CPSI EXAM 2023-2024 CERTIFIED
PLAYGROUND SAFETY INSPECTOR EXAM
LATEST VERSIONS QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS ALREADY
GRADED A+
To be compliant with ASTM 1487, a designer or manufacturer of playground equipment
should
- Answer- 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 -
answer- a partially bounded opening
3. Which of the following is correct regarding the impact-attenuation of surfacing
material?
- Answer- 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
- Answer- hire a licensed professional engineer to certify the integrity of the
equipment
6. The majority of injuries associated with playground equipment result from -
Answer- falls to the surface on which the equipment was located
7. An opening may present a common crush or shear hazard only if it
- Answer- grabs the 5/8" (16mm) dowel
,8. The criteria for unitary surface materials includes meeting requirements of -
Answer- ASTM F1292 and F1487
9. Regarding playground safety signage, which of the following is correct - answer-
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
- Answer- Type of surfacing and amount of use
11. When planning a playground for public use, the play equipment that is chosen must
- Answer- 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 - answer- 108" or 9'
13. The Site History File for a playground should contains
- Answer- 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
- Answer- 156" or 13'
15. The _____ of each play structure shall provide clear and concise inspection
instructions
- Answer- Manufacturer
16. Heights of guardrails and protective barriers are determined by which of the
following characteristics of children
- Answer- Center of gravity
, 17. Which of the following is allowed on a public playground
- Answer- 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
- Answer- protrusion
19. According to the CPSC, which of the following statements is correct?
- Answer- The use zone is the area under and around the equipment where
protective surfacing is required
20. According to CPSC, good playground supervisors must understand all EXCEPT -
answer- general playground design
21. Where is the best source for accessible design information?
- Answer- DOJ 2010 ADA Standard for Accessible Design?
22. How should the CPSI determine the impact attenuation of the poured-in-place safety
surfacing when auditing a playground?
- Answer- Verify the documentation from the manufacturer
23. In the case that a CPSI will be training co-workers. The initial goal of the staff
training should be to
- Answer- ensure awareness of playground safety
24. What is the most serious type of injury that can occur from a play component
projection?
- Answer- entanglement?
25. Which of the following covers selecting and specifying surface systems under and
around playground equipment?
- Answer- ASTM F2223
PLAYGROUND SAFETY INSPECTOR EXAM
LATEST VERSIONS QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS ALREADY
GRADED A+
To be compliant with ASTM 1487, a designer or manufacturer of playground equipment
should
- Answer- 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 -
answer- a partially bounded opening
3. Which of the following is correct regarding the impact-attenuation of surfacing
material?
- Answer- 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
- Answer- hire a licensed professional engineer to certify the integrity of the
equipment
6. The majority of injuries associated with playground equipment result from -
Answer- falls to the surface on which the equipment was located
7. An opening may present a common crush or shear hazard only if it
- Answer- grabs the 5/8" (16mm) dowel
,8. The criteria for unitary surface materials includes meeting requirements of -
Answer- ASTM F1292 and F1487
9. Regarding playground safety signage, which of the following is correct - answer-
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
- Answer- Type of surfacing and amount of use
11. When planning a playground for public use, the play equipment that is chosen must
- Answer- 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 - answer- 108" or 9'
13. The Site History File for a playground should contains
- Answer- 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
- Answer- 156" or 13'
15. The _____ of each play structure shall provide clear and concise inspection
instructions
- Answer- Manufacturer
16. Heights of guardrails and protective barriers are determined by which of the
following characteristics of children
- Answer- Center of gravity
, 17. Which of the following is allowed on a public playground
- Answer- 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
- Answer- protrusion
19. According to the CPSC, which of the following statements is correct?
- Answer- The use zone is the area under and around the equipment where
protective surfacing is required
20. According to CPSC, good playground supervisors must understand all EXCEPT -
answer- general playground design
21. Where is the best source for accessible design information?
- Answer- DOJ 2010 ADA Standard for Accessible Design?
22. How should the CPSI determine the impact attenuation of the poured-in-place safety
surfacing when auditing a playground?
- Answer- Verify the documentation from the manufacturer
23. In the case that a CPSI will be training co-workers. The initial goal of the staff
training should be to
- Answer- ensure awareness of playground safety
24. What is the most serious type of injury that can occur from a play component
projection?
- Answer- entanglement?
25. Which of the following covers selecting and specifying surface systems under and
around playground equipment?
- Answer- ASTM F2223
