CPSI ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
FULL SOLUTION STUDY GUIDE
●● 2. The fish or wedge probe is used to determine whether or not a
hazard exists on
Answer: a partially bounded opening
●● 3. Which of the following is correct regarding the impact-attenuation
of surfacing material
Answer: 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
Answer: 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
Answer:
●● 6. The majority of injuries associated with playground equipment
result from
Answer: falls to the surface on which the equipment was located
, ●● 7. An opening may present a common crush or shear hazard only if it
Answer: grabs the 5/8" (16mm) dowel
●● 8. The criteria for unitary surface materials includes meeting
requirements of
Answer: ASTM F1292 and F1487
●● 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'
FULL SOLUTION STUDY GUIDE
●● 2. The fish or wedge probe is used to determine whether or not a
hazard exists on
Answer: a partially bounded opening
●● 3. Which of the following is correct regarding the impact-attenuation
of surfacing material
Answer: 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
Answer: 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
Answer:
●● 6. The majority of injuries associated with playground equipment
result from
Answer: falls to the surface on which the equipment was located
, ●● 7. An opening may present a common crush or shear hazard only if it
Answer: grabs the 5/8" (16mm) dowel
●● 8. The criteria for unitary surface materials includes meeting
requirements of
Answer: ASTM F1292 and F1487
●● 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'
