CPSI PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
Engineered wood fiber safety surfacing. - Answer-F2075
-Y=Vertical distance from the top of sitting surface to pivot point.
-Use zones at the ends may overlap other equipment with minimum of 108 inches
between.
-The circular use zone where swing motion occurs cannot overlap to a distance of Y+72
inches. - Answer-Multiple Axis Swing Use Zone
-Handgrips needed mount, dismount and balance
-18 inches Max Roller Height
-Not recommended for Preschool - Answer-Log Rolls
-Not recommended for Preschool
-When Platforms are used:
--Minimum depth 36 inches
--Minimum width 32 inches
--Max platform height 36 inches
-Clearance from hand grip to surface 64 inches minimum, 78 inches maximum
-Adjacent tracks separated 48 inches minimum center to center - Answer-Track Rides
-Suspended elements shall not impart a peak acceleration in excess of 100 g's and
shall have a HIC score not to exceed 500
*Exemption: components greater or equal to 84 inches above protective surfacing at
lowest point - Answer-Swings Dynamic Impact Test
-The following must be communicated:
--Age appropriateness
--Supervision recommended
--Warning against helmets, cords, etc.
-Warning hot surfaces if applicable
-Must meet ANSI criteria
-Conform to durability requirement UL 969 - Answer-Signs and Labels
, 1. Accessibility (ASTM F1951)
2. Age Separation
3. Sight Lines
4. Conflicting Activities - Answer-CPSC Playground Layout Guidelines
2X (highest pivot to surfacing)
Y+72 inches (sitting surface to pivot) - Answer-Combination Swings Use Zone
-Protective barrier must have continuous handrail on inside of barrier
-Guardrail and barrier must come within 1 inch of platform surface or have 2 inches
raised curb. - Answer-Guardrails/ Barriers on Wheel Chair Ramps
Beam Height:
--Ages 2 through 5 is 12 inches max
--Ages 5 through 12 is 16 inches max
No Trip Hazards - Answer-Balance Beams
-Horizontal ladders most popular
-Max height:
--60 inches preschool
--84 inches school
--54 inches wheelchair
-Distance between rungs
--Preschool 9 to 12 inches
--School 9 to 15 inches
* Preschool must have parallel and evenly spaced rungs - Answer-Upper Body
Equipment
-Swing splay 20 inches minimum between hangers
-Under seat clearance:
--12inches minimum open seats
--24 inches minimum enclosed seats
-Chain clearance measured @ 60 inches above surfacing when the seat is occupied
--30 inches minimum frame to first swing chain
--24 inches minimum chains of adjacent swings - Answer-Single Axis Swings
The ability of a surface to reduce and dissipate energy of a falling body
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
Engineered wood fiber safety surfacing. - Answer-F2075
-Y=Vertical distance from the top of sitting surface to pivot point.
-Use zones at the ends may overlap other equipment with minimum of 108 inches
between.
-The circular use zone where swing motion occurs cannot overlap to a distance of Y+72
inches. - Answer-Multiple Axis Swing Use Zone
-Handgrips needed mount, dismount and balance
-18 inches Max Roller Height
-Not recommended for Preschool - Answer-Log Rolls
-Not recommended for Preschool
-When Platforms are used:
--Minimum depth 36 inches
--Minimum width 32 inches
--Max platform height 36 inches
-Clearance from hand grip to surface 64 inches minimum, 78 inches maximum
-Adjacent tracks separated 48 inches minimum center to center - Answer-Track Rides
-Suspended elements shall not impart a peak acceleration in excess of 100 g's and
shall have a HIC score not to exceed 500
*Exemption: components greater or equal to 84 inches above protective surfacing at
lowest point - Answer-Swings Dynamic Impact Test
-The following must be communicated:
--Age appropriateness
--Supervision recommended
--Warning against helmets, cords, etc.
-Warning hot surfaces if applicable
-Must meet ANSI criteria
-Conform to durability requirement UL 969 - Answer-Signs and Labels
, 1. Accessibility (ASTM F1951)
2. Age Separation
3. Sight Lines
4. Conflicting Activities - Answer-CPSC Playground Layout Guidelines
2X (highest pivot to surfacing)
Y+72 inches (sitting surface to pivot) - Answer-Combination Swings Use Zone
-Protective barrier must have continuous handrail on inside of barrier
-Guardrail and barrier must come within 1 inch of platform surface or have 2 inches
raised curb. - Answer-Guardrails/ Barriers on Wheel Chair Ramps
Beam Height:
--Ages 2 through 5 is 12 inches max
--Ages 5 through 12 is 16 inches max
No Trip Hazards - Answer-Balance Beams
-Horizontal ladders most popular
-Max height:
--60 inches preschool
--84 inches school
--54 inches wheelchair
-Distance between rungs
--Preschool 9 to 12 inches
--School 9 to 15 inches
* Preschool must have parallel and evenly spaced rungs - Answer-Upper Body
Equipment
-Swing splay 20 inches minimum between hangers
-Under seat clearance:
--12inches minimum open seats
--24 inches minimum enclosed seats
-Chain clearance measured @ 60 inches above surfacing when the seat is occupied
--30 inches minimum frame to first swing chain
--24 inches minimum chains of adjacent swings - Answer-Single Axis Swings
The ability of a surface to reduce and dissipate energy of a falling body
