Full 50 CSCS Practice Exam 2021 Questions and Answers

May 28, 2021

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Last updated on May 28th, 2021

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!

 

1. 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.

 

2. 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

 

3. 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

 

4. 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

 

5. 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

 

6. 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

 

7. 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

 

8. 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

 

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

 

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

 

11. 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

 

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

 

13. 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

 

14. 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

 

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

 

16. 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

 

17. 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

 

18. 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

 

19. 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

 

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

 

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

 

22. 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

 

23. 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

 

24. 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

 

25. 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

 

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

 

27. 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

 

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

 

29. 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

 

30. 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

 

31. 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

 

32. 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

 

33. 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

 

34. 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.

 

35. 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

 

36. 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

 

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

 

38. 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

 

39. 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

 

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

 

41. 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

 

42. 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

 

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

 

44. 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 +

 

45. 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

 

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

 

47. 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

 

48. 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

 

49. 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

 

50. 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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1. A, D
2. D
3. A
4. C
5. D
6. C
7. D
8. D
9. A
10. C
11. B
12. D
13. C
14. A
15. C
16. D
17. C
18. D
19. A
20. D
21. C
22. C
23. B
24. C
25. D
26. C
27. A
28. C
29. C
30. A
31. B
32. C
33. D
34. A
35. B
36. D
37. A
38. D
39. D
40. C
41. A
42. B & C
43. B
44. D
45. C
46. B
47. C
48. C
49. D
50. B

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