Certified Playground Safety Inspector
CPSI Exam Questions and answers
To be compliant with ASTM 1487, a designer or manufacturer of playground
equipment should - ANSWER>>provide buyers with a parts list for the playground
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'
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
CPSI Exam Questions and answers
To be compliant with ASTM 1487, a designer or manufacturer of playground
equipment should - ANSWER>>provide buyers with a parts list for the playground
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'
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
