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CPSI Exam 2023 Questions and Answers
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1.Without alternate means of egress, max. difference in height between
stepped platforms for Pre-School age and School-Age: Pre-School: 12
inches School-Age: 18 inches
2.An access component is needed if the difference in platform height is
more than for pre-school age and for school
age.: 12 inches
and
18 inches
3.Except for entrance/exit openings, the max. clearance opening without
a top horizontal guardrail should be .: 15 inches
- Guardrail/Barrier is not required in fall height is less than:
Pre-School
School-Age: <20 inches
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<30 inches
5. Pre-School Age Guardrail, >20″ < or = 30″: Total Height, Gap at Bottom:
29″+
<9″, > or = 23″
6.Pre-School Age Barrier, >30″: Total Height, Gap at Bottom: 29″+
<3.5″ 7.School Age Guardrail, >30″ < or = 48″: Total Height, Gap at Bottom: 38″+
9″, < or = 28″ 8.School Age Barrier, >48″: Total Height, Gap at Bottom: 38″+
<3.5″
9.Access platforms over should provide intermediate standing
surface so child can pause and make decision to keep going up or go
down.: 6′
10.Handrails- Preschool/Schoolage: should have a diameter or max.
cross-section between and . Preferred diameter is .: .95″ and
1.55″
1.25 inches
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11.Continuous handrails extending over the full length of the access
should be provided on both sides of all and .: stairways and stepladders
12.Handrail Height: The vertical distance between the top front edge of a
step or ramp surface and the top surface of the handrail above should
be (Preschool, Schoolage): P: between 22 and 26″
S: between 22 and 38″
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13.Transition Point: Point where child must transition from access
component to play structure platform
14.(T/F) Handrails or handholds are recommended at all transition points.: True
15.Balance Beams should be no more than (P/S): P: 12
inches S: 16 inches
- Use ZoneClimbers: Should extend a min. of in all directions.
(MAY/MAY NOT) overlap with neighboring equipment, if allowed by
that equipment type
AND
-there is at least between equipment when adjacent designated play
surfaces are no more than .
OR
There is at least between equipment when adjacent play surfaces are
more than .: 6′
MAY
6′
<30 inches
9′
30 inches
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CPSI Exam Prep 2023 Questions and Answers
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1.Circular use zone where swing motion occurs cannot overlap to a
distance of .✔✔✔ Y + 72″
(y = vertical distance from the top of sitting surface to pivot point)
2.The front and rear use zone where swing motion occurs cannot overlap
for a distance of to both the front and the rear.✔✔✔ 2x
x = the vertical distance from the protective surface to the pivot point
of the swing.
3.What is the handhold length of a seated rocking equipment ?✔✔✔ min.
length 3″
- Wheelchair accessible platform✔✔✔
The openings in platform, and between edge and railing may not exceed
” horizontal opening✔✔✔ 1/2″ (0.5″)
5.What is the minimum side use zone for a rotating swing support
struc- ture?✔✔✔ 72″
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6.Comprehensive program of playground safety includes….✔✔✔ – audits
-inspections
-maintenance
7.What does the middle projection gauge measure?✔✔✔ projection
entering brain thru eye socket
8.What does the large projection gauge measure?✔✔✔ soft tissue
damage such as bruise or ruptured organs in abdominal area
9.What is the max height of a balance beam?✔✔✔ 12″ max hgt
for 2-5 yo 16″ max hgt for 5-12 yo
10.What is min overlap use zone for To-Fro Swing support structure?✔✔✔
72″
11.What is the dowel size of the crush/shear test probe on Merry – Go
- Rounds?✔✔✔ 0.30″ (5/16″)
- Entanglement hazards✔✔✔
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If connecting devices that have in-fill such as plastic or cable that
completely fills the interior space of both loops preventing entry items of
clothing, is this exempt?✔✔✔ YES
13.What is the minimum footrest length of a seated spring rocking
equip- ment?✔✔✔ 3 1/2″
14.What is the dowel size of crush / sheer hazards with movement?✔✔✔
0.62″ (5/8″)
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CPSI Sample Exam Questions and Answers 2023
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1.To be compliant with ASTM 1487, a designer or manufacturer of playground equipment should✔✔✔ provide buyers with a parts list for the
playground
2.2. The fish or wedge probe is used to determine whether or not a
hazard exists on✔✔✔ a partially bounded opening
3.3. Which of the following is correct regarding the impact-attenuation
of surfacing material✔✔✔ Critical height must equal or exceed fall
height
4.4. 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.
6.6. The majority of injuries associated with playground equipment
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result from✔✔✔ falls to the surface on which the equipment was
located
7.7. An opening may present a common crush or shear hazard only if
it✔✔✔ grabs the 5/8″ (16mm) dowel
8.8. 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
10.10. Which of the following factors is MOST important when determining
the frequency of inspections of surfacing✔✔✔ Type of surfacing and
amount of use
11.11. When planning a playground for public use, the play equipment
that is chosen must✔✔✔ be appropriate for the age of intended users
12.12. 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′
13.13. The Site History File for a playground should contains✔✔✔ a
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CPSI Practice Exam 2023 Questions and Answers
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1.Test Method for Accessibility on Safety Surfacing for Playgrounds✔✔✔ F1951
2.Engineered Wood Fiber Safety Surfacing✔✔✔ F2075
3.Guide for ASTM Standards of Playground Surfacing✔✔✔ F2223
4.Poured-in-Place Rubber Surfacing✔✔✔ F2479
5.Loose-Fill Rubber Surfacing✔✔✔ F3012
6.Standard for Fencing/Barriers for Playgrounds✔✔✔ F2049
7.Contained Play Systems✔✔✔ F1918
8.Residential Playground Systems✔✔✔ F1148
9.Audits, Inspections, Maintenance✔✔✔ A.I.M
10.First equipment recommended to be removed for safety reasons.✔✔✔
Giant Stride
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11.Consumer Product Safety Commission. A federal guideline.✔✔✔ CPSC
12.American Society for Testing and Materials. An International and
Volun- tary Standard✔✔✔ ASTM
13.International Playground Equipment Manufacturers Assoc.✔✔✔ IPEMA
14.Impact Attenuation of Surfacing Materials Within the USe Zone of
Play- ground Equipment✔✔✔ F 1292-17
15.Most common cause of playground fatalities✔✔✔ Entanglement
16.Most common cause of injury on public playgrounds✔✔✔ Falls
17.A readily accessible hazard that would cause an accident which would
result in✔✔✔ Death, Brain Damage, Permanent Paralysis, Loss of Vision,
Loss of Limb, Loss of Speech, Organ Destruction✔✔✔ Priority 1 Hazard
18.Standards Specs for Playgrounds for Public Use✔✔✔ F 1487
19.5th percentile 2 year old to 95th percentile 12 year old✔✔✔ Range of
Users
20.Distance for use zone perimeter at which F1487 does not apply to
benches, shade structures, litter barrels, drinking fountains and
containment borders✔✔✔ 72 inches
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21.Ages 2-5✔✔✔ Pre-school
22.Ages 5-12✔✔✔ School Age
23.6-23 month✔✔✔ Toddlers