CPSI EXAM PREPARATION
COMPREHENSIVE SCRIPT 2026 FULL
SOLUTION GRADED 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
COMPREHENSIVE SCRIPT 2026 FULL
SOLUTION GRADED 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
