Operatives test format: 50 questions in 45 minutes
The official format in one table, and how our practice mirrors it without copying official content.
Official format and practice here
| Feature | Official position (CITB) | What this site does |
|---|---|---|
| Questions | 50 multiple-choice questions | Original multiple-choice practice, plus full 50-question mock papers in the app |
| Time | 45 minutes | A 45-minute timer on the mock tests |
| Pass mark | 90%, at least 45 out of 50 | Shows a 45/50 practice benchmark. Never presented as an official result |
| Topic areas | Five public knowledge-area labels | Questions tagged to the same five labels, with weak-topic review |
| Route | Operatives, Specialist, Managers and Professionals | Operatives only in this release |
Source: CITB, Operatives test. Check the official pages before booking, because test details can change.
Format questions
What is the pass mark?
CITB states a 90% pass mark for the Operatives test, which is at least 45 correct answers out of 50. The practice benchmark on this site uses the same 45/50 figure.
Does practice scoring predict my real result?
No. A practice score is a study aid. It does not predict the official result, and it does not replace the official CITB or CSCS information.