CERTIFIED PLAYGROUND SAFETY
INSPECTOR CPSI SAMPLE EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
To be compliant with ASTM 1487, a designer or manufacturer of playground equipment
should - Answer-provide buyers with a parts list for the playground
2. The fish or wedge probe is used to determine whether or not a hazard exists on -
Answer-a partially bounded opening
3. Which of the following is correct regarding the impact-attenuation of surfacing
material - Answer-Critical height must equal or exceed fall height
4. When evaluating the structural integrity of a support structure for a swing that
appears to be failing, a CPSI should - Answer-hire a licensed professional engineer to
certify the integrity of the equipment
5. Manufacturers of playground equipment must: provide the manufacturer's
identification of the equipment - Answer-
6. The majority of injuries associated with playground equipment result from - Answer-
falls to the surface on which the equipment was located
7. An opening may present a common crush or shear hazard only if it - Answer-grabs
the 5/8" (16mm) dowel
8. The criteria for unitary surface materials includes meeting requirements of - Answer-
ASTM F1292 and F1487
9. Regarding playground safety signage, which of the following is correct - Answer-
Signage may not prevent accidents but may reduce liability
10. Which of the following factors is MOST important when determining the frequency of
inspections of surfacing - Answer-Type of surfacing and amount of use
11. When planning a playground for public use, the play equipment that is chosen must
- 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 - Answer-108" or 9'
, 13. The Site History File for a playground should contains - Answer-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 - Answer-156" or 13'
15. The _____ of each play structure shall provide clear and concise inspection
instructions - Answer-Manufacturer
16. Heights of guardrails and protective barriers are determined by which of the
following characteristics of children - Answer-Center of gravity
17. Which of the following is allowed on a public playground - Answer-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 - Answer-protrusion
19. According to the CPSC, which of the following statements is correct - Answer-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 -
Answer-general playground design
21. Where is the best source for accessible design information - Answer-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 - Answer-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 - Answer-ensure awareness of playground safety
24. What is the most serious type of injury that can occur from a play component
projection - Answer-entanglement
25. Which of the following covers selecting and specifying surface systems under and
around playground equipment - Answer-ASTM F2223
26. It is the responsibility of the ______ to replace signs or labels or both, should they
become illegible, destroyed, or removed - Answer-Owner/Operator
INSPECTOR CPSI SAMPLE EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
To be compliant with ASTM 1487, a designer or manufacturer of playground equipment
should - Answer-provide buyers with a parts list for the playground
2. The fish or wedge probe is used to determine whether or not a hazard exists on -
Answer-a partially bounded opening
3. Which of the following is correct regarding the impact-attenuation of surfacing
material - Answer-Critical height must equal or exceed fall height
4. When evaluating the structural integrity of a support structure for a swing that
appears to be failing, a CPSI should - Answer-hire a licensed professional engineer to
certify the integrity of the equipment
5. Manufacturers of playground equipment must: provide the manufacturer's
identification of the equipment - Answer-
6. The majority of injuries associated with playground equipment result from - Answer-
falls to the surface on which the equipment was located
7. An opening may present a common crush or shear hazard only if it - Answer-grabs
the 5/8" (16mm) dowel
8. The criteria for unitary surface materials includes meeting requirements of - Answer-
ASTM F1292 and F1487
9. Regarding playground safety signage, which of the following is correct - Answer-
Signage may not prevent accidents but may reduce liability
10. Which of the following factors is MOST important when determining the frequency of
inspections of surfacing - Answer-Type of surfacing and amount of use
11. When planning a playground for public use, the play equipment that is chosen must
- 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 - Answer-108" or 9'
, 13. The Site History File for a playground should contains - Answer-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 - Answer-156" or 13'
15. The _____ of each play structure shall provide clear and concise inspection
instructions - Answer-Manufacturer
16. Heights of guardrails and protective barriers are determined by which of the
following characteristics of children - Answer-Center of gravity
17. Which of the following is allowed on a public playground - Answer-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 - Answer-protrusion
19. According to the CPSC, which of the following statements is correct - Answer-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 -
Answer-general playground design
21. Where is the best source for accessible design information - Answer-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 - Answer-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 - Answer-ensure awareness of playground safety
24. What is the most serious type of injury that can occur from a play component
projection - Answer-entanglement
25. Which of the following covers selecting and specifying surface systems under and
around playground equipment - Answer-ASTM F2223
26. It is the responsibility of the ______ to replace signs or labels or both, should they
become illegible, destroyed, or removed - Answer-Owner/Operator
