CPSI Exam | Actual Questions and Answers Latest Updated 2026/2027 (Graded A+)

CPSI Exam | Actual Questions and Answers Latest Updated
2026/2027 (Graded A+)

• Question
Without alternate means of egress, max. difference in height between stepped
platforms for Pre-School age and School-Age

Correct Answer: Pre-School: 12 inches School-Age: 18 inches


• Question
An access component is needed if the difference in platform height is more than __ for
pre-school age and __ for school age.

Correct Answer: I. 12 inches
II. and
III. 18 inches


• Question
Except for entrance/exit openings, the max. clearance opening without a top horizontal
guardrail should be __.

Correct Answer: 15 inches


Guardrail/Barrier is not required in fall height is less than:


• Question
Pre-School __ School-Age

Correct Answer: <20 inches <30 inches


• Question
Pre-School Age Guardrail, >20" < or = 30": Total Height, Gap at Bottom

Correct Answer: 29"+ <9", > or = 23"


• Question
Pre-School Age Barrier, >30": Total Height, Gap at Bottom

Correct Answer: 29"+ <3.5"


• Question
School Age Guardrail, >30" < or = 48": Total Height, Gap at Bottom

Correct Answer: 38"+ >9", < or = 28"

,• Question
School Age Barrier, >48": Total Height, Gap at Bottom

Correct Answer: 38"+ <3.5"


• Question
Access platforms over __ should provide intermediate standing surface so child can
pause and make decision to keep going up or go down.

Correct Answer: 6'


• Question
Handrails- Preschool/Schoolage: should have a diameter or max. cross-section between
__ and __. Preferred diameter is __.

Correct Answer: .95" and 1.55" 1.25 inches


• Question
Continuous handrails extending over the full length of the access should be provided on
both sides of all _____ and _____.

Correct Answer: stairways and stepladders


• Question
Handrail Height: The vertical distance between the top front edge of a step or ramp
surface and the top surface of the handrail above should be (Preschool, Schoolage)

Correct Answer: P: between 22 and 26" S: between 22 and 38"


• Question
Transition Point

Correct Answer: Point where child must transition from access component to play
structure platform


• Question
(T/F) Handrails or handholds are recommended at all transition points.

Correct Answer: True


• Question
Balance Beams should be no more than __ (P/S)

Correct Answer: P: 12 inches S: 16 inches

, • Question
Use Zone- Climbers: Should extend a min. of __ in all directions. (MAY/MAY NOT) overlap
with neighboring equipment, if allowed by that equipment type AND -there is at least __
between equipment when adjacent designated play surfaces are no more than __ . OR
There is at least __ between equipment when adjacent play surfaces are more than __.

Correct Answer: I. 6'
II. MAY
III. 6'
IV. <30 inches
V. 9'
VI. >30 inches


• Question
Climbers should not have climbing bars or other rigid structural components in the
interior of the climber onto which a child may fall from a height of __.

Correct Answer: >18 inches


• Question
(T/F) Arch climbers should be used as the sole means of access to other equipment for
preschoolers.

Correct Answer: False


• Question
(T/F) Free Standing climbers are not recommended for toddlers or preschool age
children.

Correct Answer: True


• Question
Climbers: Rung Width, Vertical Rise, Slope, Diameter (Preschool/Schoolage)

Correct Answer: I. Preschool:
II. RW: > or = 12"
III. VR: > or = 12"
IV. Slope: 75-90 degrees
V. Dia: .95"-1.55"


• Question
School-Age: Preschool: RW: > or = 16" VR: > or = 12" Slope: 75-90 degrees Dia:
.95"-1.55" (T/F) Free-standing flexible climbers are not recommended on playgrounds
intended for toddlers and preschoolers.

Correct Answer: True