Free mock exam
Legislation & Risk Assessment — Confined Spaces Practice
Free topic-focused mock exam: 30 random questions from a pool of 40 on Legislation & Risk Assessment, drawn from the wider Confined Spaces bank. 35-minute timer, 70% to pass, worked explanation on every question. Use this when you've taken the full mock once and want to drill the topics you got wrong.
- Questions
- 30
- Time limit
- 35 min
- Pass mark
- 70% · 21/30
- Question bank
- 40
Free, no sign-up. Retake as many times as you like — different questions each time.
Sample questions
01Which UK regulation specifically governs work in confined spaces?
- AThe Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992
- BThe Electricity at Work Regulations 1989
- CThe Confined Spaces Regulations 1997
- DThe Work at Height Regulations 2005
Why: The Confined Spaces Regulations 1997 (CSR 1997) are the principal UK regulations governing work in confined spaces. They place duties on employers to assess risks, avoid entry where possible, implement safe systems of work where entry is necessary, and arrange emergency procedures.
02How many regulations are contained within the Confined Spaces Regulations 1997?
- A3
- B10
- C15
- D5
Why: The Confined Spaces Regulations 1997 contain 5 regulations: Regulation 1 (Citation and commencement), Regulation 2 (Interpretation), Regulation 3 (Duties — avoidance of entry), Regulation 4 (Safe system of work), and Regulation 5 (Emergency arrangements). Despite being brief, they impose significant duties.
03What does Regulation 3 of the Confined Spaces Regulations 1997 require?
- AThat breathing apparatus must be worn for all confined space entries without exception
- BThat at least two trained rescuers must be present for any confined space entry
- CThat every confined space entry must be notified to the HSE at least 24 hours beforehand
- DThat no person at work shall enter a confined space to carry out work unless entry is unavoidable
Why: Regulation 3 states that no person at work shall enter a confined space to carry out work for any purpose unless it is not reasonably practicable to achieve that purpose without such entry. This establishes avoidance of entry as the primary control measure — entry should only occur when there is no other practicable way to complete the work.
Common questions
Is the Legislation & Risk Assessment mock exam free?
Yes — 100% free, no sign-up needed. Questions are pulled at random from a substantial bank, with a worked explanation on every question after you submit.
Can I retake the mock exam?
Yes. Every attempt picks a different random selection and reshuffles the options, so each retake gives you genuinely new questions. No limit on retakes.
Does this count towards the real qualification?
No — this is independent practice material. To gain the actual qualification you need to sit the official assessment through an approved provider.
