Practice results log
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The mock test results log is a simple table where you record each practice attempt: the date, your score, the topic and your top three mistakes. The log works out the percentage for each attempt and shows whether your scores are rising, flat or falling. Nothing is saved to any server, and you can copy the table to keep your own record.
This site is independent and is not affiliated with CSCS or CITB. Scores in the log are practice results only. They are not official results and they do not predict what you will score on the real test.
Key takeaways
- Record the date, score, total questions, topic and top three mistakes for every practice attempt.
- The percentage is your score divided by the number of questions, multiplied by 100.
- The CITB Operatives test pass mark is 90%, which is at least 45 correct out of 50.
- The trend over several attempts tells you more than any single score.
- The mistakes column is the most valuable part of the log, because it tells you what to study next.
- Nothing is stored by the log, so copy the table to keep it.
What the log records
A score on its own says very little. If you scored 40 on a practice set, was that 40 out of 50 or 40 out of 100? Was it your first attempt, or your fifth on the same questions? Which topics caused the lost marks? The log asks for enough detail to answer those questions later.
Each row has these columns:
| Column | What to write | Why it helps |
|---|---|---|
| Date | The day you did the practice | Lets you see how often you practise |
| Set or topic | The question set or subject you worked on | Shows which areas you have covered |
| Score | Number correct | The raw result |
| Total questions | How many questions were in the set | Needed for the percentage |
| Percentage | Worked out for you | Makes different sets comparable |
| Top three mistakes | Three short notes on what went wrong | Turns a score into a study task |
The log calculates the percentage as score divided by total questions, multiplied by 100. A score of 40 out of 50 is 80%, and 45 out of 50 is 90%. The trend column compares your latest attempts so you can see direction at a glance.
Why percentage matters
Practice sets come in different lengths. A quick topic quiz might have ten questions and a full paper might have fifty. Raw scores cannot be compared across them, but percentages can.
The CITB Operatives page gives the test as 50 questions, 45 minutes and a 90% pass mark. For a 50 question paper that is at least 45 correct, so you can have no more than 5 wrong. Keeping your percentage in the log lets you see how far you are from that line. It also reminds you that the target is high, which is a good reason to review each mistake and not just repeat easy questions.
A caution applies, however. A percentage on a short quiz is a rough guide, because one question changes it a lot. Ten questions with one wrong is 90%, yet the next quiz on a harder topic might give 60%. Put more weight on full-length papers and on patterns across several attempts.
How to use the log
Step 1: record straight after the practice
Fill in the row as soon as you finish, while you still remember why you got things wrong. Waiting until the evening loses detail.
Step 2: be specific about mistakes
Write the mistake as a short, specific note, not "got confused". Compare these:
- Weak: "Risk assessment."
- Better: "Mixed up hazard and risk."
- Better still: "Picked the control that removes the hazard last, not first."
Specific notes can be turned into a study task. Vague notes cannot.
Step 3: spot the type of mistake
When you look at your notes after a few attempts, sort them into three kinds:
- Knowledge gaps: you did not know the answer. Fix these by learning the topic.
- Reading errors: you knew it but misread the question. Fix these by slowing down and reading every word.
- Pace errors: you rushed or ran out of time. Fix these with timed practice. The free mock test timer on this site can help.
Our guide to reviewing practice test mistakes explains how to work through each kind.
Step 4: look at the trend
After three or more attempts, compare the percentages. Rising scores suggest your study is working. Flat scores suggest you are repeating what you already know and need to focus on weak topics. Falling scores may mean you are tired, rushing or moving on to harder material. The trend tells you what to adjust.
Step 5: copy and keep
Because nothing is saved to a server, close the page and the table is gone. Copy the table into your notes, a spreadsheet or an email to yourself after each session.
A checklist for a useful results log
- [ ] I log every attempt, including bad ones.
- [ ] I write the total number of questions each time.
- [ ] I note my top three mistakes in specific words.
- [ ] I label each mistake as knowledge, reading or pace.
- [ ] I look at the trend after at least three attempts.
- [ ] I copy the table before I close the page.
- [ ] I choose my next study topic from the mistakes column.
What the log cannot tell you
A log records what happened in practice. It cannot tell you what the real test will contain, and it cannot guarantee a pass. Practice questions written by different authors vary in difficulty, so a score on one set does not map neatly onto another. Our guide to what a mock test score means covers how to read your results with care.
A good run of scores can also be misleading if you are repeating the same questions. If you have seen a question before, your answer may come from memory of the question rather than understanding of the topic. Mix in fresh questions and revisit topics in a different form. Our free practice questions are a place to find more.
For current information about the test and how to prepare for it, check the CITB Prepare for the test page. If the CITB page and this article ever differ, follow the CITB page.
Worked example: reading four rows of a log
The rows below are invented to show the arithmetic and the thinking. They are not real results and not a prediction of anything.
| Date | Set or topic | Score | Total | Percentage | Top mistakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | Mixed set | 36 | 50 | 72% | Lifting; reporting; PPE choice |
| Wed | Reporting and PPE | 8 | 10 | 80% | Misread "not" in two questions |
| Fri | Mixed set | 41 | 50 | 82% | Ran short of time; two reading errors |
| Sun | Mixed set | 43 | 50 | 86% | One knowledge gap; one reading error |
The two full papers on Monday and Friday are the fairest comparison, since they are the same length. Moving from 36 to 41 out of 50 is a rise from 72% to 82%. The short set on Wednesday is useful for the mistakes it shows, but its percentage should carry less weight.
Now read the mistakes column. On Monday the notes point to knowledge gaps. On Wednesday they point to a reading habit, and on Friday to pace. By Sunday only one knowledge gap remains. That pattern suggests the study is working, and the next task is to fix the reading errors by slowing down on the wording of each question.
The last row is 43 out of 50, which is 86%. Against the CITB Operatives page figure of at least 45 correct out of 50, that is two marks short. The log makes the gap visible, but it does not say whether the real test would go the same way, because practice sets differ in difficulty.
A short weekly review routine
Once a week, spend ten or fifteen minutes with the log and no questions at all. This is general study advice from this site, not an official CITB method.
- Count the attempts. If you only logged one, your trend is not yet useful.
- Sort the mistakes. Mark each as knowledge, reading or pace, as described above.
- Find the repeat. Look for any topic or habit that appears in more than one row. That is your next study task.
- Choose one change. Pick a single adjustment for the coming week, such as reading each question twice or practising one weak topic.
- Check fresh material. If every recent set was one you had seen before, add new questions so the log reflects understanding and not memory.
- Copy the table. Save it before you close the page.
If a topic keeps appearing, read the matching guidance first and then return to questions. Our guide to reviewing practice test mistakes shows how to work through a wrong answer, and what a mock test score means explains how far to trust any single result. Before booking the real test, check the CITB Prepare for the test page for the current information.
FAQ
What should I put in a mock test results log?
Put in the date, the question set or topic, your score, the total number of questions, and your top three mistakes. The log works out the percentage for you. The mistakes column is the most useful, as it tells you what to study next.
Does the log save my results?
No. The log does not send or store anything on any server, so your entries disappear when you close the page. Copy the table into your own notes if you want to keep it.
What percentage do I need to pass the CITB Operatives test?
The CITB Operatives page gives a pass mark of 90%, which is at least 45 correct out of 50 questions. Your percentage in a practice log is not an official result, but it shows how close you are to that line. Check the CITB page for the current pass mark.
How many attempts do I need before the trend is useful?
Three attempts is a reasonable minimum to see a direction, and more is better. One score can be a good or bad day. A pattern across several full-length attempts is far more reliable.
Sources
Independent guide, not affiliated with, authorised by, approved by or endorsed by CSCS or CITB. Last updated 2026-10-08.