CPSI EXAM PART 1 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
True or False: Recessed bolts maybe inaccessible and not subject to protrusion tests? -
Answer-True
What is the minimum height for the top rail of a guardrail on a structure designed for a
5-12 year old? - Answer-38"
True or False: Recessed bolts maybe inaccessible and not subject to protrusion test -
Answer-True
Which dowel probe should be used to test for crush and shear in the swivel of a rotating
swing? - Answer-.62" (5/8", 15.7mm)
Torso Probe: Dimensions are based on ____ and Head Probe: Dimensions are based
on ___. - Answer-5th percentile 2 year olds; 95th percentile 12 year olds
What is the thickness of the guage used to check perpendicular projections above a
horizontal plane? - Answer-5/16"
Slide Non-Entanglement Zone: Projections greater than ___ are not allowed. - Answer-
1/8"
True or False: An opening in a handrail admits the torso probe but not the head probe
so it would fail the head entrapment test? - Answer-True
Loose-Fill for accessible route shall conform to the performance specification
requirements of..... - Answer-F1292 and F1951
What percentage of accidents could be avoided with a good preventative maintence
progam? - Answer-40%
How long should site history files be stored/maintained? - Answer-Never Shredded
What is the standard specifications for determination of accessibility of surfacing
systems under and around playground equipment called? - Answer-F1951
If you feel a fellow CPSI has made a mistake which of the following should be made
first? - Answer-Inform CPSI of your findings
What is the minimum loose-fill requirements for a playgrounf when using Engineered
wood fibers (EWF) or Shredded Rubber? - Answer-EWF - 9" or Depth
Shredded Rubbar - 6": of Depth
, True or False: Construction fencing and signage is the best long-term solution for taking
a playground equipment out of service? - Answer-True
When investigatin an accident, which of the following should be included in your report?
- Answer-provide known facts
In the event of an accident what should playground staff do? - Answer-1. Document
everything and report injury to management
2. Never presume fault, reponsibility or admit to any liability
What two documents should be found in your site history file? - Answer-1. Installation
Instructions
2. Compliance Letters
Which of the following ASTMdocuments should be used as a reference when selecting
a surfacing system to be installed in a public playground? - Answer-F2223
What are some examples of leverl 1 Priority Hazards? - Answer-- Merry-Go-Round with
open platform seating
- Severly worn swing seats, S-hooks, or Swing Chains (75%)
- Missing impact surfacing tiles in swing-use zone
- Broken suspended swing chain longer than 7"
- Swing attached to a composite play structure
Add ___ material where inadequate, and ___ are exposed? - Answer-Surfacing;
Footers
How do you determine the priority level of a potiental hazard? - Answer-Possibility -->
Probability --> Consequences
CPSI Hazard Priority Level 5 and their timeline? - Answer-Are items that have been
determined to be a compliant with the owner/operator's operating policy and standard of
care.
Timeline: Continued on going preventive maintenance is recommended.
CPSI Hazard Priority Level 4 and their timeline? - Answer-Are non-compliant safety
concerns whose potential to cause an injury is very minimal
Timeline: Owner must correct if condition worsens
CPSI Hazard Priority Level 3 and their timeline? - Answer-Are non-compliant safety
concerns that are likely to cause minor, non-disabling injury
Timeline: Owner must correct condition when time permits
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