CPSI PRACTICE CERTIFICATION EVALUATION
2026 QUESTIONS WITH PRACTICE SOLUTION
GRADED A+
◉ Projections that have the potential to insure users are identified
by ATSM as __________________? Answer: Protrusions
◉ When testing suspending swing seat projections, if the projection
passes through the face of the 0.12" gauge, it is classified as what
type of hazard? Answer: Protrusion
◉ When testing compound projections and using all three gauges
and starting with the smallest gauge, if any part of the projection
extends beyond the face of the three gauges, the test indicates the
projection is a ____________________ ? Answer: Non-compliant
projection called a protrusion
◉ What are the 3 conditions that need to be met to be deemed an
entanglement hazard? Answer: 1) Projection fits inside one of the
three projection test gauges
2) Projects above horizontal
3) Projection sides are perpendicular to its initial surface extending
greater than 0.12" from its initial surface
,◉ Check S-Hook Gaps with a _____________ gauge? Answer: gap or
automotive feeler
◉ Which of the following statements about protrusions is correct?
A) The smallest projection gauge protects a child from a projection
entering their brain through their eye socket
B)The 0.12" gauge is placed next to suspended components to test
for protrusion hazards
C) Recessed bolts may be inaccessible and therefore, not subject to
protrusion tests
D) Five projection gauges are used to identify projections that are
protrusions Answer: C) Recessed bolts may be inaccessible and
therefore, not subject to protrusion tests
◉ Which of the following would fail the head entrapment test?
A) An opening between two adjacent decks that admits both the
torso and head probes
B) An opening in a tot swing seat that admits the torso probe but not
the head probe
C) An opening at the top of a 72" high free standing arch climber that
does not admit the torso probe
,D) An opening between the protective surfacing and the bottom rail
of a stepladder Answer: B) An opening in a tot swing that admits the
torso probe but not the head probe
◉ During a playground safety audit, a CPSI notes the following data.
1. a bolt with two threads exposed on the side of a platform
2. a head entrapment in the footrest of a spring rocker
3. an S-hook with the top loop overlapping the bottom loop
4. a bolt protruding 1/4" from the side rail of a slide
Which of the following are compliant with ATSM F1487?
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 1 and 3 only
C) 2 and 4 only
D) 3 and 4 only Answer: B) 1 and 3 only
◉ When testing for common crush/shear hazards using the 0.62"
dowel, there must be ________________ so that the rod becomes
entrapped? Answer: Movement
◉ What are the 4 Exemptions to Crush and Shear Criteria? Answer:
1) Chain and its method of attachment
2) Attachment area of coil springs
3) Area between top rail and swinging element
, 4) Are between lightweight moveable objects
◉ There can be no single, non-rigid component suspended between
play units OR from the ground to the play unit within 45 degrees of
horizontal, unless it is a minimum of _____ " above the playing
surface? Answer: 84"
◉ If free swinging ropes, cables, or chains attached at one end only
and more than 7" long, this is deemed what type of hazard? Answer:
Suspended
◉ Maximum ramp run _______"? Answer: 144"
◉ Handrail height must be between ________ and ________ " from the
leading edge of each step? Answer: 22-38"
◉ Designated Play Surfaces must have an elevated surface for
standing, walking, sitting, or climbing (performance definition) or a
flat surface _________________ greater than 2" x 2" and 30 degree angle
from horizontal (physical definition) Answer: accessible for play by
children
◉ Except where means of ascent and descent have a top horizontal
guardrail, the maximum opening for most attached play components
must not be greater than ______" to help prevent falls? Answer: 15"
2026 QUESTIONS WITH PRACTICE SOLUTION
GRADED A+
◉ Projections that have the potential to insure users are identified
by ATSM as __________________? Answer: Protrusions
◉ When testing suspending swing seat projections, if the projection
passes through the face of the 0.12" gauge, it is classified as what
type of hazard? Answer: Protrusion
◉ When testing compound projections and using all three gauges
and starting with the smallest gauge, if any part of the projection
extends beyond the face of the three gauges, the test indicates the
projection is a ____________________ ? Answer: Non-compliant
projection called a protrusion
◉ What are the 3 conditions that need to be met to be deemed an
entanglement hazard? Answer: 1) Projection fits inside one of the
three projection test gauges
2) Projects above horizontal
3) Projection sides are perpendicular to its initial surface extending
greater than 0.12" from its initial surface
,◉ Check S-Hook Gaps with a _____________ gauge? Answer: gap or
automotive feeler
◉ Which of the following statements about protrusions is correct?
A) The smallest projection gauge protects a child from a projection
entering their brain through their eye socket
B)The 0.12" gauge is placed next to suspended components to test
for protrusion hazards
C) Recessed bolts may be inaccessible and therefore, not subject to
protrusion tests
D) Five projection gauges are used to identify projections that are
protrusions Answer: C) Recessed bolts may be inaccessible and
therefore, not subject to protrusion tests
◉ Which of the following would fail the head entrapment test?
A) An opening between two adjacent decks that admits both the
torso and head probes
B) An opening in a tot swing seat that admits the torso probe but not
the head probe
C) An opening at the top of a 72" high free standing arch climber that
does not admit the torso probe
,D) An opening between the protective surfacing and the bottom rail
of a stepladder Answer: B) An opening in a tot swing that admits the
torso probe but not the head probe
◉ During a playground safety audit, a CPSI notes the following data.
1. a bolt with two threads exposed on the side of a platform
2. a head entrapment in the footrest of a spring rocker
3. an S-hook with the top loop overlapping the bottom loop
4. a bolt protruding 1/4" from the side rail of a slide
Which of the following are compliant with ATSM F1487?
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 1 and 3 only
C) 2 and 4 only
D) 3 and 4 only Answer: B) 1 and 3 only
◉ When testing for common crush/shear hazards using the 0.62"
dowel, there must be ________________ so that the rod becomes
entrapped? Answer: Movement
◉ What are the 4 Exemptions to Crush and Shear Criteria? Answer:
1) Chain and its method of attachment
2) Attachment area of coil springs
3) Area between top rail and swinging element
, 4) Are between lightweight moveable objects
◉ There can be no single, non-rigid component suspended between
play units OR from the ground to the play unit within 45 degrees of
horizontal, unless it is a minimum of _____ " above the playing
surface? Answer: 84"
◉ If free swinging ropes, cables, or chains attached at one end only
and more than 7" long, this is deemed what type of hazard? Answer:
Suspended
◉ Maximum ramp run _______"? Answer: 144"
◉ Handrail height must be between ________ and ________ " from the
leading edge of each step? Answer: 22-38"
◉ Designated Play Surfaces must have an elevated surface for
standing, walking, sitting, or climbing (performance definition) or a
flat surface _________________ greater than 2" x 2" and 30 degree angle
from horizontal (physical definition) Answer: accessible for play by
children
◉ Except where means of ascent and descent have a top horizontal
guardrail, the maximum opening for most attached play components
must not be greater than ______" to help prevent falls? Answer: 15"
