CITB Test

Q: Is the CITB HS&E mock test free?

Yes. The CITB HS&E mock test on Coteca is completely free for self-preparation.

Q: Who is this mock test for?

Construction workers preparing for the official CITB Health, Safety & Environment test.

Question 1

1. What is the best way to stay updated with safety changes on site?

Answer

Listen to gossip

Answer

Listen to gossip

Answer

Read posters only

Answer

Read posters only

Answer

Attend toolbox talks and safety briefings

Answer

Attend toolbox talks and safety briefings

Answer

Ask other workers

Answer

Ask other workers

Question 2

2. Who is responsible for your safety on site?

Answer

Your co-workers

Answer

Your co-workers

Answer

Traffic wardens

Answer

Traffic wardens

Answer

The Public

Answer

The Public

Answer

You & Your employer

Answer

You & Your employer

Question 3

3. What is the main risk when working at night on highways?

Answer

Less supervision

Answer

Less supervision

Answer

Noisy traffic

Answer

Noisy traffic

Answer

Cold weather

Answer

Cold weather

Answer

Poor visibility

Answer

Poor visibility

Question 4

4. What colour are mandatory safety signs (e.g., ‘Wear Helmet’)?

Question 5

5. What is the purpose of a “Lookout” or “Traffic Marshal” on site?

Answer

To manage equipment

Answer

To manage equipment

Answer

To alert workers of danger or approaching vehicles

Answer

To alert workers of danger or approaching vehicles

Answer

To monitor speed of traffic

Answer

To monitor speed of traffic

Answer

To clean the site

Answer

To clean the site

Question 6

6. What should you do before digging on a highway?

Answer

Wait for instructions from traffic police

Answer

Wait for instructions from traffic police

Answer

Check utility drawings and scan for underground services

Answer

Check utility drawings and scan for underground services

Answer

Start digging right away

Answer

Start digging right away

Answer

Ask a co-worker where to dig

Answer

Ask a co-worker where to dig

Question 7

7. What is the safe distance to work from moving traffic?

Answer

It depends on the site’s risk assessment and traffic management plan

Answer

It depends on the site’s risk assessment and traffic management plan

Answer

As close as possible

Answer

As close as possible

Answer

10 metres minimum

Answer

10 metres minimum

Answer

Within 1 metre

Answer

Within 1 metre

Question 8

8. Why is high-visibility clothing important when working on highways?

Answer

To be easily seen by traffic and machinery operators

Answer

To be easily seen by traffic and machinery operators

Answer

To carry tools

Answer

To carry tools

Answer

To stay warm

Answer

To stay warm

Answer

For company uniform compliance

Answer

For company uniform compliance

Question 9

9. What does a red and white barrier indicate?

Answer

Pedestrian walkway

Answer

Pedestrian walkway

Answer

Free area to work

Answer

Free area to work

Answer

Danger or restricted access area

Answer

Danger or restricted access area

Answer

No PPE required

Answer

No PPE required

Question 10

10. What is the purpose of traffic management on highway sites?

Answer

To reduce noise pollution

Answer

To reduce noise pollution

Answer

To create jobs

Answer

To create jobs

Answer

To make the road look organised

Answer

To make the road look organised

Answer

To protect workers and road users

Answer

To protect workers and road users

Question 11

11. What is the best way to enter or exit a highway worksite?

Answer

Use designated crossing points

Answer

Use designated crossing points

Answer

Run when traffic is light

Answer

Run when traffic is light

Answer

Jump over barriers

Answer

Jump over barriers

Answer

Make your own path

Answer

Make your own path

Question 12

12. What is used to detect underground cables before digging?

Answer

Screwdriver

Answer

Screwdriver

Answer

Spirit level

Answer

Spirit level

Answer

CAT & Genny (Cable Avoidance Tool and Signal Generator)

Answer

CAT & Genny (Cable Avoidance Tool and Signal Generator)

Question 13

13. Why should you report damaged signs or cones on the highway site?

Answer

For record-keeping

Answer

For record-keeping

Answer

To avoid confusion and accidents

Answer

To avoid confusion and accidents

Answer

They might be stolen

Answer

They might be stolen

Answer

They are expensive

Answer

They are expensive

Question 14

14. What should you do if a motorist enters the worksite?

Answer

Take a picture and post it online

Answer

Take a picture and post it online

Answer

Argue with them

Answer

Argue with them

Answer

Stay clear and report it immediately

Answer

Stay clear and report it immediately

Answer

Try to stop them physically

Answer

Try to stop them physically

Question 15

15. Why is a site induction important?

Answer

To clock in

Answer

To clock in

Answer

To check attendance

Answer

To check attendance

Answer

To get free PPE

Answer

To get free PPE

Answer

To understand specific site risks and rules

Answer

To understand specific site risks and rules

Question 16

16. When should PPE be worn on highway work sites?

Answer

Only when the supervisor is watching

Answer

Only when the supervisor is watching

Answer

Only when using machinery

Answer

Only when using machinery

Answer

Only during the day

Answer

Only during the day

Answer

At all times as required by the risk assessment

Answer

At all times as required by the risk assessment

Question 17

17. What should you do if your PPE is damaged?

Answer

Fix it with tape

Answer

Fix it with tape

Answer

Use it anyway

Answer

Use it anyway

Answer

Report it and get it replaced

Answer

Report it and get it replaced

Question 18

18. If you see a co-worker working unsafely, what should you do?

Answer

Ignore them

Answer

Ignore them

Answer

Record it and send to friends

Answer

Record it and send to friends

Answer

Warn them and report it to a supervisor

Answer

Warn them and report it to a supervisor

Question 19

19. Who can set up or modify traffic management layouts?

Answer

Site visitors

Answer

Site visitors

Answer

Security guards

Answer

Security guards

Answer

Qualified and authorised personnel only

Answer

Qualified and authorised personnel only

Answer

Any worker

Answer

Any worker

Question 20

20. What should you do if you get injured on a highway site?

Answer

Continue working

Answer

Continue working

Answer

Tell no one

Answer

Tell no one

Answer

Report it to the supervisor and first aider

Answer

Report it to the supervisor and first aider

Answer

Go home immediately

Answer

Go home immediately

Question 21

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