Certified Playground Safety Inspector
CPSI Sample Exam Questions
To be compliant with ASTM 1487, a designer or manufacturer of playground equipment should -
ANS -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 - ANS -a
partially bounded opening
3. Which of the following is correct regarding the impact-attenuation of surfacing material - ANS
-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 - ANS -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 - ANS -
6. The majority of injuries associated with playground equipment result from - ANS -falls to the
surface on which the equipment was located
7. An opening may present a common crush or shear hazard only if it - ANS -grabs the 5/8"
(16mm) dowel
8. The criteria for unitary surface materials includes meeting requirements of - ANS -ASTM
F1292 and F1487
9. Regarding playground safety signage, which of the following is correct - ANS -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 - ANS -Type of surfacing and amount of use
11. When planning a playground for public use, the play equipment that is chosen must - ANS
-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 - ANS -108" or 9'
13. The Site History File for a playground should contains - ANS -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 - ANS -156" or 13'
15. The _____ of each play structure shall provide clear and concise inspection instructions -
ANS -Manufacturer
16. Heights of guardrails and protective barriers are determined by which of the following
characteristics of children - ANS -Center of gravity
17. Which of the following is allowed on a public playground - ANS -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 - ANS -protrusion
19. According to the CPSC, which of the following statements is correct - ANS -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 - ANS
-general playground design
21. Where is the best source for accessible design information - ANS -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 - ANS -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 - ANS -ensure awareness of playground safety
24. What is the most serious type of injury that can occur from a play component projection -
ANS -entanglement
25. Which of the following covers selecting and specifying surface systems under and around
playground equipment - ANS -ASTM F2223
CPSI Sample Exam Questions
To be compliant with ASTM 1487, a designer or manufacturer of playground equipment should -
ANS -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 - ANS -a
partially bounded opening
3. Which of the following is correct regarding the impact-attenuation of surfacing material - ANS
-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 - ANS -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 - ANS -
6. The majority of injuries associated with playground equipment result from - ANS -falls to the
surface on which the equipment was located
7. An opening may present a common crush or shear hazard only if it - ANS -grabs the 5/8"
(16mm) dowel
8. The criteria for unitary surface materials includes meeting requirements of - ANS -ASTM
F1292 and F1487
9. Regarding playground safety signage, which of the following is correct - ANS -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 - ANS -Type of surfacing and amount of use
11. When planning a playground for public use, the play equipment that is chosen must - ANS
-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 - ANS -108" or 9'
13. The Site History File for a playground should contains - ANS -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 - ANS -156" or 13'
15. The _____ of each play structure shall provide clear and concise inspection instructions -
ANS -Manufacturer
16. Heights of guardrails and protective barriers are determined by which of the following
characteristics of children - ANS -Center of gravity
17. Which of the following is allowed on a public playground - ANS -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 - ANS -protrusion
19. According to the CPSC, which of the following statements is correct - ANS -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 - ANS
-general playground design
21. Where is the best source for accessible design information - ANS -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 - ANS -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 - ANS -ensure awareness of playground safety
24. What is the most serious type of injury that can occur from a play component projection -
ANS -entanglement
25. Which of the following covers selecting and specifying surface systems under and around
playground equipment - ANS -ASTM F2223
