CPSI Exam - Flash Cards (Part 1)
True or False: Recessed bolts may be inaccessible and not subject to protrusion tests? - ANS
-True
What is the minimum height for the top rail of a guardrail on a structure designed for a 5-12 year
old? - ANS -38"
True or False: Recessed bolts may be inaccessible and not subject to protrusion test - ANS
-True
Which dowel probe should be used to test for crush and shear in the swivel of a rotating swing?
- ANS -.62" (5/8", 15.7mm)
Torso Probe: Dimensions are based on ____ and Head Probe: Dimensions are based on ___. -
ANS -5th percentile 2 year olds; 95th percentile 12 year olds
What is the thickness of the gauge used to check perpendicular projections above a horizontal
plane? - ANS -5/16"
Slide Non-Entanglement Zone: Projections greater than ___ are not allowed. - ANS -1/8"
True or False: An opening in a handrail admits the torso probe but not the head probe so it
would fail the head entrapment test? - ANS -True
Loose-Fill for accessible route shall conform to the performance specification requirements of.....
- ANS -F1292 and F1951
What percentage of accidents could be avoided with a good preventative maintenance
program? - ANS -40%
How long should site history files be stored/maintained? - ANS -Never Shredded
What are the standard specifications for determination of accessibility of surfacing systems
under and around playground equipment called? - ANS -F1951
If you feel a fellow CPSI has made a mistake, which of the following should be made first? -
ANS -Inform CPSI of your findings
What are the minimum loose-fill requirements for a playground when using Engineered wood
fibers (EWF) or Shredded Rubber? - ANS -EWF - 9" or Depth
, Shredded Rubber - 6": of Depth
True or False: Construction fencing and signage is the best long-term solution for taking
playground equipment out of service? - ANS -True
When investigating an accident, which of the following should be included in your report? - ANS
-provide known facts
In the event of an accident what should playground staff do? - ANS -1. Document everything
and report injury to management
2. Never presume fault, responsibility or admit to any liability
What two documents should be found in your site history file? - ANS -1. Installation Instructions
2. Compliance Letters
Which of the following ASTMdocuments should be used as a reference when selecting a
surfacing system to be installed in a public playground? - ANS -F2223
What are some examples of level 1 Priority Hazards? - ANS -- Merry-Go-Round with open
platform seating
- Severely worn swing seats, S-hooks, or Swing Chains (75%)
- Missing impact surfacing tiles in swing-use zone
- Broken suspended swing chain longer than 7"
- Swing attached to a composite play structure
Add ___ material where inadequate, and ___ are exposed? - ANS -Surfacing; Footers
How do you determine the priority level of a potential hazard? - ANS -Possibility --> Probability
--> Consequences
CPSI Hazard Priority Level 5 and their timeline? - ANS -Are items that have been determined to
be compliant with the owner/operator's operating policy and standard of care.
Timeline: Continued ongoing preventive maintenance is recommended.
CPSI Hazard Priority Level 4 and their timeline? - ANS -Are non-compliant safety concerns
whose potential to cause an injury is very minimal
Timeline: Owner must correct if condition worsens
CPSI Hazard Priority Level 3 and their timeline? - ANS -Are non-compliant safety concerns that
are likely to cause minor, non-disabling injury
Timeline: Owner must correct condition when time permits
True or False: Recessed bolts may be inaccessible and not subject to protrusion tests? - ANS
-True
What is the minimum height for the top rail of a guardrail on a structure designed for a 5-12 year
old? - ANS -38"
True or False: Recessed bolts may be inaccessible and not subject to protrusion test - ANS
-True
Which dowel probe should be used to test for crush and shear in the swivel of a rotating swing?
- ANS -.62" (5/8", 15.7mm)
Torso Probe: Dimensions are based on ____ and Head Probe: Dimensions are based on ___. -
ANS -5th percentile 2 year olds; 95th percentile 12 year olds
What is the thickness of the gauge used to check perpendicular projections above a horizontal
plane? - ANS -5/16"
Slide Non-Entanglement Zone: Projections greater than ___ are not allowed. - ANS -1/8"
True or False: An opening in a handrail admits the torso probe but not the head probe so it
would fail the head entrapment test? - ANS -True
Loose-Fill for accessible route shall conform to the performance specification requirements of.....
- ANS -F1292 and F1951
What percentage of accidents could be avoided with a good preventative maintenance
program? - ANS -40%
How long should site history files be stored/maintained? - ANS -Never Shredded
What are the standard specifications for determination of accessibility of surfacing systems
under and around playground equipment called? - ANS -F1951
If you feel a fellow CPSI has made a mistake, which of the following should be made first? -
ANS -Inform CPSI of your findings
What are the minimum loose-fill requirements for a playground when using Engineered wood
fibers (EWF) or Shredded Rubber? - ANS -EWF - 9" or Depth
, Shredded Rubber - 6": of Depth
True or False: Construction fencing and signage is the best long-term solution for taking
playground equipment out of service? - ANS -True
When investigating an accident, which of the following should be included in your report? - ANS
-provide known facts
In the event of an accident what should playground staff do? - ANS -1. Document everything
and report injury to management
2. Never presume fault, responsibility or admit to any liability
What two documents should be found in your site history file? - ANS -1. Installation Instructions
2. Compliance Letters
Which of the following ASTMdocuments should be used as a reference when selecting a
surfacing system to be installed in a public playground? - ANS -F2223
What are some examples of level 1 Priority Hazards? - ANS -- Merry-Go-Round with open
platform seating
- Severely worn swing seats, S-hooks, or Swing Chains (75%)
- Missing impact surfacing tiles in swing-use zone
- Broken suspended swing chain longer than 7"
- Swing attached to a composite play structure
Add ___ material where inadequate, and ___ are exposed? - ANS -Surfacing; Footers
How do you determine the priority level of a potential hazard? - ANS -Possibility --> Probability
--> Consequences
CPSI Hazard Priority Level 5 and their timeline? - ANS -Are items that have been determined to
be compliant with the owner/operator's operating policy and standard of care.
Timeline: Continued ongoing preventive maintenance is recommended.
CPSI Hazard Priority Level 4 and their timeline? - ANS -Are non-compliant safety concerns
whose potential to cause an injury is very minimal
Timeline: Owner must correct if condition worsens
CPSI Hazard Priority Level 3 and their timeline? - ANS -Are non-compliant safety concerns that
are likely to cause minor, non-disabling injury
Timeline: Owner must correct condition when time permits
