Certified Playground Safety Inspector
CPSI Sample Exam Questions
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10. Which of the following factors is MOST important when determining the
frequency of inspections of surfacing - -Type of surfacing and amount of
use
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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
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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
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14. What is the minimum use zone between a stand-alone climber and a
standing-rocking/springing playground piece - -156" or 13'
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15. The _____ of each play structure shall provide clear and concise
inspection instructions - -Manufacturer
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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
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and extends beyond the face of the gauge is technically defined as a -
-protrusion
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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
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2. The fish or wedge probe is used to determine whether or not a hazard
exists on - -a partially bounded opening
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20. According to CPSC, good playground supervisors must understand all
EXCEPT - -general playground design
21. Where is the best source for accessible design information - ✅✅-DOJ
2010 ADA Standard for Accessible Design
✅✅-Verify the
22. How should the CPSI determine the impact attenuation of the
poured-in-place safety surfacing when auditing a playground -
documentation from the manufacturer
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23. In the case that a CPSI will be training co-workers. The initial goal of the
staff training should be to - -ensure awareness of playground safety
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24. What is the most serious type of injury that can occur from a play
component projection - -entanglement
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25. Which of the following covers selecting and specifying surface systems
under and around playground equipment - -ASTM F2223
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26. It is the responsibility of the ______ to replace signs or labels or both,
should they become illegible, destroyed, or removed - -Owner/Operator
27. Upon doing a routing inspection, a maintenance worker finds a badly
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cracked child's swing seat. There is no other seat available. The maintenance
worker should - -remove the swing seat and chains
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28. The ADA requires that accessible equipment on new or renovated
playgrounds must - -be on an accessible route
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29. Which of the following is exempt from the head entrapment requirements -
-The opening between the surface and the first rung
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3. Which of the following is correct regarding the impact-attenuation of
surfacing material - -Critical height must equal or exceed fall height
CPSI Sample Exam Questions
✅✅
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
, ✅✅
2. The fish or wedge probe is used to determine whether or not a hazard
exists on - -a partially bounded opening
✅✅
20. According to CPSC, good playground supervisors must understand all
EXCEPT - -general playground design
21. Where is the best source for accessible design information - ✅✅-DOJ
2010 ADA Standard for Accessible Design
✅✅-Verify the
22. How should the CPSI determine the impact attenuation of the
poured-in-place safety surfacing when auditing a playground -
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 - -ensure awareness of playground safety
✅✅
24. What is the most serious type of injury that can occur from a play
component projection - -entanglement
✅✅
25. Which of the following covers selecting and specifying surface systems
under and around playground equipment - -ASTM F2223
✅✅
26. It is the responsibility of the ______ to replace signs or labels or both,
should they become illegible, destroyed, or removed - -Owner/Operator
27. Upon doing a routing inspection, a maintenance worker finds a badly
✅✅
cracked child's swing seat. There is no other seat available. The maintenance
worker should - -remove the swing seat and chains
✅✅
28. The ADA requires that accessible equipment on new or renovated
playgrounds must - -be on an accessible route
✅✅
29. Which of the following is exempt from the head entrapment requirements -
-The opening between the surface and the first rung
✅✅
3. Which of the following is correct regarding the impact-attenuation of
surfacing material - -Critical height must equal or exceed fall height
