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CSCS Operative Mock Test 17

Mock test 17 — 24 questions.

24 questions24 minPass: 75%

About this mock

Difficulty: Intermediate

CSCS Operative Mock 17 uses safe access as the main route into workplace risk examples. Users reviewing safe access should notice how PPE choices, emergency awareness and manual handling point to different answer choices. The final check is confidence with safe access. In CSCS Operative Mock 17, review safe access as the main point to check.

Topics included

  • Safe access
  • PPE choices
  • Emergency awareness
  • Manual handling
  • Applied scenario review 17

Common mistakes in this mock

  • Missing who has responsibility in the scenario
  • Missing the clue about emergency awareness during a permit area entered too
  • Choosing speed before working around plant
  • Answering before checking an excavation edge left unprotected

Who this mock is for

Candidates who want a short check on safe access in CSCS Operative revision.

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.

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