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Full 50 CSCS Practice Exam 2017 Questions & Answers

By admin on March 7, 2016 in CSCS Mock Test with 102 Comments

The questions to follow are CSCS mock exam questions that should be expected when taking the actual exam. Questions will range from construction site safety, safety equipment etiquette, fire extinguisher types knowledge and much more. We have attempted to provide you with a variety of CSCS mock questions to better prepare yourself for your CSCS exam. Test your knowledge below to help prepare yourself for the real deal. Best of luck and leave a comment below on how you got on!

What does it mean when a work site is given a prohibition notice? Choose Two Answers
1. The work site has to undergo review
2. Your supervisor has been fined for lack of safety protocol
3. The skilled crew members are the only people who can continue working
4. All workers must stop work immediately.

While operating power tools, what are the minimum requirements?
1. Must be at least 16 years of age
2. Must be at least 21 years of age
3. Must be at least 18 years of age
4. Must be trained and knowledgeable about power tools

If someone on your work site is using loud equipment and you do not have proper protective equipment, which action should you take?
1. Leave the area and require proper PPE for your ears
2. Complain to your supervisor
3. Tell co-worker to stop working
4. Continue working without proper equipment

You notice a ladder is damaged, what should you do?
1. Put the ladder to the side
2. Use ladder while avoiding the damaged part
3. Stop using the damaged ladder and report broken ladder to co-workers
4. Repair ladder then continue working

Why are risk assessments vital to the work place?
1. They identify the supervisors of the job site
2. They identify accident statistics on job site
3. They identify the location of equipment on job site
4. They identify hazards and provide safety precautions on the job site

What action should you take if a load is too heavy and is unable to break into smaller parts?
1. Use a fork-lift despite a lack of training
2. Carry the load quickly
3. Wait until there is help
4. Drag the load across the job site yourself

How can one identify a hazardous substance?
1. The container’s colour
2. The substance’s colour
3. The container has a blue label
4. The specific symbol on the label

What health issues can solvents in paints lead to?
1. Headaches & Dizziness
2. Lung issues
3. Other issues with the body
4. All of the Above

Of the following, which does not belong in a fire triangle?
1. CO2
2. Fuel
3. Oxygen
4. Ignition Sources

Which action below causes the most accidents on work sites?
1. Electrocution
2. Poisoning
3. Slips and Falls
4. Suffocation

What safety precautions should be taken to ensure safety?
1. Get the job done as quickly as possible
2. Read and fully understand the instructions and assessment
3. Read the safety posters
4. Talk to co-workers about it

Which fire extinguishers are black and cream?
1. CO2 and Water
2. CO2 and Dry Powder
3. H2O and Foam
4. CO2 and Foam

What is the proper form when lifting a load from the ground?
1. Knees straight bent back
2. Feet spread wide as possible
3. Feet slightly apart, knees bent
4. Feet together, knees straight

Which of the following people are allowed to activate the fire alarm?
1. Anyone who finds the fire
2. A health and safety representative
3. Your supervisor
4. Your manager

How many days can a disposable mask be used?
1. Ten
2. Seven
3. One
4. Six

Why is it important to keep a clean work space?
1. Keeps away animals
2. Reduces risk of accidents such as slipping and falling
3. Helps lessen environmental impact
4. All of the above

Which of the following causes a Class A fire?
1. Live electric
2. Kerosene/Gas
3. Wood, Plastic, Paper, and any other solid material
4. Cooking oils

How can one tell if a substance is asbestos?
1. Ask the supervisor
2. Ask your co-workers
3. Sniff the substance
4. Have it tested in a lab

What is the best way to see if a load is too heavy for you to lift?
1. Check description that is provided with the load
2. Slightly lift load then drop immediately
3. Check to see height of load and determine
4. Calculate the length and height of load

What indication is shown by a blue health and safety sign?
1. Hazard Sign
2. Stop Sign
3. Prohibition Sign
4. Mandatory Sign

What substance is inside a blue fire extinguisher?
1. Carbon Dioxide
2. H20
3. Dry Powder
4. Foam

During an accident, a first aider can do all except which of the following?
1. Do CPR
2. Bandage Cuts
3. Prescribe medicine
4. Move victim while unconscious

When the site is given prohibition notice who can work?
1. Skilled Workers only
2. Should not be used until safe
3. Managers only
4. Supervisors only

Why is it important to collect dust while using power tools?
1. Enhanced performance of tools
2. Save time
3. Substance can be harmful when inhaled
4. Avoid making a mess

What action should be taken when a fire alarm is set off?
1. Locate fire and put it out
2. Hide
3. Pack belongings and go to fire assembly point
4. Go directly to fire assembly point

Which extinguisher of the following is best used for an electrical fire?
1. Wet Chemical
2. Foam
3. CO2
4. Water

While on a building site, who of the following can use a class 3 ladder?
1. Class 3 ladders should not be used
2. Only trained workers
3. Anyone is allowed to use a class 3 ladder
4. Only supervisors

Which person should a serious accident be reported to?
1. HSE inspectors
2. The local police
3. An employer
4. The worksite security

A sign that shows a fire and finger pressing a button in red and white means?
1. The area is a fire assembly point
2. The area has a fire extinguisher
3. There is a fire alarm
4. B and C

While putting out an electrical fire, if a CO2 extinguisher is not available, which should you use?
1. Dry powder extinguisher
2. H2O extinguisher
3. Wet Chemical extinguisher
4. CO2 Extinguisher

What is an employer’s responsibility while a worker is lifting a load?
1. The worker is responsible for themselves
2. Employer has to provide a risk assessment
3. Employer must watch worker lift
4. Employer has to lift load themselves

If climbing heights on a ladder make’s you uncomfortable, which action should you take?
1. Use a shorter ladder
2. Ask a co-worker to do the work
3. Talk to the supervisor
4. Only climb as high as you feel like

What action should be taken when a live electrical wire falls into the water?
1. Ignore the issue and report after work
2. Avoid the area as quickly as possible
3. Remove the wire yourself
4. Notify co-workers immediately

Can hearing loss be reversed after working on a construction site with excessive noise?
1. Damage is irreversible
2. Hearing can come back with surgery
3. The hearing will return when you change jobs.
4. Hearing repairs self.

Of the following, which is the best definition of a hazard?
1. Chemicals that are unlabelled
2. A substance of action that is potentially harmful
3. Cables that are left on the floor
4. Tools that are left on the floor

What should be done with unlabelled bottles of chemicals?
1. Ignore the bottle
2. Dispose of bottle yourself
3. Sniff bottle to see if it is harmful
4. Report bottle to supervisor immediately

Of the following, who should report unsafe work practices?
1. Anyone who notices
2. Supervisor only
3. Employer only
4. Co-workers only

Which of the following is associated with COSHH?
1. Safety while using ladders
2. Safety while using electrical equipment
3. Safety while lifting
4. Safety while handling hazardous materials

What is the safest way to lift a load?
1. Feet as close as possible
2. Feet slightly apart
3. Back Rounded
4. Back Straight

Which year was the Health and Safety at work act passed?
1. 1978
2. 1975
3. 1974
4. 1947

Which action should be taken if a worker is unsure about a certain topic on the site induction?
1. Ask presenter to explain more
2. Ask health and safety representative during next break
3. Ask the next day
4. Ask co-workers

Which of the following are NOT part of a worker’s responsibility?
1. Report dangerous work practices
2. Provide a PPE
3. Record risk assessments
4. Discuss concerns over safety

What does the term PASS stand for while using a fire extinguisher?
1. Point, aim, smother, squeeze
2. Point, aim, squeeze, sweep
3. Point, aim, sweep, squeeze
4. Point aim, squeeze, smother

How many workers need to be employed at a company before they need to record a risk assessment?
1. 5-10
2. 10-30
3. Only one
4. 5 +

Which precaution should be taken after discovering a crack in your safety helmet?
1. Replace on next break
2. Carry on working
3. Get a replacement as quickly as possible
4. Glue the crack and continue working

What colour is a wet chemical fire extinguisher?
1. Orange
2. Yellow
3. Black
4. White

How many times can disposable ear plugs be used?
1. Three times
2. Twice
3. Once
4. As many times as you’d like so long as they are cleaned

When should eye protection be used while working?
1. In direct sunlight
2. While using power tools
3. When the site demands it
4. While handling hazardous chemicals

Which action should be taken when a child is found on the job site?
1. Tell your employer
2. Tell your supervisor
3. Continue working
4. Take child off site quickly

Which health and safety signs have a triangle shape?
1. Smoking sign
2. Hazard sign
3. Prohibition sign
4. Mandatory sign

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