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.
快速解答
官方考试共有50道题。 及格线:45 of 50 (90%)。 时间限制:45分钟。 主办机构:Construction Industry Training Board (CITB)。 费用:£22.50 (test fee listed by CSCS)。 在这里免费练习120道题,每道题都附有答案和解释。 已于2026年10月10日根据官方资料核对。
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第1题,共25题
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答案: 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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第2题,共25题
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答案: 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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第3题,共25题
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答案: 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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第4题,共25题
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答案: 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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第5题,共25题
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答案: 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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第6题,共25题
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答案: 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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第7题,共25题
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答案: 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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第8题,共25题
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答案: 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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第9题,共25题
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答案: 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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第10题,共25题
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答案: D. The principal contractor
The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 give the principal contractor this duty.
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第11题,共25题
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答案: 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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第12题,共25题
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答案: 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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第13题,共25题
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答案: 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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第14题,共25题
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答案: 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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第15题,共25题
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答案: 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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第16题,共25题
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答案: 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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第17题,共25题
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答案: 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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第18题,共25题
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答案: 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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第19题,共25题
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答案: C. 45
The pass mark is 90%, which is at least 45 out of 50.
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第20题,共25题
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答案: B. 45 minutes
The operatives test has 50 questions in 45 minutes.
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第21题,共25题
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答案: 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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第22题,共25题
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答案: 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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第23题,共25题
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答案: 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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第24题,共25题
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答案: 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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第25题,共25题
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答案: 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.
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真实考试:45 of 50 (90%)
考前须知
- 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.
常见问题
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.
资料来源
- 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