Certified Playground Safety Inspector
CPSI 2025 Latest with 74 complete
Questions that have simplified and
correct Answers
To be compliant with ASTM 1487, a designer or manufacturer of playground equipment should - correct
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 - correct answer-a
partially bounded opening
3. Which of the following is correct regarding the impact-attenuation of surfacing material - correct
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 - correct 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 - correct answer-
6. The majority of injuries associated with playground equipment result from - correct 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 - correct answer-grabs the 5/8"
(16mm) dowel
8. The criteria for unitary surface materials includes meeting requirements of - correct answer-ASTM
F1292 and F1487
9. Regarding playground safety signage, which of the following is correct - 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 - correct answer-Type of surfacing and amount of use
11. When planning a playground for public use, the play equipment that is chosen must - correct 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 - correct
answer-108" or 9'
13. The Site History File for a playground should contains - correct 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 - correct answer-156" or 13'
15. The _____ of each play structure shall provide clear and concise inspection instructions - correct
answer-Manufacturer
16. Heights of guardrails and protective barriers are determined by which of the following characteristics
of children - correct answer-Center of gravity
17. Which of the following is allowed on a public playground - correct 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 - correct answer-protrusion
19. According to the CPSC, which of the following statements is correct - 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 - correct answer-
general playground design
21. Where is the best source for accessible design information - correct 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 - correct 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 -
correct answer-ensure awareness of playground safety
24. What is the most serious type of injury that can occur from a play component projection - correct
answer-entanglement
25. Which of the following covers selecting and specifying surface systems under and around playground
equipment - correct answer-ASTM F2223
26. It is the responsibility of the ______ to replace signs or labels or both, should they become illegible,
destroyed, or removed - correct answer-Owner/Operator
27. Upon doing a routing inspection, a maintenance worker finds a badly cracked child's swing seat.
There is no other seat available. The maintenance worker should - correct answer-remove the swing seat
and chains
28. The ADA requires that accessible equipment on new or renovated playgrounds must - correct
answer-be on an accessible route
29. Which of the following is exempt from the head entrapment requirements - correct answer-The
opening between the surface and the first rung
CPSI 2025 Latest with 74 complete
Questions that have simplified and
correct Answers
To be compliant with ASTM 1487, a designer or manufacturer of playground equipment should - correct
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 - correct answer-a
partially bounded opening
3. Which of the following is correct regarding the impact-attenuation of surfacing material - correct
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 - correct 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 - correct answer-
6. The majority of injuries associated with playground equipment result from - correct 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 - correct answer-grabs the 5/8"
(16mm) dowel
8. The criteria for unitary surface materials includes meeting requirements of - correct answer-ASTM
F1292 and F1487
9. Regarding playground safety signage, which of the following is correct - 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 - correct answer-Type of surfacing and amount of use
11. When planning a playground for public use, the play equipment that is chosen must - correct 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 - correct
answer-108" or 9'
13. The Site History File for a playground should contains - correct 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 - correct answer-156" or 13'
15. The _____ of each play structure shall provide clear and concise inspection instructions - correct
answer-Manufacturer
16. Heights of guardrails and protective barriers are determined by which of the following characteristics
of children - correct answer-Center of gravity
17. Which of the following is allowed on a public playground - correct 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 - correct answer-protrusion
19. According to the CPSC, which of the following statements is correct - 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 - correct answer-
general playground design
21. Where is the best source for accessible design information - correct 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 - correct 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 -
correct answer-ensure awareness of playground safety
24. What is the most serious type of injury that can occur from a play component projection - correct
answer-entanglement
25. Which of the following covers selecting and specifying surface systems under and around playground
equipment - correct answer-ASTM F2223
26. It is the responsibility of the ______ to replace signs or labels or both, should they become illegible,
destroyed, or removed - correct answer-Owner/Operator
27. Upon doing a routing inspection, a maintenance worker finds a badly cracked child's swing seat.
There is no other seat available. The maintenance worker should - correct answer-remove the swing seat
and chains
28. The ADA requires that accessible equipment on new or renovated playgrounds must - correct
answer-be on an accessible route
29. Which of the following is exempt from the head entrapment requirements - correct answer-The
opening between the surface and the first rung
