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Temporary works questions for the CSCS MAP test

4 free questions on Temporary works, from section D. High risk activities. Every question is original and explains why each option is right or wrong.

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Question 1

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You are listing the temporary works on a project.

Which of these is an example of temporary works?

Choose one answer.

  1. A. The final roof tiles on a new house
  2. B. Props supporting a floor slab while it cures
  3. C. The finished brick walls of the building
  4. D. The kitchen fitted in the finished house
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B

  • A. Wrong: Wrong. That is permanent works.
  • B. Right: Right. HSE says temporary works are parts of a project needed to build the permanent works, such as props, shoring, excavation support, falsework and formwork.
  • C. Wrong: Wrong. That is permanent works.
  • D. Wrong: Wrong. That is part of the permanent works.

Explanation

Temporary works let the permanent works be built: props, shoring, excavation support, falsework, formwork and access scaffolds.

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Question 2

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You are organising temporary works on a project.

What does the person organising them need to coordinate?

Choose one answer.

  1. A. Nothing, as temporary works are removed at the end
  2. B. Only the paperwork for the client
  3. C. Design, checks, loading and removal
  4. D. Only the purchase of the equipment
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C

  • A. Wrong: Wrong. Temporary works failures can cause collapses.
  • B. Wrong: Wrong. It is about managing the works safely.
  • C. Right: Right. HSE says the person organising temporary works needs to coordinate design, equipment, contractors, supervision, checking completion, authorisation to load and removal.
  • D. Wrong: Wrong. Buying equipment is one part. Design, checks and permission to load and remove matter too.

Explanation

Temporary works must be managed: design, selection, supervision, checking, permission to load, and removal.

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Question 3

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A small project is planning its temporary works.

Does the law require a person called a temporary works coordinator?

Choose one answer.

  1. A. Only if HSE asks for one
  2. B. No, but they must still be managed
  3. C. Yes, on every project by law
  4. D. No, and temporary works don't need managing
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B

  • A. Wrong: Wrong. Management is always needed, whoever does it.
  • B. Right: Right. HSE says there is no legal requirement to use that job title or the BS 5975 process, but temporary works must still be properly managed.
  • C. Wrong: Wrong. The title is not a legal requirement.
  • D. Wrong: Wrong. They must always be managed safely.

Explanation

A temporary works coordinator is good practice under BS 5975, not a legal title, but temporary works must always be managed.

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Question 4

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A standard design is being used for trench support.

What must the person organising the temporary works still check?

Choose one answer.

  1. A. Only the colour of the equipment
  2. B. Only the price
  3. C. That site conditions match the design
  4. D. Nothing, as standard designs work everywhere
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C

  • A. Wrong: Wrong. Colour doesn't affect safety.
  • B. Wrong: Wrong. The checks are about safety.
  • C. Right: Right. HSE says even with standard solutions, check the ground is suitable and the assumptions still hold on site.
  • D. Wrong: Wrong. Site conditions may not match the design.

Explanation

Standard temporary works designs still need checking against the actual ground and site conditions.

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