CPSI EXAM PREP 2025 QUESTIONS AND
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Circular use zone where swing motion occurs cannot overlap to a distance
of________________. - ANS Y + 72"
(y = vertical distance from the top of sitting surface to pivot point)
The front and rear use zone where swing motion occurs cannot overlap for a distance of ______
to both the front and the rear. - ANS 2x
x = the vertical distance from the protective surface to the pivot point of the swing.
What is the handhold length of a seated rocking equipment ? - ANS min. length 3"
Wheelchair accessible platform:
The openings in platform, and between edge and railing may not exceed ______" horizontal
opening - ANS 1/2" (0.5")
What is the minimum side use zone for a rotating swing support structure? - ANS 72"
Comprehensive program of playground safety includes.... - ANS - audits
-inspections
-maintenance
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, What does the middle projection gauge measure? - ANS projection entering brain thru eye
socket
What does the large projection gauge measure? - ANS soft tissue damage such as bruise or
ruptured organs in abdominal area
What is the max height of a balance beam? - ANS 12" max hgt for 2-5 yo
16" max hgt for 5-12 yo
What is min overlap use zone for To-Fro Swing support structure? - ANS 72"
What is the dowel size of the crush/shear test probe on Merry - Go - Rounds? - ANS 0.30"
(5/16")
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? - ANS YES
What is the minimum footrest length of a seated spring rocking equipment? - ANS 3 1/2"
What is the dowel size of crush / sheer hazards with movement? - ANS 0.62" (5/8")
Partially Bound Openings:
The template is considered fully inserted if it goes below the top of the opening more than
____" - ANS 3/4" (0.75")
What is the minimum diameter of hand gripping components? - ANS 0.95"
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What is the dowel diameter for roller slides? - ANS 0.19" (3/16")
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, What is the minimum diameter of handrails? - ANS 0.95"
What is the diameter of a medium dowel? - ANS .30" (5/16")
What is the distance from the platform to the sliding pole? - ANS 18"-20"
Stepping forms must be stationary when they are ________________ - ANS >30"
What is the distance between stepping platforms? - ANS PS 12" max
SA 18" max
What are track ride platform dimensions (when used)? - ANS Min depth 36"
Min width 32"
Max platform hgt 36" for SA users
Upper body equipment can be used by children ___ and up - ANS 4
What is the handrail (stair) height for PS age children? - ANS 22"-26"
How many swings per bay? - ANS 2
What is a swing splay? - ANS Hangers on swings
What is the min. distance between swing splays? - ANS 20"
Define Guardrail - ANS designed to prevent an inadvertent fall thru opening
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ANSWERS
Circular use zone where swing motion occurs cannot overlap to a distance
of________________. - ANS Y + 72"
(y = vertical distance from the top of sitting surface to pivot point)
The front and rear use zone where swing motion occurs cannot overlap for a distance of ______
to both the front and the rear. - ANS 2x
x = the vertical distance from the protective surface to the pivot point of the swing.
What is the handhold length of a seated rocking equipment ? - ANS min. length 3"
Wheelchair accessible platform:
The openings in platform, and between edge and railing may not exceed ______" horizontal
opening - ANS 1/2" (0.5")
What is the minimum side use zone for a rotating swing support structure? - ANS 72"
Comprehensive program of playground safety includes.... - ANS - audits
-inspections
-maintenance
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, What does the middle projection gauge measure? - ANS projection entering brain thru eye
socket
What does the large projection gauge measure? - ANS soft tissue damage such as bruise or
ruptured organs in abdominal area
What is the max height of a balance beam? - ANS 12" max hgt for 2-5 yo
16" max hgt for 5-12 yo
What is min overlap use zone for To-Fro Swing support structure? - ANS 72"
What is the dowel size of the crush/shear test probe on Merry - Go - Rounds? - ANS 0.30"
(5/16")
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? - ANS YES
What is the minimum footrest length of a seated spring rocking equipment? - ANS 3 1/2"
What is the dowel size of crush / sheer hazards with movement? - ANS 0.62" (5/8")
Partially Bound Openings:
The template is considered fully inserted if it goes below the top of the opening more than
____" - ANS 3/4" (0.75")
What is the minimum diameter of hand gripping components? - ANS 0.95"
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What is the dowel diameter for roller slides? - ANS 0.19" (3/16")
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, What is the minimum diameter of handrails? - ANS 0.95"
What is the diameter of a medium dowel? - ANS .30" (5/16")
What is the distance from the platform to the sliding pole? - ANS 18"-20"
Stepping forms must be stationary when they are ________________ - ANS >30"
What is the distance between stepping platforms? - ANS PS 12" max
SA 18" max
What are track ride platform dimensions (when used)? - ANS Min depth 36"
Min width 32"
Max platform hgt 36" for SA users
Upper body equipment can be used by children ___ and up - ANS 4
What is the handrail (stair) height for PS age children? - ANS 22"-26"
How many swings per bay? - ANS 2
What is a swing splay? - ANS Hangers on swings
What is the min. distance between swing splays? - ANS 20"
Define Guardrail - ANS designed to prevent an inadvertent fall thru opening
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