CPSI Exam
CPSI Exam with Questions and Answers
Question 1
Without alternate means of egress, max. difference in height between stepped
platforms for Pre-School age and School-Age
Correct Answer
Pre-School: 12 inches
School-Age: 18 inches
Question 2
An access component is needed if the difference in platform height is more than __
for pre-school age and __ for school age.
Correct Answer
12 inches
and
18 inches
Question 3
Except for entrance/exit openings, the max. clearance opening without a top
horizontal guardrail should be __.
Correct Answer
15 inches
Question 4
Guardrail/Barrier is not required in fall height is less than:
Pre-School __
School-Age
Correct Answer
<20 inches
<30 inches
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Question 5
Pre-School Age Guardrail, >20" < or = 30": Total Height, Gap at Bottom
Correct Answer
29"+
<9", > or = 23"
Question 6
Pre-School Age Barrier, >30": Total Height, Gap at Bottom
Correct Answer
29"+
<3.5"
Question 7
School Age Guardrail, >30" < or = 48": Total Height, Gap at Bottom
Correct Answer
38"+
>9", < or = 28"
Question 8
School Age Barrier, >48": Total Height, Gap at Bottom
Correct Answer
38"+
<3.5"
Question 9
Access platforms over __ should provide intermediate standing surface so child can
pause and make decision to keep going up or go down.
Correct Answer
6'
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Question 10
Handrails- Preschool/Schoolage: should have a diameter or max. cross-section
between __ and __. Preferred diameter is __.
Correct Answer
.95" and 1.55"
1.25 inches
Question 11
Continuous handrails extending over the full length of the access should be provided
on both sides of all _____ and _____.
Correct Answer
stairways and stepladders
Question 12
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)
Correct Answer
P: between 22 and 26"
S: between 22 and 38"
Question 13
Transition Point
Correct Answer
Point where child must transition from access component to play structure platform
Question 14
(T/F) Handrails or handholds are recommended at all transition points.
Correct Answer
True
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Question 15
Balance Beams should be no more than __ (P/S)
Correct Answer
P: 12 inches
S: 16 inches
Question 16
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 __.
Correct Answer
6'
MAY
6'
<30 inches
9'
>30 inches
Question 17
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 __.
Correct Answer
>18 inches
Question 18
(T/F) Arch climbers should be used as the sole means of access to other equipment
for preschoolers.
Correct Answer
False
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CPSI Exam with Questions and Answers
Question 1
Without alternate means of egress, max. difference in height between stepped
platforms for Pre-School age and School-Age
Correct Answer
Pre-School: 12 inches
School-Age: 18 inches
Question 2
An access component is needed if the difference in platform height is more than __
for pre-school age and __ for school age.
Correct Answer
12 inches
and
18 inches
Question 3
Except for entrance/exit openings, the max. clearance opening without a top
horizontal guardrail should be __.
Correct Answer
15 inches
Question 4
Guardrail/Barrier is not required in fall height is less than:
Pre-School __
School-Age
Correct Answer
<20 inches
<30 inches
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Question 5
Pre-School Age Guardrail, >20" < or = 30": Total Height, Gap at Bottom
Correct Answer
29"+
<9", > or = 23"
Question 6
Pre-School Age Barrier, >30": Total Height, Gap at Bottom
Correct Answer
29"+
<3.5"
Question 7
School Age Guardrail, >30" < or = 48": Total Height, Gap at Bottom
Correct Answer
38"+
>9", < or = 28"
Question 8
School Age Barrier, >48": Total Height, Gap at Bottom
Correct Answer
38"+
<3.5"
Question 9
Access platforms over __ should provide intermediate standing surface so child can
pause and make decision to keep going up or go down.
Correct Answer
6'
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Question 10
Handrails- Preschool/Schoolage: should have a diameter or max. cross-section
between __ and __. Preferred diameter is __.
Correct Answer
.95" and 1.55"
1.25 inches
Question 11
Continuous handrails extending over the full length of the access should be provided
on both sides of all _____ and _____.
Correct Answer
stairways and stepladders
Question 12
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)
Correct Answer
P: between 22 and 26"
S: between 22 and 38"
Question 13
Transition Point
Correct Answer
Point where child must transition from access component to play structure platform
Question 14
(T/F) Handrails or handholds are recommended at all transition points.
Correct Answer
True
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Question 15
Balance Beams should be no more than __ (P/S)
Correct Answer
P: 12 inches
S: 16 inches
Question 16
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 __.
Correct Answer
6'
MAY
6'
<30 inches
9'
>30 inches
Question 17
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 __.
Correct Answer
>18 inches
Question 18
(T/F) Arch climbers should be used as the sole means of access to other equipment
for preschoolers.
Correct Answer
False
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