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CPSI Sample Exam Questions
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To be compliant with ASTM 1487, a designer or manufacturer of playground equipment
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2. The fish or wedge probe is used to determine whether or not a hazard exists on
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3. Which of the following is correct regarding the impact-attenuation of surfacing
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material Answer Critical height must equal or exceed fall height
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4. When evaluating the structural integrity of a support structure for a swing that
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5. Manufacturers of playground equipment must: provide the manufacturer's
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6. The majority of injuries associated with playground equipment result from Answer
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7. An opening may present a common crush or shear hazard only if it Answer grabs the
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8. The criteria for unitary surface materials includes meeting requirements of Answer
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11. When planning a playground for public use, the play equipment that is chosen must
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13. The Site History File for a playground should contains Answer a comprehensive
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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-
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rocking/springing playground piece Answer 156" or 13'
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instructions Answer Manufacturer
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following characteristics of children Answer Center of gravity
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17. Which of the following is allowed on a public playground Answer Swinging exercise
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18. A component on stationary equipment that fits within a projection gauge and extends
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19. According to the CPSC, which of the following statements is correct Answer The use
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zone is the area under and around the equipment where protective surfacing is required
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20. According to CPSC, good playground supervisors must understand all EXCEPT
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Answer general playground design
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21. Where is the best source for accessible design information Answer DOJ 2010 ADA
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Standard for Accessible Design
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22. How should the CPSI determine the impact attenuation of the poured-in-place safety
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surfacing when auditing a playground Answer Verify the documentation from the
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23. In the case that a CPSI will be training co-workers. The initial goal of the staff
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24. What is the most serious type of injury that can occur from a play component
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25. Which of the following covers selecting and specifying surface systems under and
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around playground equipment Answer ASTM F2223
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26. It is the responsibility of the ______ to replace signs or labels or both, should they
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27. Upon doing a routing inspection, a maintenance worker finds a badly cracked child's
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swing seat. There is no other seat available. The maintenance worker should Answer
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remove the swing seat and chains
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Certified Playground Safety Inspector
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CPSI Sample Exam Questions
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To be compliant with ASTM 1487, a designer or manufacturer of playground equipment
should Answer provide buyers with a parts list for the playground
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2. The fish or wedge probe is used to determine whether or not a hazard exists on
Answer a partially bounded opening
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3. Which of the following is correct regarding the impact-attenuation of surfacing
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material Answer Critical height must equal or exceed fall height
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4. When evaluating the structural integrity of a support structure for a swing that
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appears to be failing, a CPSI should Answer hire a licensed professional engineer to
certify the integrity of the equipment
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5. Manufacturers of playground equipment must: provide the manufacturer's
identification of the equipment Answer
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6. The majority of injuries associated with playground equipment result from Answer
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falls to the surface on which the equipment was located
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7. An opening may present a common crush or shear hazard only if it Answer grabs the
5/8" (16mm) dowel
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8. The criteria for unitary surface materials includes meeting requirements of Answer
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ASTM F1292 and F1487
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9. Regarding playground safety signage, which of the following is correct Answer sh
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Signage may not prevent accidents but may reduce liability
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10. Which of the following factors is MOST important when determining the frequency of
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inspections of surfacing Answer 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
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Answer be appropriate for the age of intended users
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12. A spring rocker with seat height of 26" is about to be installed adjacent to the side of
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a fully enclosed bucket swing set. The minimum distance required between the swing
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set and the rocker is Answer 108" or 9'
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13. The Site History File for a playground should contains Answer a comprehensive
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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-
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rocking/springing playground piece Answer 156" or 13'
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instructions Answer Manufacturer
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16. Heights of guardrails and protective barriers are determined by which of the
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following characteristics of children Answer Center of gravity
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17. Which of the following is allowed on a public playground Answer Swinging exercise
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rings less than 7" in length are approved for public playgrounds
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18. A component on stationary equipment that fits within a projection gauge and extends
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19. According to the CPSC, which of the following statements is correct Answer The use
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zone is the area under and around the equipment where protective surfacing is required
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20. According to CPSC, good playground supervisors must understand all EXCEPT
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Answer general playground design
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21. Where is the best source for accessible design information Answer DOJ 2010 ADA
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Standard for Accessible Design
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22. How should the CPSI determine the impact attenuation of the poured-in-place safety
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surfacing when auditing a playground Answer Verify the documentation from the
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manufacturer
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23. In the case that a CPSI will be training co-workers. The initial goal of the staff
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training should be to Answer ensure awareness of playground safety sh
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24. What is the most serious type of injury that can occur from a play component
projection Answer entanglement
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25. Which of the following covers selecting and specifying surface systems under and
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around playground equipment Answer ASTM F2223
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26. It is the responsibility of the ______ to replace signs or labels or both, should they
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become illegible, destroyed, or removed Answer Owner/Operator
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27. Upon doing a routing inspection, a maintenance worker finds a badly cracked child's
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swing seat. There is no other seat available. The maintenance worker should Answer
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remove the swing seat and chains
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This study source was downloaded by 100000868322006 from CourseHero.com on 09-15-2023 11:04:12 GMT -05:00
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https://www.coursehero.com/file/210323382/Certified-Playground-Safety-Inspector-CPSI-Sample-Exam-Questions2docx/
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