Certified Playground Safety Inspector CPSI Sample Exam Questions

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. Which of the following is correct regarding the impact-attenuation of surfacing material - ANSWER-Critical height must equal or exceed fall height 4. 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 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-rocking/springing playground piece - ANSWER-156" or 13' 15. The _____ of each play structure shall provide clear and concise inspection instructions - ANSWER-Manufacturer 16. Heights of guardrails and protective barriers are determined by which of the following characteristics of children - ANSWER-Center of gravity 17. Which of the following is allowed on a public playground - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-protrusion 19. According to the CPSC, which of the following statements is correct - ANSWER-The use zone is the area under and around the equipment where protective surfacing is required 20. According to CPSC, good playground supervisors must understand all EXCEPT - ANSWER-general playground design 21. Where is the best source for accessible design information - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-ensure awareness of playground safety 24. What is the most serious type of injury that can occur from a play component projection - ANSWER-entanglement 25. Which of the following covers selecting and specifying surface systems under and around playground equipment - ANSWER-ASTM F2223 26. It is the responsibility of the ______ to replace signs or labels or both, should they become illegible, destroyed, or removed - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-remove the swing seat and chains 28. The ADA requires that accessible equipment on new or renovated playgrounds must - ANSWER-be on an accessible route 29. Which of the following is exempt from the head entrapment requirements - ANSWER-The opening between the surface and the first rung 30. When evaluating a site for it's potential as an appropriate site for future playground, all of the following should be considered EXCEPT - ANSWER-proximity to the closest existing public playground with similar design 31. Which areas on a playground using loose fill surfacing are more susceptible to displacement - ANSWER-Under swings and slide exits 32. The purpose of installing and maintaining an appropriate amount or type of impact attenuating surfacing under and around play equipment is to - ANSWER-minimize the likelihood of a serious head injury 33. Which of the following is compliant with ASTM F1487 - ANSWER-An accessible bolt end projecting two full threads beyond the face of a nut exposed on a guardrail is acceptable 34. The standard that is used to determine whether the playground surfacing is firm, stable, and slip resistant is - ANSWER-F1951 35. The standards of the CPSI Code of Professional Conduct include all of the following EXCEPT - ANSWER-Protecting the assets of the playground owner as a paramount objective 36. The guiding philosophy of risk reduction is to - ANSWER-be proactive rather than reactive 37. Which of the following pieces of equipment is for children ages 2 to 5 - ANSWER-72" high slide 38. The CPSC Handbook is a - ANSWER-federal guideline 39. Which of the following statements is correct regarding guardrail design - ANSWER-Horizontal infill cross-pieces should be spaced no farther than 3.5" apart 40. A CPSI conducts an audit of a public playground without the authorization or consent of the playground's owner The CPSI has violated the - ANSWER-CPSC Code of Professional Conduct 41. Which option is best when a piece of playground equipment must be taken out of service for an extended period of time - ANSWER-Place heavy duty construction fencing around the component and place signage in the area 42. Which of the following statements about playground inspections is true - ANSWER-High frequency inspections should focus on routine maintenance 43. Which of the following has the greatest potential to create a Priority 1 hazard on a 120" long embankment slide - ANSWER-A slide chute clearance zone less than 15" has greatest potential 44. When evaluating non-traditional playground equipment for hazards it is recommended that - ANSWER-All components are identified and the appropriate performance requirements be applied 45. The determination of what constitutes a playground hazard according to the ASTM Standards and CPSC Guidelines is derived from all of the following EXCEPT - ANSWER-IPEMA International Playground Equipment Manufacturer's Association 46. A child sustains a serious head injury at a playground. The Playground owner has performed regular safety inspections but has not documented the inspections or any corrective actions taken. The owner is now subject to possible accusations of - ANSWER-Negligence 47. Which of the following is covered by ASTM F1487 - ANSWER-Public use playground equipment 48. Low frequency inspection forms should be - ANSWER-assembled using information from the Site History File and Mannufacturer's recommendations 49. Which of the following statements regarding fasteners and other hardware is true - ANSWER-Must be corrosion resistant or have a corrosion 50. The fall height for an elevated platform is determined by measuring - ANSWER-the height of the platform above the protective surfacing 51. Children ages 2 to 5 are most likely to have trouble with climbers that - ANSWER-don't have an easy way down 52. Which of the following is an acceptable distance for the opening between two adjacent platforms - ANSWER-3" 53. A tot swing with fully enclosed seats has a top beam height of 96" above the protective surfacing, a pivot point of 6" below the top of the beam and a swing seat 24" above the ground what is the minimum use zone - ANSWER-132" or 11' 54. When installing climbing ropes over engineered wood fiber, the rope should - ANSWER-be secured at both ends 55. What establishes the public playground owner's standard of care for their risk management program - ANSWER-The owner's safety policy 56. According to CPSC, the quality of supervision depends upon the extent of the supervisor's knowledge of - ANSWER-safe play behavior 57. A sitting spring rocker with a fall height of 28" is placed next to a large composite structure with a fall height of 72" What is the minimum acceptable distance between the spring rocker and composite structure - ANSWER-108" or 9' 58. Which of the following is the most important factor when determining placement of play equipment for 2 to 5 year olds - ANSWER-Circulation of users 59. What is the purpose of a playground safety audit - ANSWER-Record compliance with current guidelines and standards 60. Which of the following is a hazard associated with track rides when the rolling portions of the hand gripping is not enclosed - ANSWER-Crush and shear points 61. Which of the following will BEST protect against litigation related to playground safety - ANSWER-Maintaining play areas in compliance with ASTM standards 62. The CPSC recommends that children of which age group use Horizontal ladders, ring treks and chinning bars - ANSWER-4 years of age and older 63. Stepping forms for pre-school age children must be permanently affixed and shall have a hand support if the step is greater than - ANSWER-20 inches 64. A CPSI Audits a new playground designed for children 2 to 5 and documents all compliant and non-compliant conditions found. Which of the following is non-compliant - ANSWER-A platform used to access a track ride that is 38" by 36" 65. According to the current CPSC Handbook, fatal injuries of children involving playground equipment include which of the following - ANSWER-Impact from equipment tipping over 66. For which of the following has the fall height as the maximum height of the structure - ANSWER-The fall height for horizontal ladders is the maximum height of the structure 67. Trees can be utilized for sun protection if - ANSWER-the trunks are located outside the use zone 68. What is the minimum use zone between a stand-alone climber and a standing-rocking/springing playground piece - ANSWER-156" or 13' 69. Which of the following statements regarding swings is true - ANSWER-Swings require bushings, bearings, or other means of reducing friction and wear 70. What is the minimum use zone between a merry-go-round and sitting-rocking/springing equipment - ANSWER-144" or 12' 71. If fencing is installed on a playground, the fencing shall comply with - ANSWER-ASTM 2049 72. Playgrounds made of wood or containing wood components must - ANSWER-be naturally rot resistant or treated to resist rot 73. When performing a safety audit, a 5/8" diameter rod is used to check for - ANSWER-crush or shear hazards on a moving component 74. All of the following are factors identified to contribute to playground injuries EXCEPT - ANSWER-equipment designed to encourage risk taking