Operatives- Mock Test 8

CITB Test for Operatives
Mock Test 8

(50 Questions / 45 Min)

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CITB Opratives Mock Test 8

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1) What action is recommended if a worker finds a faster working method than the provided method statement?

Inform colleagues for collective utilization

Hasten work pace to finish ahead of time

Attempt to accomplish more for increased compensation

Continue following the specified safe work system

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2) What is one factor that could compromise the seal of respiratory protective equipment (RPE)?

Facial scarring

Using a hearing aid

Hat-wearing

Facial hair

3 / 50

3) How regularly might a worker with mental health concerns need aid at work?

Daily

Weekly

Monthly

As required or in case of an emergency

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4) When working with an extension cable, what are the advisable practices?

Fully extend and lay out the entire cable

Ensure the cable is thoroughly cleaned before using

Limit the extension to the needed length

Thoroughly check the cable and its connectors for any damage

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5) As outlined in guidance for underground service pipes, what is the role of a yellow service pipe?

Carrying water

Carrying gas

Carrying electricity

Carrying telecoms

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6) Which statement best defines a near miss?

An occurrence that happened too fast to be seen

An event that nearly caused harm or damage

An incident where someone was injured and almost hospitalized

An incident where someone was hurt and almost took time off from work

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7) What danger could occur when utilizing a grinder while wearing personal protective equipment (PPE)?

Risk of lung-related ailments

Potential for Weil’s disease

Risk of hearing impairment

Possibility of sustaining eye injuries

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8) How can a worker manage stress induced by a heavy workload?

Establish and maintain open communication with their manager or employer concerning the workload

Quietly accept the added tasks

Focus solely on manageable tasks with the expectation of reduced workload

Resign from the current job and find a less demanding one

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9) To ensure safety measures, who should signalers maintain constant contact with?

Pedestrians in the vicinity

The site manager

The machinery operator

The site supervisor

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10) What should you do if a material being applied might cover fragile sections of the roof?

Set up barriers to caution against fragile areas and label them hazardous

Do nothing, assuming the material won't cause harm

Notify workers to be mindful, but no further action is necessary

Apply green paint to indicate the unsafe spots

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11) What best characterizes a toolbox talk?

A conversation detailing where to buy tools

A brief training session covering a particular safety topic

The initial training held when arriving at a job site

A sales pitch delivered by a tool supplier

12 / 50

12) Which activity might result in occupational asthma?

Extended computer utilization

Listening to loud music during breaks at work

Inhaling harmful chemicals or substances

Drinking contaminated workplace water

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13) What features are recommended for a rest area on a work site?

A compact room devoid of seating or facilities

A sheltered area with seating, provisions for boiling water, and heating food

A vending machine dispensing drinks and snacks

No provision of a rest area is necessary on a work site

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14) Which method best helps safeguard an extension cable to prevent tripping?

Elevating the cable to be above eye level

Taking the shortest route with the cable

Covering the cable with bright yellow tape

Using wooden boards to shield the cable

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15) If there are doubts about the safety of the scaffolding being used, what is the recommended action?

Try to fix the problem yourself before contacting your supervisor

Wait until the end of your shift to report the issue to your supervisor

Do nothing and allow the scaffolding team to handle the issue

Report the issue to your supervisor immediately

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16) What is the significant reason for being acquainted with fire and emergency procedures on-site?

Familiarity with fire exits and assembly points for swift evacuation in emergencies

Understanding the tools and equipment applicable during emergencies

Assistance for individuals to take time off from work during emergencies

Ensuring that nobody leaves the site during emergencies

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17) What action is not permitted for a first aider?

Perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation

Stop bleeding

Administer medication without consent

Provide treatment if not breathing

18 / 50

18) Which animal is most frequently linked to spreading Weil’s disease (leptospirosis) on construction sites?

Rabbits

Rats

Squirrels

Cats

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19) Which two types of fire extinguishers should be disregarded when handling electrical fires?

Dry powder (blue colour band) and carbon dioxide (black colour band)

Foam (cream colour band) and water (red colour band)

Carbon dioxide (black colour band) and water (red colour band)

Dry powder (blue colour band) and foam (cream colour band)

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20) Which statements are accurate when working on a roof?

It’s safe to walk near underlying roof supports

Wired glass roof panels are robust and need no special care

Identifying fragile roof surfaces is an arduous task

Fall protection is essential when working on roofs

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21) When a minor accident occurs, who is accountable for reporting it?

Any bystander who witnessed the accident

The subcontractor linked to the accident

You, if it's within your capability

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

22 / 50

22) When dealing with materials that generate dust, what is essential to monitor?

Dust production quantity

Produced dust types

Your exposure level to the dust

Ventilation volume in the space

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23) What is the advisable step when faced with a load that might exceed your capacity to move alone?

Attempt to lift it using the right lifting methods

Lift and transport the load rapidly to prevent injury

Delay moving the load until a safe approach is determined

Request your supervisor's help with the load

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24) What is the primary danger when walking by a 360° mobile crane operating close to a wall?

The crane might strike the wall

The risk of being crushed when passing between the crane and the wall

Excessive whole-body vibration generated by the crane

Elevated noise levels from the crane causing potential hearing damage

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25) In accordance with regulations, who is mandated to receive training for performing pre-use inspections on fall-arrest equipment?

Site managers

All workers using it

Everyone on the site

Apprentices

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26) What one detail should be recorded in the accident book when documenting an accident?

National insurance number of the person involved

Date of the accident

Hospital’s location where the injured person was treated

Telephone number of the injured person

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27) How should absence records containing an employee's medical data be managed?

Privately and according to data protection regulations

As public data following freedom of information laws

Shared with coworkers, excluding sensitive information

Provided to the rest of the workforce to deter absences

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28) What is the main rationale behind the immediate cleaning of an oil spill?

Aesthetics, as it is visually unpleasant

Preventing foul odors from spreading

Eliminating the potential for slips

Avoiding damage to site equipment

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29) According to the Work at Height Regulations, when is it permissible to utilize ladders for work?

For extended durations in high-risk tasks

Strictly prohibited on-site

Briefly in low-risk tasks

When no one else requires access

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30) What could be essential to safeguard the public from falling materials during work?

Redirecting or shutting down pedestrian pathways

Distributing hard hats to the public

Instructing pedestrians to use alternate roads

Providing high-visibility clothing to the public

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31) How is the term "hazard" best described?

Anything that can cause harm

The ratio of accidents on construction sites

The likelihood of an event occurring

A specific kind of removable barrier or guard for machines

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32) How should one react during a worksite emergency?

Follow the emergency protocol of the site

Gather personal items and evacuate

Leave using the closest exit and head home

Inform the Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

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33) Which factor is a risk for the development of occupational dermatitis?

Extended exposure to loud noises

Direct contact with thorny plants

Exposure to irritant chemicals or substances

Prolonged periods of standing

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34) What additional safety measures might be necessary when working independently?

Having duplicate sets of personal protective equipment (PPE)

Logging an additional timesheet

Establishing continuous communication using a radio or mobile phone

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35) Regarding work near overhead electric cables during mobile access tower assembly, what is advised?

Assuming cables are inactive for tasks taking less than 30 minutes

Treating cables as live until their inactivity is confirmed

Relying on tower insulation to prevent electric shock

Omitting PPE when cables are assumed inactive

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36) In which location should details of an injury occurring on a construction site be logged?

In an accident book or record

On the safe system of work plan

On the site plan

In the method of work

37 / 50

37) How should you handle pigeon droppings and nests in your designated work area?

Stop work, take precautions, and ask for guidance

Proceed with work carefully without disturbing them

Try to capture and relocate the pigeons

Delay work until the pigeons leave the area

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38) Which statement accurately describes mental health?

Mental health is straightforward to diagnose

Mental health can occasionally have an evident cause

Mental health is consistently caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain

Mental health can sometimes have no apparent cause

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39) What is the best course of action if your electrical equipment unexpectedly ceases functioning?

Vigorously shake the equipment to restart it

Pull on the electrical cable to verify its connection

Cycle the power switch multiple times

Turn off the power and examine the device for damage

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40) Which method is recommended to avoid materials falling over the toe-board on a working platform?

Displaying a warning sign on the stack

Building the stack with a tilt away from the edge

Covering the stack with polythene

Installing brick guards or netting on the edge

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41) If you witness a severe accident at work, what is the recommended course of action?

Seek advice from a local healthcare provider over the phone

Report the incident to your supervisor

Maintain silence to prevent complications

Ask coworkers for direction on what to do next

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42) What are initial symptom indicating hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS)?

Developing blisters on the fingers

Whitening of fingertips

Experiencing temporary loss of sensation in the fingers

All of above

43 / 50

43) What might be an indicator that workers are experiencing stress in the workplace?

Improved productivity levels on site

Decline in on-site accidents

Stable long-term staff retention

High turnover rates among staff

44 / 50

44) What is a recognized control measure when reversing a vehicle?

Disabling the site radio

Employing a vehicle marshal

Activating all vehicle lights

Standing at the back to provide direction

45 / 50

45) What is the recommended action if you discover damage on your harness or attachment?

Report the damage at the day's end

Continue working with caution

Inform your supervisor immediately and cease work

Change to a different harness after work hours

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46) What is the primary reason for attending a site induction?

To meet other newly hired staff members

To receive a briefing on site regulations and hazards

To formulate method statements for the job site

To obtain distributed work permits

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47) In a situation where special respiratory protective equipment (RPE) is needed for handling a chemical but not provided, what is the appropriate action?

Smell the substance to detect discomfort

Start the task, taking frequent breaks to reduce exposure

Refrain from starting the task until proper RPE and training are obtained

Proceed with the job swiftly to minimize exposure

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48) What is the appropriate step if power tool cables traverse a walkway?

Have a colleague monitor and warn individuals

Utilize a sign to identify the walkway as hazardous

Disregard the cables as there is no immediate danger

Rearrange the cables to run along the wall or ceiling

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49) In the case of an extension cable having a torn outer cover, what's the recommended action?

Repair the damaged area using electrical tape

Continuously check for any exposure of the copper wires

Stop using the cable and report the fault

Inspect for visible copper wires and cover the spot with electrical tape

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50) What is the main function of installing guard-rails around the top edge of an excavation?

To minimize noise pollution

To prevent workers from falling into the trench

To facilitate easier access to the excavation

To control the flow of water in and out of the trench

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