CSCS Mock Test for Operatives 2023 – Full 50 Questions

What must do when working in a hearing protection zone?

• Wear adequate hearing protection

• Avoid speaking to others, as they may become distracted

• Work quickly and exit the area to avoid hearing damage

• Avoid using loud equipment and machinery

Serious accidents should be reported to:

• The police

• An HSE inspector

• Your worksite security

• Your employer

What should you do if the trolley you’re using gets damaged and one of its wheels fall off?

• Find another way to move the load

• Stop using the trolley and carry the load the remaining distance

• Drag the trolley yourself

• Get a colleague to help you drag the trolley the remaining distance

What should you do if you’re using an electric hand tool and it suddenly cuts out?

• Shake it and see if it starts again

• Switch the power on and off constantly to see if it would start again

• Leave it plugged in (to save time) and look for signs of damage

• Switch it off, unplug it, look for signs of damage

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

• Internal bleeding

• There is no effect

• Temporary hair loss around the area of contact

• Chemical burns

What should you do if there’s a fire on-site and the designated fire warden has given instructions?

• Create your own plan if his/her instructions do not make sense to you

• Ignore his/her instructions and ask your supervisor for instructions

• Follow the fire warden’s instructions

• Ignore his/her instructions and ask your site manager for instructions

What should you do if you realize you cannot carry out a job as described in the method statement?

• Speak to your supervisor before starting the job

• Leave the site and go home

• Ask your colleagues for suggestions

• Implement your own method and carry on with the job

What does this sign mean?

• Emergency eye wash

• First aid

• Warning - leaking roof

• Emergency shower

Disposable ear plugs are essential when working in loud environments. How many times should you wear disposable ear plugs?

• As long as the sound is inhibited, they can be used indefinitely

• Only once

• Twice

• Three times if they are cleaned after

What should you do if you have to work near an electric cable which has exposed wires?

• Stay clear of the cable and carry on with your work

• Move the cable out of your way and start working

• Stay away from the cable and report it to your supervisor

• Touch it to see if it’s live