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CERTIFIED PLAYGROUND SAFETY INSPECTOR CPSI
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
GUARANTEED PASS BRAND NEW 2025.
To be compliant with ASTM 1487, a designer or manufacturer of playground
equipment should - (answers)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
- (answers)a partially bounded opening
3. Which of the following is correct regarding the impact-attenuation of surfacing
material - (answers)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 - (answers)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 - (answers)
6. The majority of injuries associated with playground equipment result from -
(answers)falls to the surface on which the equipment was located
7. An opening may present a common crush or shear hazard only if it -
(answers)grabs the 5/8" (16mm) dowel
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8. The criteria for unitary surface materials includes meeting requirements of -
(answers)ASTM F1292 and F1487
9. Regarding playground safety signage, which of the following is correct -
(answers)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 - (answers)Type of surfacing and amount of
use
11. When planning a playground for public use, the play equipment that is chosen
must - (answers)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 - (answers)108" or 9'
13. The Site History File for a playground should contains - (answers)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 - (answers)156" or 13'
CERTIFIED PLAYGROUND SAFETY INSPECTOR CPSI
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
GUARANTEED PASS BRAND NEW 2025.
To be compliant with ASTM 1487, a designer or manufacturer of playground
equipment should - (answers)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
- (answers)a partially bounded opening
3. Which of the following is correct regarding the impact-attenuation of surfacing
material - (answers)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 - (answers)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 - (answers)
6. The majority of injuries associated with playground equipment result from -
(answers)falls to the surface on which the equipment was located
7. An opening may present a common crush or shear hazard only if it -
(answers)grabs the 5/8" (16mm) dowel
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8. The criteria for unitary surface materials includes meeting requirements of -
(answers)ASTM F1292 and F1487
9. Regarding playground safety signage, which of the following is correct -
(answers)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 - (answers)Type of surfacing and amount of
use
11. When planning a playground for public use, the play equipment that is chosen
must - (answers)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 - (answers)108" or 9'
13. The Site History File for a playground should contains - (answers)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 - (answers)156" or 13'
