TITLE: EMILLYCHARLOTTE 2024/2025 ACADEMIC PERIOD
OWNER: EMILLYCHARLOTTE
COPYRIGHT STATEMENT: ©2024 EMILLYCHARLOTTE. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
FIRST PUBLISHED: SEPTEMBER 2024
Certified Playground Safety Inspector
CPSI Sample Exam Questions with
Correct 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
, TITLE: EMILLYCHARLOTTE 2024/2025 ACADEMIC PERIOD
OWNER: EMILLYCHARLOTTE
COPYRIGHT STATEMENT: ©2024 EMILLYCHARLOTTE. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
FIRST PUBLISHED: SEPTEMBER 2024
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
OWNER: EMILLYCHARLOTTE
COPYRIGHT STATEMENT: ©2024 EMILLYCHARLOTTE. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
FIRST PUBLISHED: SEPTEMBER 2024
Certified Playground Safety Inspector
CPSI Sample Exam Questions with
Correct 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
, TITLE: EMILLYCHARLOTTE 2024/2025 ACADEMIC PERIOD
OWNER: EMILLYCHARLOTTE
COPYRIGHT STATEMENT: ©2024 EMILLYCHARLOTTE. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
FIRST PUBLISHED: SEPTEMBER 2024
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
