Certified Playground Safety Inspector
CPSI Sample Exam Questions Already
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To be compliant with ASTM 1487, a designer or manufacturer of playground equipment should
✔✔provide buyers with a parts list for the pla
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Certified Playground Safety Inspector
CPSI Sample Exam Questions Already
Passed
To be compliant with ASTM 1487, a designer or manufacturer of playground equipment should
✔✔provide buyers with a parts list for the playground
2. The fish or wedge probe is used to determine whether or not a hazard exists on ✔✔a partially
bounded opening
3. Which of the following is correct regarding the impact-attenuation of surfacing material
✔✔Critical height must equal or exceed fall height
4. When evaluating the structural integrity of a support structure for a swing that appears to be
failing, a CPSI should ✔✔hire a licensed professional engineer to certify the integrity of the
equipment
5. Manufacturers of playground equipment must: provide the manufacturer's identification of the
equipment ✔✔
6. The majority of injuries associated with playground equipment result from ✔✔falls to the
surface on which the equipment was located
7. An opening may present a common crush or shear hazard only if it ✔✔grabs the 5/8" (16mm)
dowel
8. The criteria for unitary surface materials includes meeting requirements of ✔✔ASTM F1292
and F1487
9. Regarding playground safety signage, which of the following is correct ✔✔Signage may not
prevent accidents but may reduce liability
10. Which of the following factors is MOST important when determining the frequency of
inspections of surfacing ✔✔Type of surfacing and amount of use
11. When planning a playground for public use, the play equipment that is chosen must ✔✔be
appropriate for the age of intended users
12. A spring rocker with seat height of 26" is about to be installed adjacent to the side of a fully
enclosed bucket swing set. The minimum distance required between the swing set and the rocker
is ✔✔108" or 9'
13. The Site History File for a playground should contains ✔✔a comprehensive inventory of all
equipment, a parts list, maintenance, and inspection recommendations
14. What is the minimum use zone between a stand-alone climber and a standingrocking/springing playground piece ✔✔156" or 13'
15. The _____ of each play structure shall provide clear and concise inspection instructions
✔✔Manufacturer
16. Heights of guardrails and protective barriers are determined by which of the following
characteristics of children ✔✔Center of gravity
17. Which of the following is allowed on a public playground ✔✔Swinging exercise rings less
than 7" in length are approved for public playgrounds
18. A component on stationary equipment that fits within a projection gauge and extends beyond
the face of the gauge is technically defined as a ✔✔protrusion
19. According to the CPSC, which of the following statements is correct ✔✔The use zone is the
area under and around the equipment where protective surfacing is required
20. According to CPSC, good playground supervisors must understand all EXCEPT ✔✔general
playground design
21. Where is the best source for accessible design information ✔✔DOJ 2010 ADA Standard for
Accessible Design
22. How should the CPSI determine the impact attenuation of the poured-in-place safety
surfacing when auditing a playground ✔✔Verify the documentation from the manufacturer
23. In the case that a CPSI will be training co-workers. The initial goal of the staff training
should be to ✔✔ensure awareness of playground safety
24. What is the most serious type of injury that can occur from a play component projection
✔✔entanglement
25. Which of the following covers selecting and specifying surface systems under and around
playground equipment ✔✔ASTM F2223
26. It is the responsibility of the ______ to replace signs or labels or both, should they become
illegible, destroyed, or removed ✔✔Owner/Operator
27. Upon doing a routing inspection, a maintenance worker finds a badly cracked child's swing
seat. There is no other seat available. The maintenance worker should ✔✔remove the swing seat
and chains
28. The ADA requires that accessible equipment on new or renovated playgrounds must ✔✔be
on an accessible route
29. Which of the following is exempt from the head entrapment requirements ✔✔The opening
between the surface and the first rung
30. When evaluating a site for it's potential as an appropriate site for future playground, all of the
following should be considered EXCEPT ✔✔proximity to the closest existing public playground
with similar design
31. Which areas on a playground using loose fill surfacing are more susceptible to displacement
✔✔Under swings and slide exits
32. The purpose of installing and maintaining an appropriate amount or type of impact
attenuating surfacing under and around play equipment is to ✔✔minimize the likelihood of a
serious head injury
33. Which of the following is compliant with ASTM F1487 ✔✔An accessible bolt end
projecting two full threads beyond the face of a nut exposed on a guardrail is acceptable
34. The standard that is used to determine whether the playground surfacing is firm, stable, and
slip resistant is ✔✔F1951
35. The standards of the CPSI Code of Professional Conduct include all of the following
EXCEPT ✔✔Protecting the assets of the playground owner as a paramount objective
36. The guiding philosophy of risk reduction is to ✔✔be proactive rather than reactive
37. Which of the following pieces of equipment is for children ages 2 to 5 ✔✔72" high slide
38. The CPSC Handbook is a ✔✔federal guideline
39. Which of the following statements is correct regarding guardrail design ✔✔Horizontal infill
cross-pieces should be spaced no farther than 3.5" apart
40. A CPSI conducts an audit of a public playground without the authorization or consent of the
playground's owner The CPSI has violated the ✔✔CPSC Code of Professional Conduct
41. Which option is best when a piece of playground equipment must be taken out of service for
an extended period of time ✔✔Place heavy duty construction fencing around the component and
place signage in the area
42. Which of the following statements about playground inspections is true ✔✔High frequency
inspections should focus on routine maintenance
43. Which of the following has the greatest potential to create a Priority 1 hazard on a 120" long
embankment slide ✔✔A slide chute clearance zone less than 15" has greatest potential
44. When evaluating non-traditional playground equipment for hazards it is recommended that
✔✔All components are identified and the appropriate performance requirements be applied
45. The determination of what constitutes a playground hazard according to the ASTM Standards
and CPSC Guidelines is derived from all of the following EXCEPT ✔✔IPEMA International
Playground Equipment Manufacturer's Association
46. A child sustains a serious head injury at a playground. The Playground owner has performed
regular safety inspections but has not documented the inspections or any corrective actions taken.
The owner is now subject to possible accusations of ✔✔Negligence
47. Which of the following is covered by ASTM F1487 ✔✔Public use playground equipment
48. Low frequency inspection forms should be ✔✔assembled using information from the Site
History File and Mannufacturer's recommendations
49. Which of the following statements regarding fasteners and other hardware is true ✔✔Must
be corrosion resistant or have a corrosion
50. The fall height for an elevated platform is determined by measuring ✔✔the height of the
platform above the protective surfacing
51. Children ages 2 to 5 are most likely to have trouble with climbers that ✔✔don't have an easy
way down
52. Which of the following is an acceptable distance for the opening between two adjacent
platforms ✔✔3"
53. A tot swing with fully enclosed seats has a top beam height of 96" above the protective
surfacing, a pivot point of 6" below the top of the beam and a swing seat 24" above the ground
what is the minimum use zone ✔✔132" or 11'
54. When installing climbing ropes over engineered wood fiber, the rope should ✔✔be secured
at both ends
55. What establishes the public playground owner's standard of care for their risk management
program ✔✔The owner's safety policy
56. According to CPSC, the quality of supervision depends upon the extent of the supervisor's
knowledge of ✔✔safe play behavior
57. A sitting spring rocker with a fall height of 28" is placed next to a large composite structure
with a fall height of 72" What is the minimum acceptable distance between the spring rocker and
composite structure ✔✔108" or 9'
58. Which of the following is the most important factor when determining placement of play
equipment for 2 to 5 year olds ✔✔Circulation of users
59. What is the purpose of a playground safety audit ✔✔Record compliance with current
guidelines and standards
60. Which of the following is a hazard associated with track rides when the rolling portions of
the hand gripping is not enclosed ✔✔Crush and shear points
61. Which of the following will BEST protect against litigation related to playground safety
✔✔Maintaining play areas in compliance with ASTM standards
62. The CPSC recommends that children of which age group use Horizontal ladders, ring treks
and chinning bars ✔✔4 years of age and older
63. Stepping forms for pre-school age children must be permanently affixed and shall have a
hand support if the step is greater than ✔✔20 inches
64. A CPSI Audits a new playground designed for children 2 to 5 and documents all compliant
and non-compliant conditions found. Which of the following is non-compliant ✔✔A platform
used to access a track ride that is 38" by 36"
65. According to the current CPSC Handbook, fatal injuries of children involving playground
equipment include which of the following ✔✔Impact from equipment tipping over
66. For which of the following has the fall height as the maximum height of the structure ✔✔The
fall height for horizontal ladders is the maximum height of the structure
67. Trees can be utilized for sun protection if ✔✔the trunks are located outside the use zone
68. What is the minimum use zone between a stand-alone climber and a standingrocking/springing playground piece ✔✔156" or 13'
69. Which of the following statements regarding swings is true ✔✔Swings require bushings,
bearings, or other means of reducing friction and wear
70. What is the minimum use zone between a merry-go-round and sitting-rocking/springing
equipment ✔✔144" or 12'
71. If fencing is installed on a playground, the fencing shall comply with ✔✔ASTM 2049
72. Playgrounds made of wood or containing wood components must ✔✔be naturally rot
resistant or treated to resist rot
73. When performing a safety audit, a 5/8" diameter rod is used to check for ✔✔crush or shear
hazards on a moving component
74. All of the following are factors identified to contribute to playground injuries EXCEPT
✔✔equipment designed to encourage risk taking
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