CSCS Lift and Escalator Mock Test

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Specialists Test

Lifts and Escalators

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When working in the pit, when should the lift not be positioned towards the top of the shaft?

When the power supply is cut

When you are testing the buffers

When work needs to be done on the underside of the lift

When the hydraulic fluid level is low

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At what stage in the installation of a lift should guarding be fitted to the lift machine?

At the end of the job

When handing over to the client

During commissioning

Before the machine can be operated

3 / 49

What must you ensure to prevent unauthorised access to unoccupied machine equipment space?

That a person is posted to prevent access

That the power supply is isolated

That a sign is posted to warn trespassers

That the access door is locked

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What is the last thing you should do before getting off a car top through open landing doors when the car-top control is within 1 m of the landing threshold?

Set the car-top control to test

Ensure that the car-top stop button is set to stop and the car-top control remains set to test

Press the stop button and switch the car-top control to normal

Turn off the shaft lights and switch the car-top control to normal

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How should you connect a car light supply to a 240-volt supply (240-volt fused spur)?

Switch off the spur, remove the fuse and then connect it

Connect it with the power on

Isolate and lock off the incoming supply and then connect it

Switch off the spur and then connect it

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What is an essential action before gaining access into the escalator or passenger conveyor?

That the mains switch is locked out and tagged

That the drive mechanism is lubricated

That all steps are removed

That the mains switch is in the 'On' position

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When handling stainless steel car panels, which of the following items of personal protective equipment (PPE) should you wear in addition to safety footwear?

Suitable safety gloves, such as rigger type gloves

Hearing protection

Hand barrier cream

Latex gloves

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What is secured at the entry and exit points of an escalator or passenger conveyor to prevent people falling into the machine or machine space?

Machine tank covers

Safety barriers

Safety notices

Escalator machine equipment guards

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Which of these statements is not true?

Before trying to access the hoist way, you should decide whether the work will need the power supply to be live

You should secure your tools out of your standing area when working on top of the car

A stop switch must be within 1.5 m of the front of the car

The car top should be clean and free from grease and oil spills

10 / 49

Which two of the following actions must be carried out by an authorised person working alone?

Ensuring that the lift pit is free from water and debris

Notifying the site manager of the details of their work

Registering their presence with the site representative before starting work

Establishing suitable arrangements to ensure the monitoring of their wellbeing

Ensuring their timesheet is accurate and countersigned

11 / 49

Which of the following types of fire extinguisher should not be used if there is a fire in a lift or escalator controller?

Dry powder

Dry chemical

Water

Carbon dioxide

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If the escalator or passenger conveyor has an external machine room, which statement applies to its access doors?

They should be capable of being locked on the inside only and be marked with the appropriate safety sign

They should be smoke proof in case of a fire

They should be capable of being locked from both sides and be marked with an appropriate safety sign

They should be unlocked at all times in case of an emergency

13 / 49

A large, heavy, balance weight frame is delivered to site on a lorry with no crane and there is no lifting equipment available on site. What should you do?

Unload it manually

Tip the load off the lorry

Arrange for it to be re-delivered on a suitable lorry

Slide it down planks

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If a switch needs to be changed in the pit but the isolator is in the machine room 12 floors above, what should you do?

Isolate the power and then lock and tag the isolator

Use insulated tools

Risk assess the situation and change the switch with the power on because it is control voltage

Stand on a rubber mat

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What is the statutory period of examination for lifting equipment that is used to lift people?

At least monthly

At least every 6 months

At least every 12 months

Once every 2 years

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What is the first thing to do after opening the landing doors and before accessing the car-top of an operating lift?

Put the car-top control in the test position

Chock the landing doors open

Press the car-top stop button

Make sure the lift has stopped

17 / 49

What is required on each landing of a new lift shaft before entrances and doors are fitted?

Bright lighting

A warning notice

A substantial secure barrier to prevent falls

Orange plastic netting across the opening

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Which statement is true when working on an energised car?

Make sure you step onto the landing with your lanyard still attached to the car

Ensure that your lanyard is clipped to a guide bracket or similar anchorage on the shaft

Always attach your lanyard to the car top while standing on the landing

Always check your lanyard is unclipped before getting off the car top

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What precaution must you take if the landing doors are to be open while work goes on in the lift pit?

Post a notice on the wall next to the doors

Ask someone to guard the open doors while you work

Erect a suitable barrier and secure it in front of the landing doors

Do the job when there are not many people about

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Which statement is true when using an authorised lifting accessory marked with its safe working load?

The safe working load is only for guidance

Never exceed the safe working load

Halve the safe working load if the equipment is damaged

Double the safe working load if people need to be lifted

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Who is responsible for the keys when a padlock has been applied to a lock-out device?

The person nearest the lock-out device

The site manager

The individual applying the lock

The site supervisor

22 / 49

What must you ensure if the trapdoor or hatch has to be left open while you work in the machine room?

That there is sufficient light available for the work

That a sign is posted to warn others that you are working there

That the distance from the trapdoor or hatch to the floor below does not exceed 2 m

That a suitable barrier is put in place around the trapdoor or hatch

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If a counterweight screen is not fitted or has been removed, what should you do before starting work?

Issue and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)

Carry out a further risk assessment to establish a safe system of work

Give a toolbox talk on guarding

Nothing - just get on with the job as normal

24 / 49

What checks do you need to carry out before using lifting equipment?

A drop check

That the chains are knotted to the correct length

That the lifting tackle states the date of manufacture

That it is free from defects and has a current examination certificate

25 / 49

When must you not wear rings, bracelets, wrist watches, necklaces and similar items?

When working on site generally

When driving a company vehicle

When working near or on electrical or moving equipment

After leaving home for work

26 / 49

What should be applied to the main isolator of a traction lift to prevent it starting accidentally?

A residual current device (RCD)

Lower-rated fuses

A warning notice

A lock-out device

27 / 49

What is the correct method for disposing of used or contaminated oil?

Pour it down a roadside drain

Decant it into a sealed container and place in a skip

Dilute it with water and pour it down a sink

Dispose of it through a registered waste process

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If landing doors are not fitted to a lift on a construction site, what is the minimum height of the barrier that must be fitted instead?

740 mm

810 mm

950 mm

650 mm

29 / 49

Who should fit a padlock and tag to an electrical lock-out guard?

Only the senior engineer

Only the manufacturer

Anyone authorised to work on the unit

Only the person who fitted the lock-out guard

30 / 49

What is the minimum size of gap between the edge of the work platform and the hoist way wall that is regarded as a fall hazard?

300 mm

250 mm

330 mm

450 mm

31 / 49

What should be fitted to the main sheave and diverter to prevent injury from rotating equipment?

Guards

Safety notices

Movement sensors

Clutching assemblies

32 / 49

If the main contractor wants to use an unfinished lift to move some equipment to an upper floor, what should you do?

Tell them to talk to your supervisor

Allow them to use the lift but take no responsibility for any accidents

Ask for the weight of the equipment

Help to ensure the load is correctly positioned

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What is the main cause of injury and absence for workers in the lift and escalator industry?

Contact with moving parts

Electrocution

Manual handling

Falls

34 / 49

What needs to be checked before any hot work takes place in the lift installation?

The weight and size of the welding equipment

How long the task will take

If the local fire services need to be notified

If a hot-work permit is required

35 / 49

What must you do first, before entering the pit of an operating lift?

Position the access ladder

Verify the pit stop switch

Fit pit props

Switch the lift off

36 / 49

What is the most effective way of reducing the likelihood of being struck by falling objects?

Wear a safety helmet with a chin strap

Put warning signs up in the area

Don't work below another person

Install suitable debris netting

37 / 49

A lifting beam at the top of the lift shaft is marked with a safe working load of 800 kg but the brickwork around the beam is cracked and appears to be loose. What should you do?

Only lift loads not exceeding 400 kg

De-rate the beam by 75%

Use the beam as normal

Not use the beam and speak to your supervisor

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When installing a new rope, what should you do if you notice a damaged section where something heavy has fallen onto the coil?

Fit the rope anyway

Cut out the damaged section

Reject the rope

Add an extra termination

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When you gain access to a car top, how should you test that the car-top stop switch operates correctly?

By measuring with a multimeter

By flicking the switch on and off rapidly

By trying to move the car in the up direction

By trying to move the car in the down direction

40 / 49

What are the appropriate types of tools and equipment for working on electrical lift-control equipment?

Non-insulated tools

Any tools and an insulating mat

No tools are allowed near electrical equipment

Insulated tools and an insulating mat

41 / 49

If you arrive on site and find the lift mains isolator switched off, what should you do?

Shout down the shaft and, if no-one responds, switch it on and get on with your work

Switch it on and get on with your work

Switch it on and check the safety circuits to see if there is a fault

Contact the person in control of the premises to find out if they had switched it off

42 / 49

What should you do if the lifting accessory you are about to use is defective?

Do not use it and inform your supervisor

Try to fix it

Only use it for half its safe working load

Only use it for small lifts under 1 tonne

43 / 49

When installing a partially enclosed or observation lift, what safe system of work can you use to prevent injury to people below?

Put up a sign

Do not use heavy tools

Only carry out essential work using minimum tools

Secure tools to prevent them falling off

44 / 49

Who is allowed to safely release trapped passengers?

Only the emergency services

The site manager

Only a trained and authorised person

Anyone

45 / 49

What is fitted to prevent injury from an overspeed governor?

A guard

A rope

A switch

A restrictor

46 / 49

When is it acceptable to work on the top of a car without a car-top control station?

When there is no other way to work on it

When the unit has been locked out and tagged

When only one person is working on it

When two engineers are working on it

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A set of chain blocks has been delivered to site with an examination report stating that they were examined by a competent person a month ago. The hook is obviously damaged. What action do you take?

Use the blocks as the examination report is current

Do not use the blocks and inform your supervisor

Use the blocks at half the safe working load

Use the blocks until replacement equipment arrives

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What must you do before moving the steps or pallet band of an escalator or passenger conveyor?

Check that there are no sharp edges on the steps

Check that there is a clear route of escape

Check that no unauthorised people are on the equipment

Check that a fire extinguisher is available

49 / 49

Following the initial inspection, how often should a scaffold in a lift shaft be inspected by a competent person?

At least every day

At least every 7 days

There is no set period between inspections

At least every 14 days

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The average score is 91%

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CSCS Lift and Escalator Mock Test – Prepare for Safe Installation and Maintenance Work

What is the CSCS Lift and Escalator Test?

The CSCS Lift and Escalator Specialist Test is part of the Health, Safety and Environment (HS&E) tests tailored for individuals who work with lifts, escalators, and moving walkways. It ensures that operatives understand the specific health and safety requirements related to the installation, repair, and maintenance of these systems.