CITB Working at Heights Mock Test 11

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. If there is no solid handhold available, how much should a ladder stick out above the point where you get off it?

Answer

By three ladder steps

Answer

By three ladder steps

Answer

By four ladder steps or about 50 centimetres

Answer

By four ladder steps or about 50 centimetres

Answer

By two ladder steps

Answer

By two ladder steps

Answer

By five ladder steps or about 1 metre

Answer

By five ladder steps or about 1 metre

Question 2

2. What is the largest allowable space between guardrails on a working platform?

Question 3

3. Why can using oversized inflatable airbags for fall arrest in a confined space be hazardous?

Answer

They may push sideways against the surrounding barriers

Answer

They may push sideways against the surrounding barriers

Answer

The airbags won’t inflate completely

Answer

The airbags won’t inflate completely

Answer

The inflation pump could become overworked

Answer

The inflation pump could become overworked

Answer

The internal pressure might cause the airbags to rupture

Answer

The internal pressure might cause the airbags to rupture

Question 4

4. What action should a worker take if they find damaged stitching on a fall-restraint lanyard?

Answer

Avoid using the damaged lanyard and proceed without one

Answer

Avoid using the damaged lanyard and proceed without one

Answer

Use the lanyard if the stitching damage is shorter than 15 cm

Answer

Use the lanyard if the stitching damage is shorter than 15 cm

Answer

Use the lanyard if the stitching damage is shorter than 5 cm

Answer

Use the lanyard if the stitching damage is shorter than 5 cm

Answer

Replace the lanyard with a new one before beginning work

Answer

Replace the lanyard with a new one before beginning work

Question 5

5. Understanding the Beaufort Scale is essential for those performing elevated tasks outdoors. What does this scale evaluate?

Answer

The maximum weight a flat rooftop can handle

Answer

The maximum weight a flat rooftop can handle

Answer

The current level of heat in the atmosphere

Answer

The current level of heat in the atmosphere

Answer

The strength or intensity of the wind

Answer

The strength or intensity of the wind

Answer

The structural weight capacity of scaffolding

Answer

The structural weight capacity of scaffolding

Question 6

6. Why is a safety net or similar soft-landing system usually preferred over a personal fall-arrest system?

Answer

Rescuing someone is simpler if they fall into a soft-landing system

Answer

Rescuing someone is simpler if they fall into a soft-landing system

Answer

No expert knowledge is needed to set up soft-landing systems

Answer

No expert knowledge is needed to set up soft-landing systems

Answer

They protect everyone on-site, not just one individual

Answer

They protect everyone on-site, not just one individual

Answer

Soft-landing systems cost less to use and don’t require regular checks

Answer

Soft-landing systems cost less to use and don’t require regular checks

Question 7

7. When a worker is using a harness and fall-arrest lanyard at height, what additional measure is required?

Answer

No further action is needed since the harness provides sufficient safety

Answer

No further action is needed since the harness provides sufficient safety

Answer

Supply a backup harness in case the first one fails

Answer

Supply a backup harness in case the first one fails

Answer

Develop and implement a rescue plan to quickly assist if a fall occurs

Answer

Develop and implement a rescue plan to quickly assist if a fall occurs

Answer

Assign a colleague to warn the worker if they approach a dangerous edge

Answer

Assign a colleague to warn the worker if they approach a dangerous edge

Question 8

8. A worker who needs to wear a full body harness for a structural inspection has never used one before. What needs to happen before they begin work?

Answer

They don’t need any assistance and must figure it out on their own

Answer

They don’t need any assistance and must figure it out on their own

Answer

They should watch a coworker wearing a similar harness to learn how to use it

Answer

They should watch a coworker wearing a similar harness to learn how to use it

Answer

Their employer should supply them with proper information, expert guidance, and training

Answer

Their employer should supply them with proper information, expert guidance, and training

Answer

They should read the user manual and follow the instructions provided

Answer

They should read the user manual and follow the instructions provided

Question 9

9. When using a fall arrest airbag that has a controlled leak rate, what is required of the inflation pump?

Answer

It must operate continuously throughout the time work is done at height

Answer

It must operate continuously throughout the time work is done at height

Answer

It needs to be powered by electricity

Answer

It needs to be powered by electricity

Answer

It should be turned off periodically to prevent over-inflation

Answer

It should be turned off periodically to prevent over-inflation

Answer

It should be turned off once the airbags are fully inflated

Answer

It should be turned off once the airbags are fully inflated

Question 10

10. What is the main purpose that edge protection must be built for?

Answer

Hold tools and equipment near the edge safely

Answer

Hold tools and equipment near the edge safely

Answer

Alert workers to the location of the roof’s edge

Answer

Alert workers to the location of the roof’s edge

Answer

Let workers operate on either side of the barrier

Answer

Let workers operate on either side of the barrier

Answer

Stop people and objects from falling off

Answer

Stop people and objects from falling off

Question 11

11. When using movable or single-pole ladders to reach different levels, what is the greatest vertical height allowed between resting platforms?

Question 12

12. What should the angle or tilt be when setting up a leaning ladder correctly?

Answer

45 degrees

Answer

45 degrees

Answer

75 degrees

Answer

75 degrees

Answer

60 degrees

Answer

60 degrees

Answer

85 degrees

Answer

85 degrees

Question 13

13. According to the hierarchy of control measures, which option should be used only as a final safety measure when working at height?

Answer

Using a portable tower scaffold

Answer

Using a portable tower scaffold

Answer

Working from a mobile elevating platform

Answer

Working from a mobile elevating platform

Answer

Using nets or inflatable cushions to break a fall

Answer

Using nets or inflatable cushions to break a fall

Answer

Wearing a harness with a fall-arrest lanyard

Answer

Wearing a harness with a fall-arrest lanyard

Question 14

14. What is the most reliable method to ensure a ladder stays stable and doesn’t slide?

Answer

Secure it firmly at the top

Answer

Secure it firmly at the top

Answer

Fasten it at the base

Answer

Fasten it at the base

Answer

Have a person hold it by standing on the bottom rung

Answer

Have a person hold it by standing on the bottom rung

Answer

Place wooden blocks to stop the bottom from moving

Answer

Place wooden blocks to stop the bottom from moving

Question 15

15. What is the lowest acceptable height for the primary guardrail on a work platform?

Answer

850 millimeters

Answer

850 millimeters

Answer

750 millimeters

Answer

750 millimeters

Answer

950 millimeters

Answer

950 millimeters

Answer

1,050 millimeters

Answer

1,050 millimeters

Question 16

16. When thinking about safety for those working at height, how should ladders be viewed?

Answer

They are usually the least preferred option for reaching high areas

Answer

They are usually the least preferred option for reaching high areas

Answer

They’re suitable if they help finish the work faster

Answer

They’re suitable if they help finish the work faster

Answer

They’re always fine to use for tasks under 2 metres high

Answer

They’re always fine to use for tasks under 2 metres high

Answer

They are completely prohibited on all construction sites

Answer

They are completely prohibited on all construction sites

Question 17

17. What is the best way to stop workers from falling while doing building or maintenance work at high levels?

Answer

Include high-risk tasks in the health and safety plan for the construction phase

Answer

Include high-risk tasks in the health and safety plan for the construction phase

Answer

Train workers to pay more attention and act cautiously when working at heights

Answer

Train workers to pay more attention and act cautiously when working at heights

Answer

Let the main contractor decide how tasks at height should be managed

Answer

Let the main contractor decide how tasks at height should be managed

Answer

Use design and construction methods that remove the need to work at height altogether

Answer

Use design and construction methods that remove the need to work at height altogether

Question 18

18. What is the primary risk of leaving a person hanging in a harness after a fall for an extended period?

Answer

They could lose consciousness and sustain additional harm

Answer

They could lose consciousness and sustain additional harm

Answer

The person might attempt to climb back up and risk another fall

Answer

The person might attempt to climb back up and risk another fall

Answer

It could divert the attention of other workers

Answer

It could divert the attention of other workers

Answer

The anchor securing the harness could give way

Answer

The anchor securing the harness could give way

Question 19

19. According to the Work at Height Regulations, what is the minimum width a working platform must have?

Answer

Wide enough to fit four scaffold boards

Answer

Wide enough to fit four scaffold boards

Answer

Wide enough to fit two scaffold boards

Answer

Wide enough to fit two scaffold boards

Answer

Appropriate and adequate for the specific task

Answer

Appropriate and adequate for the specific task

Answer

Wide enough to fit three scaffold boards

Answer

Wide enough to fit three scaffold boards

Question 20

20. In which situation is it best to use a safety harness and lanyard for working at height?

Answer

Only after all other fall prevention methods have been considered and found unsuitable

Answer

Only after all other fall prevention methods have been considered and found unsuitable

Answer

Only when walking across a flat roof with visible roof lights

Answer

Only when walking across a flat roof with visible roof lights

Answer

Only if the roof is steeply sloped

Answer

Only if the roof is steeply sloped

Answer

Only when handling materials stored at height

Answer

Only when handling materials stored at height

Question 21

Loading …

CITB Working at Heights Mock Test 11

Click To Start Test

Don’t get confused! Just Fill your details & get quick support for your CSCS Card.

Get on site with right CSCS Card!

0208 099 4324 (Main Phone Line)

0330 912 8090 & 0333 006 8441 (Other Phone Lines)

Construction Certification

CITB Test

Services

About Company

NVQ Course

CSCS Card

Resources