CSCS Test Practice (CITB HS&E Operatives) 2026
Most CSCS cards need a pass in the CITB Health, Safety and Environment (HS&E) test within the last two years. The operatives test has 50 questions in 45 minutes, and you need at least 45 correct. This practice covers site law, health and welfare, general safety, high-risk work, the environment and safety signs.
Mabilis na sagot
Ang opisyal na pagsusulit ay may 50 tanong. Passing mark: 45 of 50 (90%). Time limit: 45 minuto. Pinapatakbo ito ng Construction Industry Training Board (CITB). Bayad: £22.50 (test fee listed by CSCS). Magsanay dito nang libre gamit ang 120 tanong, bawat isa ay may sagot at paliwanag. Sinuri laban sa mga opisyal na sanggunian noong Oktubre 10, 2026.
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Tanong 1 ng 25
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Sagot: A. The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974
The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 sets out the general duties of employers, workers and others.
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Tanong 2 ng 25
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Sagot: D. Take reasonable care of yourself and of others affected by what you do
Section 7 of the Act says employees must take reasonable care of themselves and others, and co-operate with their employer on safety.
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Tanong 3 ng 25
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Sagot: C. No one may intentionally or recklessly interfere with or misuse safety equipment
Section 8 of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 bans interfering with or misusing anything provided for health and safety.
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Tanong 4 ng 25
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Sagot: C. No, they cannot charge for it
Section 9 of the Act says employers must not charge workers for anything they must provide by law for health and safety.
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Tanong 5 ng 25
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Sagot: C. A prohibition notice
A prohibition notice stops an activity that involves a risk of serious personal injury until the problem is put right.
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Tanong 6 ng 25
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Sagot: C. A careful look at what could cause harm and how to prevent it
A risk assessment identifies hazards, decides who might be harmed and how, and sets out the precautions needed.
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Tanong 7 ng 25
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Sagot: D. Anything with the potential to cause harm
A hazard is something that can cause harm, such as a trench, a chemical or working at height.
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Tanong 8 ng 25
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Sagot: D. A document that explains, step by step, how a task will be done safely
A method statement sets out the safe system of work for a task, based on the risk assessment. Read it and follow it.
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Tanong 9 ng 25
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Sagot: C. Before you start work on a new site
Under CDM 2015 the principal contractor must make sure every worker gets a suitable site induction.
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Tanong 10 ng 25
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Sagot: D. The principal contractor
The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 give the principal contractor this duty.
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Tanong 11 ng 25
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Sagot: A. A short safety talk on one topic, usually given on site
Toolbox talks are short briefings that remind workers about specific hazards and safe ways of working.
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Tanong 12 ng 25
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Sagot: A. A formal written system for controlling high-risk work, such as hot work
Permits to work make sure the right precautions are in place before high-risk work starts, and who is allowed to do it.
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Tanong 13 ng 25
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Sagot: A. An event that could have caused injury or damage but did not
Near misses should be reported so the cause can be fixed before someone gets hurt.
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Tanong 14 ng 25
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Sagot: C. Certain serious injuries, diseases and dangerous occurrences must be reported to HSE
The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 (RIDDOR) set out what must be reported to HSE.
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Tanong 15 ng 25
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Sagot: D. The injury should be recorded in the accident book
Recording injuries helps your employer find the causes and meet reporting rules, and protects you if problems develop later.
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Tanong 16 ng 25
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Sagot: A. Stop and ask your supervisor before you start
Never start a task you do not understand. Ask for information, instruction or training first.
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Tanong 17 ng 25
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Sagot: D. Personal protective equipment (PPE)
PPE protects only the person wearing it, so it is the last line of defence after elimination, substitution and other controls.
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Tanong 18 ng 25
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Sagot: C. Within the last two years
CSCS says applicants must pass the appropriate level of the CITB HS&E test within the last two years.
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Tanong 19 ng 25
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Sagot: C. 45
The pass mark is 90%, which is at least 45 out of 50.
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Tanong 20 ng 25
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Sagot: B. 45 minutes
The operatives test has 50 questions in 45 minutes.
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Tanong 21 ng 25
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Sagot: D. No, they are worded differently but test the same knowledge
CITB says questions in the test are worded differently from the revision materials, but the meaning stays the same.
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Tanong 22 ng 25
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Sagot: A. Tell your supervisor so they can deal with it
Someone under the influence can put themselves and others in danger. Report it so it can be dealt with.
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Tanong 23 ng 25
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Sagot: D. Toilets, washing facilities, drinking water and a place to rest and eat
Construction sites need toilets, washing facilities, drinking water, an area to eat and drink, and somewhere to store and dry clothing.
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Tanong 24 ng 25
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Sagot: C. Wash basins with hot and cold (or warm) running water, soap and a way to dry hands
HSE says wash basins should be next to the toilets, with hot and cold or warm running water, soap and a way to dry hands.
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Tanong 25 ng 25
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Sagot: B. As a last resort, when better types of toilet are not possible
HSE prefers flushing toilets connected to mains drainage. Portable chemical toilets are a last resort.
Keyboard: 1–4 para sumagot, Enter para sa susunod na tanong.
Ang tunay na pagsusulit: 45 of 50 (90%)
Ang dapat malaman bago ang pagsusulit
- The operatives test has 50 questions and lasts 45 minutes. You must answer at least 45 correctly (90%).
- You can book online through Pearson VUE, by phone, or through an Internet Test Centre.
- For most CSCS cards you must have passed the right level of the HS&E test, or an approved alternative, within the last two years.
- The HS&E test is owned and managed by CITB, not CSCS. There are three versions: Operatives, Specialists, and Managers and Professionals.
- The questions in the real test are worded differently from the CITB revision materials, but they test the same knowledge.
- When you apply for your card you need the CITB test ID number from your pass certificate. The CSCS application fee is £36.
- Reasonable adjustments are available at Pearson Professional Centres for candidates who need them.
Mga madalas itanong
Is the CSCS test the same as the CITB HS&E test?
Yes. People often call it the CSCS test, but it is the CITB Health, Safety and Environment test. CITB owns and runs it, and most CSCS cards need a pass.
How many questions are on the CSCS test for operatives?
There are 50 questions and you have 45 minutes. You need at least 45 correct answers (90%) to pass.
How long is an HS&E test pass valid for a CSCS card?
For most CSCS cards you must have passed the test within the last two years when you apply.
How much does the test cost?
CSCS lists the test fee as £22.50. The CSCS card application fee is £36. Fees can change, so check when you book.
Which version of the HS&E test do I need?
The operatives test is for site workers. Some roles need the Specialists test, and managers and professionals take the MAP test. Use the CSCS card finder to check.
Mga sanggunian
- CITB: HS&E test – Operatives test
- CITB: Prepare for the HS&E test
- CSCS: Booking a health and safety test for a CSCS card
- CSCS: Applying for CSCS cards
- HSE: Construction – Work at height FAQs
- HSE: Safe use of ladders and stepladders
- HSE: Noise at work – the regulations
- HSE: Construction dust – cutting paving blocks, kerbs and flags
- HSE: Asbestos
- HSE: Construction welfare FAQs
- HSE: Safety signs and signals (L64)
- HSE: RIDDOR – reportable incidents
- Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974
- Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015