This is a free CSCS Demolition Mock Test for operative specialists. If you would like to do further revision, you can take a full 50 question CSCS mock test.
CSCS Demolition Test
You need to answer at least 33 out of 39 questions correctly to pass the Demolition Specialist Activities Test. Answers may be reviewed after each question or at the end of the test. Good luck!
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CSCS Demolition Test Questions and Answers (Printer-Friendly)
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1. Who is able to carry out demolition work?
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Correct Answer: D
Explanation: The law requires that demolition be carried out only by trained contractors.
Explanation: The law requires that demolition be carried out only by trained contractors.
2. What scale does structural demolition have to be on to fall under this law?
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Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Work does not have to be on a large scale to qualify as 'demolition'.
Explanation: Work does not have to be on a large scale to qualify as 'demolition'.
3. Who must be appointed to supervise a demolition project?
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Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Demolition must be supervised by a competent person.
Explanation: Demolition must be supervised by a competent person.
4. Which plan will cover the health and safety measures in place for a demolition job?
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Correct Answer: A
Explanation: The construction phase plan covers the health and safety measures in place for a demolition job.
Explanation: The construction phase plan covers the health and safety measures in place for a demolition job.
5. In which building are you MORE likely to find lead-based paint?
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Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Older buildings are more likely to contain lead-based paint.
Explanation: Older buildings are more likely to contain lead-based paint.
6. What hazard is created if soft strip materials and wood are allowed to build up during demolition?
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Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Demolition can result in the build-up of combustible materials, which become a fire hazard.
Explanation: Demolition can result in the build-up of combustible materials, which become a fire hazard.
7. Why is exposure to lead-based paint dangerous?
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Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Exposure to lead-based paints can increase the amount of lead in your bloodstream to harmful levels.
Explanation: Exposure to lead-based paints can increase the amount of lead in your bloodstream to harmful levels.
8. You are about to begin demolition cutting of a slurry tank. What must you obtain first?
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Correct Answer: A
Explanation: You must obtain either a hot-works permit and/or a gas-free certificate.
Explanation: You must obtain either a hot-works permit and/or a gas-free certificate.
9. It looks like working at height MAY be necessary to complete a job. What should be your first consideration?
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Correct Answer: A
Explanation: If possible, working at height should be avoided entirely.
Explanation: If possible, working at height should be avoided entirely.
10. Safety measures are put in place to avoid which TWO dangers associated with working at height?
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Correct Answer: C, D
Explanation: Safety measures help prevent people and materials or equipment falling when work at height is being conducted.
Explanation: Safety measures help prevent people and materials or equipment falling when work at height is being conducted.
11. What toxic substance might you find under asbestos cladding?
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Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Lead-based paint may be present under lead cladding.
Explanation: Lead-based paint may be present under lead cladding.
12. You are demolishing an internal brick wall. How should you proceed?
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Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Internal walls should be demolished in even courses, working horizontally, and starting from the top.
Explanation: Internal walls should be demolished in even courses, working horizontally, and starting from the top.
13. For how long are hot-work permits and gas-free certificates usually valid?
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Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Usually, hot-works permits and gas-free certificates are valid only for an 8 hour shift.
Explanation: Usually, hot-works permits and gas-free certificates are valid only for an 8 hour shift.
14. You need to hot-cut a coated steel pipe. What job-specific health hazard should you be aware of here?
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Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Coating on steelwork may have lead-based paint underneath.
Explanation: Coating on steelwork may have lead-based paint underneath.
15. You were exposed to lead-based paint whilst hot-cutting during a shift. What should you do before breaking for lunch?
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Correct Answer: C
Explanation: You must always wash your face and hands after exposure to lead. Drinking, eating, or smoking with lead traces on your hand can transfer the lead to your body.
Explanation: You must always wash your face and hands after exposure to lead. Drinking, eating, or smoking with lead traces on your hand can transfer the lead to your body.
16. A building constructed in 1960 is due to be demolished. What hazard does this date suggest?
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Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Older buildings may contain asbestos.
Explanation: Older buildings may contain asbestos.
17. What MUST be done with any asbestos found in a building set to be demolished?
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Correct Answer: D
Explanation: Any asbestos must be removed where possible. If this is not possible, it must be safely encapsulated.
Explanation: Any asbestos must be removed where possible. If this is not possible, it must be safely encapsulated.
18. During which process might you identify the presence of Legionella bacteria?
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Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The COSHH assessment will cover any harmful or toxic substances that may be created or present during a project.
Explanation: The COSHH assessment will cover any harmful or toxic substances that may be created or present during a project.
19. What is a mobile plant decal?
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Correct Answer: D
Explanation: Information stickers on mobile plant are also known as decals.
Explanation: Information stickers on mobile plant are also known as decals.
20. You come across what looks like asbestos in a ceiling tile whilst carrying out demolition. What MUST you do?
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Correct Answer: D
Explanation: You must stop work immediately and inform a supervisor if you suspect you have found asbestos.
Explanation: You must stop work immediately and inform a supervisor if you suspect you have found asbestos.
21. Which of the following is a health risk created by using a breaker?
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Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The use of vibrating equipment like breakers puts you at risk of developing Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS).
Explanation: The use of vibrating equipment like breakers puts you at risk of developing Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS).
22. What must you be aware of when using disposable respiratory protective equipment (RPE)?
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Correct Answer: D
Explanation: Disposable RPE must be replaced where necessary, because it becomes less effective over time.
Explanation: Disposable RPE must be replaced where necessary, because it becomes less effective over time.
23. Your colleague's beard means their RPE is not fitting properly on their face. What should happen?
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Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Employees with facial hair that impedes their RPE may be given a full-face mask.
Explanation: Employees with facial hair that impedes their RPE may be given a full-face mask.
24. What is the minimum rating that disposable half-mask respirators must have?
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Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Disposable half-mask respirators must have a minimum rating of FFP3.
Explanation: Disposable half-mask respirators must have a minimum rating of FFP3.
25. When you are carrying out work in a toxic atmosphere, which TWO of the following will provide necessary protection?
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Correct Answer: A, D
Explanation: You will need breathing apparatus when working in a toxic atmosphere or an atmosphere with low oxygen levels.
Explanation: You will need breathing apparatus when working in a toxic atmosphere or an atmosphere with low oxygen levels.
26. How often should mobile plant checks be conducted?
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Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Mobile plant must be checked daily.
Explanation: Mobile plant must be checked daily.
27. You are about to start work in a low oxygen environment, and are equipped with a full-face respirator. Can you proceed?
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Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Respirators are not adequate for environments with low levels of oxygen.
Explanation: Respirators are not adequate for environments with low levels of oxygen.
28. When will a plant be quarantined?
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Correct Answer: C
Explanation: A quarantined plant is defective - it is isolated so that nobody attempts to use it.
Explanation: A quarantined plant is defective - it is isolated so that nobody attempts to use it.
29. How often should equipment used for lifting people, and lifting accessories, be thoroughly examined?
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Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Thorough examinations must be carried out every 6 months on equipment used for lifting people, and lifting accessories.
Explanation: Thorough examinations must be carried out every 6 months on equipment used for lifting people, and lifting accessories.
30. What kind of RPE must you wear when cutting coated steelwork?
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Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Cutting coated steelwork will require that you wear an air-fed respirator or helmet.
Explanation: Cutting coated steelwork will require that you wear an air-fed respirator or helmet.
31. You see a machine operating during the day with tail lights, headlights, and obstruction lamps on. Is this correct?
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Correct Answer: B
Explanation: All machines in operation should have these lights on, even during daylight hours.
Explanation: All machines in operation should have these lights on, even during daylight hours.
32. What is an SWL?
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Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The SWL indicates the safe working load of a lifting accessory of piece of equipment, also known as its 'rated capacity'.
Explanation: The SWL indicates the safe working load of a lifting accessory of piece of equipment, also known as its 'rated capacity'.
33. You are operating plant next to a demolition site where materials may fall from above. What should be installed for your safety?
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Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Falling object protective structures (FOPS) should be fitted on machines in areas where there may be falling materials.
Explanation: Falling object protective structures (FOPS) should be fitted on machines in areas where there may be falling materials.
34. What must all lifting accessories and lifting equipment be marked with?
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Correct Answer: B
Explanation: All equipment and accessories for lifting must be marked with their safe working load.
Explanation: All equipment and accessories for lifting must be marked with their safe working load.
35. Who is permitted to enter an area in which a lifting operation is taking place?
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Correct Answer: D
Explanation: Only those involved in an operation should enter the lifting area.
Explanation: Only those involved in an operation should enter the lifting area.
36. You are operating a machine on uneven ground where there is a risk of it tipping over. What should be in place?
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Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Roll-over protective structures should be in place where a machine is at risk of rolling over.
Explanation: Roll-over protective structures should be in place where a machine is at risk of rolling over.
37. Your colleague is working inside a chemical storage tank and may be having a medical emergency. What should you do FIRST?
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Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Your first step in any emergency should be to assess the situation. Going into the tank may put you at risk.
Explanation: Your first step in any emergency should be to assess the situation. Going into the tank may put you at risk.
38. An outside event has caused you to develop claustrophobia, and you are assigned to work in a confined space at work. How should you proceed?
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Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Nobody should work in confined spaces if they are not adequately trained, competent, and fit for the task. You should inform your supervisor, as you may put yourself or others at risk.
Explanation: Nobody should work in confined spaces if they are not adequately trained, competent, and fit for the task. You should inform your supervisor, as you may put yourself or others at risk.
39. Which extinguisher must NEVER be used in a confined space?
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Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Carbon dioxide extinguishers (black) will displace oxygen from the air, which creates an asphyxiation risk.
Explanation: Carbon dioxide extinguishers (black) will displace oxygen from the air, which creates an asphyxiation risk.