those around you.

Health and welfare: common health issues on site and how to avoid them. Providing welfare facilities and support on site. Awareness of mental health.

Manual handling: why and how it is important to handle all loads using a safe system of work. What key areas you need to be aware of when handling loads.

Section C: Safety

Safety signs: what types of safety sign you will see on a construction site, and what they are informing you of.

Fire prevention and control: what you should do if you discover a fire, and which fire extinguishers should be used on what type of fire.

Electrical safety, tools and equipment: how to work safely with different types of tools, and what you should do if the tools you are using have not been examined or are faulty.

Section D:

High risk activities
Site transport safety and lifting operations: how careful planning can safely segregate pedestrian and traffic routes. Traffic rules you need to be aware of. How to lift loads safely.

Working at height: what types of equipment you will use for working at height, and how to use them correctly.

Excavations and confined spaces: how to work safely in a confined space or excavation, and what you should do if exposed to certain hazards.

Hazardous substances: how you can identify a hazardous substance, and what control measures should be in place to enable you to work safely.

Section E: Specialist

If you are preparing for a specialist test you will also be asked questions about your specialist activity. There are currently 12 specialist tests available, including supervisory; demolition; highway works; specialist work at height; lifts and escalators; tunnelling; plumbing (JIB); heating and plumbing services; pipefitting and welding; ductwork; refrigeration and air conditioning; services and facilities maintenance.

What is a knowledge question?

The knowledge questions cover 16 core areas (presented in sections A-D of the question book) that are included in all the tests. These questions are factual. For example, they will ask you to identify fire extinguishers and signs. There is an additional knowledge question bank for each specialist test.

You do not need to have a detailed knowledge of the exact content of any regulations. However, you do need to show that you know what is required of you, the things you must do (or not do), and what to do in certain circumstances (for example, upon discovering an accident).

Legislation in Northern Ireland and Scotland differs from that in the rest of the UK. For practical reasons, all candidates (including those in Northern Ireland and Scotland) will be tested on questions using legislation relevant to the remainder of the UK only.

There are four different styles of knowledge question that may be presented within your test. These are explained below.

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A drag and drop question can be answered by dragging and dropping text or images from a list of options to the answer area.

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A hot spot question can be answered by selecting the correct place on the given image.

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A hot area question can be answered by selecting one of the answer areas within the given image.

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