CPSI Exam Prep Questions and Answers (2022/2023)
(Verified Answers)
Circular use zone where swing motion occurs cannot overlap to a distance
of________________.
Y + 72"
(y = vertical distance from the top of sitting surface to pivot point)
The front and rear use zone where swing motion occurs cannot overlap for a
distance of ______ to both the front and the rear.
2x
x = the vertical distance from the protective surface to the pivot point of the swing.
What is the handhold length of a seated rocking equipment ?
min. length 3"
Wheelchair accessible platform:
The openings in platform, and between edge and railing may not exceed ______"
horizontal opening
1/2" (0.5")
What is the minimum side use zone for a rotating swing support structure?
72"
Comprehensive program of playground safety includes....
- audits
-inspections
-maintenance
What does the middle projection gauge measure?
projection entering brain thru eye socket
What does the large projection gauge measure?
soft tissue damage such as bruise or ruptured organs in abdominal area
What is the max height of a balance beam?
12" max hgt for 2-5 yo
16" max hgt for 5-12 yo
What is min overlap use zone for To-Fro Swing support structure?
72"
What is the dowel size of the crush/shear test probe on Merry - Go - Rounds?
0.30" (5/16")
Entanglement hazards:
If connecting devices that have in-fill such as plastic or cable that completely fills
the interior space of both loops preventing entry items of clothing, is this
exempt?
YES
What is the minimum footrest length of a seated spring rocking equipment?
3 1/2"
What is the dowel size of crush / sheer hazards with movement?
0.62" (5/8")
, Partially Bound Openings:
The template is considered fully inserted if it goes below the top of the opening
more than ____"
3/4" (0.75")
What is the minimum diameter of hand gripping components?
0.95"
What is the dowel diameter for roller slides?
0.19" (3/16")
What is the minimum diameter of handrails?
0.95"
What is the diameter of a medium dowel?
.30" (5/16")
What is the distance from the platform to the sliding pole?
18"-20"
Stepping forms must be stationary when they are ________________
>30"
What is the distance between stepping platforms?
PS 12" max
SA 18" max
What are track ride platform dimensions (when used)?
Min depth 36"
Min width 32"
Max platform hgt 36" for SA users
Upper body equipment can be used by children ___ and up
4
What is the handrail (stair) height for PS age children?
22"-26"
How many swings per bay?
2
What is a swing splay?
Hangers on swings
What is the min. distance between swing splays?
20"
Define Guardrail
designed to prevent an inadvertent fall thru opening
Define Barrier
designed to prevent access and egress thru the opening
What conditions do you identify in an audit?
Non - Compliant and/or Compliant
What is the handgrip to surface clearance for a track ride?
64" min - 78" max
What is the minimum hgt of the upper guardrail for children 5-12 yo?
38"
What is the fall height of a sliding pole?
60" below the highest portion of the pole to protective surface
What is it called if the head probe will not fit thru opening?
(Verified Answers)
Circular use zone where swing motion occurs cannot overlap to a distance
of________________.
Y + 72"
(y = vertical distance from the top of sitting surface to pivot point)
The front and rear use zone where swing motion occurs cannot overlap for a
distance of ______ to both the front and the rear.
2x
x = the vertical distance from the protective surface to the pivot point of the swing.
What is the handhold length of a seated rocking equipment ?
min. length 3"
Wheelchair accessible platform:
The openings in platform, and between edge and railing may not exceed ______"
horizontal opening
1/2" (0.5")
What is the minimum side use zone for a rotating swing support structure?
72"
Comprehensive program of playground safety includes....
- audits
-inspections
-maintenance
What does the middle projection gauge measure?
projection entering brain thru eye socket
What does the large projection gauge measure?
soft tissue damage such as bruise or ruptured organs in abdominal area
What is the max height of a balance beam?
12" max hgt for 2-5 yo
16" max hgt for 5-12 yo
What is min overlap use zone for To-Fro Swing support structure?
72"
What is the dowel size of the crush/shear test probe on Merry - Go - Rounds?
0.30" (5/16")
Entanglement hazards:
If connecting devices that have in-fill such as plastic or cable that completely fills
the interior space of both loops preventing entry items of clothing, is this
exempt?
YES
What is the minimum footrest length of a seated spring rocking equipment?
3 1/2"
What is the dowel size of crush / sheer hazards with movement?
0.62" (5/8")
, Partially Bound Openings:
The template is considered fully inserted if it goes below the top of the opening
more than ____"
3/4" (0.75")
What is the minimum diameter of hand gripping components?
0.95"
What is the dowel diameter for roller slides?
0.19" (3/16")
What is the minimum diameter of handrails?
0.95"
What is the diameter of a medium dowel?
.30" (5/16")
What is the distance from the platform to the sliding pole?
18"-20"
Stepping forms must be stationary when they are ________________
>30"
What is the distance between stepping platforms?
PS 12" max
SA 18" max
What are track ride platform dimensions (when used)?
Min depth 36"
Min width 32"
Max platform hgt 36" for SA users
Upper body equipment can be used by children ___ and up
4
What is the handrail (stair) height for PS age children?
22"-26"
How many swings per bay?
2
What is a swing splay?
Hangers on swings
What is the min. distance between swing splays?
20"
Define Guardrail
designed to prevent an inadvertent fall thru opening
Define Barrier
designed to prevent access and egress thru the opening
What conditions do you identify in an audit?
Non - Compliant and/or Compliant
What is the handgrip to surface clearance for a track ride?
64" min - 78" max
What is the minimum hgt of the upper guardrail for children 5-12 yo?
38"
What is the fall height of a sliding pole?
60" below the highest portion of the pole to protective surface
What is it called if the head probe will not fit thru opening?
