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Certified Playground Safety Inspector
CPSI Sample Exam Questions Questions
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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
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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
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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'
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Certified Playground Safety Inspector
CPSI Sample Exam Questions Questions
and Correct Answers/ Latest Update /
Already Graded
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
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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
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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'
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