CPSI ACTUAL CERTIFICATION PAPER
2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS FULL
SOLUTION.
■ 9. Regarding playground safety signage, which of the following is
correct. Answer- 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. Answer- Type of
surfacing and amount of use
■ 11. When planning a playground for public use, the play equipment
that is chosen must. Answer- 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. Answer- 108"
or 9'
■ 13. The Site History File for a playground should contains. Answer- 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. Answer- 156" or 13'
■ 15. The _____ of each play structure shall provide clear and concise
inspection instructions. Answer- Manufacturer
■ 16. Heights of guardrails and protective barriers are determined by
which of the following characteristics of children. Answer- Center of
gravity
■ 17. Which of the following is allowed on a public playground.
Answer- 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. Answer- protrusion
■ 19. According to the CPSC, which of the following statements is
correct. Answer- 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. Answer- general playground design
2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS FULL
SOLUTION.
■ 9. Regarding playground safety signage, which of the following is
correct. Answer- 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. Answer- Type of
surfacing and amount of use
■ 11. When planning a playground for public use, the play equipment
that is chosen must. Answer- 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. Answer- 108"
or 9'
■ 13. The Site History File for a playground should contains. Answer- 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. Answer- 156" or 13'
■ 15. The _____ of each play structure shall provide clear and concise
inspection instructions. Answer- Manufacturer
■ 16. Heights of guardrails and protective barriers are determined by
which of the following characteristics of children. Answer- Center of
gravity
■ 17. Which of the following is allowed on a public playground.
Answer- 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. Answer- protrusion
■ 19. According to the CPSC, which of the following statements is
correct. Answer- 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. Answer- general playground design
