CPSI Prep Exam Questions with correct Answers

Which of the following is covered by ASTM F1487 - Answer- public use playground equipment The site history file for a playground should contain - Answer- comprehensive inventory of all equipment, a parts list, maintenance and inspection recommendation An opening may present a common crush or shear hazard only it - Answer- if it grabs the 5/8 (16mm) dowel which of the following is true when using flexible components as access to a platform - Answer- a means of hand support during transition to the platform must be provided A standard of care for playground equipment and surfacing is achieved after - Answer- all non compliance identified have been remediated which option is best when a piece of playground equipment must be taken out of service for an extended period of time - Answer- use heavy duty construction fencing in conjunction with signage which of the following would be BEST location for a new playground - Answer- Well drained area The following data are recorded during a saftey audit of a public playground intended for users aged 2-5 with impact attenuating surfacing: A 96 inch (2440 mm) high free standing climber A tot swing with a 120 inch high rail A flexible climber attached to a composite structure at deck height which of the following actions should the CPSI recommend in order to bring the playground into compliance with ASTM 1487 and the CPSC handbook - Answer- leave the climber alone, ,lower the tot swing to 96 inches insure that the flexible climber is not the sole means of access and remove the sliding pole Before opening a new playground and allowing use by the public an owner/operator should - Answer- Audit the playground and rectify any non-compliant issues found A cpsi discovers that an independent shade structure is 72 inches above the pivot point of a swing. The CPSI should - Answer- document non-compliance which of the following should be used when conducting safety audits - Answer- Head and torso probe used to test openings for possible head entrapment should be used A sitting rocker with a fall height of 28 inches (71mm) is placed next to a large composite structure with a fall height of 72 inches (1829 mm). What is the minimum acceptable distance between the spring rocker and the composite structure - Answer- 108 inches (9feet, 2740 mm) What is the minimum use zone between a merry-go-round and sitting rocking springing equipment - Answer- 144 inches A child sustains head injury at a playground. the playground owner has performed regular safety inspections but has not documented he inspections or any corrective actions taken. the owner is now subject to possible accusations of - Answer- Accusations of negligence Stepping forms for pre-school age children must be permanent affixed and shall have a hand support if the step is greater than - Answer- 20 inches Manufactures of playground equipment must - Answer- Provide the manufactures identification on the equipment A composite play structure is - Answer- two or more play structures attached or functionally linked to create one integral unit that provides more than one play activity Which of the following statements regarding arch climbers used for access is true - Answer- should not be the sole means of access to elevated platforms for pre-school equipment The primary reason for adding protective barriers on composite structures is to prevent - Answer- prevent deliberate attempts to pass through the device A cpsi conducts an audit of a public playground without the authorization or consent of the playground owner. The cpsi has violated - Answer- Certified playground safety inspector code of professional conduct The standard that is used to determine whether playground surfacing is firm stable and slip resistant is - Answer- F1951 Which of the following factors is the MOST important when determining the frequency of inspections of surfacing - Answer- the type of surfacing and the amount of use When planning a playground for a public use, the play equipment that is chosen must - Answer- be appropriate for the age of intended users A free standing 3 dimension climbing net structure has a center post that reaches an elevation of 84 inches, an interior fall height measured at 68 inches and an exterior fall height measured to be 48ninches. What is the fall height of this piece of public playground equipment - Answer- 84 inches A component on stationary equipoment that fits within a projection giuage and extends beyond the face of the guage is technically defined as - Answer- A protusion It is the responsibility of the ___ to replace signs or lables or both, should they become illegiblke, destoyed or removed - Answer- Owner/operator Which of the follwoing is an acceptable distance for the openming between two adjacent platforms - Answer- 3 inches A CPSI records the following data when auditing a playground: 1. 2 springs rockers 72 icnhes apart 2. An adjacent open seat swing set and a fully enclosed swing set 72 iches apart 3. A multi-axis swing support post 72 inches form a climber 4. The use zone at the end of an 84 slide is 72 Based on the recorded data, what should the CPSI recommend - Answer- Moving the climber and increasing the slide exit use zone The fall heihgt of an embankment slide in the slide exit use zone shall be a minimum of - Answer- 40 inches Which of the following ASTM standards addresses public playground equioment? - Answer- ASTM F1487 Which of the follwoing staments is correct regarding gurdraoll design - Answer- Horixontal infill cross-pieces should be spaced no farther than 3.5 inches apart. When performing a saftey aufit, a 5/8 inch diameter rod is used to check for - Answer- check for crush or shear hazard on a moving component A standard of care for playground ewuiment and surfacing is acheived afer - Answer- After all non comliances identified have been remediated Which of the follwoing factors is the most important when determning the frewueny of inspections of surfacing - Answer- The type of surfacing and the amount of use A CPSI audits a new playground design for children ae 2-5 and documents all cmpliant and nin compliant conditions found. Which of the follwoing is a non compliant condition - Answer- The playground contains a platform used to access a track ride that is 38 inches by 36 inches is non compliant Which of the follwing are the most appropriate tools to test for partially bvounded opeining - Answer- The wedge / fish template, part A & B Assigning a hazard priority rating to a hazard should be based on all of he follwoing except - Answer- Non compliance with ASTM F1487 should not inform hazard priority ratings Stepping forms for preschool aged chidren must be permanetly affixed and shall have a hand support if the step is greater than - Answer- 20 inches