CSCS Test Practice (CITB HS&E Operatives) 2026: Practice test 5

Practice test 5 of 5 for the CSCS Test Practice (CITB HS&E Operatives): 20 more questions with answers and explanations.

Workplace safety
United Kingdom
120 questions
Checked October 10, 2026

Question 1 of 20
What does this sign mean?
- No naked flames, but smoking is allowed
- Smoking area
- No smoking
- Fire alarm
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Answer: C. No smoking
A red circle with a diagonal line is a prohibition sign. This one bans smoking.
Question 2 of 20
What does this sign mean?
- Keep left and give way
- Waiting area for visitors
- No access for unauthorised persons
- Pedestrian route: walk this way
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Answer: C. No access for unauthorised persons
This prohibition sign means only authorised people may go past it.
Question 3 of 20
What does this sign mean?
- Mobile phone signal is strong here
- Do not use mobile phones here
- Phone for emergencies here
- Mobile phones may be charged here
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Answer: B. Do not use mobile phones here
Phones can distract you or cause sparks in some areas. This prohibition sign bans their use.
Question 4 of 20
What does this sign mean?
- Head protection must be worn
- Hats must be removed
- Hard hats are for sale
- Danger of falling objects is now over
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Answer: A. Head protection must be worn
Blue circular signs are mandatory. This one means you must wear a safety helmet.
Question 5 of 20
What does this sign mean?
- Remove your shoes
- Wet floor
- Safety footwear must be worn
- Footpath ahead
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Answer: C. Safety footwear must be worn
This mandatory sign means you must wear protective footwear in the area.
Question 6 of 20
What does this sign mean?
- Quiet area: no talking
- Hearing protection must be worn
- Music is allowed here
- Telephone point
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Answer: B. Hearing protection must be worn
This mandatory sign marks a hearing protection zone.
Question 7 of 20
What does this sign mean?
- Eye test centre
- Eyewash station
- Look out for vehicles
- Eye protection must be worn
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Answer: D. Eye protection must be worn
This mandatory sign means you must wear safety glasses or goggles.
Question 8 of 20
What does this sign mean?
- Outdoor clothing must be removed here
- Work uniforms are for sale here
- Changing room for site workers
- High-visibility clothing must be worn
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Answer: D. High-visibility clothing must be worn
This mandatory sign means you must wear a high-visibility vest or jacket.
Question 9 of 20
What does this sign mean?
- Do not touch the equipment
- Wash your hands before eating
- Protective gloves must be worn
- First aid kit is kept here
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Answer: C. Protective gloves must be worn
This mandatory sign means you must wear suitable gloves.
Question 10 of 20
What does this sign mean?
- You must stop here and wait
- General warning: there is a hazard
- This is an emergency exit route
- A first aid point is nearby
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Answer: B. General warning: there is a hazard
A yellow triangle with an exclamation mark is a general warning sign. It usually has a text panel explaining the hazard.
Question 11 of 20
What does this sign warn you about?
- Radio signals
- A charging point for phones
- Electricity
- Lightning only
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Answer: C. Electricity
This warning sign means there is a risk of electric shock.
Question 12 of 20
What does this sign warn you about?
- A car park for visitors
- Forklift trucks operating
- A forklift training school
- A closed loading bay
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Answer: B. Forklift trucks operating
This warning sign means vehicles like forklift trucks may be moving nearby.
Question 13 of 20
What does this sign warn you about?
- A steep slope
- A slippery surface
- Running is allowed
- A low ceiling
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Answer: B. A slippery surface
This warning sign shows a risk of slipping.
Question 14 of 20
What does this sign warn you about?
- Overhead loads, such as a crane lifting
- Falling rocks on a road ahead
- A storage shelf for heavy items
- A low ceiling or doorway
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Answer: A. Overhead loads, such as a crane lifting
Stay out from under suspended loads where this warning sign is shown.
Question 15 of 20
What does this sign show?
- A running track or exercise area
- A no entry door for the public
- A changing room for workers
- An emergency exit (fire exit) route
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Answer: D. An emergency exit (fire exit) route
Green signs show safe conditions. This one marks the way out in an emergency.
Question 16 of 20
What does this sign show?
- A hospital
- A crossroads
- First aid
- A church
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Answer: C. First aid
A green sign with a white cross shows where first aid equipment or a first aider can be found.
Question 17 of 20
What does this sign show?
- A smoking shelter
- A bus stop
- The emergency assembly point
- A meeting room
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Answer: C. The emergency assembly point
Go to the assembly point when the alarm sounds so everyone can be counted.
Question 18 of 20
What does this sign show?
- Where a fire extinguisher is
- A gas cylinder store
- A no smoking area
- A water tap
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Answer: A. Where a fire extinguisher is
Red square signs show the location of fire-fighting equipment.
Question 19 of 20
What does this sign show?
- A fire alarm call point
- A light switch
- An electrical isolator
- A doorbell
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Answer: A. A fire alarm call point
Press the call point to raise the alarm if you discover a fire.
Question 20 of 20
What does this sign show?
- A drinking fountain
- An eyewash station
- An eye test area
- Eye protection must be worn
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Answer: B. An eyewash station
Use the eyewash station to rinse your eyes if a harmful substance gets in them, then get first aid.

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