CERTIFIED PLAYGROUND SAFETY INSPECTOR CPSI
SAMPLE EXAM QUESTIONS WITH ALL CORRECT & 100%
VERIFIED ANSWERS|LATEST UPDATE|ALREADY GRADED
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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
30. When evaluating a site for it's potential as an appropriate site for future playground, all of the
following should be considered EXCEPT ✔Correct Answer-proximity to the closest existing public
playground with similar design
SAMPLE EXAM QUESTIONS WITH ALL CORRECT & 100%
VERIFIED ANSWERS|LATEST UPDATE|ALREADY GRADED
A+
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
30. When evaluating a site for it's potential as an appropriate site for future playground, all of the
following should be considered EXCEPT ✔Correct Answer-proximity to the closest existing public
playground with similar design
