CPSI EXAM PREP QUESTIONS ANSWERS STUDY GUIDE VERIFIED SOLUTION
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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 -✓✓108" or 9' 13. The Site History File for a playground
should contains -✓✓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 -✓✓156" or 13' 15. The _____ of each play
structure shall provide clear and concise inspection instructions -✓✓Manufacturer 16. Heights of
guardrails and protective barriers are determined by which of the following characteristics of
children -✓✓Center of gravity 17. Which of the following is allowed on a public playground
-✓✓Swinging exercise rings less than 7" in length are approved for public playgrounds 18. A
component on stationary equipment that fits within a projection gauge and extends beyond the face
of the gauge is technically defined as a -✓✓protrusion 19. According to the CPSC, which of the
following statements is correct -✓✓The use zone is the area under and around the equipment where
protective surfacing is required 20. According to CPSC, good playground supervisors must
understand all EXCEPT - ✓✓general playground design 21. Where is the best source for accessible
design information -✓✓DOJ 2010 ADA Standard for Accessible Design 22. How should the CPSI
determine the impact attenuation of the poured-in-place safety surfacing when auditing a
playground -✓✓Verify the documentation from the manufacturer 23. In the case that a CPSI will be
training co-workers. The initial goal of the staff training should be to -✓✓ensure awareness of
playground safety 24. What is the most serious type of injury that can occur from a play component
projection -✓✓entanglement 25. Which of the following covers selecting and specifying surface
systems under and around playground equipment -✓✓ASTM F2223 26. It is the responsibility of
the ______ to replace signs or labels or both, should they become illegible, destroyed, or removed
-✓✓Owner/Operator 27. Upon doing a routing inspection, a maintenance worker finds a badly
cracked child's swing seat. There is no other seat available. The maintenance worker should -
✓✓remove the swing seat and chains 28. The ADA requires that accessible equipment on new or
renovated playgrounds must -✓✓be on an accessible route 29. Which of the following is exempt
from the head entrapment requirements -✓✓The opening between the surface and the first rung 30.
When evaluating a site for it's potential as an appropriate site for future playground, all of the
following should be considered EXCEPT -✓✓proximity to the closest existing public playground
with similar design 31. Which areas on a playground using loose fill surfacing are more susceptible
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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 -✓✓108" or 9' 13. The Site History File for a playground
should contains -✓✓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 -✓✓156" or 13' 15. The _____ of each play
structure shall provide clear and concise inspection instructions -✓✓Manufacturer 16. Heights of
guardrails and protective barriers are determined by which of the following characteristics of
children -✓✓Center of gravity 17. Which of the following is allowed on a public playground
-✓✓Swinging exercise rings less than 7" in length are approved for public playgrounds 18. A
component on stationary equipment that fits within a projection gauge and extends beyond the face
of the gauge is technically defined as a -✓✓protrusion 19. According to the CPSC, which of the
following statements is correct -✓✓The use zone is the area under and around the equipment where
protective surfacing is required 20. According to CPSC, good playground supervisors must
understand all EXCEPT - ✓✓general playground design 21. Where is the best source for accessible
design information -✓✓DOJ 2010 ADA Standard for Accessible Design 22. How should the CPSI
determine the impact attenuation of the poured-in-place safety surfacing when auditing a
playground -✓✓Verify the documentation from the manufacturer 23. In the case that a CPSI will be
training co-workers. The initial goal of the staff training should be to -✓✓ensure awareness of
playground safety 24. What is the most serious type of injury that can occur from a play component
projection -✓✓entanglement 25. Which of the following covers selecting and specifying surface
systems under and around playground equipment -✓✓ASTM F2223 26. It is the responsibility of
the ______ to replace signs or labels or both, should they become illegible, destroyed, or removed
-✓✓Owner/Operator 27. Upon doing a routing inspection, a maintenance worker finds a badly
cracked child's swing seat. There is no other seat available. The maintenance worker should -
✓✓remove the swing seat and chains 28. The ADA requires that accessible equipment on new or
renovated playgrounds must -✓✓be on an accessible route 29. Which of the following is exempt
from the head entrapment requirements -✓✓The opening between the surface and the first rung 30.
When evaluating a site for it's potential as an appropriate site for future playground, all of the
following should be considered EXCEPT -✓✓proximity to the closest existing public playground
with similar design 31. Which areas on a playground using loose fill surfacing are more susceptible
