CERTIFIED PLAYGROUND SAFETY INSPECTOR
6 MOCK EXAM WITH ANSWER RATIONALES
2026
◉ Accessibility.
Answer: Ensure that all playground equipment is equal access and
wheelchair friendly. Complies with ADA and ASTM standard F1951
for wheelchair accessibility and propulsion.
◉ Age Separation.
Answer: Pathways, landscaping, and playground equipment that
caters to differing ages. Note - developmental differences that make
this important
◉ Sight Lines.
Answer: Layout of playground should minimize visual barriers so
that caregivers can provide adequate supervision.
◉ Conflicting Activities.
Answer: High motion and passive activities should not be placed
next to each other. Slide exits should be kept away from other
activities.
,◉ Signage.
Answer: Playgrounds should always include signs about age
appropriate-ness for various equipment.
◉ Supervision.
Answer: Caregivers should understand that supervision is a must on
public playgrounds to help prevent injury.
◉ Access and Egress (4).
Answer: Ramps, Wide Stairway, Stepladder, Vertical Rung Ladder
◉ Ramp.
Answer: Easiest access and egress to navigate. Max length 144in.
Max width 36in. Slope 1:12. HANDRAILS.
◉ Transfer Platforms.
Answer: Used to get from assistive devices to play equipment. Low
slope, wide tread, handrails. Total height of platform = 11-18'
Steps = 14"D x 24"W(min) x 8"H(max)
◉ Stepladders.
, Answer: ages 5-12 ONLY for narrow tread. ages 2-5 must have wide
tread
◉ Slope, tread, open/closed risers, all depend on ?.
Answer: AGE
◉ Handrails (childs hand should wrap?).
Answer: at least 73% around
◉ Platforms for (2-5) must have support if?.
Answer: foot and hand rail support if greater than 12" between them
◉ Platforms for (5-12) must have support if?.
Answer: foot and hand rail support if greater than 18" between them
◉ Arch Climbers (specifications).
Answer: NOT sole means of access for 2-5 year olds. MUST attach at
or below platform
◉ Flexible Components (specs).
Answer: NOT sole means of access, attached at both ends, wide
enough for 2-5 years to bring both feet to each rung, and anchored
BENEATH surfacing.
6 MOCK EXAM WITH ANSWER RATIONALES
2026
◉ Accessibility.
Answer: Ensure that all playground equipment is equal access and
wheelchair friendly. Complies with ADA and ASTM standard F1951
for wheelchair accessibility and propulsion.
◉ Age Separation.
Answer: Pathways, landscaping, and playground equipment that
caters to differing ages. Note - developmental differences that make
this important
◉ Sight Lines.
Answer: Layout of playground should minimize visual barriers so
that caregivers can provide adequate supervision.
◉ Conflicting Activities.
Answer: High motion and passive activities should not be placed
next to each other. Slide exits should be kept away from other
activities.
,◉ Signage.
Answer: Playgrounds should always include signs about age
appropriate-ness for various equipment.
◉ Supervision.
Answer: Caregivers should understand that supervision is a must on
public playgrounds to help prevent injury.
◉ Access and Egress (4).
Answer: Ramps, Wide Stairway, Stepladder, Vertical Rung Ladder
◉ Ramp.
Answer: Easiest access and egress to navigate. Max length 144in.
Max width 36in. Slope 1:12. HANDRAILS.
◉ Transfer Platforms.
Answer: Used to get from assistive devices to play equipment. Low
slope, wide tread, handrails. Total height of platform = 11-18'
Steps = 14"D x 24"W(min) x 8"H(max)
◉ Stepladders.
, Answer: ages 5-12 ONLY for narrow tread. ages 2-5 must have wide
tread
◉ Slope, tread, open/closed risers, all depend on ?.
Answer: AGE
◉ Handrails (childs hand should wrap?).
Answer: at least 73% around
◉ Platforms for (2-5) must have support if?.
Answer: foot and hand rail support if greater than 12" between them
◉ Platforms for (5-12) must have support if?.
Answer: foot and hand rail support if greater than 18" between them
◉ Arch Climbers (specifications).
Answer: NOT sole means of access for 2-5 year olds. MUST attach at
or below platform
◉ Flexible Components (specs).
Answer: NOT sole means of access, attached at both ends, wide
enough for 2-5 years to bring both feet to each rung, and anchored
BENEATH surfacing.
