CPSI EXAM 2023-2024 CERTIFIED PLAYGROUND SAFETY INSPECTOR EXAM LATEST VERSIONS 250 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES|AGRADE

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>

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