# Free NEBOSH IGC Practice Test (Knowledge Diagnostic)

> Free NEBOSH IGC practice test: 50 timed MCQs, 100 minutes, 70% readiness target, topic scoring. Official GIC1 is open-book (5h / 45% pass), GIC2 is a 4h practical — this mock is a knowledge diagnostic only. Independent — not NEBOSH material.

## 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 (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 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 — GIC learner guide (PDF, January 2026)](https://www.nebosh.org.uk/documents/gic-syllabus-guide-for-learners/gic-learner-guide-v1.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
- Pass threshold: 70%
- Price: Free timed practice test
- Pricing note: 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.
- 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 — 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: 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 1–11 + 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.

## 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 (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
- Content outline effective: IGC learner guide v1, specification June 2025, publication January 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 — GIC learner guide (PDF, January 2026): https://www.nebosh.org.uk/documents/gic-syllabus-guide-for-learners/gic-learner-guide-v1.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 OBE + GIC2 practical |
| 2 | Element 2 — How health and safety management systems work | GIC1 OBE + GIC2 practical (ISO 45001, ILO-OSH 2001) |
| 3 | Element 3 — Managing risk: people and processes | GIC1 OBE + GIC2 practical (culture, human factors, change, SSOW, PTW) |
| 4 | Element 4 — Health and safety monitoring and measuring | GIC1 OBE (incidents, audits, reviews) |
| 5 | Element 5 — Physical and psychological health | GIC1 OBE; hazards assessed in GIC2 |
| 6 | Element 6 — Musculoskeletal health | GIC1 OBE; hazards assessed in GIC2 |
| 7 | Element 7 — Chemical and biological agents | GIC1 OBE; hazards assessed in GIC2 |
| 8 | Element 8 — General workplace issues | GIC1 OBE; hazards assessed in GIC2 |
| 9 | Element 9 — Work equipment | GIC1 OBE; hazards assessed in GIC2 |
| 10 | Element 10 — Fire | GIC1 OBE; hazards assessed in GIC2 |
| 11 | Element 11 — Electricity | GIC1 OBE; hazards assessed in GIC2 |
| 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 (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 NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (IGC) 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.
## Common NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (IGC) candidate questions (Q&A)

### How is the NEBOSH IGC assessed?

Two units: GIC1 (5-hour open-book scenario examination, 100 marks) and GIC2 (4-hour practical risk assessment). 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 free 50-question timed IGC readiness check 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.

### 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).

## 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).