CSCS Mock Test: Free CITB HS&E Operatives Practice
25 questions
About 13 min
Updated
0 of 25 answered
Score 0
Question 1 of 25
What should a worker receive before starting work on a new construction site?
Question 2 of 25
You are asked to do an unfamiliar task without adequate instruction. What should you do?
Question 3 of 25
You see a damaged barrier around an excavation. What is the best action?
Question 4 of 25
Which is the safest planned way to separate people from moving plant?
Question 5 of 25
A reversing vehicle approaches your work area. What should you do?
Question 6 of 25
What is the priority when planning work at height?
Question 7 of 25
A scaffold platform has a missing guardrail. What should an operative do?
Question 8 of 25
Before using a ladder, which check is most relevant?
Question 9 of 25
Who should operate site machinery?
Question 10 of 25
What is the safe response to a defective power tool?
Question 11 of 25
Why can dry cutting concrete be harmful?
Question 12 of 25
What is a good way to control construction dust?
Question 13 of 25
You uncover material that may contain asbestos. What should you do?
Question 14 of 25
What should happen before excavation starts near buried services?
Question 15 of 25
What is the main concern about an unsupported excavation face?
Question 16 of 25
Which lifting practice is safest for a site operative?
Question 17 of 25
When planning to move a heavy awkward item, what should be considered first?
Question 18 of 25
What should be done with trailing leads crossing a walkway?
Question 19 of 25
A mandatory site sign specifies eye protection in a work zone. What should you do?
Question 20 of 25
Why must hearing protection be selected and worn correctly?
Question 21 of 25
What should you do when the site evacuation alarm sounds?
Question 22 of 25
What information is most useful when reporting an emergency?
Question 23 of 25
Why are welfare facilities and handwashing important on site?
Question 24 of 25
What should an operative do if a spill threatens a surface-water drain?
Question 25 of 25
How should this 25-question CSCS practice quiz be used?
About This Quiz
Revise practical construction safety with 25 original multiple-choice questions covering site induction, occupational health, safe access, plant movements, excavation hazards and emergency response. The scenarios focus on the decisions an operative may face when conditions change or a control is missing.
Scope and independence
Independent, shortened practice material from HSEBlog. It is not an official CITB test and is not affiliated with or endorsed by CITB or CSCS. No official question bank is reproduced. The official CITB Operatives HS&E test currently has 50 questions, lasts 45 minutes and requires 45 correct answers. This 25-question, untimed learning quiz uses a 70% learning threshold and does not simulate the official test, establish card eligibility or demonstrate practical competence. Safety guidance is framed for Great Britain; check local rules if working elsewhere.
What you will practise
Before attempting the quiz, review current official CITB revision resources and your site's induction. Consider why a general site card cannot replace task-specific training. Look for answers that control the hazard, protect other trades and escalate defects through the site's arrangements.
How to use this quiz
Answer all 25 multiple-choice questions, selecting one answer for each. There is no time limit. The learning pass mark is 70%, answers are shuffled and retakes are allowed. Read the explanations after submission, identify the topics you missed and review them before another attempt. A practice score does not establish workplace competence.
Related learning
Continue with our Scaffolding safety quiz. Compare the scenarios with the controls and procedures used in your workplace.
Authoritative references
Reference information checked on 5 November 2026. Consult the current primary guidance for the task and jurisdiction.
Asbestos awareness begins with knowing when materials may need specialist assessment and avoiding disturbance. This quiz focuses on safe decisions before maintenance, repair, or refurbishment.
Excavation hazards extend beyond a trench collapse. This quiz covers planning, ground conditions, nearby services and loads, access, and the checks needed when conditions change.
A scaffold must be suitable for its purpose, erected correctly, and kept safe as work changes. This quiz concentrates on recognizing unsafe conditions and using an authorized scaffold properly.
