CPSI ACTUAL EXAM PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ An access component is needed if the difference in platform height is
more than __ for pre-school age and __ for school age. Answer: 12
inches
and
18 inches
◉ Except for entrance/exit openings, the max. clearance opening
without a top horizontal guardrail should be __. Answer: 15 inches
◉ Guardrail/Barrier is not required in fall height is less than:
Pre-School __
School-Age. Answer: <20 inches
<30 inches
◉ Pre-School Age Guardrail, >20" < or = 30": Total Height, Gap at
Bottom. Answer: 29"+
<9", > or = 23"
,◉ Pre-School Age Barrier, >30": Total Height, Gap at Bottom. Answer:
29"+
<3.5"
◉ School Age Guardrail, >30" < or = 48": Total Height, Gap at Bottom.
Answer: 38"+
>9", < or = 28"
◉ School Age Barrier, >48": Total Height, Gap at Bottom. Answer: 38"+
<3.5"
◉ Access platforms over __ should provide intermediate standing
surface so child can pause and make decision to keep going up or go
down. Answer: 6'
◉ Handrails- Preschool/Schoolage: should have a diameter or max.
cross-section between __ and __. Preferred diameter is __. Answer: .95"
and 1.55"
1.25 inches
◉ Continuous handrails extending over the full length of the access
should be provided on both sides of all _____ and _____. Answer:
stairways and stepladders
,◉ Handrail Height: The vertical distance between the top front edge of a
step or ramp surface and the top surface of the handrail above should be
(Preschool, Schoolage). Answer: P: between 22 and 26"
S: between 22 and 38"
◉ Transition Point. Answer: Point where child must transition from
access component to play structure platform
◉ (T/F) Handrails or handholds are recommended at all transition
points. Answer: True
◉ Balance Beams should be no more than __ (P/S). Answer: P: 12
inches
S: 16 inches
◉ Use Zone- Climbers: Should extend a min. of __ in all directions.
(MAY/MAY NOT) overlap with neighboring equipment, if allowed by
that equipment type
AND
-there is at least __ between equipment when adjacent designated play
surfaces are no more than __ .
OR
, There is at least __ between equipment when adjacent play surfaces are
more than __. Answer: 6'
MAY
6'
<30 inches
9'
>30 inches
◉ Climbers should not have climbing bars or other rigid structural
components in the interior of the climber onto which a child may fall
from a height of __. Answer: >18 inches
◉ (T/F) Arch climbers should be used as the sole means of access to
other equipment for preschoolers. Answer: False
◉ (T/F) Free Standing climbers are not recommended for toddlers or
preschool age children. Answer: True
◉ Climbers: Rung Width, Vertical Rise, Slope, Diameter
(Preschool/Schoolage). Answer: Preschool:
RW: > or = 12"
VR: > or = 12"
Slope: 75-90 degrees
Dia: .95"-1.55"
WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ An access component is needed if the difference in platform height is
more than __ for pre-school age and __ for school age. Answer: 12
inches
and
18 inches
◉ Except for entrance/exit openings, the max. clearance opening
without a top horizontal guardrail should be __. Answer: 15 inches
◉ Guardrail/Barrier is not required in fall height is less than:
Pre-School __
School-Age. Answer: <20 inches
<30 inches
◉ Pre-School Age Guardrail, >20" < or = 30": Total Height, Gap at
Bottom. Answer: 29"+
<9", > or = 23"
,◉ Pre-School Age Barrier, >30": Total Height, Gap at Bottom. Answer:
29"+
<3.5"
◉ School Age Guardrail, >30" < or = 48": Total Height, Gap at Bottom.
Answer: 38"+
>9", < or = 28"
◉ School Age Barrier, >48": Total Height, Gap at Bottom. Answer: 38"+
<3.5"
◉ Access platforms over __ should provide intermediate standing
surface so child can pause and make decision to keep going up or go
down. Answer: 6'
◉ Handrails- Preschool/Schoolage: should have a diameter or max.
cross-section between __ and __. Preferred diameter is __. Answer: .95"
and 1.55"
1.25 inches
◉ Continuous handrails extending over the full length of the access
should be provided on both sides of all _____ and _____. Answer:
stairways and stepladders
,◉ Handrail Height: The vertical distance between the top front edge of a
step or ramp surface and the top surface of the handrail above should be
(Preschool, Schoolage). Answer: P: between 22 and 26"
S: between 22 and 38"
◉ Transition Point. Answer: Point where child must transition from
access component to play structure platform
◉ (T/F) Handrails or handholds are recommended at all transition
points. Answer: True
◉ Balance Beams should be no more than __ (P/S). Answer: P: 12
inches
S: 16 inches
◉ Use Zone- Climbers: Should extend a min. of __ in all directions.
(MAY/MAY NOT) overlap with neighboring equipment, if allowed by
that equipment type
AND
-there is at least __ between equipment when adjacent designated play
surfaces are no more than __ .
OR
, There is at least __ between equipment when adjacent play surfaces are
more than __. Answer: 6'
MAY
6'
<30 inches
9'
>30 inches
◉ Climbers should not have climbing bars or other rigid structural
components in the interior of the climber onto which a child may fall
from a height of __. Answer: >18 inches
◉ (T/F) Arch climbers should be used as the sole means of access to
other equipment for preschoolers. Answer: False
◉ (T/F) Free Standing climbers are not recommended for toddlers or
preschool age children. Answer: True
◉ Climbers: Rung Width, Vertical Rise, Slope, Diameter
(Preschool/Schoolage). Answer: Preschool:
RW: > or = 12"
VR: > or = 12"
Slope: 75-90 degrees
Dia: .95"-1.55"
