CPSI Exam 2023 Questions and Answers

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CPSI Exam 2023 Questions and Answers (Verified Answers) 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

4.Guardrail/Barrier is not required in fall height is less than:

Pre-School

School-Age: <20 inches 1 / 4

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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 2 / 4

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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" 3 / 4

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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

16.Use Zone- Climbers: 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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