Operatives- Mock Test 5

CITB Test for Operatives
Mock Test 5

(50 Questions / 45 Min)

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CITB Opratives Mock Test 5

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1) When is it crucial to report an accident at work in which you were injured?

The next day before starting work

Immediately, or as soon as possible

Only if it requires time off work

Before leaving at the end of the day

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2) Among these items, which should not be part of a first-aid kit?

Bandages

Plasters

Safety pins

Tablets and medication

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3) What is the primary factor that needs identification in every risk assessment?

The employer

The protocol for reporting accidents

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

The hazards existing in the work environment

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4) When there's a workplace injury, who should fill out the accident book entry?

The on-site first aid responder

The company's designated contract manager

The injured party or their authorized representative

An official from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

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5) In the event of finding intriguing old coins during excavation, what's the appropriate step?

Stop the excavation and inform the supervisor about the discovery

Continue the excavation to explore for other findings

Keep the discovery confidential and hold onto the coins

Conceal the coins to avoid interrupting archaeologists' progress

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6) Which is a common factor leading to work-related stress?

Too much time off and minimal responsibilities

Apprehension about promotions and career advancements

Insecurity about job stability and potential loss

Excessive workload and unachievable deadlines

7 / 50

7) What is the appropriate step for a worker affected by medication that might influence their workplace health and safety?

Notify their supervisor or manager

Increase their workload to accommodate

Arrange an appointment with a specialist

Take regular naps throughout the workday

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8) When suspecting a broken leg, what action is recommended?

Laying them on their back

Contacting the first aider or seeking assistance from others

Using your belt to immobilize their legs

Putting them in the recovery position on their side

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9) What is a key reason for the importance of conserving old buildings?

Historical legacy

Affordability of living

Infrastructure enhancement

Property/housing market prices

10 / 50

10) What illness could this worker potentially face if not adequately protected?

Tetanus

Nasal cancer

Dermatitis

Skin cancer

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11) What action should a worker experiencing stress due to their line manager take?

Search for a less demanding job elsewhere

Discuss it with their colleagues

Locate and follow company procedures to address the issue

Disregard it, hoping it resolves on its own

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12) What could be an outcome of ordering an excess of materials?

Increased accidents

Unnecessary waste

Elevated danger levels

Decreased costs

13 / 50

13) When is it appropriate to employ a particle filter?

When the atmosphere contains gases

When there is insufficient oxygen in the atmosphere

When airborne dust and fibers are present

When there are vapors in the air

14 / 50

14) When your disposable foam earplugs keep dislodging, what should you do?

Use two earplugs in each ear to ensure stability

Dispose of them and proceed without ear protection

Pause work until receiving guidance on proper fitting

Substitute with rolled-up tissue paper in each ear

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15) Who has permission to access a confined space?

Skilled machine operators holding the relevant license

Those who have completed an apprenticeship successfully

Solely the company’s site managers and supervisors

Authorized, trained, and competent individuals

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16) When an employee is concerned about potential hearing damage from work-related noise, what action is advisable?

Maintain regular work routines

Wait for symptoms to alleviate

Notify their supervisor and request a hearing test

Use earplugs or headphones to avoid further damage

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17) What body part should be safeguarded to decrease the likelihood of cuts and abrasions?

Bones

Blood

Hair

Skin

18 / 50

18) What is the primary task workers should undertake upon reaching the construction site?

Review the completed work from the previous day by conducting a site walk

Collect their tools from the storage area and begin working

Inform the site team or supervisor about their presence

19 / 50

19) If the work of another contractor is impacting your safety, whom should you inform?

The immediate supervisor

The contractor in question

Colleagues at work

The supervisor overseeing the contractor's work affecting safety

20 / 50

20) Among the listed choices, which action is considered an inappropriate practice?

Securely storing materials

Mixing all waste into one skip

Carefully refuelling to avoid spills

Turning off plant and equipment during idle periods

21 / 50

21) What is the risk associated with utilizing white spirit or similar solvents for hand cleaning?

Potential blockage of the skin’s pores

Stripping away multiple skin layers

Removal of the skin’s protective oils

Transporting harmful bacteria that can damage the skin

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22) What are the three primary hazards that might impact you during the operation of an air-powered tool?

Radiation exposure

Hazard of being not struck by an inadequately secured hose

Electric shock

Hand-arm vibration

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23) What kind of eye protection should you wear when operating a grinder or cut-off saw?

Impact-rated goggles or full face shield

Safety glasses for light eye protection

Reading glasses or sunglasses

Welding goggles

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24) What is the main objective of utilizing hearing protection?

To amplify hearing capability

To repair impaired hearing

To entirely eradicate noise at the workplace

To decrease detrimental noise exposure

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25) Which one action is suggested to prevent tripping or injuries caused by messy extension cables and leads?

Place cables and leads above head height over doorways and walkways.

Bundle excess cables and leads into small coils.

Confirm that the cables employed are unused.

Use solely thinner 230-volt extension cables.

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26) Which approach is the most efficient in limiting dust exposure when using a power tool?

Hasten the task completion

Avoid allowing dust to become airborne

Position yourself upwind from dust particles

Operate the tool in dry atmospheric conditions

27 / 50

27) Which statement is incorrect regarding the utilization of podium steps?

Podium steps are secure and incapable of toppling over

Prior inspection of podium steps is necessary before use

Locking the wheels of podium steps should precede climbing

Overreaching sideways does not present a risk of podium steps toppling

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28) When operating in a mobile elevating work platform (MEWP), where is the appropriate location to attach the harness lanyard?

The control box

The handrail of the MEWP

An adjacent structure or building

A designated anchor point within the platform or basket

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29) If you observe a substantial diesel spill during refueling of an excavator, what should be your immediate action?

Swiftly alert the driver and locate the spill kit

Report the incident to your supervisor as soon as possible

Search for the spill kit and then inform your supervisor

Take no action, assuming the diesel will eventually penetrate the ground

30 / 50

30) What consequence could arise from being hit by a falling object?

Termination of employment

Physical injury

Career advancement

Financial reimbursement

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31) If one side of a load is heavier than the other, which side should be facing you when moving it?

The heavier side

The lighter side

The wider side

The narrower side

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32) What is the recommended method for safe entry and exit from a deep excavation?

Using an excavator bucket as a safe option

Using buried services as steps for safe access

Relying on shoring or trench supports for safe access

Choosing a fixed staircase as the safest approach

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33) Before supervising a crane lift, what is a prerequisite?

A mobile phone for communicating with the crane operator

Fulfillment of thorough training and competency evaluation

Written instructions issued by the crane rental company

No necessity; the crane operator will supply all required information

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34) What action should you take if there's a significant fire, and you're not trained to use fire extinguishers?

Immediately head to the assembly point

Secure your tools and then proceed to the assembly point

Inform the site office before leaving for home

Conclude your work shift and leave for home

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35) Regarding fall protection, what does the term 'inertia reel' specifically represent?

A retractable tool for fall arrest

A tool designed for arresting falls on horizontal surfaces

A tool using pulleys for fall arrest

A tool utilizing ropes for fall arrest

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36) If you need to lift a load that obstructs your view despite being light, what's the recommended action?

Request someone to walk alongside, offering guidance

Have someone precede you and instruct others to clear the path

Move the load solo; its size ensures visibility for anyone in the way

Ask for help to carry the load jointly, enabling a clear view ahead

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37) Which of these could indicate that an employee is experiencing stress?

Difficulty managing their usual workload

Demonstrating increased efficiency

Feeling undervalued at work

Feeling confident in their abilities at work

38 / 50

38) What is the most effective strategy to protect against hazardous dust while drilling, cutting, sanding, or grinding, ensuring long-term health safety?

Use dust extraction or wet cutting and wear a dust mask

Wear disposable respiratory protective equipment (RPE)

Wear FFP3-rated respiratory protective equipment (RPE)

Use dust extraction, wet cutting, and wear FFP3-rated RPE

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39) When vehicles are unloading materials into excavations, which safety step can be adopted?

Implement stop blocks as a safety measure

Introduce additional mirrors for enhanced safety

Affix flashing lights near the excavation zone

Use a whistle as a safety signal

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40) Which three techniques can aid in transporting a potentially heavy load?

Request help from someone

Drag the load to avoid lifting it

Test the load's weight by momentarily lifting it

Divide the load into larger parts, if viable

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41) What is the leading cause of fatalities when working in a confined space?

Oxygen deficiency

Oxygen surplus

Presence of methane

Hypothermia due to cold weather

42 / 50

42) What toxic substance is often found in cement-based roofing sheets?

Rust

Dry rot

Termites

Asbestos

43 / 50

43) What is the significance of maintaining a clean and organized work area?

To reduce accidents, including slips, trips, and falls

To simplify the process of locating items

To enhance the workplace's professional appearance

To create a favorable impression on colleagues

44 / 50

44) Why is it advised against storing batteries loosely within a tool bag?

Increased likelihood of forgetting to charge them

Potential fire risk due to batteries causing a short circuit

Emission of harmful gases when confined

Risk of sustaining a back injury from the weight of the tool bag

45 / 50

45) What factor helps determine if a product is hazardous?

The manufacturer's name

The product’s expiration date

The cost of the product

Hazard warning symbols on the container or packaging

46 / 50

46) What data is commonly printed on a Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) label found on a power tool?

The tool's manufacturing date

The most recent inspection date of the tool

The tool’s power consumption rate

The identity of the tool's original purchaser

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47) What is the primary step to take when you encounter an unmarked container that might contain chemicals?

Check the label for hazardous substance symbols

Relocate the container to a more suitable location

Transfer the contents into a properly labeled container

Avoid the container and report it at once

48 / 50

48) What ground type is recommended for the process of loading and unloading vehicles?

Ground sloping upwards

Level ground

Ground sloping downwards

Uneven ground

49 / 50

49) What would be the safest method for repairing a fragile roof?

Workers walking on the roof close to the underlying supports

Workers working on the roof with safety boots and helmets

Workers using ladders and ropes for anchoring from underneath

Workers utilizing a mobile elevating working platform (MEWP) from underneath

50 / 50

50) When in a rush to reach your work area obstructed by a contractor’s vehicle compound, what action should you take?

Avoid the compound if any vehicles are in motion

Traverse directly through the compound provided no vehicles are moving

Consistently circumvent the compound

Walk directly through the compound if unoccupied

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