Certified Playground Safety Inspector CPSI Sample Exam Questions
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10. Which of the following factors is MOST important when determining the frequency of
inspections of surfacing - Type of surfacing and amount of use
11. When planning a playground for public use, the play equipment that is chosen must - 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 - 108" or 9'
13. The Site History File for a playground should contains - 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 - 156" or 13'
15. The _____ of each play structure shall provide clear and concise inspection instructions -
Manufacturer
16. Heights of guardrails and protective barriers are determined by which of the following
characteristics of children - Center of gravity
17. Which of the following is allowed on a public playground - 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 - protrusion
19. According to the CPSC, which of the following statements is correct - The use zone is the
area under and around the equipment where protective surfacing is required
, 2. The fish or wedge probe is used to determine whether or not a hazard exists on - a partially
bounded opening
20. According to CPSC, good playground supervisors must understand all EXCEPT - general
playground design
21. Where is the best source for accessible design information - 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 - 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 - ensure awareness of playground safety
24. What is the most serious type of injury that can occur from a play component projection -
entanglement
25. Which of the following covers selecting and specifying surface systems under and around
playground equipment - ASTM F2223
26. It is the responsibility of the ______ to replace signs or labels or both, should they become
illegible, destroyed, or removed - 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 - remove the swing seat
and chains
28. The ADA requires that accessible equipment on new or renovated playgrounds must - be on
an accessible route
29. Which of the following is exempt from the head entrapment requirements - The opening
between the surface and the first rung
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10. Which of the following factors is MOST important when determining the frequency of
inspections of surfacing - Type of surfacing and amount of use
11. When planning a playground for public use, the play equipment that is chosen must - 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 - 108" or 9'
13. The Site History File for a playground should contains - 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 - 156" or 13'
15. The _____ of each play structure shall provide clear and concise inspection instructions -
Manufacturer
16. Heights of guardrails and protective barriers are determined by which of the following
characteristics of children - Center of gravity
17. Which of the following is allowed on a public playground - 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 - protrusion
19. According to the CPSC, which of the following statements is correct - The use zone is the
area under and around the equipment where protective surfacing is required
, 2. The fish or wedge probe is used to determine whether or not a hazard exists on - a partially
bounded opening
20. According to CPSC, good playground supervisors must understand all EXCEPT - general
playground design
21. Where is the best source for accessible design information - 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 - 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 - ensure awareness of playground safety
24. What is the most serious type of injury that can occur from a play component projection -
entanglement
25. Which of the following covers selecting and specifying surface systems under and around
playground equipment - ASTM F2223
26. It is the responsibility of the ______ to replace signs or labels or both, should they become
illegible, destroyed, or removed - 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 - remove the swing seat
and chains
28. The ADA requires that accessible equipment on new or renovated playgrounds must - be on
an accessible route
29. Which of the following is exempt from the head entrapment requirements - The opening
between the surface and the first rung
