CPSI EXAM 2023-20234 CERTIFIED PLAYGROUND SAFETY
INSPECTOR EXAM LATEST VERSIONS 250 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES|AGRADE
Physical definition of flat play surface – ANSWER- 2″x2″, <30 degrees Roofs above play equipment is how many inches? – ANSWER- Greater than 84″ Slide non-entanglement should not have bolts more than? – ANSWER1/8″ All hooks , such as S – hooks and C – hooks , should be closed . A hook is considered closed if there is no gap or space greater than “? – ANSWER- 0.04” inches (thickness of a Dime) Bolts should not expose more than threads beyond the end of the nut. – ANSWER- 2 threads Certain openings could present an entrapment hazard if the distance between any interior opposing surfaces is greater than inches
and less than __ inches – ANSWER- 3.5″ and less than 9″
Loose-fill materials will compress over time due to use and weathering.
At least how much? – ANSWER- 25%
Rungs/handrails: what is the diameter or maximum cross-section
preferred to achieve maximal grip strength, also benefit the weakest
children. – ANSWER- 1.25″ inches
Handrails provide Balance or support:
Handrail height between “-” for leading edge of each step? –
ANSWER- 22″ and 38″ inches
Play equipment : no more than 30″ high
The use zone should extend a minimum of how many feet in all
directions? – ANSWER- 6 feet or 72″
Play equipment : more than 30″ high
The use zone should extend a minimum of how many feet in all
directions from the perimeter of the stand alone climber ? – ANSWER- 9
feet or 108″
Flexible Climbers:
The perimeter of any opening in a net structure should be?
Preschool & school age – ANSWER- 18″inches & 20″ inches
Horizontal ladders:
horizontal distance out to the first handhold should be, when access from
the platform? – ANSWER- No greater than 10 inches
Horizontal ladders:
horizontal distance out to the first handhold should be, when access is
from climbing rungs? – ANSWER- At least 8 inches but no greater than
10 inches
Horizontal ladders:
space between adjacent rungs of overhead ladders should be? –
ANSWER- greater than 9 inches to prevent entrapment
The maximum height of a horizontal ladder for Preschool-Age should
be? – ANSWER- No more than 60″ inches
The maximum height of a horizontal ladder for School-age should be? –
ANSWER- No more than 84″ inches
overhead swinging rings are suspended by chains , the maximum length
of the chains should be? – ANSWER- 7″ inches long
The diameter of sliding poles should be no greater than? – ANSWER1.9″ inches
The highest point of the rolling log should be a maximum of __“
inches above the protective surface below . – ANSWER- 18″ inches
An equipment’s fall height must be _ the protective surface’s critical height in order to conform the protective to ASTM safety standards . – ANSWER- Lower than or equal to A fall height is only measured in whole feet. True or false? – ANSWERFalse Professional judgement – ANSWER- Must be based on knowledge , skill , or expertise in the specific field of playground safety . The user range covered by ASTM F1487 is : – ANSWER- 5th percentile 2 year old to 95th percentile 12 year old Where is the best source for accessible design information ? – ANSWER- DOJ 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design The purpose of ASTM Standard 1487 is : – ANSWER- To reduce life threatening and debilitating injuries Maximum incline of a rotating play equipment? – ANSWER- 45 degrees Maximum ramp slope is :_ratio? – ANSWER- 1:12 Maximum ramp run without a landing “? – ANSWER- 144”
inches