UK construction test · aligned to the official CITB HS&E format · facts verified August 2026
Free CSCS Practice Tests for 2026
Full-length CSCS practice tests in the real CITB Health, Safety and Environment (HS&E) format, drawn from a bank of 1050 questions across 21 revision topics, every one with a written explanation. Timed like the real thing and randomised on every attempt: the CSCS practice test you need to get your card.
By the CSCS Practice Test editorial team. Every figure on this page is checked against CITB and CSCS sources.
The CSCS test at a glance
50
questions on the test
45
minutes to finish
45/50
needed to pass (90%)
£23.50
test fee (2026)
3
test versions
2026 format, verified
Structure, pass mark and fee checked against CITB's official pages, including the current £23.50 fee many sites still list wrongly.
Real exam conditions
Same 50-question length, same 45-minute timer, same 90% pass mark, including multi-answer questions.
Unique every attempt
Questions are drawn and shuffled from the bank on every retake, so you learn the knowledge, not the letter pattern.
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Free CSCS Mock Test: 50 Questions, Timed
This is the full-length CSCS mock test for Operatives, mirroring the real CITB HS&E exam: the same length, the same 45-minute timer and the same 90% pass mark. A mock test and a CSCS practice test are the same thing under two names, and this one is timed like the real exam. Take it below. No sign-up.
- 50 questions
- 45 min timed
- All core topics
- 100% free
CITB HS&E Operatives Mock Test (timed, exam conditions)
- 50 questions · 45 minutes · pass mark 90%
- Timed, exam conditions: answers are revealed at the end, just like the real CITB HS&E test.
- Some questions need more than one answer, and these are clearly marked.
Choose your CSCS practice test
CSCS mock test for Operatives
The standard test for most site workers and the Green Labourer card. 50 questions, 45 minutes.
Specialist
12 trade-specific tests: supervisory, demolition, plumbing, highway works, tunnelling and more.
Managers & Professionals
The MAP test for Black Manager and professional cards, updated June 2023.
Free CSCS practice tests by topic
The real test draws its 50 questions from a fixed set of knowledge topics. Every topic has its own question bank, so revise your weak areas, then take a full mock. New to revising for this? Start with the revision plan.
The CSCS card test: which card are you working towards?
There is no separate CSCS card test. The card you apply for decides which version of the CITB HS&E test you sit, not the other way round. There are 13 CSCS cards across six colours. Find yours before you book, because sitting the wrong test means paying the £23.50 twice.
Not every trade applies to CSCS either, and one of the biggest does not sit this test at all. If you know your trade but not your card, start at CSCS test by trade.
Compare the CSCS card types, check whether you need a CSCS card at all, or read the CSCS card changes for 2025 and 2026. The Labourer card dropped to two years on first application and Industry Accreditation has ended.
Understand the test before you book it
Everything below is the same exam. It is set by CITB, delivered by Pearson VUE, and the card is issued by CSCS, which is why it goes by two names.
Test-day tips
Pace at about 54 seconds per question
50 questions in 45 minutes leaves roughly 54 seconds each. Answer the quick ones first and flag anything you want to revisit.
Never leave a question blank
Only correct answers count. There is no penalty for guessing. Eliminate the obviously wrong options, then choose from what remains.
Watch for multi-answer questions
Some questions need two or more answers selected. You only score the mark when every correct option is chosen.
Only 5 wrong answers allowed
The 90% pass mark is unforgiving. Don't book the real test until you pass full mocks consistently, not just once.
Keep your score report
You get your result at the test centre straight away. The score report is required for your CSCS card application, so don't lose it.
Answer as the site rules say
Questions test what you should do on a compliant UK site: the safest, by-the-book action, not the shortcut you may have seen used.
Who writes this, and what we are not
First, the initials. CSCS here means the Construction Skills Certification Scheme, the UK construction card, and the test behind it is CITB's Health, Safety and Environment test. If you were looking for the American NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist exam, which shares the letters, this is the wrong site and we would rather tell you now than take up your afternoon.
This is an independent revision site. We are not affiliated with CITB, CSCS Ltd or Pearson VUE, our questions are not the official exam questions, and passing here guarantees nothing about the real test. What we can show you is our working: where our facts come from, the editorial policy behind every question, and why we built the site. Found a mistake? Report an error or get in touch.
CSCS test: frequently asked questions
- How many questions are in the CSCS test?
- The CITB Health, Safety and Environment (HS&E) test has 50 multiple-choice questions and lasts 45 minutes. That is the same for the Operatives, Specialist and Managers & Professionals versions.
- What is the CSCS test pass mark?
- You need 45 out of 50 (90%) to pass. Our mock tests use exactly the same pass mark so your practice score means something.
- How much does the CSCS test cost?
- The CITB HS&E test costs £23.50 in 2026, booked through Pearson VUE online or by phone on 0344 994 4488. Beware of sites quoting the old £22.50 price.
- Is this the official CITB test?
- No. We are an independent revision site. Practise here for free, then book the real test on the official CITB website.
- Which CSCS test do I need for my card?
- It depends on the card: Labourer and most skilled cards need the Operatives test, supervisory and trade-specific roles may need one of the 12 Specialist tests, and Manager cards need the Managers & Professionals (MAP) test. Use the official CSCS Card Finder to confirm.