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School Custodian practice test

School Custodian civil service exams test building-safety policy, routine maintenance math, and judgment around hazards, chemicals, and student safety. This free 30-question practice test helps you build familiarity with the format before the real exam.

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30 questions · about 30 minutes · safety, reading, math, and judgment

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Sample School Custodian exam questions with answers

School Custodian civil service exams test building-safety and maintenance policy, routine scheduling and supply math, and judgment around hazards, chemicals, and student safety.

A strong prep routine practices applying a stated safety rule exactly to a scenario, basic ratio and rate math for cleaning and supply tasks, and situational judgment that favors reporting and following procedure over shortcuts.

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ReadingSample question 1

Policy states: "Any chemical spill must be contained and reported to the building supervisor immediately, and a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) must be consulted before cleanup begins." A custodian spills a small amount of floor cleaner. What must happen before cleanup begins?

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ReadingSample question 2

Policy states: "Any burned-out exit light or blocked emergency exit must be corrected or reported within the same shift it is discovered." A custodian notices a blocked emergency exit at the start of a shift. When must this be corrected or reported?

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ReadingSample question 3

Policy states: "Wet-mopping hallways during school hours requires wet-floor signage on both ends of the mopped area until the floor is fully dry." A custodian mops a hallway section during a class break. What is required until the floor dries?

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ReadingSample question 4

Policy states: "Any equipment with a damaged electrical cord must be tagged out of service and not used until repaired or replaced." A custodian finds a frayed cord on a floor buffer. What should happen?

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ReadingSample question 5

Policy states: "Cleaning chemicals must be stored in their original, labeled containers, and different chemicals may never be combined for storage or disposal." A custodian is nearly out of a cleaning product and considers combining the remainder with a similar product to save space. Is this consistent with policy?

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What does the School Custodian test cover?

The exact subjects vary by agency and announcement. These are the skills represented in this practice set, not a universal exam blueprint.

  • Building safety procedures
  • Maintenance and work-order reading
  • Cleaning and supply math
  • Hazard and chemical awareness
  • Equipment and routine judgment
  • Student and staff safety

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Study safety procedures, maintenance reading, supply and rate math, and hazard judgment. The employer or civil service notice controls the exact duties and testing requirements.

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School Custodian Exam Prep

Prepare for School Custodian civil service exams with practice in building safety, maintenance procedures, supplies, cleaning math, and hazard judgment.