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CPSI Exam 2023 Questions and Answers
(Verified Answers by Expert)
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<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<30 inches<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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″+<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n9″, < 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<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n3 \/ 17
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″<\/p>\n\n\n\n4 \/ 17
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<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
- 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′<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n\n30 inches<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
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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 .\u2714\u2714\u2714 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.\u2714\u2714\u2714 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 ?\u2714\u2714\u2714 min.
length 3″<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
- Wheelchair accessible platform\u2714\u2714\u2714
The openings in platform, and between edge and railing may not exceed
” horizontal opening\u2714\u2714\u2714 1\/2″ (0.5″)
5.What is the minimum side use zone for a rotating swing support
struc- ture?\u2714\u2714\u2714 72″<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n2 \/ 11
6.Comprehensive program of playground safety includes\u2026.\u2714\u2714\u2714 – audits
-inspections
-maintenance
7.What does the middle projection gauge measure?\u2714\u2714\u2714 projection
entering brain thru eye socket
8.What does the large projection gauge measure?\u2714\u2714\u2714 soft tissue
damage such as bruise or ruptured organs in abdominal area
9.What is the max height of a balance beam?\u2714\u2714\u2714 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?\u2714\u2714\u2714
72″
11.What is the dowel size of the crush\/shear test probe on Merry – Go<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
- Rounds?\u2714\u2714\u2714 0.30″ (5\/16″)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\n
- Entanglement hazards\u2714\u2714\u2714<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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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?\u2714\u2714\u2714 YES
13.What is the minimum footrest length of a seated spring rocking
equip- ment?\u2714\u2714\u2714 3 1\/2″
14.What is the dowel size of crush \/ sheer hazards with movement?\u2714\u2714\u2714
0.62″ (5\/8″)<\/p>\n\n\n\n1 \/ 6
CPSI Sample Exam Questions and Answers 2023
(Verified Answers by Expert)
1.To be compliant with ASTM 1487, a designer or manufacturer of playground equipment should\u2714\u2714\u2714 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\u2714\u2714\u2714 a partially bounded opening
3.3. Which of the following is correct regarding the impact-attenuation
of surfacing material\u2714\u2714\u2714 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\u2714\u2714\u2714 hire a licensed
professional engineer to certify the integrity of the equipment<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
- 5.
6.6. The majority of injuries associated with playground equipment<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n2 \/ 6
result from\u2714\u2714\u2714 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\u2714\u2714\u2714 grabs the 5\/8″ (16mm) dowel
8.8. The criteria for unitary surface materials includes meeting
requirements of\u2714\u2714\u2714 ASTM F1292 and F1487<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
- 9. Regarding playground safety signage, which of the following is
correct-
\u2714\u2714\u2714 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\u2714\u2714\u2714 Type of surfacing and
amount of use
11.11. When planning a playground for public use, the play equipment
that is chosen must\u2714\u2714\u2714 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\u2714\u2714\u2714 108″ or 9′
13.13. The Site History File for a playground should contains\u2714\u2714\u2714 a<\/li>\n\n\n\n- <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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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\u2714\u2714\u2714 F1951
2.Engineered Wood Fiber Safety Surfacing\u2714\u2714\u2714 F2075
3.Guide for ASTM Standards of Playground Surfacing\u2714\u2714\u2714 F2223
4.Poured-in-Place Rubber Surfacing\u2714\u2714\u2714 F2479
5.Loose-Fill Rubber Surfacing\u2714\u2714\u2714 F3012
6.Standard for Fencing\/Barriers for Playgrounds\u2714\u2714\u2714 F2049
7.Contained Play Systems\u2714\u2714\u2714 F1918
8.Residential Playground Systems\u2714\u2714\u2714 F1148
9.Audits, Inspections, Maintenance\u2714\u2714\u2714 A.I.M
10.First equipment recommended to be removed for safety reasons.\u2714\u2714\u2714
Giant Stride<\/p>\n\n\n\n2 \/ 6
11.Consumer Product Safety Commission. A federal guideline.\u2714\u2714\u2714 CPSC
12.American Society for Testing and Materials. An International and
Volun- tary Standard\u2714\u2714\u2714 ASTM
13.International Playground Equipment Manufacturers Assoc.\u2714\u2714\u2714 IPEMA
14.Impact Attenuation of Surfacing Materials Within the USe Zone of
Play- ground Equipment\u2714\u2714\u2714 F 1292-17
15.Most common cause of playground fatalities\u2714\u2714\u2714 Entanglement
16.Most common cause of injury on public playgrounds\u2714\u2714\u2714 Falls
17.A readily accessible hazard that would cause an accident which would
result in\u2714\u2714\u2714 Death, Brain Damage, Permanent Paralysis, Loss of Vision,
Loss of Limb, Loss of Speech, Organ Destruction\u2714\u2714\u2714 Priority 1 Hazard
18.Standards Specs for Playgrounds for Public Use\u2714\u2714\u2714 F 1487
19.5th percentile 2 year old to 95th percentile 12 year old\u2714\u2714\u2714 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\u2714\u2714\u2714 72 inches<\/p>\n\n\n\n3 \/ 6
21.Ages 2-5\u2714\u2714\u2714 Pre-school
22.Ages 5-12\u2714\u2714\u2714 School Age
23.6-23 month\u2714\u2714\u2714 Toddlers<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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