CPSI Exam Prep
CPSI Exam Prep Questions and Answers
Question 1
Circular use zone where swing motion occurs cannot overlap to a distance
of________________.
Correct Answer
Y + 72"
(y = vertical distance from the top of sitting surface to pivot point)
Question 2
The front and rear use zone where swing motion occurs cannot overlap for a distance
of ______ to both the front and the rear.
Correct Answer
2x
x = the vertical distance from the protective surface to the pivot point of the swing.
Question 3
What is the handhold length of a seated rocking equipment ?
Correct Answer
min. length 3"
Question 4
Wheelchair accessible platform:
The openings in platform, and between edge and railing may not exceed ______"
horizontal opening
Correct Answer
1/2" (0.5")
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Question 5
What is the minimum side use zone for a rotating swing support structure?
Correct Answer
72"
Question 6
Comprehensive program of playground safety includes....
Correct Answer
- audits
-inspections
-maintenance
Question 7
What does the middle projection gauge measure?
Correct Answer
projection entering brain thru eye socket
Question 8
What does the large projection gauge measure?
Correct Answer
soft tissue damage such as bruise or ruptured organs in abdominal area
Question 9
What is the max height of a balance beam?
Correct Answer
12" max hgt for 2-5 yo
16" max hgt for 5-12 yo
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Question 10
What is min overlap use zone for To-Fro Swing support structure?
Correct Answer
72"
Question 11
What is the dowel size of the crush/shear test probe on Merry - Go - Rounds?
Correct Answer
0.30" (5/16")
Question 12
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?
Correct Answer
YES
Question 13
What is the minimum footrest length of a seated spring rocking equipment?
Correct Answer
3 1/2"
Question 14
What is the dowel size of crush / sheer hazards with movement?
Correct Answer
0.62" (5/8")
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Question 15
Partially Bound Openings:
The template is considered fully inserted if it goes below the top of the opening more
than ____"
Correct Answer
3/4" (0.75")
Question 16
What is the minimum diameter of hand gripping components?
Correct Answer
0.95"
Question 17
What is the dowel diameter for roller slides?
Correct Answer
0.19" (3/16")
Question 18
What is the minimum diameter of handrails?
Correct Answer
0.95"
Question 19
What is the diameter of a medium dowel?
Correct Answer
.30" (5/16")
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CPSI Exam Prep Questions and Answers
Question 1
Circular use zone where swing motion occurs cannot overlap to a distance
of________________.
Correct Answer
Y + 72"
(y = vertical distance from the top of sitting surface to pivot point)
Question 2
The front and rear use zone where swing motion occurs cannot overlap for a distance
of ______ to both the front and the rear.
Correct Answer
2x
x = the vertical distance from the protective surface to the pivot point of the swing.
Question 3
What is the handhold length of a seated rocking equipment ?
Correct Answer
min. length 3"
Question 4
Wheelchair accessible platform:
The openings in platform, and between edge and railing may not exceed ______"
horizontal opening
Correct Answer
1/2" (0.5")
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Question 5
What is the minimum side use zone for a rotating swing support structure?
Correct Answer
72"
Question 6
Comprehensive program of playground safety includes....
Correct Answer
- audits
-inspections
-maintenance
Question 7
What does the middle projection gauge measure?
Correct Answer
projection entering brain thru eye socket
Question 8
What does the large projection gauge measure?
Correct Answer
soft tissue damage such as bruise or ruptured organs in abdominal area
Question 9
What is the max height of a balance beam?
Correct Answer
12" max hgt for 2-5 yo
16" max hgt for 5-12 yo
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Question 10
What is min overlap use zone for To-Fro Swing support structure?
Correct Answer
72"
Question 11
What is the dowel size of the crush/shear test probe on Merry - Go - Rounds?
Correct Answer
0.30" (5/16")
Question 12
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?
Correct Answer
YES
Question 13
What is the minimum footrest length of a seated spring rocking equipment?
Correct Answer
3 1/2"
Question 14
What is the dowel size of crush / sheer hazards with movement?
Correct Answer
0.62" (5/8")
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Question 15
Partially Bound Openings:
The template is considered fully inserted if it goes below the top of the opening more
than ____"
Correct Answer
3/4" (0.75")
Question 16
What is the minimum diameter of hand gripping components?
Correct Answer
0.95"
Question 17
What is the dowel diameter for roller slides?
Correct Answer
0.19" (3/16")
Question 18
What is the minimum diameter of handrails?
Correct Answer
0.95"
Question 19
What is the diameter of a medium dowel?
Correct Answer
.30" (5/16")
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