SMSTS Test - Set 3

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. Which of the following is not a factor in the safe planning and organisation of a lifting operation?

Answer

Positioning of the lifting equipment

Answer

Positioning of the lifting equipment

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Training and competence of the operators

Answer

Training and competence of the operators

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Assembly and setup of the lifting equipment

Answer

Assembly and setup of the lifting equipment

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Minimum load capacity of the lifting equipment

Answer

Minimum load capacity of the lifting equipment

Question 2

2. Which of the following is an important step in controlling noise risks in the workplace?

Answer

Handle worker noise complaints after each shift

Answer

Handle worker noise complaints after each shift

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Issue hearing protection only after an incident

Answer

Issue hearing protection only after an incident

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Evaluate the risks and pinpoint sources of noise

Answer

Evaluate the risks and pinpoint sources of noise

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Remove all electrical equipment from use

Answer

Remove all electrical equipment from use

Question 3

3. What should be done to make sure workers are aware of the health and safety risks present on site?

Answer

Give every employee a copy of the safety manual

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Give every employee a copy of the safety manual

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Depend on supervisors to update workers when necessary

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Depend on supervisors to update workers when necessary

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Display safety details on the site notice board

Answer

Display safety details on the site notice board

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Hold a health and safety induction and provide regular briefings

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Hold a health and safety induction and provide regular briefings

Question 4

4. Which of the following is the most accurate way to determine the exact location of an underground service?

Answer

Carefully excavate by hand to expose the service

Answer

Carefully excavate by hand to expose the service

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Use electronic detection or cable locating equipment

Answer

Use electronic detection or cable locating equipment

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Visually inspect the surface for signs of services

Answer

Visually inspect the surface for signs of services

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Refer to utility company maps and service records

Answer

Refer to utility company maps and service records

Question 5

5. For which type of asbestos survey is it necessary to use intrusive or invasive inspection methods to locate asbestos materials?

Answer

Equipment maintenance

Answer

Equipment maintenance

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Management survey

Answer

Management survey

Answer

Refurbishment or demolition survey

Answer

Refurbishment or demolition survey

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Asbestos risk assessment survey

Answer

Asbestos risk assessment survey

Question 6

6. How should records of all site accidents be managed?

Answer

Share them with the site manager within three days

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Share them with the site manager within three days

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Keep them securely to maintain confidentiality

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Keep them securely to maintain confidentiality

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Send them to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

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Send them to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

Question 7

7. When should employers consult with their employees about health and safety matters?

Answer

Whenever needed to ensure employee’s health and safety are protected

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Whenever needed to ensure employee’s health and safety are protected

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Only when a new employee joins the company

Answer

Only when a new employee joins the company

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During monthly safety training sessions

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During monthly safety training sessions

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Only after an accident happens on site

Answer

Only after an accident happens on site

Question 8

8. What is the main cause of long-term health issues among construction workers?

Answer

Repetitive strain from operating power tools

Answer

Repetitive strain from operating power tools

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Long-term breathing in of hazardous dust particles

Answer

Long-term breathing in of hazardous dust particles

Answer

Regular exposure to cold and damp environments

Answer

Regular exposure to cold and damp environments

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Contact with corrosive or harmful chemicals

Answer

Contact with corrosive or harmful chemicals

Question 9

9. When operating vibrating tools or equipment, which vibration level will a worker reach first?

Answer

Exposure limit value, then exposure action value

Answer

Exposure limit value, then exposure action value

Answer

Exposure action value, then exposure limit value

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Exposure action value, then exposure limit value

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Maximum allowable limit, then recommended exposure value

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Maximum allowable limit, then recommended exposure value

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Action threshold, then safety limit

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Action threshold, then safety limit

Question 10

10. What is the second stage in carrying out a fire risk assessment?

Answer

Determine who could be at risk and in what way

Answer

Determine who could be at risk and in what way

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Assess the current fire safety precautions

Answer

Assess the current fire safety precautions

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Identify possible fire hazards

Answer

Identify possible fire hazards

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Record the results and take necessary actions

Answer

Record the results and take necessary actions

Question 11

11. While carrying out excavation work, a worker accidentally damaged the outer sheath of an electrical cable. What action should be taken next?

Answer

Wrap the damaged section with insulating tape and continue working

Answer

Wrap the damaged section with insulating tape and continue working

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Take no action because the inner core is still intact

Answer

Take no action because the inner core is still intact

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Leave the cable untouched, restrict access, and report it immediately

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Leave the cable untouched, restrict access, and report it immediately

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Complete the job and inform the site manager afterward

Answer

Complete the job and inform the site manager afterward

Question 12

12. Which of the following best describes the correct way to position a ladder?

Answer

Set the ladder upright at a 90° angle with a 1:5 ratio

Answer

Set the ladder upright at a 90° angle with a 1:5 ratio

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Place the ladder at a 75° angle with a 1:4 ratio

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Place the ladder at a 75° angle with a 1:4 ratio

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Position the ladder at an 85° angle using a 1:6 ratio

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Position the ladder at an 85° angle using a 1:6 ratio

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Lean the ladder at a 60° angle with a 1:3 ratio

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Lean the ladder at a 60° angle with a 1:3 ratio

Question 13

13. Which of the following is the best method to keep pedestrians safe from moving vehicles on site?

Answer

Make regular safety announcements over loudspeakers

Answer

Make regular safety announcements over loudspeakers

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Ensure pedestrians wear high-visibility clothing

Answer

Ensure pedestrians wear high-visibility clothing

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Put up warning signs and safety cones

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Put up warning signs and safety cones

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Provide designated pedestrian routes with physical barriers

Answer

Provide designated pedestrian routes with physical barriers

Question 14

14. Work needs to be done in an area that could obstruct a designated fire escape route. What should be taken into account?

Answer

Carry out the work only during quiet or non-peak times

Answer

Carry out the work only during quiet or non-peak times

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Put alternative emergency evacuation plans in place

Answer

Put alternative emergency evacuation plans in place

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Keep all doors on the escape route locked while work is carried out

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Keep all doors on the escape route locked while work is carried out

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Display warning signs across the site about the blocked route

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Display warning signs across the site about the blocked route

Question 15

15. Which of the following is an effective method for controlling noise in the workplace?

Answer

Allow workers to use personal headphones

Answer

Allow workers to use personal headphones

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Carry out noisy activities at night

Answer

Carry out noisy activities at night

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Turn up background music to mask the noise

Answer

Turn up background music to mask the noise

Answer

Use a block splitter instead of a cut-off saw

Answer

Use a block splitter instead of a cut-off saw

Question 16

16. Who is in charge of putting the organisation’s temporary works management procedures into action on site?

Answer

Temporary works suppliers

Answer

Temporary works suppliers

Answer

Temporary works contractors

Answer

Temporary works contractors

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Temporary works coordinators

Answer

Temporary works coordinators

Answer

Temporary works managers

Answer

Temporary works managers

Question 17

17. How can “working at height” be best explained?

Answer

Using equipment like ladders, MEWPs, or scaffolds for elevated work

Answer

Using equipment like ladders, MEWPs, or scaffolds for elevated work

Answer

Working at any height where there’s a chance of falling and getting injured

Answer

Working at any height where there’s a chance of falling and getting injured

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Performing tasks more than 2 metres above ground level

Answer

Performing tasks more than 2 metres above ground level

Answer

Doing jobs inside buildings at raised positions

Answer

Doing jobs inside buildings at raised positions

Question 18

18. Which of the following is the most effective method for controlling access to a construction site?

Answer

Installing security cameras around the site boundary

Answer

Installing security cameras around the site boundary

Answer

Putting up signs around the site showing restricted zones

Answer

Putting up signs around the site showing restricted zones

Answer

Issuing access cards to workers and visitors

Answer

Issuing access cards to workers and visitors

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Setting up controlled barriers for both vehicle and pedestrian entry points

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Setting up controlled barriers for both vehicle and pedestrian entry points

Question 19

19. Which example shows a collective protective measure?

Answer

Installing safety nets underneath a work platform

Answer

Installing safety nets underneath a work platform

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Providing individual safety harnesses

Answer

Providing individual safety harnesses

Answer

Supplying workers with hard hats

Answer

Supplying workers with hard hats

Answer

Giving each worker personal earplugs

Answer

Giving each worker personal earplugs

Question 20

20. Why is it important to choose the correct anchor points when using personal fall arrest equipment?

Answer

Because anchor points must be strong enough to handle the shock load

Answer

Because anchor points must be strong enough to handle the shock load

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To comply with general working at height regulations

Answer

To comply with general working at height regulations

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It increases the fall distance, making rescue easier

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It increases the fall distance, making rescue easier

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To shorten the overall length of the fall arrest system

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To shorten the overall length of the fall arrest system

Question 21

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