CPSI Sample Exam Questions
and Answers 2025 (Verified
Answers)
, To be compliant with ASTM 1487, a designer or manufacturer of playground equipment should -
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 - Answer a
partially bounded opening
3. When evaluating the structural integrity of a support structure for a swing that appears to be
failing, a CPSI should - Answer hire a licensed professional engineer to certify the integrity of the
equipment
4. Which of the following is correct regarding the impact-attenuation of surfacing material -
Answer Critical height must equal or exceed fall height
5. Manufacturers of playground equipment must: provide the manufacturer's
identification of the equipment - Answer
6. The majority of injuries associated with playground equipment result from - 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 - Answer grabs the 5/8"
(16mm) dowel
8. The criteria for unitary surface materials includes meeting requirements of - Answer
ASTM F1292 and F1487
9. Regarding playground safety signage, which of the following is 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 - Answer Type of surfacing and amount of use
11. When planning a playground for public use, the play equipment that is chosen must -
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 - Answer 108" or 9'
13. The Site History File for a playground should contains - 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-
and Answers 2025 (Verified
Answers)
, To be compliant with ASTM 1487, a designer or manufacturer of playground equipment should -
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 - Answer a
partially bounded opening
3. When evaluating the structural integrity of a support structure for a swing that appears to be
failing, a CPSI should - Answer hire a licensed professional engineer to certify the integrity of the
equipment
4. Which of the following is correct regarding the impact-attenuation of surfacing material -
Answer Critical height must equal or exceed fall height
5. Manufacturers of playground equipment must: provide the manufacturer's
identification of the equipment - Answer
6. The majority of injuries associated with playground equipment result from - 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 - Answer grabs the 5/8"
(16mm) dowel
8. The criteria for unitary surface materials includes meeting requirements of - Answer
ASTM F1292 and F1487
9. Regarding playground safety signage, which of the following is 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 - Answer Type of surfacing and amount of use
11. When planning a playground for public use, the play equipment that is chosen must -
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 - Answer 108" or 9'
13. The Site History File for a playground should contains - 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-
