CERTIFIED PLAYGROUND SAFETY INSPECTOR CPSI SAMPLE EXAM QUESTIONS| LATEST UPDATED 2026/2027 (GRADED A+)
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
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
