Operatives- Mock Test 9

CITB Test for Operatives
Mock Test 9

(50 Questions / 45 Min)

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CITB Opratives Mock Test 9

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1) In the event of witnessing a scaffold collapse, what is the recommended course of action when questioned about it?

Offer minimal information since you're not an expert in scaffolding

Restrict details to prevent potential trouble for others

Provide a comprehensive description of what was seen

Accuse and suggest punitive measures against an individual

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2) What factor notably heightens the risk of developing lung cancer?

Dust inhalation

Vibrations from power tools

Extended exposure to sunlight

Being in proximity to steam

3 / 50

3) What extra rule might someone working alone be required to follow?

Carrying two sets of personal protective equipment (PPE)

Filling out additional time sheets

Avoiding conversations with the general public

Ensuring regular radio or mobile phone contact

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4) If an extension cable has a tear in its outer casing, what is the appropriate action?

Replace the fuse in the cable plug with a larger size

Wrap the damaged part with electrical tape

Inform others about the issue and cease using the cable

Inspect for exposed wires in the cut and then continue using the cable

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5) What is a secure method of relocating a mobile access tower?

Pulling using manual force from both the top and the base

Using a site vehicle to tow, employing a tow rope connected to the base

Solely pushing manually from the base

Towing with a site vehicle, utilizing a tow rope connected to the top

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6) If you suspect someone has a broken leg, what action should you take?

Lay them flat on their back

Call for the first aider or get assistance

Secure their legs using a belt

Position them on their side for recovery

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7) What is the primary risk faced by this worker when regularly using the drill?

Risk of dermatitis due to repetitive use

Likelihood of contracting Weil’s disease from the dust

Exposure to hand-arm vibration from prolonged use

Potential back injury from using heavy equipment

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8) When a worker spills a considerable amount of petrol while refuelling a dumper, what is the recommended action order?

Stop – Notify – Contain

Stop – Contain – Notify

Contain – Stop – Notify

Notify – Contain – Stop

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9) Upon witnessing mobile plant using a pathway intended only for pedestrians, what's the recommended course of action for a worker?

Rely on the operator's judgment

Promptly report it to their supervisor

Discuss the issue with the operator at day's end

Exercise caution when in that vicinity

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10) Regarding the duration of working from one position on a step ladder, what is the recommended maximum duration?

Less than half an hour

Less than a full hour

Less than an hour and a half

Less than two hours

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11) What precautions should be avoided while operating vehicles on-site to mitigate accident risks?

Adhere strictly to designated turning zones

Establish a one-way traffic system throughout the site

Utilize drive-through zones for loading and unloading

Avoid reversing without assistance from a vehicle marshaller

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12) What is the most significant hazard for a worker relying solely on these particular personal protective items (PPE)?

Exposure to harmful dust inhalation

Risk of back injury from poor posture

Limited vision due to fogged goggles

Impaired hearing, unable to hear colleagues

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13) When faced with a load obstructing your view due to its size but not its weight, what should you do?

Seek assistance from someone walking beside you to guide.

Ask for help from another person to carry, improving visibility.

Have someone walk ahead to warn others in your path.

Move the load independently, presuming its size will alert others.

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14) Which emergency guidelines should be highlighted in the site induction? Pick one option.

Procedures for activating the emergency signal

Recommendations for securing belongings in an emergency

Guidelines to determine the validity of a fire alarm

None of these

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15) Who should perform an inspection on a ladder before utilising it?

The overseeing site manager

The ladder's manufacturer

The appointed site safety officer

The individual who intends to use it

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16) What is a possible outcome if a worker doesn't report a near miss?

It may result in the company facing financial penalties

The worker might face legal repercussions

The unreported near miss might lead to a severe accident

The site manager could be held accountable for negligence

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17) What is the correct way to wear a safety helmet to ensure maximum protection?

Worn backward

Tilted back on your head

Positioned square on your head

Pulled forward

18 / 50

18) What is accurate regarding the disposal of waste to maintain a tidy construction site?

Waste disposal is exclusively scheduled at the shift's end

Waste clearance is not a task assigned to construction workers

Construction sites naturally remain messy, negating the need for waste management

Consistent waste clearance is essential

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19) How can trips and injuries from untidy leads and extension cables be minimised?

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

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

Keep trailing cables and leads close to the wall

Make sure your cables have not been used before

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20) How should earth-moving vehicles be parked to reduce the risk of accidents while not in operation?

By raising the buckets and blades upwards

By aligning the buckets and blades in one direction

By lowering the buckets and blades to ground level

By positioning the buckets and blades in opposite directions

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21) What is the recommended action in case of an emergency occurrence at the site?

Follow the outlined emergency protocol for the site

Gather personal belongings and leave the site premises

Exit through the nearest way out and go home

Contact the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) for assistance

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22) Which statement regarding respiratory protective equipment (RPE) is accurate?

Employers must provide it at a discounted price when necessary

Employers must supply it without charge when it is required

Workers are expected to bring their own

Workers should contribute to the cost with the employer

23 / 50

23) What extra rule might someone working alone be required to follow?

Carrying two sets of personal protective equipment (PPE)

Filling out additional time sheets

Avoiding conversations with the general public

Ensuring regular radio or mobile phone contact

24 / 50

24) When required to walk near someone operating a mobile crane, what is the best approach?

Quickly manoeuvre past the crane

Establish eye contact with the crane operator

Select an alternative path to avoid the crane's vicinity

Predict the crane operator's actions and navigate accordingly

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25) While in a boom-type Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) wearing a harness, what attachment is recommended for the harness?

A work-restraint lanyard secured to a point within the basket

A work-restraint lanyard secured to the basket's handrail

A fall-arrest lanyard fastened to the structure being worked on

A fall-restraint lanyard fastened to the machine's control box

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26) Under what circumstances is an employer obligated to supply personal protective equipment (PPE)?

Every six months

If employees contribute to the cost

In accordance with the employment agreement

Whenever it's necessary for safety and protection

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27) If a shift worker needs time-sensitive medication like insulin during their shift, what is the advised step at work?

Rely on colleagues to remind them about their medication times

Coordinate with their manager and seek advice from their doctor to plan accommodations

Only work shifts after taking the required medication

Maintain privacy about their medication schedule from colleagues

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28) When a lamp connected to a generator for lighting fails, and you possess a spare lamp, what should you do next?

Carry on working in the dark

Replace the lamp without disconnecting the generator

Wait for a fully qualified electrician with a NICEIC card

Disconnect the lighting from the generator before replacing the lamp

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29) What measures should be adopted if there are blind spots while operating plant machinery, but work must proceed?

Employ the mirrors already present on the plant

Ask for the installation of CCTV cameras on the plant

Utilise a vehicle marshal for this specific task

Work alongside a slinger for assistance

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30) When accessing or leaving a deep excavation, which method is considered the safest?

Employ an excavator bucket for descent and ascent.

Utilise the buried services as steps.

Rely on the shoring or trench supports.

Use a fixed staircase for entry and exit.

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31) If a prohibition notice is given to the entire site, what should workers do?

Carry on working but avoid using power tools

Conclude the day's tasks and then stop work

Keep working and disregard the notice

Stop all work activities due to safety risks

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32) Can every type of glove effectively shield your hands from chemicals?

Yes, gloves are uniformly designed for this purpose

Provided gloves are coated with barrier cream

Only by applying barrier cream on your hands before wearing gloves

No, various gloves are tailored to protect against specific hazards

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33) What is the primary factor likely to contribute to workplace stress?

What is the primary factor likely to contribute to workplace stress?

Dealing with an absence of job security and fearing redundancy

Enjoying job security with a permanent employment contract

Experiencing job insecurity despite having a permanent contract

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34) When the electrical equipment you're using unexpectedly shuts off, what is the appropriate response?

Shake it to see if it will start again

Pull the electric cable to see if it is loose

Switch the power off and on a few times

Switch off the power and look for signs of damage

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35) If you spot a parked lorry with a flat tyre, what's the essential reason to notify the driver?

Higher fuel consumption for the lorry

Possible safety issue with the lorry's drivability

Reduced capacity of the lorry to transport loads

Necessity for the driver to operate the lorry at a slower speed

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36) Why is attending a site induction important?

To familiarize oneself with other employees

To receive explanations about site regulations and hazards

To draft method statements for the site

To obtain permits for work tasks

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37) What poses a significant risk for long-term health problems in construction work?

Frequent slips and falls

Continuous exposure to loud noises

Collisions involving vehicles

Inhaling hazardous dust and fumes

38 / 50

38) Which of these are typical mental health problems?

Paralysis and halitosis

Hand-arm vibration syndrome

Depression and anxiety

Dermatitis and skin irritation

39 / 50

39) Question 32: At what frequency should you assess tools and equipment for any damage?

Prior to every use

On a daily basis

Once per week

Annually

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40) What is the primary objective of establishing a one-way system in a loading or unloading area?

To eliminate the requirement for reversing

To enforce higher speed limits

To minimize the speed limits

To intensify the necessity for reversing

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41) In case the first-aid kit on site is empty, what action is appropriate?

Utilise personal first-aid provisions for work

Overlook the matter since it's a recurring occurrence

Ascertain who is utilising the first-aid supplies excessively

Alert the designated individual managing the first-aid kit

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42) If you hear a ringing in your ears after operating noisy equipment, what might this suggest?

The noise level was within the accepted range

You might have also encountered vibration

Your hearing may have suffered temporary damage

Your hearing protection was functional

43 / 50

43) Select the type of extinguisher unsuitable for tackling electrical fires.

Dry powder extinguisher (blue colour band)

Foam extinguisher (cream colour band)

Carbon dioxide extinguisher (black colour band)

All of above

44 / 50

44) When is it permissible for site transport to travel along pedestrian routes?

Only during scheduled meal periods

If it serves as the most direct route

Under unavoidable circumstances, ensuring pedestrian exclusion

Whenever the vehicle is equipped with a flashing yellow light

45 / 50

45) For repairing a fragile roof, which approach is considered the safest?

Utilising a mobile elevating working platform (MEWP) while working from below

Gaining access to the roof by staying near the underlying roof supports

Employing workers on the roof equipped with safety boots and helmets

Using ladders and ropes anchored from below for working above

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46) In the event of a minor accident, who is responsible for reporting it?

Any witnesses present during the accident

The subcontractor involved

The individual involved if feasible

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

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47) Who has permission to access a confined space?

Only competent machine operators possessing the appropriate license

Those who have completed an apprenticeship program

Specifically designated site managers and supervisors from the company

Individuals who are trained, competent, and have the necessary authorisation

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48) Which one factor is commonly identified as fire risks on construction sites?

Presence of 230-volt power tools

Lack of proper housekeeping and accumulation of waste

Timber racks

Use of 110-volt extension reels

49 / 50

49) What is a significant benefit of using battery-powered tools compared to 110-volt tools in construction sites?

Cost-effectiveness in operation

Reduced noise emission during use

Higher power output

Greater safety provisions

50 / 50

50) If the brakes on a mobile access tower are malfunctioning, what is the recommended action?

Secure the wheels with wooden wedges

Refrain from using the tower

Use the tower only on even surfaces

Have someone steady the tower during use

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