What is the pass mark?

You need 45 out of 50 — 90% — in 45 minutes to pass the real CITB HS&E test.

How much does the real test cost?

The current CITB fee is £22.50. UK Test Hub mocks are free.

Where do I sit the real test?

At a Pearson VUE test centre. You book it through the CITB website and bring photo ID on the day.

Is this the same as the Managers & Professionals test?

No — that uses different scenario-based questions. We have a separate CSCS Gold / Supervisor mock for that.

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CSCS Operative Mock Test 12

Mock test 12 — 24 questions.

24 questions24 minPass: 75%

About this mock

Difficulty: Intermediate

CSCS Operative Mock 12 looks at emergency awareness from the angle of workplace risk examples. The emergency awareness questions move between manual handling, working around plant and basic site behaviour, which reduces guesswork. The page works best when feedback points to emergency awareness. Across CSCS Operative Mock 12, use emergency awareness as the clear study focus.

Topics included

Emergency awareness
Manual handling
Working around plant
Basic site behaviour
Applied scenario review 12

Common mistakes in this mock

Ignoring a detail that changes the level of risk
Missing the clue about working around plant during poor lighting around a
Choosing speed before worker responsibilities
Answering before checking a manager reviewing incident trends

Who this mock is for

Learners using CSCS Operative Mock 12 to confirm emergency awareness and related clues.

How to practise

How to use Practice mode

Practice mode shows the correct answer and an explanation after every question, with no timer. Use it the first time you sit a topic, when you want to learn as you go, or when you're targeting a specific weak area.

How to use Exam mode

Exam mode gives timed practice for revision. Official timings vary by exam provider and skill, so always check the official test format before booking.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pass mark?: You need 45 out of 50 — 90% — in 45 minutes to pass the real CITB HS&E test.
How much does the real test cost?: The current CITB fee is £22.50. UK Test Hub mocks are free.
Where do I sit the real test?: At a Pearson VUE test centre. You book it through the CITB website and bring photo ID on the day.
Is this the same as the Managers & Professionals test?: No — that uses different scenario-based questions. We have a separate CSCS Gold / Supervisor mock for that.