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Certified Playground Safety Inspector
CPSI Sample Exam Questions | Latest
Already Graded A+ UPDATE 2025|2026!!
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
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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'
Certified Playground Safety Inspector
CPSI Sample Exam Questions | Latest
Already Graded A+ UPDATE 2025|2026!!
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
, 2
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'
