Certified Playground Safety Inspector
CPSI Sample Exam/ 74 Questions and
Answers
To be compliant with ASTM 1487, a designer or manufacturer of playground equipment
should - -provide buyers with a parts list for the playground
-2. The fish or wedge probe is used to determine whether or not a hazard exists on - -a
partially bounded opening
-3. Which of the following is correct regarding the impact-attenuation of surfacing
material - -Critical height must equal or exceed fall height
-4. When evaluating the structural integrity of a support structure for a swing that
appears to be failing, a CPSI should - -hire a licensed professional engineer to certify the
integrity of the equipment
-5. Manufacturers of playground equipment must: provide the manufacturer's
identification of the equipment - -
-6. The majority of injuries associated with playground equipment result from - -falls
to the surface on which the equipment was located
-7. An opening may present a common crush or shear hazard only if it - -grabs the 5/8"
(16mm) dowel
-8. The criteria for unitary surface materials includes meeting requirements of - -ASTM
F1292 and F1487
-9. Regarding playground safety signage, which of the following is correct - -Signage
may not prevent accidents but may reduce liability
, -10. Which of the following factors is MOST important when determining the frequency
of inspections of surfacing - -Type of surfacing and amount of use
-11. When planning a playground for public use, the play equipment that is chosen must
- -be appropriate for the age of intended users
-12. A spring rocker with seat height of 26" is about to be installed adjacent to the side
of a fully enclosed bucket swing set. The minimum distance required between the swing
set and the rocker is - -108" or 9'
-13. The Site History File for a playground should contains - -a comprehensive
inventory of all equipment, a parts list, maintenance, and inspection recommendations
-14. What is the minimum use zone between a stand-alone climber and a standing-
rocking/springing playground piece - -156" or 13'
-15. The _____ of each play structure shall provide clear and concise inspection
instructions - -Manufacturer
-16. Heights of guardrails and protective barriers are determined by which of the
following characteristics of children - -Center of gravity
-17. Which of the following is allowed on a public playground - -Swinging exercise rings
less than 7" in length are approved for public playgrounds
-18. A component on stationary equipment that fits within a projection gauge and
extends beyond the face of the gauge is technically defined as a - -protrusion
-19. According to the CPSC, which of the following statements is correct - -The use zone
is the area under and around the equipment where protective surfacing is required
CPSI Sample Exam/ 74 Questions and
Answers
To be compliant with ASTM 1487, a designer or manufacturer of playground equipment
should - -provide buyers with a parts list for the playground
-2. The fish or wedge probe is used to determine whether or not a hazard exists on - -a
partially bounded opening
-3. Which of the following is correct regarding the impact-attenuation of surfacing
material - -Critical height must equal or exceed fall height
-4. When evaluating the structural integrity of a support structure for a swing that
appears to be failing, a CPSI should - -hire a licensed professional engineer to certify the
integrity of the equipment
-5. Manufacturers of playground equipment must: provide the manufacturer's
identification of the equipment - -
-6. The majority of injuries associated with playground equipment result from - -falls
to the surface on which the equipment was located
-7. An opening may present a common crush or shear hazard only if it - -grabs the 5/8"
(16mm) dowel
-8. The criteria for unitary surface materials includes meeting requirements of - -ASTM
F1292 and F1487
-9. Regarding playground safety signage, which of the following is correct - -Signage
may not prevent accidents but may reduce liability
, -10. Which of the following factors is MOST important when determining the frequency
of inspections of surfacing - -Type of surfacing and amount of use
-11. When planning a playground for public use, the play equipment that is chosen must
- -be appropriate for the age of intended users
-12. A spring rocker with seat height of 26" is about to be installed adjacent to the side
of a fully enclosed bucket swing set. The minimum distance required between the swing
set and the rocker is - -108" or 9'
-13. The Site History File for a playground should contains - -a comprehensive
inventory of all equipment, a parts list, maintenance, and inspection recommendations
-14. What is the minimum use zone between a stand-alone climber and a standing-
rocking/springing playground piece - -156" or 13'
-15. The _____ of each play structure shall provide clear and concise inspection
instructions - -Manufacturer
-16. Heights of guardrails and protective barriers are determined by which of the
following characteristics of children - -Center of gravity
-17. Which of the following is allowed on a public playground - -Swinging exercise rings
less than 7" in length are approved for public playgrounds
-18. A component on stationary equipment that fits within a projection gauge and
extends beyond the face of the gauge is technically defined as a - -protrusion
-19. According to the CPSC, which of the following statements is correct - -The use zone
is the area under and around the equipment where protective surfacing is required
