CPSI PRACTICE EXAM 2026 FINAL
PAPER PRACTICE QUESTIONS
ANSWERS ACCURATE A+
◉ The site history file for a playground should contain.
Answer: comprehensive inventory of all equipment, a parts list,
maintenance and inspection recommendation
◉ An opening may present a common crush or shear hazard only it.
Answer: if it grabs the 5/8 (16mm) dowel
◉ which of the following is true when using flexible components as
access to a platform.
Answer: a means of hand support during transition to the platform must
be provided
◉ A standard of care for playground equipment and surfacing is
achieved after.
Answer: all non compliance identified have been remediated
◉ which option is best when a piece of playground equipment must be
taken out of service for an extended period of time.
Answer: use heavy duty construction fencing in conjunction with
signage
, ◉ which of the following would be BEST location for a new
playground.
Answer: Well drained area
◉ The following data are recorded during a saftey audit of a public
playground intended for users aged 2-5 with impact attenuating
surfacing:
A 96 inch (2440 mm) high free standing climber
A tot swing with a 120 inch high rail
A flexible climber attached to a composite structure at deck height
which of the following actions should the CPSI recommend in order to
bring the playground into compliance with ASTM 1487 and the CPSC
handbook.
Answer: leave the climber alone, ,lower the tot swing to 96 inches insure
that the flexible climber is not the sole means of access and remove the
sliding pole
◉ Before opening a new playground and allowing use by the public an
owner/operator should.
Answer: Audit the playground and rectify any non-compliant issues
found
◉ A cpsi discovers that an independent shade structure is 72 inches
above the pivot point of a swing. The CPSI should.
Answer: document non-compliance
PAPER PRACTICE QUESTIONS
ANSWERS ACCURATE A+
◉ The site history file for a playground should contain.
Answer: comprehensive inventory of all equipment, a parts list,
maintenance and inspection recommendation
◉ An opening may present a common crush or shear hazard only it.
Answer: if it grabs the 5/8 (16mm) dowel
◉ which of the following is true when using flexible components as
access to a platform.
Answer: a means of hand support during transition to the platform must
be provided
◉ A standard of care for playground equipment and surfacing is
achieved after.
Answer: all non compliance identified have been remediated
◉ which option is best when a piece of playground equipment must be
taken out of service for an extended period of time.
Answer: use heavy duty construction fencing in conjunction with
signage
, ◉ which of the following would be BEST location for a new
playground.
Answer: Well drained area
◉ The following data are recorded during a saftey audit of a public
playground intended for users aged 2-5 with impact attenuating
surfacing:
A 96 inch (2440 mm) high free standing climber
A tot swing with a 120 inch high rail
A flexible climber attached to a composite structure at deck height
which of the following actions should the CPSI recommend in order to
bring the playground into compliance with ASTM 1487 and the CPSC
handbook.
Answer: leave the climber alone, ,lower the tot swing to 96 inches insure
that the flexible climber is not the sole means of access and remove the
sliding pole
◉ Before opening a new playground and allowing use by the public an
owner/operator should.
Answer: Audit the playground and rectify any non-compliant issues
found
◉ A cpsi discovers that an independent shade structure is 72 inches
above the pivot point of a swing. The CPSI should.
Answer: document non-compliance
