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CSCS Demolition Mock Test

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You need to answer at least 17 out of 19 questions correctly to pass the CSCS Demolition Test for Managers and Professionals. Answers may be reviewed after each question or at the end of the test. Good luck!

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1. When do the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations require an excavation to be inspected by a competent person? Give one answer
A At the start of the shift when work is to be carried out
B Every seven days
C Once a month
D When it is more than 2 m deep
Correct Answer: A At the start of the shift when work is to be carried out
2. Which TWO of the following documents refer to the specific hazards associated with demolition work in confined spaces? Give two answers
A Hot-work permit
B Permit to work
C Risk assessment
D Safety policy
E Scaffolding permit
Correct Answer: B Permit to work, C Risk assessment
3. What should be obtained before safely carrying out the demolition cutting of fuel tanks? Give one answer
A A COSHH assessment
B A gas free certificate
C An environmental assessment
D An isolation certificate
Correct Answer: B A gas free certificate
4. Where would you find out the method for controlling identified hazards on a demolition project? Give one answer
A The construction phase plan
B The demolition toolbox talk
C The health and safety file
D The pre-tender health and safety plan
Correct Answer: A The construction phase plan
5. Who should be consulted before demolition is carried out ? ? near to overhead cables? Give one answer
A The Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
B The electricity supply company
C The fire service
D The land owner
Correct Answer: B The electricity supply company
6. Which is the SAFEST method of demolishing brick or internal walls by hand? Give one answer
A Cut down at corners and collapse in sections
B Undercut the wall at ground level
C Work across in even courses from the ceiling down
D Work from the doorway at full height
Correct Answer: C Work across in even courses from the ceiling down
7. What should a contractor do if they discover underground services not previously identified? Give one answer
A Cut the pipe or cable to see if it's live
B Fill in the hole
C Get the machine driver to dig it out
D Stop work until the situation has been resolved
Correct Answer: D Stop work until the situation has been resolved
8. What safety feature is provided by FOPS on mobile plant? Give one answer
A The machine stops automatically if the operator lets go of the controls
B The operator is protected from falling objects
C The reach is limited when working near to live overhead cables
D The speed is limited when tracking over hard surfaces
Correct Answer: B The operator is protected from falling objects
9. What action should be taken by the contractor if a wire rope sling is defective? Give one answer
A They should not use it and make sure that no-one else can
B They should only use it for small lifts under 1 tonne
C They should only use it for up to half its safe working load
D They should report the defect at the end of the day
Correct Answer: A They should not use it and make sure that no-one else can
10. What should be clearly marked on all lifting accessories? Give one answer
A Date next test is due
B Date of manufacture
C Name of maker
D Safe working load
Correct Answer: D Safe working load
11. Which of the following is TRUE in relation to the safe working load of a piece of equipment? Give one answer
A It gives half the maximum weight to be lifted
B It is a guide figure that may be exceeded slightly
C It may be exceeded by 10% only
D It must never be exceeded
Correct Answer: D It must never be exceeded
12. What do the letters SWL stand for? Give one answer
A Safe working level
B Safe working load
C Satisfactory weight limit
D Satisfactory working limit
Correct Answer: B Safe working load
13. When asbestos material is suspected in buildings to be demolished, what is the FIRST priority? Give one answer
A A competent person carries out an asbestos survey
B Employ a licensed asbestos remover
C Notify the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) of the possible presence of asbestos
D Remove and dispose of the asbestos
Correct Answer: A A competent person carries out an asbestos survey
14. After exposure to lead, what precautions should you take before eating or drinking? Give one answer
A Change out of dirty clothes
B Do not smoke
C Rinse your mouth with clean water
D Wash your hands and face
Correct Answer: D Wash your hands and face
15. What is the MOST common source of high levels of lead in the atmosphere during demolition work of an old building? Give one answer
A Cold cutting fuel tanks
B Cold cutting lead-covered cable
C Hot cutting coated steel
D Stripping lead sheeting
Correct Answer: C Hot cutting coated steel
16. What action should be taken if the contractor discovers ? ? unlabelled drums or containers on site? Give one answer
A They should be ignored as they will get flattened during the demolition
B They should be opened to check if the contents are flammable
C They should be put in the nearest waste skip
D Work should be stopped until they have been safely dealt with
Correct Answer: D Work should be stopped until they have been safely dealt with
17. Who MUST be the FIRST person a demolition contractor appoints before undertaking demolition operations? Give one answer
A A competent person to supervise the work
B A quantity surveyor to price the extras
C A safety officer to check on health and safety compliance
D A sub-contractor to strip out the buildings
Correct Answer: A A competent person to supervise the work
18. Which of the following does NOT ensure good health and safety standards on a demolition project? Give one answer
A Ensuring a competent demolition contractor is selected
B Ensuring methodologies used on site follow the contractor's method statement requirements
C Ensuring task and area specific inductions are carried out
D Ensuring the contractor has a licence to remove asbestos
Correct Answer: D Ensuring the contractor has a licence to remove asbestos
19. If there are any doubts about a building's stability, who should a demolition contractor consult? Give one answer
A A Health and Safety Executive (HSE) factory inspector
B A structural engineer
C Another demolition contractor
D The company safety adviser
Correct Answer: B A structural engineer