CSCS Electrical Safety and Tools Mock Test

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Electrical Safety and Tools

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You have been asked to dig to expose power cables. You have been given a cable avoidance tool (CAT) to detect them but you haven't been shown how to use it. What should you do?

Ask a colleague to show you how to use it

Read the manual before you start work

Dig the hole without using the cable avoidance tool

Tell your supervisor that you haven't been trained

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Why are battery-powered tools preferred over 110 volt tools in a construction environment?

They are cheaper to run

They are safer

They are more powerful

They are quieter

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You are using a generator to power some lighting when a lamp blows. You have a spare lamp. What should you do?

Wait for a fully qualified electrician with a NICEIC card

Carry on working in the dark

Replace the lamp without disconnecting the generator

Disconnect the lighting from the generator before replacing the lamp

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What does it mean if the equipment you are using is issued with a prohibition notice?

You must not use it unless your supervisor is present

You must not use it until it is made safe

You can use it as long as you take more care

Only supervisors can use it until further notice

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What should you do if the head on your hammer becomes loose?

Tell the other people near you to keep out of the way

Find another heavy tool to use instead of the hammer

Stop work and get the hammer repaired or replaced

Keep using it but be aware that the head could come off at any time

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What two things should you do to reduce trips and injuries caused by untidy leads and extension cables?

Keep trailing cables and leads close to the wall

Tie any excess cables and leads up into the smallest coil possible

Make sure your cables have not been used before

Only use thinner 230 volt extension cables

Run cables and leads above head height and over the top of doorways and walkways

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What colour is a 110 volt power cable and connector?

Yellow

Black

Red

Blue

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You need to use an air-powered tool. What three hazards are likely to affect you?

Being struck by a poorly secured hose

An electric shock

Hand-arm vibration

Airborne dust and flying fragments

Radiation

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Apart from dust, vibration, noise and flying fragments, identify another significant hazard in this image.

Safety shoes not okay

No emergency procedures defined

Electrical wire can stuck in feet, which may lead to an accident

There is no supervisor

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Which two of the following statements about power tools are true?

Power tools should always be left plugged in when you check or adjust them

You should always unplug the tool when you are not using it

A power tool should be unplugged by pulling its cord

You must be trained and competent to use any power tool

You should always carry the tool by its cord

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What should you do if an extension cable has a cut in its outer cover?

Put a bigger fuse in the cable plug

Put electrical tape around the damaged part

Report the fault and make sure that no one else uses the cable

Check the copper wires aren't showing in the cut and then use the cable

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What are the two main visual inspections you should carry out before using a power tool?

Make sure the carry case isn't broken

Check it is marked with a security stamp

Make sure the manufacturer's label hasn't come off

Check the power lead, plug and casing are in good condition

Check switches, triggers and make sure the guard are adjusted and work correctly

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What two things should you do if you need to run an electrical cable across an area used by vehicles?

Cover the cable with a protective ramp

Run the cable at head height

Put up a sign that says 'Ramp ahead'

Cover the cable with scaffold boards

Wrap the cable in yellow tape so that drivers can see it

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Where is the best place for a portable residual current device (RCD) to be fitted?

Inside the main transformer

Anywhere in the 230 volt supply to the building

Between the plug of a 230 volt tool and the supply socket

Near to the main fuse box

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If someone near you is using a petrol cut-off saw (disc cutter) to cut concrete blocks, what three immediate hazards are likely to affect you?

High noise levels

Flying fragments

Harmful dust in the air

Contact dermatitis

Vibration white finger

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Residual current devices (RCDs) should have a mechanical (trip) test at which intervals?

Monthly

Before each use

If not used for week or more

Daily

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Which method is used to check if a residual current device (RCD) connected to a power tool is working?

Press the test button on the RCD

Use a hand-held RCD test meter

Switch the tool on and off

Run the tool at top speed to see if it cuts out

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Which requirement must be met before operating a power tool?

You must be over 18 years old

You must be trained and competent

You must have a gold CSCS card

You must only operate it when your supervisor is present

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When do you need to check tools and equipment for damage?

Once a week

At least once a year

Each time before use

Every day

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You have been asked to use a hand tool or power tool on site. You know that it is the right tool for the job. What else must you check?

That it was made in the UK

That it is inspected at the start of each week

That it was bought from a builders' merchant

That it is inspected before you use it

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What is the best way to protect an extension cable and also reduce trip hazards?

Cover the cable with pieces of wood

Run the cable by the shortest route

Run the cable above head height

Cover the cable with yellow tape

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How do residual current devices (RCDs) work?

Giving an audible warning

By storing electric charge

By showing a flashing light

By cutting power quickly if there is a fault

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Why is it essential to be fully trained before using a cartridge-operated tool?

They operate like a gun and can be dangerous in inexperienced hands

They have exposed electrical parts

They can cause dermatitis when used for long periods

They are heavy and could cause manual handling injuries

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What should you do if the electrical equipment you are using cuts out?

Switch the power off and on a few times

Switch off the power and look for signs of damage

Shake it to see if it will start again

Pull the electric cable to see if it is loose

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What should you do if the guard is missing from a power tool?

Try to make another guard

Do not use the tool until a proper guard has been fitted

Use the tool but try to work quickly

Use the tool but work carefully and slowly

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What is the recommended maximum voltage for electrical equipment on construction sites?

12 volts

24 volts

110 volts

230 volts

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Do simple hand tools like trowels, screwdrivers, saws and hammers need to be inspected?

No, it is not necessary to check such tools

Only if the tools have not been used for a few weeks

Yes, the tools should be checked each time they are used

Only if someone else has borrowed the tools

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You need to work near an electric cable but the cable has bare wires. What should you do?

Tell your supervisor and keep well away from the cable

Check there are no sparks coming from the cable and then start work

Push the cable out of the way so that you can start work

Quickly touch the cable to see if it is live

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What is the main advantage of using battery-powered tools rather than electrical ones?

They are cheaper to run

They will not give you hand-arm vibration

They will not give you a serious electric shock

They do not need to be tested or serviced

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What is the main danger when using a chisel or bolster with a mushroomed head?

You are more likely to hit your hand with the chise head

The hammer could slip off the head of the bolsters or chisel

The shaft of the chisel will bend, putting a strain on your wrist

It will shatter and send fragments flying into the air

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You need to use a 230 volt item of equipment. How should you protect yourself from an electric shock?

Wear rubber boots and gloves

Put up safety screens around you

Use a portable residual current device (RCD)

Use a generator which has been serviced

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Which item of equipment would not require portable appliance testing (PAT)?

110 volt transformer

Battery-powered rechargeable drill

Plug in portable halogen light

110 volt extension lead

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What should be done before adjusting an electric hand tool?

Switch it off but leave the plug in the socket

Put tape over the power switch before adjusting

Switch it off and remove the plug from the socket

You should never adjust an electric hand tool yourself

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Why is it dangerous to run an abrasive wheel faster than its recommended maximum speed?

The safety guard cannot be used

The wheel could shatter into many pieces

The motor could burst into flames

The wheel will get clogged and stop

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What is best practice when using a power tool with a rotating blade?

Adjust the guard to expose just enough blade to let you do the job

Remove the guard but wear leather gloves to protect your hands

Adjust the guard to expose the maximum amount of blade

Remove the guard so that you can clearly see the blade

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Why should a residual current device (RCD) be used with 230 volt tools?

It makes the tool run at a safe speed

It quickly cuts off the power if there is a fault

It saves energy and lowers costs

It lowers the voltage automatically

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Which item of equipment would not require portable appliance testing (PAT)?

110 volt extension lead

110 volt transformer

Hammer and bolster

Plug-in breaker

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Why is it considered poor practice to store batteries loose in a tool bag?

The tool bag will be heavy and could damage your back

If the terminals short out, they could cause a fire

You might forget to charge them

They give off a poisonous gas in a confined space

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Why do building sites use a 110 volt electricity supply instead of a 230 volt supply?

It is safer for the environment

It is cheaper

It moves faster along the cables

It is less likely to kill you

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What two things should you do if you need to use an extension cable?

Only check the part of the cable you need for damage

Only uncoil the length of cable you need

Check the whole cable and connectors for damage

Uncoil the whole cable

Clean the cable with a damp cloth

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What are the two main functions of the guards on cutting and grinding machines?

To stop fragments flying into the air

To stop materials getting onto the blade or wheel

To give you a firm handhold

To stop you coming into contact with the blade or wheel

To balance the machine

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If a power tool has a portable appliance testing (PAT) label on it, what information should be included on the label?

The tool's earth-loop impedance

When the tool was last tested

Who tested the tool before it left the factory

When the tool was made

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When is it safe to work close to an overhead power line?

If you use a wooden ladder for access

If it is not raining whilst you are working

If you do not touch the line for more than 30 seconds

If the power is switched off

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