Certified Playground Safety Inspector CPSI Sample Exam Questions

Certified Playground Safety Inspector CPSI Sample Exam Questions 1.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