CPSI CERTIFIED PLAYGROUND SAFETY
INSPECTOR EXAM
COMPREHENSIVE PRACTICE (2026/2027 EDITION) - VERSION 2
100 Questions (Reflecting the official CPSI exam, 2 hours, 70% passing) - Version 2
Independent-Study Disclaimer
This practice examination is an independent study aid and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the
National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), the International Play Equipment Manufacturers Association
(IPEMA), ASTM, or the CPSC. It is provided for educational and self-assessment purposes only and is not a
substitute for official certification materials, standards, or professional guidance. Standards are subject to
change; always consult current ASTM and CPSC references.
, Section 1: Hazard Identification – ASTM F1487 & CPSC Guidelines (25
questions)
Q1: Which standard is the primary consumer safety specification for public playground equipment?
A. ASTM F1292
B. ASTM F1487 [CORRECT]
C. ASTM F1951
D. ASTM F2223
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: ASTM F1487 is the standard for playground equipment for public use. F1292 is surfacing impact,
F1951 accessibility, and F2223 a guide.
Q2: Which publication is the CPSC's guide to playground safety?
A. The ASTM F1487 standard
B. The ADA Standards
C. The building code
D. The CPSC Public Playground Safety Handbook (Publication #325) [CORRECT]
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The CPSC Public Playground Safety Handbook (Pub. #325) is the CPSC guidance. The others
are different documents.
Q3: Which of the following is a common cause of serious playground injury?
A. Falls to hard surfaces [CORRECT]
B. Walking on flat grass
C. Dry surfacing
D. Proper maintenance
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Falls to hard surfaces are a leading cause of serious playground injury. The others are not injury
causes.
Q4: Which of the following is a Priority 1 hazard?
A. Minor surface wear
B. Falls to hard surfaces, entanglement, head entrapment, and impact by moving apparatus [CORRECT]
C. A discolored slide
D. A loose leaf
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Priority 1 hazards include falls to hard surfaces, entanglement, head entrapment, and impact. The
others are not Priority 1.
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, Q5: Which of the following is TRUE about ASTM F2223?
A. It is a surfacing test
B. It is a guide to ASTM standards on playground surfacing [CORRECT]
C. It is an accessibility standard
D. It is a CPSC handbook
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: ASTM F2223 is a guide to ASTM playground surfacing standards. The others are different.
Q6: Which of the following is the purpose of the CPSI certification?
A. To equip inspectors to identify and correct playground hazards [CORRECT]
B. To sell equipment
C. To design parks
D. To teach children
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: CPSI certification equips inspectors to identify and correct hazards. The others are incorrect.
Q7: Which of the following is a fall hazard?
A. Inadequate protective surfacing under equipment [CORRECT]
B. Proper surfacing
C. Low equipment
D. Wide spacing
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Inadequate surfacing is a fall hazard. The others are not.
Q8: Which of the following is TRUE about injury patterns on playgrounds?
A. Entanglement is most common
B. Strikes are rare
C. Falls are the most common injury mechanism [CORRECT]
D. There are no patterns
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Falls are the most common playground injury mechanism. The others are incorrect.
Q9: Which of the following is a 'strike' hazard?
A. Being hit by a moving swing [CORRECT]
B. A fall from a slide
C. Head entrapment
D. Clothing entanglement
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Being struck by a moving swing is a strike hazard. The others are different hazard types.
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INSPECTOR EXAM
COMPREHENSIVE PRACTICE (2026/2027 EDITION) - VERSION 2
100 Questions (Reflecting the official CPSI exam, 2 hours, 70% passing) - Version 2
Independent-Study Disclaimer
This practice examination is an independent study aid and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the
National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), the International Play Equipment Manufacturers Association
(IPEMA), ASTM, or the CPSC. It is provided for educational and self-assessment purposes only and is not a
substitute for official certification materials, standards, or professional guidance. Standards are subject to
change; always consult current ASTM and CPSC references.
, Section 1: Hazard Identification – ASTM F1487 & CPSC Guidelines (25
questions)
Q1: Which standard is the primary consumer safety specification for public playground equipment?
A. ASTM F1292
B. ASTM F1487 [CORRECT]
C. ASTM F1951
D. ASTM F2223
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: ASTM F1487 is the standard for playground equipment for public use. F1292 is surfacing impact,
F1951 accessibility, and F2223 a guide.
Q2: Which publication is the CPSC's guide to playground safety?
A. The ASTM F1487 standard
B. The ADA Standards
C. The building code
D. The CPSC Public Playground Safety Handbook (Publication #325) [CORRECT]
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The CPSC Public Playground Safety Handbook (Pub. #325) is the CPSC guidance. The others
are different documents.
Q3: Which of the following is a common cause of serious playground injury?
A. Falls to hard surfaces [CORRECT]
B. Walking on flat grass
C. Dry surfacing
D. Proper maintenance
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Falls to hard surfaces are a leading cause of serious playground injury. The others are not injury
causes.
Q4: Which of the following is a Priority 1 hazard?
A. Minor surface wear
B. Falls to hard surfaces, entanglement, head entrapment, and impact by moving apparatus [CORRECT]
C. A discolored slide
D. A loose leaf
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Priority 1 hazards include falls to hard surfaces, entanglement, head entrapment, and impact. The
others are not Priority 1.
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, Q5: Which of the following is TRUE about ASTM F2223?
A. It is a surfacing test
B. It is a guide to ASTM standards on playground surfacing [CORRECT]
C. It is an accessibility standard
D. It is a CPSC handbook
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: ASTM F2223 is a guide to ASTM playground surfacing standards. The others are different.
Q6: Which of the following is the purpose of the CPSI certification?
A. To equip inspectors to identify and correct playground hazards [CORRECT]
B. To sell equipment
C. To design parks
D. To teach children
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: CPSI certification equips inspectors to identify and correct hazards. The others are incorrect.
Q7: Which of the following is a fall hazard?
A. Inadequate protective surfacing under equipment [CORRECT]
B. Proper surfacing
C. Low equipment
D. Wide spacing
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Inadequate surfacing is a fall hazard. The others are not.
Q8: Which of the following is TRUE about injury patterns on playgrounds?
A. Entanglement is most common
B. Strikes are rare
C. Falls are the most common injury mechanism [CORRECT]
D. There are no patterns
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Falls are the most common playground injury mechanism. The others are incorrect.
Q9: Which of the following is a 'strike' hazard?
A. Being hit by a moving swing [CORRECT]
B. A fall from a slide
C. Head entrapment
D. Clothing entanglement
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Being struck by a moving swing is a strike hazard. The others are different hazard types.
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