CPSI Exam Prep Study Guide | Actual Questions and Answers
Latest Updated 2026/2027 (Graded A+)
• Question
Which of the following is covered by ASTM F1487
Correct Answer: public use playground equipment
• Question
The site history file for a playground should contain
Correct Answer: comprehensive inventory of all equipment, a parts list, maintenance
and inspection recommendation
• Question
An opening may present a common crush or shear hazard only it
Correct Answer: if it grabs the 5/8 (16mm) dowel
• Question
which of the following is true when using flexible components as access to a platform
Correct Answer: a means of hand support during transition to the platform must be
provided
• Question
A standard of care for playground equipment and surfacing is achieved after
Correct Answer: all non compliance identified have been remediated
• Question
which option is best when a piece of playground equipment must be taken out of service
for an extended period of time
Correct Answer: use heavy duty construction fencing in conjunction with signage
• Question
which of the following would be BEST location for a new playground
Correct Answer: Well drained area
, • Question
The following data are recorded during a saftey audit of a public playground intended for
users aged 2-5 with impact attenuating surfacing: A 96 inch (2440 mm) high free
standing climber A tot swing with a 120 inch high rail A flexible climber attached to a
composite structure at deck height which of the following actions should the CPSI
recommend in order to bring the playground into compliance with ASTM 1487 and the
CPSC handbook
Correct Answer: leave the climber alone, ,lower the tot swing to 96 inches insure that
the flexible climber is not the sole means of access and remove the sliding pole
• Question
Before opening a new playground and allowing use by the public an owner/operator
should
Correct Answer: Audit the playground and rectify any non-compliant issues found
• Question
A cpsi discovers that an independent shade structure is 72 inches above the pivot point
of a swing. The CPSI should
Correct Answer: document non-compliance
• Question
which of the following should be used when conducting safety audits
Correct Answer: Head and torso probe used to test openings for possible head
entrapment should be used
• Question
A sitting rocker with a fall height of 28 inches (71mm) is placed next to a large
composite structure with a fall height of 72 inches (1829 mm). What is the minimum
acceptable distance between the spring rocker and the composite structure
Correct Answer: 108 inches (9feet, 2740 mm)
• Question
What is the minimum use zone between a merry-go-round and sitting rocking springing
equipment
Correct Answer: 144 inches
• Question
A child sustains head injury at a playground. the playground owner has performed
regular safety inspections but has not documented he inspections or any corrective
actions taken. the owner is now subject to possible accusations of
Correct Answer: Accusations of negligence
Latest Updated 2026/2027 (Graded A+)
• Question
Which of the following is covered by ASTM F1487
Correct Answer: public use playground equipment
• Question
The site history file for a playground should contain
Correct Answer: comprehensive inventory of all equipment, a parts list, maintenance
and inspection recommendation
• Question
An opening may present a common crush or shear hazard only it
Correct Answer: if it grabs the 5/8 (16mm) dowel
• Question
which of the following is true when using flexible components as access to a platform
Correct Answer: a means of hand support during transition to the platform must be
provided
• Question
A standard of care for playground equipment and surfacing is achieved after
Correct Answer: all non compliance identified have been remediated
• Question
which option is best when a piece of playground equipment must be taken out of service
for an extended period of time
Correct Answer: use heavy duty construction fencing in conjunction with signage
• Question
which of the following would be BEST location for a new playground
Correct Answer: Well drained area
, • Question
The following data are recorded during a saftey audit of a public playground intended for
users aged 2-5 with impact attenuating surfacing: A 96 inch (2440 mm) high free
standing climber A tot swing with a 120 inch high rail A flexible climber attached to a
composite structure at deck height which of the following actions should the CPSI
recommend in order to bring the playground into compliance with ASTM 1487 and the
CPSC handbook
Correct Answer: leave the climber alone, ,lower the tot swing to 96 inches insure that
the flexible climber is not the sole means of access and remove the sliding pole
• Question
Before opening a new playground and allowing use by the public an owner/operator
should
Correct Answer: Audit the playground and rectify any non-compliant issues found
• Question
A cpsi discovers that an independent shade structure is 72 inches above the pivot point
of a swing. The CPSI should
Correct Answer: document non-compliance
• Question
which of the following should be used when conducting safety audits
Correct Answer: Head and torso probe used to test openings for possible head
entrapment should be used
• Question
A sitting rocker with a fall height of 28 inches (71mm) is placed next to a large
composite structure with a fall height of 72 inches (1829 mm). What is the minimum
acceptable distance between the spring rocker and the composite structure
Correct Answer: 108 inches (9feet, 2740 mm)
• Question
What is the minimum use zone between a merry-go-round and sitting rocking springing
equipment
Correct Answer: 144 inches
• Question
A child sustains head injury at a playground. the playground owner has performed
regular safety inspections but has not documented he inspections or any corrective
actions taken. the owner is now subject to possible accusations of
Correct Answer: Accusations of negligence
