CPSI EXAM Q&A
The most recent revision of astm standard 1487-17 occured in - answer-2017
Which of the following astm documents should be used as a reference when selecting a
surfacing system to be installed in a public playground - answer-f2223
According to cpsc, good playground supervisors must understand - answer--be aware
that not all equipment is appropriate for all ages
-realize that preschool children require greater supervision and look for posted signage
-understand the basics of playground safety and look for and report unsafe or
unsanitary conditions
Where is the best source for accessible design information - answer-doj 2010 ada
standards for accessible design
Astm 1487 covers - answer-public playground equipment
The user range covered by astm f1487 is - answer-5th percentile 2 year old to 95th
percentile 12 year old
What is the most common cause of playground fatalities - answer-entanglement
All of the following are factors identified to contribute to playground injuries - answer--
improper use/poor supervision of children using equipment
-equipment installation errors
-poor maintenance
The most common cause of injury on a public playground is - answer-falls
The purpose of astm standard 1487 is - answer-to reduce life threatening and
debilitating injuries
To be compliant with astm 1487, a designer or manufacturer of playground equipment
should provide buyers - answer-a parts list for the playground
Manufacturers of the playground equipment must provide ___ on their equipment -
answer-identification
What is a disadvantage to using a unitary surface system such as mats or tiles -
answer-high initial cost
The requirement that a playground should have an accessible route from the perimeter
to all accessible play structures with an overhead clearance of 80", a minimum width of
,60", and a max slope of 1:16 is part of which standards - answer-ada/aba accessibility
guidelines
When selecting surfacing, wheelchair accessible routes should be compliant with -
answer-astm 1951 -test method for accessibility on safety surfacing for playgrounds
T/f grass is an acceptable playground surface material - answer-false
Impact attenuating surfacing is required in all the following areas - answer--on an
accessible route located adjacent to a transfer platform
-a slide exit use zone
-the interior area of a composite structure
T/f fasteners and other hardware must be corrosion resistant or have a corrosion
resistant coating - answer-true
Playgrounds made of wood or containing wood components must - answer-be naturally
rot resistant or treated to resist rot
Before opening a new playground and allowing use by the public, a cpsi should -
answer-audit the playground and rectify any non-compliant issues found
Engineered wood is an example of a ____ protective surfacing - answer-loose-fill
When designing the layout of a playground, swings should be placed - answer-on the
playground perimeter
A spring rocker with a seat height of 26" is about to be installed adjacent to the side of a
fully enclosed bucket seat swing set. The minimum distance required between swing
and rocker is - answer-108"
T/f a trampoline is recommended for use in a playground designed for 2-5 year old
children - answer-false
T/f log rolls have non overlapping use zones - answer-false. **log rolls do not have non-
overlapping use zones
The distance between two functionally linked stepping forms on a playground designed
for 2-5 year olds shall not be greater than - answer-12"
T/f a concrete border painted blaze orange enclosing black shredded rubber surfacing is
considered a trip hazard - answer-false
T/f an arch climber whos highest stepping surface is mounted above the platform it is
attached to is considered a trip hazard - answer-true
, Most appropriate place to find information about fencing for use around public
playground is - answer-astm standard 2049
T/f adjacent swing support structures must be 108" apart - answer-false
T/f a track ride use zone is 72" - answer-true
T/f all rotating equipment have 72" use zones that may not overlap - answer-false
Overhead utility line is located above a public playground. To determine required
clearance of the line, cpsi should consult - answer-local, state, or national electrical
codes
T/f a cpsi audits a new playground and documents all compliant and non compliant
conditions found - answer-true
T/f two adjacent track rides with parallel paths of travel installed 40" apart is a compliant
condition - answer-false
T/f rotating equipment shall have a 72" clear area free of structural components -
answer-true
A balance beam for ages 2-5 shall be ___ max height and ___ max height for ages 5-12
- answer-12",16"
T/f a non traditional piece of equipment may not be declared non compliant simply
because it is not covered by the astm standard - answer-true
Slide transition area must be at least ___ deep and as wide as the slide chute - answer-
14"
Sliding poll platforms must extend ___ above the platform - answer-60"
Stepping forms shall have a minimum diameter of ___ and be less than or equal to ___
high for 2-5 year olds and less than or equal to ___ high for 5-12 year olds, unless hand
support is provided - answer-10" 20" 30"
Horizontal ladder maximum height per astm age 2-5 is - answer-60"
Horizontal ladder maximum height per astm age 5-12 is - answer-84"
Horizontal ladder maximum height per astm weelchair users - answer-54"
T/f a means of hand support during transition to the platform must be provided when
using flexible components as access to a platform - answer-true
The most recent revision of astm standard 1487-17 occured in - answer-2017
Which of the following astm documents should be used as a reference when selecting a
surfacing system to be installed in a public playground - answer-f2223
According to cpsc, good playground supervisors must understand - answer--be aware
that not all equipment is appropriate for all ages
-realize that preschool children require greater supervision and look for posted signage
-understand the basics of playground safety and look for and report unsafe or
unsanitary conditions
Where is the best source for accessible design information - answer-doj 2010 ada
standards for accessible design
Astm 1487 covers - answer-public playground equipment
The user range covered by astm f1487 is - answer-5th percentile 2 year old to 95th
percentile 12 year old
What is the most common cause of playground fatalities - answer-entanglement
All of the following are factors identified to contribute to playground injuries - answer--
improper use/poor supervision of children using equipment
-equipment installation errors
-poor maintenance
The most common cause of injury on a public playground is - answer-falls
The purpose of astm standard 1487 is - answer-to reduce life threatening and
debilitating injuries
To be compliant with astm 1487, a designer or manufacturer of playground equipment
should provide buyers - answer-a parts list for the playground
Manufacturers of the playground equipment must provide ___ on their equipment -
answer-identification
What is a disadvantage to using a unitary surface system such as mats or tiles -
answer-high initial cost
The requirement that a playground should have an accessible route from the perimeter
to all accessible play structures with an overhead clearance of 80", a minimum width of
,60", and a max slope of 1:16 is part of which standards - answer-ada/aba accessibility
guidelines
When selecting surfacing, wheelchair accessible routes should be compliant with -
answer-astm 1951 -test method for accessibility on safety surfacing for playgrounds
T/f grass is an acceptable playground surface material - answer-false
Impact attenuating surfacing is required in all the following areas - answer--on an
accessible route located adjacent to a transfer platform
-a slide exit use zone
-the interior area of a composite structure
T/f fasteners and other hardware must be corrosion resistant or have a corrosion
resistant coating - answer-true
Playgrounds made of wood or containing wood components must - answer-be naturally
rot resistant or treated to resist rot
Before opening a new playground and allowing use by the public, a cpsi should -
answer-audit the playground and rectify any non-compliant issues found
Engineered wood is an example of a ____ protective surfacing - answer-loose-fill
When designing the layout of a playground, swings should be placed - answer-on the
playground perimeter
A spring rocker with a seat height of 26" is about to be installed adjacent to the side of a
fully enclosed bucket seat swing set. The minimum distance required between swing
and rocker is - answer-108"
T/f a trampoline is recommended for use in a playground designed for 2-5 year old
children - answer-false
T/f log rolls have non overlapping use zones - answer-false. **log rolls do not have non-
overlapping use zones
The distance between two functionally linked stepping forms on a playground designed
for 2-5 year olds shall not be greater than - answer-12"
T/f a concrete border painted blaze orange enclosing black shredded rubber surfacing is
considered a trip hazard - answer-false
T/f an arch climber whos highest stepping surface is mounted above the platform it is
attached to is considered a trip hazard - answer-true
, Most appropriate place to find information about fencing for use around public
playground is - answer-astm standard 2049
T/f adjacent swing support structures must be 108" apart - answer-false
T/f a track ride use zone is 72" - answer-true
T/f all rotating equipment have 72" use zones that may not overlap - answer-false
Overhead utility line is located above a public playground. To determine required
clearance of the line, cpsi should consult - answer-local, state, or national electrical
codes
T/f a cpsi audits a new playground and documents all compliant and non compliant
conditions found - answer-true
T/f two adjacent track rides with parallel paths of travel installed 40" apart is a compliant
condition - answer-false
T/f rotating equipment shall have a 72" clear area free of structural components -
answer-true
A balance beam for ages 2-5 shall be ___ max height and ___ max height for ages 5-12
- answer-12",16"
T/f a non traditional piece of equipment may not be declared non compliant simply
because it is not covered by the astm standard - answer-true
Slide transition area must be at least ___ deep and as wide as the slide chute - answer-
14"
Sliding poll platforms must extend ___ above the platform - answer-60"
Stepping forms shall have a minimum diameter of ___ and be less than or equal to ___
high for 2-5 year olds and less than or equal to ___ high for 5-12 year olds, unless hand
support is provided - answer-10" 20" 30"
Horizontal ladder maximum height per astm age 2-5 is - answer-60"
Horizontal ladder maximum height per astm age 5-12 is - answer-84"
Horizontal ladder maximum height per astm weelchair users - answer-54"
T/f a means of hand support during transition to the platform must be provided when
using flexible components as access to a platform - answer-true
