CPSI Latest Examination | Certified Playground
Safety Inspector Success Guide 2026/2027 Questions
and Answers (Verified) | A+ | 100% Correct Questions
and Answers
1.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 standing-
rocking/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
Safety Inspector Success Guide 2026/2027 Questions
and Answers (Verified) | A+ | 100% Correct Questions
and Answers
1.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 standing-
rocking/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
