CPSI Exam Prep | Actual Questions and Answers Latest
Updated 2026/2027 (Graded A+)
• Question
Circular use zone where swing motion occurs cannot overlap to a distance
of________________.
Correct Answer: I. Y
II. + 72"
III. (y = vertical distance from the top of sitting surface to pivot point)
• Question
The front and rear use zone where swing motion occurs cannot overlap for a distance of
______ to both the front and the rear.
Correct Answer: 2x x = the vertical distance from the protective surface to the pivot
point of the swing.
• Question
What is the handhold length of a seated rocking equipment ?
Correct Answer: min. length 3"
• Question
Wheelchair accessible platform: The openings in platform, and between edge and railing
may not exceed ______" horizontal opening
Correct Answer: 1/2" (0.5")
• Question
What is the minimum side use zone for a rotating swing support structure?
Correct Answer: 72"
• Question
Comprehensive program of playground safety includes....
Correct Answer: I. - audits
II. -inspections
III. -maintenance
• Question
What does the middle projection gauge measure?
Correct Answer: projection entering brain thru eye socket
,• Question
What does the large projection gauge measure?
Correct Answer: soft tissue damage such as bruise or ruptured organs in abdominal area
• Question
What is the max height of a balance beam?
Correct Answer: 12" max hgt for 2-5 yo 16" max hgt for 5-12 yo
• Question
What is min overlap use zone for To-Fro Swing support structure?
Correct Answer: 72"
• Question
What is the dowel size of the crush/shear test probe on Merry - Go - Rounds?
Correct Answer: 0.30" (5/16")
• Question
Entanglement hazards: If connecting devices that have in-fill such as plastic or cable
that completely fills the interior space of both loops preventing entry items of clothing,
is this exempt?
Correct Answer: YES
• Question
What is the minimum footrest length of a seated spring rocking equipment?
Correct Answer: 3 1/2"
• Question
What is the dowel size of crush / sheer hazards with movement?
Correct Answer: 0.62" (5/8")
• Question
Partially Bound Openings: The template is considered fully inserted if it goes below the
top of the opening more than ____"
Correct Answer: 3/4" (0.75")
• Question
What is the minimum diameter of hand gripping components?
Correct Answer: 0.95"
, • Question
What is the dowel diameter for roller slides?
Correct Answer: 0.19" (3/16")
• Question
What is the minimum diameter of handrails?
Correct Answer: 0.95"
• Question
What is the diameter of a medium dowel?
Correct Answer: .30" (5/16")
• Question
What is the distance from the platform to the sliding pole?
Correct Answer: 18"-20"
• Question
Stepping forms must be stationary when they are ________________
Correct Answer: >30"
• Question
What is the distance between stepping platforms?
Correct Answer: PS 12" max
SA 18" max
• Question
What are track ride platform dimensions (when used)?
Correct Answer: I. Min depth 36"
II. Min width 32"
III. Max platform hgt 36" for SA users
• Question
Upper body equipment can be used by children ___ and up
Correct Answer: 4
• Question
What is the handrail (stair) height for PS age children?
Correct Answer: 22"-26"
Updated 2026/2027 (Graded A+)
• Question
Circular use zone where swing motion occurs cannot overlap to a distance
of________________.
Correct Answer: I. Y
II. + 72"
III. (y = vertical distance from the top of sitting surface to pivot point)
• Question
The front and rear use zone where swing motion occurs cannot overlap for a distance of
______ to both the front and the rear.
Correct Answer: 2x x = the vertical distance from the protective surface to the pivot
point of the swing.
• Question
What is the handhold length of a seated rocking equipment ?
Correct Answer: min. length 3"
• Question
Wheelchair accessible platform: The openings in platform, and between edge and railing
may not exceed ______" horizontal opening
Correct Answer: 1/2" (0.5")
• Question
What is the minimum side use zone for a rotating swing support structure?
Correct Answer: 72"
• Question
Comprehensive program of playground safety includes....
Correct Answer: I. - audits
II. -inspections
III. -maintenance
• Question
What does the middle projection gauge measure?
Correct Answer: projection entering brain thru eye socket
,• Question
What does the large projection gauge measure?
Correct Answer: soft tissue damage such as bruise or ruptured organs in abdominal area
• Question
What is the max height of a balance beam?
Correct Answer: 12" max hgt for 2-5 yo 16" max hgt for 5-12 yo
• Question
What is min overlap use zone for To-Fro Swing support structure?
Correct Answer: 72"
• Question
What is the dowel size of the crush/shear test probe on Merry - Go - Rounds?
Correct Answer: 0.30" (5/16")
• Question
Entanglement hazards: If connecting devices that have in-fill such as plastic or cable
that completely fills the interior space of both loops preventing entry items of clothing,
is this exempt?
Correct Answer: YES
• Question
What is the minimum footrest length of a seated spring rocking equipment?
Correct Answer: 3 1/2"
• Question
What is the dowel size of crush / sheer hazards with movement?
Correct Answer: 0.62" (5/8")
• Question
Partially Bound Openings: The template is considered fully inserted if it goes below the
top of the opening more than ____"
Correct Answer: 3/4" (0.75")
• Question
What is the minimum diameter of hand gripping components?
Correct Answer: 0.95"
, • Question
What is the dowel diameter for roller slides?
Correct Answer: 0.19" (3/16")
• Question
What is the minimum diameter of handrails?
Correct Answer: 0.95"
• Question
What is the diameter of a medium dowel?
Correct Answer: .30" (5/16")
• Question
What is the distance from the platform to the sliding pole?
Correct Answer: 18"-20"
• Question
Stepping forms must be stationary when they are ________________
Correct Answer: >30"
• Question
What is the distance between stepping platforms?
Correct Answer: PS 12" max
SA 18" max
• Question
What are track ride platform dimensions (when used)?
Correct Answer: I. Min depth 36"
II. Min width 32"
III. Max platform hgt 36" for SA users
• Question
Upper body equipment can be used by children ___ and up
Correct Answer: 4
• Question
What is the handrail (stair) height for PS age children?
Correct Answer: 22"-26"
