Certified Playground Safety Inspector CPSI Sample Exam Questions with answers

Certified Playground Safety Inspector CPSI |\ |\ |\ |\ |\




Sample Exam Questions with answers |\ |\ |\ |\




To be compliant with ASTM 1487, a designer or
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manufacturer of playground equipment should - CORRECT |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\



ANSWERS ✔✔provide buyers with a parts list for the
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playground


2. The fish or wedge probe is used to determine whether
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or not a hazard exists on - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔a
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partially bounded opening |\ |\




3. Which of the following is correct regarding the impact-
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attenuation of surfacing material - CORRECT ANSWERS |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\



✔✔Critical height must equal or exceed fall height |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\




4. When evaluating the structural integrity of a support
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structure for a swing that appears to be failing, a CPSI
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should - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔hire a licensed
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professional engineer to certify the integrity of the |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\



equipment


5. Manufacturers of playground equipment must: provide
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the manufacturer's identification of the equipment -
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CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔ |\ |\

, 6. The majority of injuries associated with playground
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equipment result from - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔falls to |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\



the surface on which the equipment was located
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7. An opening may present a common crush or shear
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hazard only if it - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔grabs the 5/8"
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(16mm) dowel |\




8. The criteria for unitary surface materials includes
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meeting requirements of - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔ASTM
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F1292 and F1487 |\ |\




9. Regarding playground safety signage, which of the
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following is correct - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Signage may
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not prevent accidents but may reduce liability
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10. Which of the following factors is MOST important
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when determining the frequency of inspections of
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surfacing - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Type of surfacing and
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amount of use |\ |\




11. When planning a playground for public use, the play
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equipment that is chosen must - CORRECT ANSWERS |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\



✔✔be appropriate for the age of intended users
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