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Free NEBOSH IGC Practice Test (Knowledge Diagnostic)
The NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC) is a Level 3 occupational health and safety qualification assessed by Unit GIC1 (scenario-based open-book examination) and Unit GIC2 (practical workplace risk assessment). It covers management systems, workplace hazards, and…
Official-source aligned. Topic weights, timing, and pass rules follow published NEBOSH (delivered through accredited Learning Partners) outlines. Questions are original UniPrep2Go study aids — not leaked official items. Verify on the official site ↗
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- Questions
- 50
- Time
- 100 min
- Pass target
- 70%
- Domains
- 5
- Exam body
- NEBOSH (National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health)
- Status
- Live · free
Building & sustainability · NEBOSH (National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health)
NEBOSH practice test
50 Q · 100 min · 70% target
Sample NEBOSH IGC Readiness practice questions
These sample items mirror the domains in the timed NEBOSH IGC Readiness mock. Correct answers and explanations unlock inside the practice session.
Sample 1
A site manager asks why a written health and safety policy is needed when 'everyone already knows the rules.' What is the strongest response aligned with NEBOSH IGC expectations?
- A. A policy sets the organization's intent, demonstrates management commitment, and provides a framework for objectives and arrangements
- B. Policies are only required after a fatal accident occurs
- C. A verbal briefing at induction replaces any written policy
- D. Policies exist solely to satisfy insurance brokers and have no operational value
Sample 2
A warehouse operative reports lower back pain after repeated lifting of 20 kg sacks from floor level. Which initial control is most aligned with the hierarchy of control?
- A. Provide a mechanical lift or raise the load source to waist height to reduce bending and manual exertion
- B. Issue a back support belt and continue floor-level lifting
- C. Rotate workers faster without changing the task
- D. Tell the worker to lift with a straight back only
Sample 3
A maintenance worker climbs a fragile roof without edge protection or crawl boards. The most suitable control hierarchy step missed is
- A. Avoid work on the fragile surface or use collective fall prevention such as guarded walkways
- B. Issue sunglasses to reduce glare only
- C. Rely on luck because the task is quick
- D. Use a longer ladder without tie-off
Sample 4
In GIC2 practical assessment, observing poor housekeeping during a workplace inspection should lead the candidate to:
- A. Ignore it because it is not a 'major' hazard only
- B. Delete notes to avoid offending management
- C. Record the finding, discuss significance, and recommend corrective actions linked to risk
- D. Recommend punishment only without control suggestions
Sample 5
A company measures psychosocial health using confidential staff surveys. Results show low role clarity and high conflict. Next step
- A. Publish named individual survey answers in the canteen
- B. Ignore results because they are not injury statistics
- C. Increase conflict by removing team leaders
- D. Develop action plans with worker input to clarify roles and address conflict sources
What is the NEBOSH exam?
The NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC) is a Level 3 occupational health and safety qualification assessed by Unit GIC1 (scenario-based open-book examination) and Unit GIC2 (practical workplace risk assessment). It covers management systems, workplace hazards, and risk control for managers, supervisors, and aspiring safety practitioners. UniPrep2Go’s readiness check is independent MCQ practice aligned to IGC syllabus themes — not an official NEBOSH paper.
Administered by: NEBOSH (National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health) (official site ↗)
Official format: Official IGC (learner guide Jan 2026): GIC1 open-book scenario exam — 5 hours assessment time, 100 marks, 45% provisional pass (Distinction 75+ / Credit 65–74 / Pass 45–64); GIC2 practical risk assessment — 4 hours, pass/refer only. UniPrep2Go free mock: 50 MCQ / 100 min / 70% readiness — knowledge diagnostic only.
Official resources: NEBOSH — International General Certificate (IGC) · NEBOSH — GIC learner guide (PDF, January 2026) · NEBOSH — Where to study (accredited Learning Partners)
Who this exam is for
Safety officers, supervisors, and career changers preparing for NEBOSH IGC through an accredited Learning Partner who want a timed MCQ diagnostic on management systems and hazard control before GIC1/GIC2.
How to prepare
Study with your Learning Partner materials and the official GIC learner guide, practice risk-assessment narratives for GIC2, take this free UniPrep2Go timed readiness check for topic scoring, then repair weak domains with the linked Anki deck. Do not treat MCQ banks as a substitute for the open-book GIC1 scenario paper.
Confirm current fees, eligibility, and scheduling with NEBOSH (delivered through accredited Learning Partners) before you book the real exam.
Topic outline
Core domains candidates usually study for NEBOSH IGC Readiness: H&S Management Systems, Culture, and Monitoring, Physical, Psychological, and Musculoskeletal Health, Chemical, Biological, and General Workplace Hazards, Work Equipment, Fire, and Electricity, Risk Assessment and Control (GIC2).
H&S Management Systems, Culture, and Monitoring
Policy, organization, culture, planning, and monitoring themes.
Physical, Psychological, and Musculoskeletal Health
Physical, psychological, and musculoskeletal health risk themes.
Chemical, Biological, and General Workplace Hazards
Chemical, biological, and general workplace hazard recognition.
Work Equipment, Fire, and Electricity
Work equipment, fire, and electrical hazard control judgment.
Risk Assessment and Control (GIC2)
Structured risk assessment and control thinking used in GIC2-style practice.
About this free NEBOSH practice test
A timed MCQ readiness diagnostic across NEBOSH IGC syllabus elements — management systems, workplace hazards, and GIC2-style risk assessment skills. Official assessments are GIC1 scenario open-book (5 hours, 45% provisional pass) and GIC2 practical (4 hours) — use this free 50-question mock to find weak domains, then drill the linked Anki deck.
Built for: Health and safety officers, supervisors, managers, and career changers preparing for the NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC) through an accredited Learning Partner.
Topics on this practice test: H&S Management Systems, Culture, and Monitoring, Physical, Psychological, and Musculoskeletal Health, Chemical, Biological, and General Workplace Hazards, Work Equipment, Fire, and Electricity, Risk Assessment and Control (GIC2).
- 50 timed multiple-choice questions
- 100-minute pacing target
- 70% pass threshold with topic breakdown
- Full answer review after you submit
Free timed mock with full topic report — no signup. After your score, buy the linked Anki deck on Gumroad to drill weak topics with spaced repetition.
Buy NEBOSH IGC Anki deck to drill weak topicsOfficial NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (IGC) facts
Structure and domain weights candidates verify against the certifying body before exam day.
NEBOSH (National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health) offers globally recognised occupational health and safety qualifications. The International General Certificate (IGC) is the flagship Level 3 qualification, assessed by Unit GIC1 (open-book examination) and Unit GIC2 (practical risk assessment). UniPrep2Go products are independent prep (not NEBOSH assessment material).
- Questions
- GIC1: scenario-based open-book examination (100 marks); GIC2: practical workplace risk assessment — not multiple-choice
- Time
- GIC1: 5 hours assessment time (scenario-based open book on NEBOSH digital platform — NEBOSH also describes a 24-hour scenario-based assessment window); GIC2: 4 hours practical (verify with your Learning Partner)
- Passing score
- GIC1: 45% provisional pass (45/100); grades — Distinction 75+, Credit 65–74, Pass 45–64. GIC2: pass standard in GIC2 guidance (verify at nebosh.org.uk). Not a 60% MCQ cut score.
- Delivery
- GIC1: remote open-book examination (OBE) via NEBOSH Assessment Platform with closing interview; GIC2: practical workplace risk assessment submission per NEBOSH template
- Administered by
- NEBOSH (delivered through accredited Learning Partners)
Knowledge domains and weights
| Domain | Weight |
|---|---|
| Element 1 — Why we should manage workplace health and safety | GIC1 OBE + GIC2 practical |
| Element 2 — How health and safety management systems work | GIC1 OBE + GIC2 practical (ISO 45001, ILO-OSH 2001) |
| Element 3 — Managing risk: people and processes | GIC1 OBE + GIC2 practical (culture, human factors, change, SSOW, PTW) |
| Element 4 — Health and safety monitoring and measuring | GIC1 OBE (incidents, audits, reviews) |
| Element 5 — Physical and psychological health | GIC1 OBE; hazards assessed in GIC2 |
| Element 6 — Musculoskeletal health | GIC1 OBE; hazards assessed in GIC2 |
| Element 7 — Chemical and biological agents | GIC1 OBE; hazards assessed in GIC2 |
| Element 8 — General workplace issues | GIC1 OBE; hazards assessed in GIC2 |
| Element 9 — Work equipment | GIC1 OBE; hazards assessed in GIC2 |
| Element 10 — Fire | GIC1 OBE; hazards assessed in GIC2 |
| Element 11 — Electricity | GIC1 OBE; hazards assessed in GIC2 |
| Unit GIC2 — Risk assessment (5-step approach, hierarchy of control) | Practical assessment only — pass/refer |
What changed in the current exam cycle
- The revised IGC syllabus (GIC1/GIC2 units) replaced the previous IG1/IG2 structure — learner guide published January 2026; teaching of the revised syllabus began February 2026.
- GIC1 is a scenario-based open-book examination (100 marks, 5 hours assessment time per learner guide) on NEBOSH’s digital platform; qualification grade (Distinction/Credit/Pass) is based on GIC1 only.
- GIC2 is a 4-hour practical risk assessment using the official NEBOSH template — pass/refer only, does not affect the qualification grade.
- You have five years from your first successful unit ('declaration date') to pass both units and complete the qualification.
- Third-party MCQ banks are not the official format — UniPrep2Go’s free mock is a knowledge diagnostic only, not a substitute for GIC1 OBE or GIC2 practical.
- NEBOSH also offers National General Certificate (NGC/GNC), Construction, Fire, Environment, and Diploma qualifications — each with separate syllabuses and assessments.
High-yield facts (commonly tested)
- GIC1 pass mark is 45% (45/100) — but aim higher; Distinction requires 75+ and Credit requires 65–74.
- GIC1 answers must be supported by evidence from the scenario — generic textbook answers without scenario linkage score poorly.
- Hierarchy of control: eliminate → substitute → engineering → administrative → PPE (last resort).
- ISO 45001 and ILO-OSH 2001 are the reference management system frameworks in the syllabus.
- GIC2 requires a suitable and sufficient risk assessment using the 5-step approach on a real or realistic workplace.
- IOSH Associate (AIOSH) and Tech IOSH membership routes open after achieving the IGC parchment.
- Contractor selection, monitoring, and management appear in both GIC1 and GIC2 assessments.
Verify current exam fees, scheduling, and administrative details at www.nebosh.org.uk/qualifications/international-general-certificate/. Independent study aid — not official exam material.
NEBOSH practice test — quick answers
What is the NEBOSH IGC-style exam?
NEBOSH International General Certificate pathways assess health and safety management and workplace risk control. Confirm your exact units and assessment method with NEBOSH.
Is this an official NEBOSH exam?
No. UniPrep2Go provides independent practice only — not official NEBOSH assessment papers.
Who should take a NEBOSH certificate?
Managers, supervisors, and safety practitioners who need a recognized international health and safety qualification for workplace roles.
What topics appear on NEBOSH-style readiness checks?
Management systems, workplace hazards, risk control, and risk-assessment thinking — verify weights against your enrolled syllabus.
How should I prepare for NEBOSH?
Follow your accredited course, practice structured risk assessments, take timed diagnostics, and repair weak topics with spaced repetition.
Is there a free NEBOSH practice test?
Yes — take the free UniPrep2Go timed NEBOSH readiness check on this page.
More FAQAdditional format, scoring, and disclaimer questions
- Is there a free NEBOSH practice test?
- Yes — UniPrep2Go hosts a free online NEBOSH practice test with 50 timed questions, 100 minutes, a 70% pass target, topic scoring, and a full answer review report. Free timed practice test.
- How many questions are on this free NEBOSH practice test?
- This UniPrep2Go practice test has 50 multiple-choice questions timed against a 100-minute target. Independent MCQ knowledge diagnostic on NEBOSH IGC syllabus themes (GIC1 Elements 1–11 + GIC2 risk assessment). Official IGC (learner guide Jan 2026): GIC1 open-book scenario exam — 5 hours assessment time, 100 marks, 45% provisional pass; GIC2 practical — 4 hours, pass/refer. This UniPrep2Go mock is 50 MCQ / 100 minutes / 70% readiness — not the official assessment format. Not NEBOSH material.
- What score do you need on this NEBOSH practice test?
- The pass target on this practice test is 70%. Your report also breaks down performance by topic so you can see weak areas before the real exam.
- Who should take this NEBOSH practice test?
- Health and safety officers, supervisors, managers, and career changers preparing for the NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC) through an accredited Learning Partner.
- Where can I take a NEBOSH practice test online?
- UniPrep2Go hosts the Free NEBOSH IGC Practice Test (Knowledge Diagnostic) at https://uniprep2go.study/mock-exams/nebosh-readiness-check with a timed runner and full readiness report.
- Is this official exam material?
- No. This is an independent readiness diagnostic. It is not official NEBOSH assessment material and does not award NEBOSH qualifications (IGC, NGC, or other certificates).
- What does the report show after the mock?
- Your report shows a pass/no-pass verdict with explanation, topic diagnosis, pacing notes, full question review with explanations, and a repair plan that links to the paid Anki deck on Gumroad for weak-topic drilling.
- Where do the questions come from?
- Original UniPrep2Go questions authored for the NEBOSH IGC readiness check (250 cards across five syllabus groups; 50-question timed session).
Guides for this exam
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