CPSI EXAM PREP QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025
Circular use zone where swing motion occurs cannot overlap to a distance of________________. -
(ANSWER)Y + 72"
(y = vertical distance from the top of sitting surface to pivot point)
The front and rear use zone where swing motion occurs cannot overlap for a distance of ______ to both
the front and the rear. - (ANSWER)2x
x = the vertical distance from the protective surface to the pivot point of the swing.
What is the handhold length of a seated rocking equipment ? - (ANSWER)min. length 3"
Wheelchair accessible platform:
The openings in platform, and between edge and railing may not exceed ______" horizontal opening -
(ANSWER)1/2" (0.5")
What is the minimum side use zone for a rotating swing support structure? - (ANSWER)72"
Comprehensive program of playground safety includes.... - (ANSWER)- audits
-inspections
-maintenance
What does the middle projection gauge measure? - (ANSWER)projection entering brain thru eye socket
What does the large projection gauge measure? - (ANSWER)soft tissue damage such as bruise or
ruptured organs in abdominal area
What is the max height of a balance beam? - (ANSWER)12" max hgt for 2-5 yo
16" max hgt for 5-12 yo
What is min overlap use zone for To-Fro Swing support structure? - (ANSWER)72"
,CPSI EXAM PREP QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025
What is the dowel size of the crush/shear test probe on Merry - Go - Rounds? - (ANSWER)0.30" (5/16")
Entanglement hazards:
If connecting devices that have in-fill such as plastic or cable that completely fills the interior space of
both loops preventing entry items of clothing, is this exempt? - (ANSWER)YES
What is the minimum footrest length of a seated spring rocking equipment? - (ANSWER)3 1/2"
What is the dowel size of crush / sheer hazards with movement? - (ANSWER)0.62" (5/8")
Partially Bound Openings:
The template is considered fully inserted if it goes below the top of the opening more than ____" -
(ANSWER)3/4" (0.75")
What is the minimum diameter of hand gripping components? - (ANSWER)0.95"
What is the dowel diameter for roller slides? - (ANSWER)0.19" (3/16")
What is the minimum diameter of handrails? - (ANSWER)0.95"
What is the diameter of a medium dowel? - (ANSWER).30" (5/16")
What is the distance from the platform to the sliding pole? - (ANSWER)18"-20"
Stepping forms must be stationary when they are ________________ - (ANSWER)>30"
What is the distance between stepping platforms? - (ANSWER)PS 12" max
, CPSI EXAM PREP QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025
SA 18" max
What are track ride platform dimensions (when used)? - (ANSWER)Min depth 36"
Min width 32"
Max platform hgt 36" for SA users
Upper body equipment can be used by children ___ and up - (ANSWER)4
What is the handrail (stair) height for PS age children? - (ANSWER)22"-26"
How many swings per bay? - (ANSWER)2
What is a swing splay? - (ANSWER)Hangers on swings
What is the min. distance between swing splays? - (ANSWER)20"
Define Guardrail - (ANSWER)designed to prevent an inadvertent fall thru opening
Define Barrier - (ANSWER)designed to prevent access and egress thru the opening
What conditions do you identify in an audit? - (ANSWER)Non - Compliant and/or Compliant
What is the handgrip to surface clearance for a track ride? - (ANSWER)64" min - 78" max
What is the minimum hgt of the upper guardrail for children 5-12 yo? - (ANSWER)38"
What is the fall height of a sliding pole? - (ANSWER)60" below the highest portion of the pole to
protective surface
Circular use zone where swing motion occurs cannot overlap to a distance of________________. -
(ANSWER)Y + 72"
(y = vertical distance from the top of sitting surface to pivot point)
The front and rear use zone where swing motion occurs cannot overlap for a distance of ______ to both
the front and the rear. - (ANSWER)2x
x = the vertical distance from the protective surface to the pivot point of the swing.
What is the handhold length of a seated rocking equipment ? - (ANSWER)min. length 3"
Wheelchair accessible platform:
The openings in platform, and between edge and railing may not exceed ______" horizontal opening -
(ANSWER)1/2" (0.5")
What is the minimum side use zone for a rotating swing support structure? - (ANSWER)72"
Comprehensive program of playground safety includes.... - (ANSWER)- audits
-inspections
-maintenance
What does the middle projection gauge measure? - (ANSWER)projection entering brain thru eye socket
What does the large projection gauge measure? - (ANSWER)soft tissue damage such as bruise or
ruptured organs in abdominal area
What is the max height of a balance beam? - (ANSWER)12" max hgt for 2-5 yo
16" max hgt for 5-12 yo
What is min overlap use zone for To-Fro Swing support structure? - (ANSWER)72"
,CPSI EXAM PREP QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025
What is the dowel size of the crush/shear test probe on Merry - Go - Rounds? - (ANSWER)0.30" (5/16")
Entanglement hazards:
If connecting devices that have in-fill such as plastic or cable that completely fills the interior space of
both loops preventing entry items of clothing, is this exempt? - (ANSWER)YES
What is the minimum footrest length of a seated spring rocking equipment? - (ANSWER)3 1/2"
What is the dowel size of crush / sheer hazards with movement? - (ANSWER)0.62" (5/8")
Partially Bound Openings:
The template is considered fully inserted if it goes below the top of the opening more than ____" -
(ANSWER)3/4" (0.75")
What is the minimum diameter of hand gripping components? - (ANSWER)0.95"
What is the dowel diameter for roller slides? - (ANSWER)0.19" (3/16")
What is the minimum diameter of handrails? - (ANSWER)0.95"
What is the diameter of a medium dowel? - (ANSWER).30" (5/16")
What is the distance from the platform to the sliding pole? - (ANSWER)18"-20"
Stepping forms must be stationary when they are ________________ - (ANSWER)>30"
What is the distance between stepping platforms? - (ANSWER)PS 12" max
, CPSI EXAM PREP QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025
SA 18" max
What are track ride platform dimensions (when used)? - (ANSWER)Min depth 36"
Min width 32"
Max platform hgt 36" for SA users
Upper body equipment can be used by children ___ and up - (ANSWER)4
What is the handrail (stair) height for PS age children? - (ANSWER)22"-26"
How many swings per bay? - (ANSWER)2
What is a swing splay? - (ANSWER)Hangers on swings
What is the min. distance between swing splays? - (ANSWER)20"
Define Guardrail - (ANSWER)designed to prevent an inadvertent fall thru opening
Define Barrier - (ANSWER)designed to prevent access and egress thru the opening
What conditions do you identify in an audit? - (ANSWER)Non - Compliant and/or Compliant
What is the handgrip to surface clearance for a track ride? - (ANSWER)64" min - 78" max
What is the minimum hgt of the upper guardrail for children 5-12 yo? - (ANSWER)38"
What is the fall height of a sliding pole? - (ANSWER)60" below the highest portion of the pole to
protective surface
