# Free NEBOSH IGC Practice Test (Knowledge Diagnostic)

> Free NEBOSH IGC practice: 50 timed MCQs / 100 minutes / 70% diagnostic — then repair with the $11 / 250-card Anki deck. Official GIC1 is open-book (5h within a 24-hour window / 45% provisional pass), GIC2 is a 4h practical — this mock is knowledge-only. Independent — not NEBOSH material.

UniPrep2Go's free NEBOSH practice test is a 25-question, 50-minute timed diagnostic with a free topic report and answer review — no email, no account. The full mock is 50 questions / 100 minutes on the $5 UniPrep2Go Mock Pass (5 attempts on any mock).

## 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 format: Official IGC (syllabus guide v2.2): GIC1 open-book scenario exam — 5 hours assessment time within a 24-hour window, 100 marks, 45% provisional pass (Distinction 75+ / Credit 65–74 / Pass 45–64), covers Elements 1–4; GIC2 practical risk assessment — 4 hours, Elements 5–11 hazards, pass/refer only. UniPrep2Go free mock: 50 MCQ / 100 min / 70% readiness — knowledge diagnostic only.

## Official certification resources

Topic weights and timing follow published NEBOSH (delivered through accredited Learning Partners) outlines. Verify fees and scheduling on the official site — UniPrep2Go questions are independent study aids.

- [NEBOSH — International General Certificate (IGC)](https://www.nebosh.org.uk/qualifications/international-general-certificate/)
- [NEBOSH — IGC syllabus guide for Learning Partners (v2.2, PDF)](https://www.nebosh.org.uk/documents/gic-syllabus-guide-for-learning-partners/gic-lp-guide-v2.2.pdf)
- [NEBOSH — Where to study (accredited Learning Partners)](https://www.nebosh.org.uk/qualifications/where-to-study/)

## Product facts

- Slug: nebosh-readiness-check
- Practice test label: NEBOSH practice test
- Vertical: building (https://uniprep2go.study/mock-exams/v/building)
- Family: safety
- Linked deck: nebosh-anki-deck
- Linked deck status: available
- Linked deck checkout: https://pixidstudio.gumroad.com/l/nebosh-anki-deck?wanted=true
- Status: live
- Access mode: free_timed_mock
- Questions: 50
- Duration: 100 minutes
- Free version: free 25-question / 50-minute diagnostic (1 attempt, no signup); full 50-question mock on Mock Pass
- Free question count: 25
- Free duration: 50 minutes
- Pass threshold: 70%
- Price: Free 25-question diagnostic, then $5 for 5 full attempts
- Pricing note: Your first UniPrep2Go attempt is free: a 25-question timed diagnostic on any exam (Exam or Learn mode, no signup) with the full topic report. Full-length mocks and retakes run on a $5 UniPrep2Go Mock Pass (Gumroad license key): 5 attempts on any mock. After your score, buy the linked Anki deck on Gumroad to drill weak topics with spaced repetition.
- Mock Pass: $5 for 5 attempts on any mock — https://pixidstudio.gumroad.com/l/uniprep-mock-pass
- Exam body: NEBOSH (National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health)
- Search aliases: NEBOSH
- Landing page: https://uniprep2go.study/mock-exams/nebosh-readiness-check
- Facts JSON: https://uniprep2go.study/api/mock-exams/nebosh-readiness-check

## About this free practice test

A timed MCQ readiness diagnostic across NEBOSH IGC syllabus elements — GIC1 Elements 1–4 (management/monitoring) and GIC2 Elements 5–11 hazards plus risk-assessment skills. Official assessments are GIC1 scenario open-book (5 hours within a 24-hour window, 45% provisional pass) and GIC2 practical (4 hours) — use this 50-question mock (free 25-question version) to find weak domains, then drill the linked $11 / 250-card 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: 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)

## Report features

- Pass/no-pass readiness verdict
- Weighted topic diagnosis
- Pacing analysis
- Full answer review with explanations
- Linked Anki deck repair plan for no-pass or borderline results

## Question source

Original UniPrep2Go questions authored for the NEBOSH IGC readiness check (250 cards across five syllabus groups; 50-question timed session).

## Structure

- H&S Management Systems, Culture, and Monitoring: 10 questions, target 70%
- Physical, Psychological, and Musculoskeletal Health: 10 questions, target 70%
- Chemical, Biological, and General Workplace Hazards: 10 questions, target 70%
- Work Equipment, Fire, and Electricity: 10 questions, target 70%
- Risk Assessment and Control (GIC2): 10 questions, target 70%

## Official source note

Independent MCQ knowledge diagnostic on NEBOSH IGC syllabus themes (GIC1 Elements 1–4 open book exam + GIC2 Elements 5–11 hazards and risk assessment practical). Official IGC (syllabus guide v2.2): GIC1 open-book scenario exam — 5 hours assessment time within a 24-hour window, 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.

## NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (IGC) exam facts

- Exam name: NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (IGC)
- Administered by: NEBOSH (delivered through accredited Learning Partners)
- Questions: GIC1: scenario-based open-book examination (100 marks); GIC2: practical workplace risk assessment — not multiple-choice
- Scored questions: GIC1: 100 marks (qualification grade); GIC2: pass/refer only (does not affect Distinction/Credit/Pass grade)
- Time: GIC1: 5 hours assessment time within a 24-hour open-book window on the NEBOSH digital platform, plus a closing interview; GIC2: 4 hours practical per the IGC syllabus guide (NEBOSH's IGC web page lists 3 hours — confirm 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
- Content outline effective: IGC syllabus guide v2.2 (revised syllabus taught from 2 February 2026; first assessments from 4 March 2026)
- Verify current details at: https://www.nebosh.org.uk/qualifications/international-general-certificate/
Official sources:
- NEBOSH — International General Certificate (IGC): https://www.nebosh.org.uk/qualifications/international-general-certificate/
- NEBOSH — IGC syllabus guide for Learning Partners (v2.2, PDF): https://www.nebosh.org.uk/documents/gic-syllabus-guide-for-learning-partners/gic-lp-guide-v2.2.pdf
- NEBOSH — Where to study (accredited Learning Partners): https://www.nebosh.org.uk/qualifications/where-to-study/

## NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (IGC) knowledge domains and weights

| # | Knowledge domain | Weight |
| --- | --- | ---: |
| 1 | Element 1 — Why we should manage workplace health and safety | GIC1 open book exam + GIC2 practical |
| 2 | Element 2 — How health and safety management systems work | GIC1 open book exam + GIC2 practical (ISO 45001, ILO-OSH 2001) |
| 3 | Element 3 — Managing risk: people and processes | GIC1 open book exam + GIC2 practical (culture, human factors, change, SSOW, PTW) |
| 4 | Element 4 — Health and safety monitoring and measuring | GIC1 open book exam only |
| 5 | Element 5 — Physical and psychological health | GIC2 practical risk assessment only — not assessed in GIC1 |
| 6 | Element 6 — Musculoskeletal health | GIC2 practical risk assessment only — not assessed in GIC1 |
| 7 | Element 7 — Chemical and biological agents | GIC2 practical risk assessment only — not assessed in GIC1 |
| 8 | Element 8 — General workplace issues | GIC2 practical risk assessment only — not assessed in GIC1 |
| 9 | Element 9 — Work equipment | GIC2 practical risk assessment only — not assessed in GIC1 |
| 10 | Element 10 — Fire | GIC2 practical risk assessment only — not assessed in GIC1 |
| 11 | Element 11 — Electricity | GIC2 practical risk assessment only — not assessed in GIC1 |
| 12 | 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 (units GIC1/GIC2) replaced the IG1/IG2 structure — teaching began 2 February 2026 and first assessments ran from 4 March 2026.
- GIC1 is a scenario-based open-book examination (100 marks, 5 hours assessment time within a 24-hour window, plus a closing interview) covering Elements 1–4 on NEBOSH’s digital platform; qualification grade (Distinction/Credit/Pass) is based on GIC1 only.
- GIC2 is a practical workplace risk assessment (4 hours per the syllabus guide) covering Elements 5–11 hazards plus risk-assessment principles — 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 NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (IGC) facts (commonly tested)

- GIC1 provisional pass mark is 45% (45/100) — but aim higher; Distinction requires 75+ and Credit requires 65–74.
- Elements 5–11 (health, musculoskeletal, chemical/biological, workplace issues, work equipment, fire, electricity) are assessed only through the GIC2 practical — not in the GIC1 exam.
- 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.
## Common NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (IGC) candidate questions (Q&A)

### How is the NEBOSH IGC assessed?

Two units: GIC1 — an open book scenario examination (5 hours assessment time in a 24-hour window, 100 marks, closing interview) covering Elements 1–4; and GIC2 — a practical workplace risk assessment covering Elements 5–11 hazards. You must pass both within five years.

### What score do you need to pass NEBOSH GIC1?

45% provisional pass (45 marks out of 100). Distinction is 75+, Credit is 65–74.

### Does GIC2 affect my NEBOSH grade?

No. Qualification grade (Distinction/Credit/Pass) is based on GIC1 only. GIC2 is assessed as Pass or Refer.

### Is the NEBOSH IGC exam open book?

GIC1 is an open-book examination (OBE) — you may use course notes and reference materials during the sitting (learner guide: 5 hours assessment time). GIC2 is a practical workplace risk assessment, not a closed-book MCQ test.

### Is there a free NEBOSH practice test?

Yes — UniPrep2Go offers a 50-question timed IGC readiness check (free 25-question version) with topic scoring. It drills syllabus knowledge only; official assessments remain GIC1 OBE + GIC2 practical through an accredited Learning Partner.

### What other NEBOSH qualifications exist?

NEBOSH offers National General Certificate (NGC/GNC), Certificates in Construction Health and Safety, Fire Safety, Environmental Management, and the National/International Diploma — each with separate unit assessments.


## FAQ

### 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. Your first UniPrep2Go mock, including this NEBOSH one, is a free 25-question timed diagnostic (any exam, Exam or Learn mode, no signup); full-length mocks and retakes run on the $5 UniPrep2Go Mock Pass — 5 attempts on any mock.

### How many free attempts do I get on this NEBOSH practice test?

One. Your first UniPrep2Go attempt is free: a 25-question timed diagnostic on any exam (Exam or Learn mode, no signup) with the full topic report. Full-length mocks and retakes run on a $5 UniPrep2Go Mock Pass (Gumroad license key): 5 attempts on any mock. Every attempt ends with the full topic report and answer review — the report itself is never paywalled.

### 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. The free first attempt is a 25-question / 50-minute diagnostic with the same topic weights; the full session runs on Mock Pass. Independent MCQ knowledge diagnostic on NEBOSH IGC syllabus themes (GIC1 Elements 1–4 open book exam + GIC2 Elements 5–11 hazards and risk assessment practical). Official IGC (syllabus guide v2.2): GIC1 open-book scenario exam — 5 hours assessment time within a 24-hour window, 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.

### Why is the free NEBOSH practice test 25 questions?

It is a diagnostic: 25 questions drawn by the same topic weights as the full 50-question mock — enough to rank your weakest topics, short enough to finish in 50 minutes in one sitting. With 1–6 questions per topic it is a quick read, not a verdict; for a full-length timed score, run the 50-question / 100-minute mock.

### What do I get for $5?

The UniPrep2Go Mock Pass: 5 full timed attempts on any UniPrep2Go mock, including the 50-question NEBOSH IGC Readiness session, in Exam or Learn mode. It is a one-time Gumroad license key that works on any device — no subscription. Every attempt ends with the full topic report and answer review.

### 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).

## Disclaimer

This is an independent readiness diagnostic. It is not official NEBOSH assessment material and does not award NEBOSH qualifications (IGC, NGC, or other certificates).