NEW!!! CPSI EXAM LATEST VERSION UPDATED AND
REVISED IN 2025
Without alternate means of egress, max. difference in
height between stepped platforms for Pre-School age
and School-Age - ANSWER ->Pre-School: 12 inches
School-Age: 18 inches
An access component is needed if the difference in
platform height is more than __ for pre-school age and
__ for school age. - ANSWER ->12 inches
and
18 inches
Except for entrance/exit openings, the max. clearance
opening without a top horizontal guardrail should be __.
- ANSWER ->15 inches
Guardrail/Barrier is not required in fall height is less than:
Pre-School __
School-Age - ANSWER -><20 inches
<30 inches
,Pre-School Age Guardrail, >20" < or = 30": Total Height,
Gap at Bottom - ANSWER ->29"+
<9", > or = 23"
Pre-School Age Barrier, >30": Total Height, Gap at
Bottom - ANSWER ->29"+
<3.5"
School Age Guardrail, >30" < or = 48": Total Height, Gap
at Bottom - ANSWER ->38"+
>9", < or = 28"
School Age Barrier, >48": Total Height, Gap at Bottom -
ANSWER ->38"+
<3.5"
Access platforms over __ should provide intermediate
standing surface so child can pause and make decision to
keep going up or go down. - ANSWER ->6'
Handrails- Preschool/Schoolage: should have a diameter
or max. cross-section between __ and __. Preferred
diameter is __. - ANSWER ->.95" and 1.55"
1.25 inches
,Continuous handrails extending over the full length of
the access should be provided on both sides of all _____
and _____. - ANSWER ->stairways and stepladders
Handrail Height: The vertical distance between the top
front edge of a step or ramp surface and the top surface
of the handrail above should be (Preschool, Schoolage) -
ANSWER ->P: between 22 and 26"
S: between 22 and 38"
Transition Point - ANSWER ->Point where child must
transition from access component to play structure
platform
(T/F) Handrails or handholds are recommended at all
transition points. - ANSWER ->True
Balance Beams should be no more than __ (P/S) -
ANSWER ->P: 12 inches
S: 16 inches
Use Zone- Climbers: Should extend a min. of __ in all
directions. (MAY/MAY NOT) overlap with neighboring
equipment, if allowed by that equipment type
AND
, -there is at least __ between equipment when adjacent
designated play surfaces are no more than __ .
OR
There is at least __ between equipment when adjacent
play surfaces are more than __. - ANSWER ->6'
MAY
6'
<30 inches
9'
>30 inches
Climbers should not have climbing bars or other rigid
structural components in the interior of the climber onto
which a child may fall from a height of __. - ANSWER -
>>18 inches
(T/F) Arch climbers should be used as the sole means of
access to other equipment for preschoolers. - ANSWER -
>False
(T/F) Free Standing climbers are not recommended for
toddlers or preschool age children. - ANSWER ->True
Climbers: Rung Width, Vertical Rise, Slope, Diameter
(Preschool/Schoolage) - ANSWER ->Preschool:
RW: > or = 12"
REVISED IN 2025
Without alternate means of egress, max. difference in
height between stepped platforms for Pre-School age
and School-Age - ANSWER ->Pre-School: 12 inches
School-Age: 18 inches
An access component is needed if the difference in
platform height is more than __ for pre-school age and
__ for school age. - ANSWER ->12 inches
and
18 inches
Except for entrance/exit openings, the max. clearance
opening without a top horizontal guardrail should be __.
- ANSWER ->15 inches
Guardrail/Barrier is not required in fall height is less than:
Pre-School __
School-Age - ANSWER -><20 inches
<30 inches
,Pre-School Age Guardrail, >20" < or = 30": Total Height,
Gap at Bottom - ANSWER ->29"+
<9", > or = 23"
Pre-School Age Barrier, >30": Total Height, Gap at
Bottom - ANSWER ->29"+
<3.5"
School Age Guardrail, >30" < or = 48": Total Height, Gap
at Bottom - ANSWER ->38"+
>9", < or = 28"
School Age Barrier, >48": Total Height, Gap at Bottom -
ANSWER ->38"+
<3.5"
Access platforms over __ should provide intermediate
standing surface so child can pause and make decision to
keep going up or go down. - ANSWER ->6'
Handrails- Preschool/Schoolage: should have a diameter
or max. cross-section between __ and __. Preferred
diameter is __. - ANSWER ->.95" and 1.55"
1.25 inches
,Continuous handrails extending over the full length of
the access should be provided on both sides of all _____
and _____. - ANSWER ->stairways and stepladders
Handrail Height: The vertical distance between the top
front edge of a step or ramp surface and the top surface
of the handrail above should be (Preschool, Schoolage) -
ANSWER ->P: between 22 and 26"
S: between 22 and 38"
Transition Point - ANSWER ->Point where child must
transition from access component to play structure
platform
(T/F) Handrails or handholds are recommended at all
transition points. - ANSWER ->True
Balance Beams should be no more than __ (P/S) -
ANSWER ->P: 12 inches
S: 16 inches
Use Zone- Climbers: Should extend a min. of __ in all
directions. (MAY/MAY NOT) overlap with neighboring
equipment, if allowed by that equipment type
AND
, -there is at least __ between equipment when adjacent
designated play surfaces are no more than __ .
OR
There is at least __ between equipment when adjacent
play surfaces are more than __. - ANSWER ->6'
MAY
6'
<30 inches
9'
>30 inches
Climbers should not have climbing bars or other rigid
structural components in the interior of the climber onto
which a child may fall from a height of __. - ANSWER -
>>18 inches
(T/F) Arch climbers should be used as the sole means of
access to other equipment for preschoolers. - ANSWER -
>False
(T/F) Free Standing climbers are not recommended for
toddlers or preschool age children. - ANSWER ->True
Climbers: Rung Width, Vertical Rise, Slope, Diameter
(Preschool/Schoolage) - ANSWER ->Preschool:
RW: > or = 12"
