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Free IOSH Mock Test
Take a free IOSH Managing Safely mock test in the same format as the end of course written assessment, timed and marked instantly. Every answer comes with an explanation, and you can email yourself the results sheet at the end.
Before you start
Your IOSH mock paper
Read this first. The clock only starts when you press Start the timer.
What is on the paper
- Q1 to 30Multiple choicePick one answer from four.1 mark each
How it works
- The clockCounts down from 45 minutes. When it reaches zero your paper is marked automatically. You can pause it, which you cannot in the real exam.
- Moving aroundOne question at a time. Go back and forth, jump to any number and flag questions to come back to.
- Your resultScore, pass or fail against 18, a breakdown by topic and every answer explained. Emailing it to yourself is optional.
About this mock test
Practise for the IOSH Managing Safely end of course written assessment, with a timed paper of 30 questions across the six course topics, marked instantly with every answer explained.
The questions are original, written by Acadame trainers to the IOSH Managing Safely syllabus. They are not real exam papers, and the mock does not lead to a certificate.
- 30 questions worth 30 marks, in the same mix as the real paper
- 45 minutes on the clock, marked automatically when time runs out
- A new paper every time from a bank of hundreds of questions
What you get at the end
- Your score against the real pass mark of 18 out of 30
- A breakdown by topic, linked to our guides
- Every question with the right answer and why
- A revision checklist for the topics to work on
- Your results sheet by email, if you want it
Who is it for?
Managers, supervisors and team leaders getting ready for the IOSH assessment.
Extra time? If you get extra time in exams, tick the box before you start and the clock gives you 25% more. You can pause it at any time.
Ready to book your IOSH?
Book IOSH Managing Safely with Acadame: three days in one of our classrooms, live online or at your workplace. The certificate is recognised across every sector and does not expire.
The real exam
What is the IOSH exam like?
From the IOSH Managing Safely syllabus, version 5.0. This mock follows the same format.
| Questions | 30 |
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| Question types | Multiple choice, covering the six course topics |
| Marks | This mock scores one mark per question, so 30 in total |
| Pass mark | 60%, which is 18 out of 30 on this mock |
| Time | 45 minutes on this mock. The real classroom assessment is usually sat in around 45 minutes |
| Open or closed book | Closed book |
| Also assessed | A practical risk assessment project on a real workplace hazard, set and marked by your course provider. This mock covers the written paper only |
| Applies to | IOSH Managing Safely (version 5.0) |
Get the most from it
How to use this mock test
Sit it timed
Sit it timed and in one go, without your notes, the way the real assessment runs.
Check the explanations
Check the explanation for every question you dropped, then use the breakdown by topic to see what to revise.
Take it again
Take it again. The questions rotate from a large bank, so every paper is different.
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Sample IOSH exam questions and answers
Five questions from the mock. Pick an answer to see straight away whether you were right, and why. The full mock gives you a new set of 30 every time.
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Question 1 of 5Assessing risks
The main purpose of recording the significant findings of a risk assessment is to:
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Answer C: Show what hazards were found and what controls were decided
Recording significant findings captures the hazards, who is at risk and the controls. It is evidence and a basis for review.
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Question 2 of 5Controlling risks
Why must controls be monitored after they are introduced?
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Answer B: They can fail, be removed or be bypassed over time
A control is only useful while it works. Monitoring catches guards that are removed, procedures that slip and PPE that is not worn.
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Question 3 of 5Understanding responsibilities
The true cost of an accident to a business is often compared to an iceberg because:
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Answer B: The hidden uninsured costs are far larger than the visible insured ones
Insured costs are the visible tip. Uninsured costs such as lost time, damage, investigation and reputation are the much larger hidden part.
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Question 4 of 5Understanding hazards
Which group of hazards does extreme heat or cold belong to?
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Answer B: Physical hazards
Temperature extremes are physical hazards, alongside noise, vibration and radiation. They can cause heat stress or cold related illness.
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Question 5 of 5Investigating incidents
Why is it worth investigating accidents and near misses?
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Answer A: To find the causes and stop them happening again
The purpose is prevention. Finding the real causes lets you fix them, as well as meeting legal duties and controlling cost.
Syllabus
Topics covered
Every paper draws questions from each of these areas, the same spread as the real exam.
- Assessing risks
- Controlling risks
- Understanding responsibilities
- Understanding hazards
- Investigating incidents
- Measuring performance
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IOSH mock test FAQs
Is this IOSH Managing Safely mock test free?
Yes. It is free, there is no sign-up and you can take it as many times as you like. Emailing yourself the results sheet is optional.
Is it the same as the real IOSH Managing Safely assessment?
It follows the written paper: 30 questions across the six course topics, marked to a 60% pass. The questions are original, written by Acadame trainers to the IOSH Managing Safely syllabus, and are not real exam papers. The real assessment also includes a practical risk assessment project set by your course provider.
What is the IOSH Managing Safely pass mark?
The pass mark is 60%. On this mock that is 18 out of 30.
What does IOSH Managing Safely cover?
Six topics: assessing risks, controlling risks, understanding responsibilities, understanding hazards, investigating incidents and measuring performance. Every paper draws from all six.
Can I email myself my results?
Yes. When you finish you can send yourself a results sheet with your score, your breakdown by topic, every answer with its explanation and a revision checklist. It is optional, and your results show on screen either way.
Does the IOSH Managing Safely certificate expire?
No. IOSH state that a Managing Safely certificate does not expire. They recommend the one day Managing Safely Refresher to stay current, and many employers refresh every three years as their own policy.
Independent practice resource written by Acadame Training Solutions, an IOSH accredited training provider. IOSH and Managing Safely are trademarks of IOSH. This mock is not produced or endorsed by IOSH, and it does not lead to a certificate.
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