CERTIFIED PLAYGROUND SAFETY
INSPECTOR CPSI EXAM WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
To be compliant with ASTM 1487, a designer or manufacturer of playground
equipment should - ✅✅-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 - ✅✅-a partially bounded opening
3. Which of the following is correct regarding the impact-attenuation
of surfacing material - ✅✅-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 - ✅✅-hire a licensed
professional engineer to certify the integrity of the equipment
5. The majority of injuries associated with playground equipment result from
- ✅✅-falls to the surface on which the equipment was located
6. An opening may present a common crush or shear hazard only if it -
✅✅-grabs the 5/8" (16mm) dowel
7. The criteria for unitary surface materials includes meeting requirements of
- ✅✅-ASTM F1292 and F1487
, 8. Regarding playground safety signage, which of the following is correct -
✅✅-Signage may not prevent accidents but may reduce liability
9. Which of the following factors is MOST important when determining
the frequency of inspections of surfacing - ✅✅-Type of surfacing and
amount of use
10. When planning a playground for public use, the play equipment
that is chosen must - ✅✅-be appropriate for the age of intended
users
11. 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 - ✅✅-108" or 9'
12. The Site History File for a playground should contains - ✅✅-a
comprehensive inventory of all equipment, a parts list, maintenance,
and
inspection recommendations
13. What is the minimum use zone between a stand-alone climber and
a standing-rocking/springing playground piece - ✅✅-156" or 13'
14. The of each play structure shall provide clear and
concise inspection instructions - ✅✅-Manufacturer
INSPECTOR CPSI EXAM WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
To be compliant with ASTM 1487, a designer or manufacturer of playground
equipment should - ✅✅-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 - ✅✅-a partially bounded opening
3. Which of the following is correct regarding the impact-attenuation
of surfacing material - ✅✅-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 - ✅✅-hire a licensed
professional engineer to certify the integrity of the equipment
5. The majority of injuries associated with playground equipment result from
- ✅✅-falls to the surface on which the equipment was located
6. An opening may present a common crush or shear hazard only if it -
✅✅-grabs the 5/8" (16mm) dowel
7. The criteria for unitary surface materials includes meeting requirements of
- ✅✅-ASTM F1292 and F1487
, 8. Regarding playground safety signage, which of the following is correct -
✅✅-Signage may not prevent accidents but may reduce liability
9. Which of the following factors is MOST important when determining
the frequency of inspections of surfacing - ✅✅-Type of surfacing and
amount of use
10. When planning a playground for public use, the play equipment
that is chosen must - ✅✅-be appropriate for the age of intended
users
11. 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 - ✅✅-108" or 9'
12. The Site History File for a playground should contains - ✅✅-a
comprehensive inventory of all equipment, a parts list, maintenance,
and
inspection recommendations
13. What is the minimum use zone between a stand-alone climber and
a standing-rocking/springing playground piece - ✅✅-156" or 13'
14. The of each play structure shall provide clear and
concise inspection instructions - ✅✅-Manufacturer
