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CPSI Exam Prep 193 Questions with Verified Answers,100% CORRECT
CPSI Exam Prep 193 Questions with Verified Answers Circular use zone where swing motion occurs cannot overlap to a distance of________________. - CORREC... [Show More] T ANSWER Y + 72" (y = vertical distance from the top of sitting surface to pivot point) The front and rear use zone where swing motion occurs cannot overlap for a distance of ______ to both the front and the rear. - CORRECT ANSWER 2x x = the vertical distance from the protective surface to the pivot point of the swing. What is the handhold length of a seated rocking equipment ? - CORRECT ANSWER min. length 3" Wheelchair accessible platform: The openings in platform, and between edge and railing may not exceed ______" horizontal opening - CORRECT ANSWER 1/2" (0.5") What is the minimum side use zone for a rotating swing support structure? - CORRECT ANSWER 72" Comprehensive program of playground safety includes.... - CORRECT ANSWER - audits -inspections -maintenance What does the middle projection gauge measure? - CORRECT ANSWER projection entering brain thru eye socket What does the large projection gauge measure? - CORRECT ANSWER soft tissue damage such as bruise or ruptured organs in abdominal area What is the max height of a balance beam? - CORRECT ANSWER 12" max hgt for 2-5 yo 16" max hgt for 5-12 yo What is min overlap use zone for To-Fro Swing support structure? - CORRECT ANSWER 72" What is the dowel size of the crush/shear test probe on Merry - Go - Rounds? - CORRECT ANSWER 0.30" (5/16") Entanglement hazards: 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? - CORRECT ANSWER YES What is the minimum footrest length of a seated spring rocking equipment? - CORRECT ANSWER 3 1/2" What is the dowel size of crush / sheer hazards with movement? - CORRECT ANSWER 0.62" (5/8") Partially Bound Openings: The template is considered fully inserted if it goes below the top of the opening more than ____" - CORRECT ANSWER 3/4" (0.75") What is the minimum diameter of hand gripping components? - CORRECT ANSWER 0.95" What is the dowel diameter for roller slides? - CORRECT ANSWER 0.19" (3/16") What is the minimum diameter of handrails? - CORRECT ANSWER 0.95" What is the diameter of a medium dowel? - CORRECT ANSWER .30" (5/16") What is the distance from the platform to the sliding pole? - CORRECT ANSWER 18"-20" Stepping forms must be stationary when they are ________________ - CORRECT ANSWER >30" What is the distance between stepping platforms? - CORRECT ANSWER PS 12" max SA 18" max What are track ride platform dimensions (when used)? - CORRECT ANSWER Min depth 36" Min width 32" Max platform hgt 36" for SA users Upper body equipment can be used by children ___ and up - CORRECT ANSWER 4 What is the handrail (stair) height for PS age children? - CORRECT ANSWER 22"-26" How many swings per bay? - CORRECT ANSWER 2 What is a swing splay? - CORRECT ANSWER Hangers on swings What is the min. distance between swing splays? - CORRECT ANSWER 20" Define Guardrail - CORRECT ANSWER designed to prevent an inadvertent fall thru opening Define Barrier - CORRECT ANSWER designed to prevent access and egress thru the opening What conditions do you identify in an audit? - CORRECT ANSWER Non - Compliant and/or Compliant What is the handgrip to surface clearance for a track ride? - CORRECT ANSWER 64" min - 78" max What is the minimum hgt of the upper guardrail for children 5-12 yo? - CORRECT ANSWER 38" What is the fall height of a sliding pole? - CORRECT ANSWER 60" below the highest portion of the pole to protective surface What is it called if the head probe will not fit thru opening? - CORRECT ANSWER Head Entrapment What is the minimum diameter of rungs on a rigid climbing apparatus? - CORRECT ANSWER 0.95" Completely Bounded Non - Rigid Openings How many pounds of force to push thru an opening? - CORRECT ANSWER 50# Projections that have potential to injure users is identified by ATSM as ___________________________? - CORRECT ANSWER Protrusions What is the max diameter of a handgrip component? - CORRECT ANSWER 1.55" What is the max diameter of a handrail? - CORRECT ANSWER 1.55" What is the max diameter of rungs on a rigid climbing apparatus? - CORRECT ANSWER 1.55" What is the maximum hgt of the lower guardrail for children 5-12 yo? - CORRECT ANSWER 28" What is the minimum hgt of the upper guardrail for children 2-5 yo? - CORRECT ANSWER 29" What is the maximum ramp slope for access/egress? - CORRECT ANSWER 1:12 What equipment was the 1st to be removed for safety reasons? - CORRECT ANSWER Giant Stride What does the small projection gauge measure? - CORRECT ANSWER Thickness of a child's skull at the temple region Wheelchair - What is the maximum ramp run with a landing? - CORRECT ANSWER 144" What is the use zone for stationary equipment? - CORRECT ANSWER 72" min all directions from equipment perimeter What is the minimum insertion depth of a torso probe? - CORRECT ANSWER 4" What is the minimum hgt of an upper rail on a barrier for children 5-12 yo? - CORRECT ANSWER 38" Wheelchair - What is the minimum width of an elevated accessible route? - CORRECT ANSWER 36" Historical Perspective - International Voluntary ____________ - CORRECT ANSWER Standard What is ATSM F1292? - CORRECT ANSWER Method to Test Impact Attenuation of Safety Surfacing What is the fall height of a seesaw? - CORRECT ANSWER Maximum height of any part to the protective surfacing Wheelchair - What is the minimum diameter of the landing? - CORRECT ANSWER 60" Stepping forms for PS age children must be ____________________. - CORRECT ANSWER Stationary What is the max seat hgt of a seesaw? - CORRECT ANSWER 60" What is the min. use zone for a track ride? - CORRECT ANSWER 72" What is ATSM F2223? - CORRECT ANSWER Guide for ATSM Stds on playground surfacing What is the max roller height for log rolls? - CORRECT ANSWER 18" What is ATSM F2049? - CORRECT ANSWER Standard for fencing / barriers for playgrounds What is ATSM F1918? - CORRECT ANSWER Contained play systems Law in US - Playground Safety criteria as legal _____ _____ ______in court. - CORRECT ANSWER Standard of Care Define ASTM - CORRECT ANSWER Its purpose to reduce life threatening and debilitating injuries Guardrails and Barriers on Wheelchair Accs. Ramps - Guardrail and barrier must come within _____" of the platform surface or have _______. - CORRECT ANSWER 1" OR 2" raised curb #4 Cause of Death - CORRECT ANSWER Impact The common cause of injury is caused by ___________. - CORRECT ANSWER Impact 11% 8% by stationary 3% moving equip. Designed play surfaces - A flat surface ______ and less than ______ from the horizontal. - CORRECT ANSWER 2" x 2" , 30 deg. What is the fall hgt of a spring rocker? - CORRECT ANSWER At the seat or designated play (whichever is higher) to fall material Head entrapment dimensions are based on __________ - CORRECT ANSWER 5th % of a 2 yo There must be no obstructions within ____" above designated playing surface. - CORRECT ANSWER 84" What is the slide use zone (side and rear)? - CORRECT ANSWER 72" and can overlap What is the fall hgt of slides? - CORRECT ANSWER Hgt of platform to fall material Wheelchair - What is the transfer platform height? - CORRECT ANSWER 11" - 18" Can rotating equipment <20" have use zones that overlap? >20" overlap? - CORRECT ANSWER < 20" no overlap > 20" use zone may overlap A projection is not an entanglement hazard UNLESS what 4 conditions are present... - CORRECT ANSWER 1. projection must fit w/in a gauge 2. projection must be above horizontal plane 3. must have a perpendicular side 4. must extend greater > .12" from surface What is the max hgt of elevated structures (without barriers) for children 5-12 yo? - CORRECT ANSWER 48" What is the stepping form height? - CORRECT ANSWER < 20" 2-5 yo >30" 5-12 yo Exit of slide is_______ degrees below horizontal - CORRECT ANSWER ≤4 What is the interior fall height diameter or a 3D climbing net? - CORRECT ANSWER 18" 2-5 yo 20" 5-12 yo What is the function of play equipment? (it helps child develop....) - CORRECT ANSWER -physically -intellectually -socially -emotionally What is the distance of the adjacent tract ride (center of grasp to center of grasp)? - CORRECT ANSWER 48" (4 ft) What is the common cause of injury and percentage? - CORRECT ANSWER Falls, 79% What is the #1 major cause of death? - CORRECT ANSWER Entanglement What is the minimum use zone of the slide exit region? - CORRECT ANSWER 72" What is the distance of the roof to fall material? - CORRECT ANSWER 84" Surfacing is not required on embankment slides except at the exit area if the bedway is less than ___" above the embankment. - CORRECT ANSWER 12" What is the gauge size for vertical projection in entanglement hazards? - CORRECT ANSWER 0.12" What is the max distance between stepping platforms? - CORRECT ANSWER 12" 2-5 yo 18" 5-12 yo What is the minimum hgt of an upper rail on a barrier for children 2-5 yo? - CORRECT ANSWER 29" How many bolt threads are exposed to be considered a protrusion? - CORRECT ANSWER 2 or more Feet first entry could result in a death; this hazard is considered a _____ _____ _____? - CORRECT ANSWER Priority One Hazard What do you check an S Hook gap with? - CORRECT ANSWER Feeler Gauge What is a low frequency inspection? - CORRECT ANSWER Seasonal; in depth. Focus on preventative maintenance What is ASTM F1487? Range of user - CORRECT ANSWER 5% 2 yo to 95% 12 yo What is the clearance from under the swing seats? - CORRECT ANSWER 12" min for weighted open seat 24" min for enclosed seat What is the Multi Axis Swing seat Clearance? - CORRECT ANSWER 12" What is the distance of the first handheld on upper body equipment when access is by rungs? - CORRECT ANSWER 8"-10" What is the size of a crush/sheer test probe for roller slides - CORRECT ANSWER 0.19" (3/16") Children with mobility impairments need to be able to_______, ________, __________. - CORRECT ANSWER Approach, Enter, and Use What are use zone characteristics? - CORRECT ANSWER Must meet ASTM F1292, F1487 and ADA 2010 Route of travel What is swing peak acceleration? - CORRECT ANSWER 100 g and HIC score of 500 or less What is the minimum hgt of elevated structures with guardrails for children 2-5 yo? - CORRECT ANSWER 20" What is the length of the chain on an overhead ring; it must not exceed _____? - CORRECT ANSWER 7" The overall length of an overhead ring must not exceed _______? - CORRECT ANSWER 15" What is the max diameter of a sliding pole? - CORRECT ANSWER 1.90" ASTM materials must have a record of _______ - CORRECT ANSWER durability What is the minimum interior diameter of a tube slide? - CORRECT ANSWER 23" What is the clearance zone above the slide bedway for the entire length of the slide - CORRECT ANSWER 60" Overlap of Use Zones -If either structures are over 30" in height, what is minimum overlap? - CORRECT ANSWER 108" (9 ft) Define probabilility - CORRECT ANSWER What the probability of a child might have an accident as a result of an exposure? What is the clearance zone for a spiral slide? - CORRECT ANSWER 21" on outside of the spiral only What is ASTM F1292 HIC benchmark? - CORRECT ANSWER 1000 Gs What is the seat clearance for a combo swing? - CORRECT ANSWER 12" min What is the clearance zone for a combo swing? - CORRECT ANSWER 30" min between structure and suspended element What is the exit use zone of slides? - CORRECT ANSWER 72" min - 96" max , no overlap (hgt of slide @ platform is the use exit zone) nothing < 96" What is the maximum hgt of an elevated structure without barriers for children 2-5 yo? - CORRECT ANSWER 30" What is the minimum use zone for sitting, rocking or springing equipment? - CORRECT ANSWER 72" What is the minimum non overlap use zone for rotating equipment > 20" diameter? - CORRECT ANSWER 72" What is the function of inspections and maintenance? - CORRECT ANSWER Safety - ensure safety of users Function - keep equipment operational Aesthetics - clean, attractive, and sanitary What is the distance between rungs on horizontal ladders? - CORRECT ANSWER PS (2-5 yo) min 9"-12" max SA (5-12 yo) min 9" -15" max What is the thickness of the torso probe? - CORRECT ANSWER 3.5" Adopt a playground safety policy approved by the_____ _______. - CORRECT ANSWER Governing board What is the minimum non overlap use zone for standing/ rocking equipment? - CORRECT ANSWER 84" (7 ft) What is the max height for horizontal ladders? - CORRECT ANSWER 60" (2-5 yo) 84" (5-12 yo) 54" wheelchair Except where means of ascent and descent have a top guardrail, the max opening for most play components must be no greater than ________"? - CORRECT ANSWER 15" What is the use zone for a standing/ rocking/ springing equipment? - CORRECT ANSWER 84" What size is the vertical projection gauge? - CORRECT ANSWER .12" (1/8") Equipment painted before ______ should be checked. - CORRECT ANSWER 1978 What is the head probe diameter? - CORRECT ANSWER 9" What is a high frequency inspection? - CORRECT ANSWER Custodial; identifies change. Focuses on routine maintenance On completely bounded ridge openings, check all openings between _______; not all gaps are hazards. - CORRECT ANSWER 3 1/2" - 9" What is the max guardrail height on a lower rail for children 2-5 yo? - CORRECT ANSWER 23" What is the single axis side clearance for a swing? - CORRECT ANSWER 30" min from frame 24" min from adjacent swing chain What is the distance is the first handheld on upper body equipment from the leading edge of a platform? - CORRECT ANSWER 0"-10" The sliding pole must exit how many inches above the platform? - CORRECT ANSWER 60" What is the fall height of a balance beam? - CORRECT ANSWER Distance between the top of the walking surface to fall material. What is G Max? - CORRECT ANSWER Max acceleration of a head during impact What is the max height of elevated structures without guardrails for children 5-12 yo? - CORRECT ANSWER 30" CPSI Course Objective -ID safety hazards -Rank hazard according to _______ -Apply knowledge to comprehensive safety program - CORRECT ANSWER Injury Potential What is critical height? - CORRECT ANSWER The max height in full for a surfacing system that, when tested in accordance with ASTM F1292, no value shall exceed 200 g-max or 1000 HIC What is HIC stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER Head Injury Criteria (measures of impact severity that combines both time and energy of impact) What are 3 Hazard Priority Levels? - CORRECT ANSWER Possibility, Probability, and Consequences What is the reduced min gradient of a slide exit? - CORRECT ANSWER 11" What is the minimum diameter of a stepping form? - CORRECT ANSWER 10" What is the diameter of a large dowel? - CORRECT ANSWER .62" (5/8") Not permitted suspended hazards: Free swinging rope, chains etc attached at 1 end and more than ________. - CORRECT ANSWER 7" Permitted Suspended Hazards: Rope, cable or chain should not be able to be looped back on themselves to create a circle with a _______" or greater perimeter. - CORRECT ANSWER 5" What is F2075? - CORRECT ANSWER Engineered Wood Fiber Safety What is ATSM F1148? - CORRECT ANSWER Residential Play Equipment What is the handrail height between____ inches from ea step. - CORRECT ANSWER 22"-38" What is the dimensions of the width of a slide bed? - CORRECT ANSWER 12" min 2-5 yo 16" min 5-12 yo What is the dimensions of the slide exit to surfacing material? - CORRECT ANSWER 0"-11" <48" 7"-15" >48" What is the max use zone for the slide exit region? - CORRECT ANSWER 96" (8 ft) An access component is required between adjacent platforms when height difference is ..... > ______ for PS children , > _________ for SA - CORRECT ANSWER >12" PS , >18" SA What is the #2 cause of death? - CORRECT ANSWER Falls What is the #3 cause of death? - CORRECT ANSWER Head and neck entrapment What factors contribute to playground injuries? - CORRECT ANSWER -Improper use/poor supervision -Poor maintenance -Inappropriate design -Installation Errors -Site Planning Issues What is the handrail (stair) height for 5-12 yo? - CORRECT ANSWER 22"-38" What is the fall height of swings? - CORRECT ANSWER Pivot point to fall material Critical height of protective surfacing must ______fall height of equipment. - CORRECT ANSWER equal or exceed Suspended Projection Swings: If a projection hazard passes thru the face of the gauge, it is considered a _______. - CORRECT ANSWER Protrusion hazard What is a consequence? - CORRECT ANSWER The most likely level of an injury to be the consequence of the accident. Overlap of Use Zones -If both structures are 30" or less in height, what is minimum overlap? - CORRECT ANSWER 72" (6 ft) What is the max opening for an S-Hook? - CORRECT ANSWER 0.04" (dime width) Compound Projections If any part of the projection extends beyond the face of the three gauges, the test indicated that the projection is a _______. - CORRECT ANSWER Protrusion Hazard What is the dimension of a slide sidewall? - CORRECT ANSWER ≥ 4" tall On a slide, the bedway slope is not to exceed ______ degrees? - CORRECT ANSWER 30 degrees ave, 50 degrees max The slide transition area (platform), must be at least ___"? - CORRECT ANSWER 14" What is ATSM F1951? - CORRECT ANSWER Wheelchair Accessibility Test Define Possibility - CORRECT ANSWER Likelihood the users would come in contact with hazard What is the minimum clearance on a Merry - Go -Round (bottom to fall material)? - CORRECT ANSWER 9" What is the height of hand supports on a stepping form? - CORRECT ANSWER 22"-38" above stepping surface What is ASTM F1292 GMax Threshold? - CORRECT ANSWER 200 Gs What is the seat height of a spring rocking equipment? - CORRECT ANSWER Min 14" PS - 28" max SA What is the maximum platform height for a merry go round? - CORRECT ANSWER 14" PS, 18" SA What are the 2 safety zones for slides? - CORRECT ANSWER Non entanglement and clearance What is ASTM 1487? - CORRECT ANSWER The cause of injury and fatality specifically identified by CPSC What does the washer-like projection gauge measure? - CORRECT ANSWER protrusions on suspended components such as swings Partially Bound Opening: If the "B" portion of the probe can be fully inserted in the partially bounded opening, the opening is _______. - CORRECT ANSWER a neck entrapment hazard. Determine a ___ ____ ____ for all non-compliant conditions based on predictable results (possibility, probability, consequences.). - CORRECT ANSWER Hazard Priority Rating Once all playground hazards identified in the audit have been brought into compliance, your playground has attained its _______ _____ ______. - CORRECT ANSWER Standard of Care What is the primary factor affecting inspection frequency? - CORRECT ANSWER Extent of use What is the early play-related organization? - CORRECT ANSWER PAL-Police Athletic League PRAA-Park Rec Athletic Assoc NRA-National Rec Assoc What is the ages of children injured? - CORRECT ANSWER 2-4 yo = 27% 5-9 yo = 56% Make up 83% of injuries Site must be_________to prevent problems. - CORRECT ANSWER Well drained A step on a stairway that is ____ above the underlying surfacing must have a protective barrier instead of a handrail. - CORRECT ANSWER 48" CPSC recommends that climbers should not have climbing bars or other rigid structural components in the interior of the climber onto which a child could fall from a hgt greater than_____ inches. - CORRECT ANSWER 18" What is the clearance zone in all directions horizontally for a multiple axis swing? - CORRECT ANSWER Y+30 (y = vertical distance from pivot pt to top of seat) Define Impact Attenuation - CORRECT ANSWER The ability of a surface to reduce and dissipate the energy of a falling body. What is the fall hgt of 3D climbing nets? - CORRECT ANSWER Highest distance of either the interior or exterior fall height (min fall hgt for structures >72" high is 72") What is the use zone for functionality linked stepping forms? - CORRECT ANSWER 72" What is the use zone for a Merry-Go-Round? - CORRECT ANSWER 12' [Show Less]
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CPSI Exam 195 Questions with Verified Answers,100% CORRECT
CPSI Exam 195 Questions with Verified Answers Without alternate means of egress, max. difference in height between stepped platforms for Pre-School age ... [Show More] and School-Age - CORRECT ANSWER Pre-School: 12 inches School-Age: 18 inches An access component is needed if the difference in platform height is more than __ for pre-school age and __ for school age. - CORRECT ANSWER 12 inches and 18 inches Except for entrance/exit openings, the max. clearance opening without a top horizontal guardrail should be __. - CORRECT ANSWER 15 inches Guardrail/Barrier is not required in fall height is less than: Pre-School __ School-Age - CORRECT ANSWER <20 inches <30 inches Pre-School Age Guardrail, >20" < or = 30": Total Height, Gap at Bottom - CORRECT ANSWER 29"+ <9", > or = 23" Pre-School Age Barrier, >30": Total Height, Gap at Bottom - CORRECT ANSWER 29"+ <3.5" School Age Guardrail, >30" < or = 48": Total Height, Gap at Bottom - CORRECT ANSWER 38"+ >9", < or = 28" School Age Barrier, >48": Total Height, Gap at Bottom - CORRECT ANSWER 38"+ <3.5" Access platforms over __ should provide intermediate standing surface so child can pause and make decision to keep going up or go down. - CORRECT ANSWER 6' Handrails- Preschool/Schoolage: should have a diameter or max. cross-section between __ and __. Preferred diameter is __. - CORRECT ANSWER .95" and 1.55" 1.25 inches Continuous handrails extending over the full length of the access should be provided on both sides of all _____ and _____. - CORRECT ANSWER stairways and stepladders 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) - CORRECT ANSWER P: between 22 and 26" S: between 22 and 38" Transition Point - CORRECT ANSWER Point where child must transition from access component to play structure platform (T/F) Handrails or handholds are recommended at all transition points. - CORRECT ANSWER True Balance Beams should be no more than __ (P/S) - CORRECT ANSWER P: 12 inches S: 16 inches 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 __. - CORRECT ANSWER 6' MAY 6' <30 inches 9' >30 inches Climbers should not have climbing bars or other rigid structural components in the interior of the climber onto which a child may fall from a height of __. - CORRECT ANSWER >18 inches (T/F) Arch climbers should be used as the sole means of access to other equipment for preschoolers. - CORRECT ANSWER False (T/F) Free Standing climbers are not recommended for toddlers or preschool age children. - CORRECT ANSWER True Climbers: Rung Width, Vertical Rise, Slope, Diameter (Preschool/Schoolage) - CORRECT ANSWER Preschool: RW: > or = 12" VR: > or = 12" Slope: 75-90 degrees Dia: .95"-1.55" School-Age: Preschool: RW: > or = 16" VR: > or = 12" Slope: 75-90 degrees Dia: .95"-1.55" (T/F) Free-standing flexible climbers are not recommended on playgrounds intended for toddlers and preschoolers. - CORRECT ANSWER True Free-standing flexible climbers: The perimeter of any opening in a net structure should be less than __ or greater than __. - CORRECT ANSWER 17 inches 28 inches Horizontal Ladders: The horizontal distance out to the first handhold should be: -No greater than __ but not __ the platform, when access is from a platform. -At least __ but no greater than __ when access is from climbing rungs. - CORRECT ANSWER 10 inches directly above 8 inches 10 inches Horizontal ladders intended for preschool age children should have rungs that are __ and __. - CORRECT ANSWER parallel evenly spaced The max. height of a horizontal ladders (measured from center of grasping device to top of protective surfacing) should be __ (Preschool/School-age - CORRECT ANSWER P (4 and 5 yrs old): 60 inches max. SA: 84 inches max. Horizontal Ladders: The center-to-center spacing of horizontal ladder rungs should be __ (Preschool/School-age) - CORRECT ANSWER P (4 and 5 yrs old): 12 inches max. SA: 15 inches max. Horizontal Ladders: The max. height of the take-off/landing platform above the protective surface should be __ (Preschool/School-Age) - CORRECT ANSWER P (4 and 5 yrs old): 18 inches max. SA: 36 inches max. Overhead Rings: The horizontal distance out to the first handhold should be: -No great than __ but not __ the platform when access is from a platform. -At least __ but no greater than __ when access is from climbing rungs. - CORRECT ANSWER 10 inches directly above 8 inches 10 inches Overhead Rings: The max. height of overhead rings measured from the center of the grasping device to the protective surfacing should be __ (Preschool/School-age) - CORRECT ANSWER P: 60 inches SA: 84 inches If overhead singing rings are suspended by chains, the max. length of the chains should be __. - CORRECT ANSWER 7 inches Overhead Rings: The max. height of the take-off/landing platform above the protective surfacing should be __ (Preschool/School-age). - CORRECT ANSWER P: 18 inches max. SA: 36 inches max. (T/F) Sliding poles are not recommended for toddlers/preschool since they generally do not have the upper body/hand strength to slide. - CORRECT ANSWER True Sliding Poles should be __ with not __ or __ along the sliding surface. - CORRECT ANSWER Continuous Protruding welds or seams (T/F) Sliding Poles should not change direction alone the sliding portion. - CORRECT ANSWER True The horizontal distance between a sliding pole and any structure used for access to the sliding pole should be between __ and __. - CORRECT ANSWER 18 inches 20 inches A Sliding Pole should extend at least __ above the level of the platform or structure used for access to the sliding pole. - CORRECT ANSWER 60 inches The diameter of a Sliding Pole should be no greater than __. - CORRECT ANSWER 1.9 inches (T/F) Sliding Poles: Upper access should be from one level only. - CORRECT ANSWER True The upper access area through the guardrail or barrier should be __ at most. - CORRECT ANSWER 15 inches. For sliding poles accessed from platforms, the fall height is the distance between the __ and the __. - CORRECT ANSWER platform protective surfacing For sliding poles not accessed from platforms, the fall height is the distance between a point __ the highest point of the pole and the protective surfacing. - CORRECT ANSWER 60 inches (T/F) The top of the sliding pole's support structure should not be a designated play surface. - CORRECT ANSWER True (T/F) Track Rides should not be used on playground for toddlers/preschool. - CORRECT ANSWER True Two Track Rides next to each other should be at least __ . - CORRECT ANSWER 4 feet apart Track Rides: The handle should be between __ and __ from the surfacing and follow standard gripping recommendations. - CORRECT ANSWER 64 inches 78 inches (T/F) Track Rides: Rolling parts do not need to be enclosed. - CORRECT ANSWER False Enclose to prevent crush hazards. Track Rides: The fall height is the distance between __ and the protective surfacing. - CORRECT ANSWER max. height of the equipment (T/F) Track Rides, Fall Height: Equipment support posts with no designated play surfaces are exempt from fall height rule. - CORRECT ANSWER True The highest point of a log roll should be a max. of __ above the protective surface below. - CORRECT ANSWER 18 inches Use Zone- Log Rolls: When not part of a composite structure 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 __. - CORRECT ANSWER 6' MAY 6' < 30 inches 9' >30 inches The fall height of a lot roll is the distance between the __ and the protective surfacing. - CORRECT ANSWER highest portion of the rolling log Merry-Go-Round recommendations apply when it is a least __. - CORRECT ANSWER 20 inches in diameter. The standing/sitting surface of a Merry-Go-Round platform should have a max height of __ (preschool/school-age) - CORRECT ANSWER P: 14 inches max. SA: 18 inches max. The surface of a Merry-Go-Round platform should not have any openings between the axis and the periphery that permit a rod having a diameter of __ to penetrate completely through surface. - CORRECT ANSWER 5/16 inch The difference between a min. and max. radius of a non-circular Merry-Go-Round platform should not exceed __. - CORRECT ANSWER 2 inches The underside of the perimeter of a Merry-Go-Round platform should be no less than __ above protective surfacing. - CORRECT ANSWER 9 inches (T/F) No components of a Merry-Go-Round apparatus, including __, should extend beyond perimeter or platform. - CORRECT ANSWER True handgrips Merry-Go-Round: A means should be provided to limit the peripheral speed of rotation to a max. of __. - CORRECT ANSWER 13 feet per second (T/F) Merry-Go-Round's may have up and down ocillatory motion. - CORRECT ANSWER false Merry-Go-Round Use Zone: __ beyond perimeter of platform. - CORRECT ANSWER 6 feet Merry-Go-Round Use Zone MAY/MAYNOT overlap with other use-zones, unless the rotating equipment is less than __ and the adjacent equipment allows overlap. - CORRECT ANSWER MAY NOT 20 inches Seesaws ARE/ARE NOT recommended for preschool - CORRECT ANSWER ARE NOT Seesaws: The fulcrum should not present a __. - CORRECT ANSWER Crush Hazard Seesaws: The max. attainable angle between a line connecting the seats and the horizontal is __. - CORRECT ANSWER 25 degrees Seesaws: There SHOULD/SHOULD NOT be any footrests. - CORRECT ANSWER SHOULD NOT Pre-school age children are capable of using __ seesaws. - CORRECT ANSWER Spring Centered Seesaws Seesaws, Use Zone: Should extend __ from each outside edge of seesaw. - CORRECT ANSWER 6 feet Use Zone- Seesaws: 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 __. - CORRECT ANSWER 6' MAY 6' < 30 inches 9' >30 inches Seesaw, Handholds: Should be provided at each sitting position for gripping with __ and should not __. Handholds should not __. - CORRECT ANSWER Both Hands Turn when grasped Extend beyond the sides of the seat The fall height of a Seesaw is the distance between the __ and the protective surfacing. - CORRECT ANSWER highest point any part of the seesaw can reach F1487 Range of Users __ to __ - CORRECT ANSWER Standard Consumer Safety Performance Specification for Playground Equipment for Public Use. 5th percentile 2 year old to 95th percentile 12 year old F2373 - CORRECT ANSWER Standard Consumer Safety Performance Specification for Public Use Play Equipment for Children 6 Months through 23 Months. F1292 - CORRECT ANSWER Standard Specification for Impact Attenuation of Surface Systems Under and Around Playground Equipment. F2075 - CORRECT ANSWER Standard Specification for Engineered Wood Fiber for Use as a Playground Safety Surface Under and Around Playground Equipment. F2223 - CORRECT ANSWER F2223 Standard Guide for ASTM Standards on Playground Surfacing. F2479 - CORRECT ANSWER F2479 Standard Guide for Specification, Purchase, Installation and Maintenance of Poured-In-Place Playground Surfacing. F1951 - CORRECT ANSWER Standard Specification for Determination of Accessibility of Surface Systems Under and Around Playground Equipment. F1816 - CORRECT ANSWER F1816 Standard Safety Specification for Drawstrings on Children's Upper Outerwear. Designated Play Surface - CORRECT ANSWER Any elevated surface for standing, walking, crawling, sitting or climbing, OR a flat surface greater than 2 inches wide by 2 inches long having an angle less than 30 degrees from the ground. Playground Layout: Key Factors - CORRECT ANSWER Accessibility Age Separation Conflicting Activities Sight Lines Signage/labeling Supervision Moving equipment, such as swings or merry-go-rounds, should be located __. - CORRECT ANSWER Toward a corner, side or edge of play area maintain use-zone. The diameter of a projection should not __ in the direction __ from the surrounding surface toward the exposed end. - CORRECT ANSWER increase away Bolts should not be exposed more than __ beyond the end of the nut. - CORRECT ANSWER 2 threads An S-hook is considered closed if there is no gap or space greater than __. About the thickness of a __. - CORRECT ANSWER .04 inches dime Certain openings could present an entrapment hazard if the distance between any interior opposing surfaces is greater than __ and less than __. - CORRECT ANSWER 3.5 inches 9 inches Angles formed by two accessible adjacent parts should be greater than __ unless the lowest led is horizontal or below horizontal. - CORRECT ANSWER 55 degress Suspended components can become hazards when they are __ of horizontal and are less than __ above protective surfacing. - CORRECT ANSWER 45 degrees 7 feet Suspended components should not be able to loop back on themselves or other ropes, cables, or chains to create a circle with a __ perimeter. - CORRECT ANSWER 5 inch or greater Suspended components should be fastened at both ends unless they are __ or __. - CORRECT ANSWER 7 inches or less longs attached to a swing seat. Suspended component hazard recommendations do not apply if the suspended component is more than __above protective surfacing and is a min. of __ at its widest cross section. - CORRECT ANSWER 7' 1 inch 6 Types of Playground Hazards - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Crush and Shearing Points 2. Entanglement and Impalement 3. Entrapment 4. Sharp Points, Corners and Edges 5. Suspended Hazards 6. Tripping Hazards Slide platform should be at least __ deep. - CORRECT ANSWER 14 inches Embankment slide : Slide chute should have a max. height of __ above the underlying ground surface. - CORRECT ANSWER 12 inches Roller Slides: The space between adjacent rollers and between the end of the rollers and the stationary structure should be __. - CORRECT ANSWER less than 3/16 inch Flat open chutes should have sides at least __ extending along both sides of the chute for the entire length of the inclined sliding surface. - CORRECT ANSWER 4 inches Slides may have an open chute with a circular, semicircu- lar or curved cross section provided that: The vertical height of the sides is no less than __ when measured at right angles to a horizontal line that is __ when the slide is intended for preschool/school-age. OR For any age group, the vertical height of the sides is no less than - CORRECT ANSWER 4 inches P: 12 inches SA: 16 inches 4 inches minus two times the width of the slide chute divided by the radius of the slide chute curvature H=4-[(2x slide chute width)/slide chute radius] For preschool/school-age: The average incline of a slide chute should be no more than __ (that is the height to horizontal length ratio does not exceed __). - CORRECT ANSWER 30 degrees 0.577 For preschool/school-age: No section of the slide chute shall have a slope greater than __. - CORRECT ANSWER 50 degrees Tube Slides: The min. diameter of the tube should be no less than __. - CORRECT ANSWER 23 inches Slide chute exit region should be between __ and __ as measured from a plane parallel to the ground. - CORRECT ANSWER 0 degrees -4 degrees Slide Chute Exit, Toddlers: Should be between __ and __ long if any portion of the chute exceeds a __ slope. - CORRECT ANSWER 7 and 10 inches 24 degree Slide Chute Exit, Toddlers: Should be no more than __ above protective surfacing. - CORRECT ANSWER 6 inches Slide Chute Exit, Toddlers: Should have a transition from the sliding portion to the exit region with a radius of curvature of at least __. - CORRECT ANSWER 18 inches Slide Chute Exit, Preschool/School Age: Should be at least __ long. - CORRECT ANSWER 11 inches Slide Chute Exit, Preschool/School Age: Should be no more than __ above the protective surfacing if slide is no greater than __. - CORRECT ANSWER 11 inches < 4 feet Slide Chute Exit, Preschool/School Age: Should be at least __ but no more than __ above protective surfacing if slide is over __. - CORRECT ANSWER 7 inches 15 inches > 4 feet Slide Use-Zone, Preschool/School-Age: Use zone in front of the access and to the side of a slide should extend a min. of __ from the perimeter of the equipment. This recommendation does not apply to __ and __ slides. - CORRECT ANSWER 6 feet embankment composite structure Slide Use-Zone, Preschool/School-Age: The use zone MAY/MAY NOT overlap with use zone of other equipment; two or more slide use-zones may overlap if their sliding paths are __. - CORRECT ANSWER MAY NOT parallel Slide Use-Zone, Preschool/School-Age: For slides less than or equal to __, use zone in front of the exist should be at least __. - CORRECT ANSWER < or = 6 feet Slide Use-Zone, Preschool/School-Age: For slides greater than __, use zone in front of the exist should be at least __. - CORRECT ANSWER > 6 feet 8 feet Slide, Entanglements: Projections up to __ in diameter should not stick up more than __ from the slide. - CORRECT ANSWER 3 inches 1/8th inch Slide, Entanglements: There should be no __ where the slide chute connects with the platform that can entangle clothing or strings. - CORRECT ANSWER gaps at the tops of slides Spring Rockers, Preschool: Seat height should be between __ and __. - CORRECT ANSWER 14 and 28 inches Spring Rockers: Each seating position should be equipped with __ and __. - CORRECT ANSWER handgrips footrests Swings: Distance from chain to structure when measured at 60 inches above surfacing. - CORRECT ANSWER 30 inches Swings: Distance between chains of adjacent swings when measured 60 inches above surfacing - CORRECT ANSWER 24 inches Swings: Distance from seat surface to protective surface (Toddlers (full bucket), Preschool, Schoolage) - CORRECT ANSWER T: 24 inches P: 12 inches SA: 12 inches Swings: Distance between chains suspending single swing - CORRECT ANSWER 20 inches Full Bucket Seat pivot points should be at least __ but no more than __ above protective surfacing. - CORRECT ANSWER 47 inches 96 inches (8 feet) Multi-Axis Swing: The minimum clearance between the seating surface and the uprights of the support structure should be __ when the tire is in a position closest to the supports. - CORRECT ANSWER 30 inches Multi-Axis Swing: The minimum clearance between the bottom of the seat and the protective surfacing should be not less than __. - CORRECT ANSWER 12 inches Multi-Axis Swing: Use should extend a distance of __ plus the __ in any direction - CORRECT ANSWER 6 feet length of suspended members (pivot point to top of seat surface) No protrusions, including bolts or other parts, on the front back or underside of a swing should stick out more than __. - CORRECT ANSWER 1/8 inch Major causes of death and seriously debilitating injury: 1-4 - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Entanglement 2. Falls 3. Head/Neck Entrapment 4. Impact Hazard Priority is based on these 3 factors - CORRECT ANSWER Possibility Probability Consequence There must be no overhead obstructions within __ above designated playing surface - CORRECT ANSWER 84 inches Torso Probe: Dimensions are based on __. - CORRECT ANSWER 5th percentile 2 year old Head Probe: Dimensions are based on __ - CORRECT ANSWER 95th percentile 5 year old Head/Torso probe must be inserted at least __. - CORRECT ANSWER 4 inches Partially Bounded Opening Template, "B" is considered fully inserted if it goes below the top of the opening more than __. - CORRECT ANSWER 3/4 inch Partially Bounded Opening Entrapment Exception: Where contact with side of the opening is less than __ inches above protective surfacing OR Lower leg of opening is __ or pointed __. - CORRECT ANSWER 24 inches horizontal or downward Smallest projection gauge is based upon __. - CORRECT ANSWER Thickness of a child's skull at temple region Middle projection gauge protects child from __. - CORRECT ANSWER Projection entering brain through eye-socket Largest projection gauge prevents __. - CORRECT ANSWER Soft tissue damage such as bruised or ruptured organs in abdominal area. Test procedure for Completely Bounded Nonrigid Openings: apply a force of __ to the probe to attempt to pass it through opening. - CORRECT ANSWER 50 lb/ft (222N) If the unbounded part of a partially bounded opening is between __ and __ in width when measured perpendicular to each surface, the opening can be considered accessible and must meet specified conditions. - CORRECT ANSWER 1.875 inches 9.0 inches Suspended members, such as rings on upper body equipment, shall have a min. radius of __ on corners and edges. - CORRECT ANSWER .25 inches Ramps that are a component of a play structure and intended to provide wheelchair access shall have a horizontal run between landings not to exceed __. - CORRECT ANSWER < 144 in. Landings with play components shall include space for a wheelchair user to park and play with an adjacent circulation path not less than __ wide. - CORRECT ANSWER 36" The depth of the outer edge of the tread on spiral stairways shall be __ or greater (Preschool/Schoolage). - CORRECT ANSWER p: 7"+ SA: 8"+ Platforms, landings, walkways, ramps and similar transitional play surfaces that are elevated above protective surfacing and that are accessible to wheelchairs shall provide a clear width of not less than __. Clear width may be reduced to __ for not more than __ along the path of travel. - CORRECT ANSWER 36" 32" 24" Turning spaces and parking spaces provided at a transfer point on wheelchair accessible platforms MAY/MAYNOT overlap. - CORRECT ANSWER MAYNOT Wheelchair accessible ramps less than or equal to __ above the protective surface for preschool or __ for school-age, shall have two handrails on each side of the ramp that are __ to __ and __ to __ high. - CORRECT ANSWER < or = 30" < or = 48" 26" to 28" 12" to 16" Wheelchair accessible ramps must have a curb projecting above the ramp a min. of __ at both edges when any of the following conditions are present: -Guardrails of barriers not extending to within __ of ramp surface -Ramps with __ and no barrier -Ramps where the barrier is __ of the ramp surface. - CORRECT ANSWER 2" 1" two rails beyond the edge On stairways, all steps greater than __ above protective surfacing shall require protective barriers. - CORRECT ANSWER 48" Wheelchair-accessbile ramps that require barriers shall have a handrail __ to __ high on each side of the ramp. - CORRECT ANSWER 26" to 28" Upper body equipment intended for users in wheelchairs shall have grasping devices no greater than __ above accessible surface. - CORRECT ANSWER 54" The radius curvature of the sliding surface in the exit region shall be __ or greater. - CORRECT ANSWER 30" Suspended elements shall to impart a peak acceleration in excess of __ and shall have a HIC score not to exceed __ when tested in accordance with impact attenuation requirements. - CORRECT ANSWER 100g 500 HIC How many multiple occupancy suspended elements can be mounted within a single swing bay. - CORRECT ANSWER only one Seesaws/Spring Rockers: Handgrips intended to be gripped by one hand shall have a min. length of __. Handgrips for two hand shall have a min. length of __. - CORRECT ANSWER 3" 6" Seesaws shall be constructed so the maximum attainable seat height is __. - CORRECT ANSWER 60 inches Spring Rockers: Footrests shall have a min. width of __. - CORRECT ANSWER 3.5 inches Track Rides: The lowest portion of the hand gripping component shall be a min. of __ and max. of __ above protective surfacing. - CORRECT ANSWER 64 inches min. 78 inches max. Track Rides: When elevated surfaces are used they shall include a landing space with a min. length of __ and min. width of __. - CORRECT ANSWER 36 inches 32 inches Roof that are an integral part of a play structure may be at any angle, provided that the roof line (lowest edge), excluding support members, is at least __ above underlying designated play surface. - CORRECT ANSWER 84 inches Stepping Forms: Shall contain a min. designated play surface of __ and shall have a surface slope no greater than __ from horizontal. - CORRECT ANSWER 10 inches 30 degrees Stepping forms shall be no greater than __ above protective surface (Preschool/School Age). Above than hand supports are required at heights between __ and __ above stepping surface. - CORRECT ANSWER P: 20 inches SA: 30 inches 22" and 38" These two stepping form shall be stationary __ and __. - CORRECT ANSWER Those intended for Preschool and those above 30 inches Distance between stepping forms (Preschool/School Age) - CORRECT ANSWER 12 inches 18 inches The use zone for springing/rocking equipment on which the user in intended to stand shall be no less than __. Other allowed use zones MAY/MAYNOT overlap. - CORRECT ANSWER 84 inches MAY NOT Vertical Projection Gauge - CORRECT ANSWER 1/8" (.12) Roller Slides: Size of Crush/Shear Test Probe - CORRECT ANSWER 3/16" (.19) Merry-Go-Round: Size of crush/shear test probe - CORRECT ANSWER 5/16" (.30) Openings with movement size of crush/shear test probe - CORRECT ANSWER 5/8" (.62) Partially Bound Opening Probe- min. insertion depth - CORRECT ANSWER 3/4" (.75) Torso Probe Thickness/Min. insertion depth - CORRECT ANSWER 3.5" 4" Head Probe Diameter - CORRECT ANSWER 9" Max. clear opening without top horizontal guardrail - CORRECT ANSWER 15" Elevated Structures- max. height without guardrails - CORRECT ANSWER 20" Guardrail 2-5: max. height of lower rail - CORRECT ANSWER 23" Guardrail 5-12: max. height lower rail - CORRECT ANSWER 28" Guardrail 2-5: max. height upper rail - CORRECT ANSWER 29" Barriers 2-5: min. height upper rail - CORRECT ANSWER 29" Elevated structures for 2-5: max. height without barriers - CORRECT ANSWER 30" Elevated Structure 5-12: max. height without guardrails - CORRECT ANSWER 30" Guardrail 5-12: min. height upper rail - CORRECT ANSWER 38" Barriers 5-12: min. height upper rail - CORRECT ANSWER 38" Elevated structures for 5-12: max. height without barriers - CORRECT ANSWER 48" Check painted equipment installed before __ for lead paint. - CORRECT ANSWER 1978 A projection is not an entanglement unless 4 conditions are present: - CORRECT ANSWER 1. must fit within projection gauge 2. must be above horizontal plane 3. must have perpendicular sides 4. must extend > .12 (1/8") form initial surface Slide Non-Entanglement Zone: Projections greater than __ are note allowed within the __ (measured from __) regardless of their __. - CORRECT ANSWER 1/8" 21" inside chute wall orientation Exceptions to Crush Shear Criteria - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Chain and its method of attachment 2. attachment area of coil springs 3. Area between top rail and swinging element 4. area between lightweight moving parts Height for Transfer platform - CORRECT ANSWER 11"-18" Openings in platform and between edge and railing may not exceed __. - CORRECT ANSWER 1/2" Reduced Gradient Exit (length/orientation) - CORRECT ANSWER 11 inches 0 to -4 degrees Slide Clearance Zone is __ above bed way for entire bed way and __ through the exit use zone - CORRECT ANSWER 60" continues Signage must communicate: - CORRECT ANSWER 1. age appropriateness 2. supervision recommended 3. warning to remove helmets, drawstrings or accessories around the neck 4. warning message regarding hot surfaces/surfacing All signs must meet ANSI/UL 969 criteria ASTM 1292 Test Method: Gmax threshold and HIC benchmark - CORRECT ANSWER 200 Gmax 1000 HIC critical height relates to __, fall height relates to __ - CORRECT ANSWER surfacing equipment Accessbile Route: Min. Clearance, min. width, max. slope - CORRECT ANSWER 80" 60" 1:16 (6.25%) Only surfacing exemption - CORRECT ANSWER where a ramp or elevated walkway connects to the perimeter of the play area Elements of a comprehensive risk management plan - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Playground Safety Policy (establish standard of care) 2. Leadership (safety coordinator) 3. Documentation 4. Safety Audit 5. Inspectors and Maintenance When should an audit be performed - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Prior to opening new playground re-audit -after installation of new equipment -after major repairs or medication to existing equipment -when standards or guidelines change -if state playground laws change Factors effecting inspection frequency - CORRECT ANSWER -Use Factors (extent, age, vandalism, accidents) -Equipment/Surfacing Factors (type, age, static v. moving) -Environmental Factors (drainage/soil, location, climate) [Show Less]
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CPSI Exam 140 Questions with Verified Answers Maximum opening for s-hook - CORRECT ANSWER .04 in What is the vertical projection gauge (1/8 in) - COR... [Show More] RECT ANSWER .12 in Size of crush/shear test probe for roller slides (3/16 in) - CORRECT ANSWER .19 in Size of crush/shear test probe for merry-go-rounds (5/16 in) - CORRECT ANSWER .30 in Size of crush/shear test probe in opening w/movement (5/8) - CORRECT ANSWER .62 in Minimum insertion depth for partially bounded opening probe - CORRECT ANSWER .75 in Minimum diameter for handrails/hand gripping components - CORRECT ANSWER .95 in Maximum diameter for handrails/hand gripping components - CORRECT ANSWER 1.55 in Minimum diameter for rungs on rigid climbing apparatus - CORRECT ANSWER .95 in Maximum diameter for rungs on rigid climbing apparatus - CORRECT ANSWER 1.55 in Thickness of torso probe - CORRECT ANSWER 3.5 in Minimum insertion depth for torso probe - CORRECT ANSWER 4 in Diameter of head probe - CORRECT ANSWER 9 in Maximum clear opening without a top horizontal guardrail - CORRECT ANSWER 15 in Maximum height of elevated structure w/o guardrail - CORRECT ANSWER 20 in Maximum height of guardrail for lower rail for children 2-5 - CORRECT ANSWER 23 in Maximum height of guardrail for lower rail for children 5-12 - CORRECT ANSWER 28 in Minimum height of guardrail for upper rail for children 2-5 - CORRECT ANSWER 29 in Minimum height of barrier for upper rail for children 2-5 - CORRECT ANSWER 29 in Maximum height for elevated structures w/o barrier for children 2-5 - CORRECT ANSWER 30 in Maximum height for elevated structures w/o guardrails for children 5-12 - CORRECT ANSWER 30 in Minimum height of upper rail for guardrails for children 5-12 - CORRECT ANSWER 38 in Minimum height of upper rail for barriers for children 5-12 - CORRECT ANSWER 38 in Maximum height for elevated structures w/o barriers for children 5-12 - CORRECT ANSWER 48 in Minimum use zone for sitting/rocking/springing equip - CORRECT ANSWER 72 in Minimum diameter for non overlapping use zone w/rotating equipment >20 in diameter - CORRECT ANSWER 72 in Minimum side use zone for rotating swing support structure - CORRECT ANSWER 72 in Minimum use zone for slide exit region use zone - CORRECT ANSWER 72 in Minimum use zone for stationary equipment - CORRECT ANSWER 72 in Minimum use zone for to-fro swing support structure - CORRECT ANSWER 72 in Minimum non-overlapping use zone for rotating swing - CORRECT ANSWER Y+72 in Minimum use zone front and back between support structures for to-fro swing - CORRECT ANSWER 2 x X Minimum use zone for track ride - CORRECT ANSWER 72 in Maximum use zone overlap for adjacent play structures <30 in high - CORRECT ANSWER 72 in Minimum non-overlapping use zone for standing rocking equipment - CORRECT ANSWER 84 in Maximum use zone for slide exit region - CORRECT ANSWER 96 in Maximum use zone overlap for adjacent play structures >30 in high - CORRECT ANSWER 108 in First piece of equipment to be removed for safety reasons - CORRECT ANSWER Giant stride CPSC was first published in - CORRECT ANSWER 1981 ASTM was first published in - CORRECT ANSWER 1993 Who can certify playground equipment - CORRECT ANSWER IPEMA F1292 - CORRECT ANSWER Method to test impact attenuation of safety surfacing F1951 - CORRECT ANSWER Method to test wheelchair accessibility on safety surfacing F2075 - CORRECT ANSWER Engineered wood fiber safety F2223 - CORRECT ANSWER Guide for ASTM Standards on playground surfacing F2049 - CORRECT ANSWER Standards for barriers and fencing F1918 - CORRECT ANSWER Contained play systems F1148 - CORRECT ANSWER Residential play equipment Rank the hazard according to - CORRECT ANSWER injury potential A comprehensive program of playground safety includes - CORRECT ANSWER audits, inspections, maintenance ASTM - CORRECT ANSWER reduce life threatening and debilitating injuries (equipment based) CPSC - CORRECT ANSWER create a safer playground environment for all children and contribute to the reduction of playground related deaths The most common cause of injury on public playgrounds - CORRECT ANSWER falls (79%) #1 cause of death and seriously debilitating injury - CORRECT ANSWER entanglement #2 cause of death and seriously debilitating injury - CORRECT ANSWER falls #3 cause of death and seriously debilitating injury - CORRECT ANSWER entrapment Factors that contribute to public playground injuries - CORRECT ANSWER improper use poor maintenance inappropriate design installation errors site planning issues Priority 1 hazards - CORRECT ANSWER a readily accessible hazard that would cause an accident which would result in death/loss of limb Hazard priority level is not based on - CORRECT ANSWER cause of injury assigning priority levels must consider - CORRECT ANSWER possibility probability consequence Range of users for ASTM F1487 - CORRECT ANSWER 5th% tile of 2 yro to 95th% tile of 12 yro compliance with this std does not eliminate the need for playground supervision - CORRECT ANSWER ATSM F1487 Was ordered to be removed from public playgrounds in 1995 by CPSC - CORRECT ANSWER animal swings For overhead swinging rings the length of the chain must not exceed... - CORRECT ANSWER 7 in The overall length of an overhead ring must not exceed - CORRECT ANSWER 15 in CPSC play equipment not recommended for preschool users - CORRECT ANSWER Free standing arch climbers and flexible climber log rolls track rides vertical slide poles In site selection, site must be____to prevent problems - CORRECT ANSWER well drained What are the CPSC playground layout guidelines - CORRECT ANSWER Accessibility age separation sight lines There must be no overhead obstructions within ______ above designated playing surfaces - CORRECT ANSWER 84 in ASTM materials must have a record of - CORRECT ANSWER durability Equipment installed before ____ should be checked for lead paint - CORRECT ANSWER 1978 Any opening in a place of play equipment that is totally enclosed by boundaries on all sides so the perimeter of the opening is continuous - CORRECT ANSWER completely bounded opening If the head probe won't penetrate the opening, the opening is considered an - CORRECT ANSWER entrapment When the bottom of an opening is formed by the protective surfacing, the opening is - CORRECT ANSWER exempt from head entrapment testing Any opening in a piece of play equipment that is not totally enclosed by boundaries on all sides so that the perimeter of the opening is discontinuous - CORRECT ANSWER partially bounded openings the measurement of the size and proportions of the human body. - CORRECT ANSWER anthropometrics how do you test suspended projections - CORRECT ANSWER determine the intended path of travel if any part of the projection extends beyond the face of the three gauges, the test indicates that the projection is a - CORRECT ANSWER protrusion A projection is not an entanglement hazard unless - CORRECT ANSWER fit within a projection gauge must be above the horizontal plane have perpendicular sides extend > .12" from initial surface Projections >.12 in are not allowed within _____ of the slide non-entanglement zone - CORRECT ANSWER 21 in More than _____ exposed bolt threads may be considered an entanglement hazard - CORRECT ANSWER 2 If the curved surface of the gauge touches the bolt... - CORRECT ANSWER the bolt is accessible and can not have more than 2 threads exposed and is protrusion testable what end of the closed end of a s-hook may project beyond the upper loop - CORRECT ANSWER no portion the lower loop of an s-hook ________ overlap the side of the body of the hook - CORRECT ANSWER may not When testing for crush/shear hazards - CORRECT ANSWER there must be movement Exemptions to crush/shear - CORRECT ANSWER chain and its method of attachment attachment area of coil springs area between topiary and swinging element area between lightweight movable object Not permitted suspended hazard - CORRECT ANSWER free swinging ropes, cables or chains attached at one end only and more than 7 in Rope, cable or chain must not form loops with - CORRECT ANSWER > 5 in inside the perimeter In suspended hazards, a circle with a 5 in perimeter has - CORRECT ANSWER only a 1.6 in diameter The maximum ramp slope is... - CORRECT ANSWER 1:12 ratio Maximum ramp run without a landing - CORRECT ANSWER 144 in Stepped platforms for access must be... - CORRECT ANSWER 8in rise for each stepped platform Transfer platforms for access must be... - CORRECT ANSWER 11-18 in for each transfer platform Handrails height must be _______ from each step - CORRECT ANSWER 22-38in A child's fingers should wrap at least how much around the handrail perimeter - CORRECT ANSWER 75% Designated play surfaces for platforms/landings must be - CORRECT ANSWER a flat surface 2x2 and less than 30° from the horizontal plane An access component is required between adjacent platforms when height difference is - CORRECT ANSWER 12in for pre-schoolers 18in for school age Guardrail and barrier must come within... - CORRECT ANSWER 1in of the platform surface or have 2 in raised curb openings in platform and between edge & railing may not exceed... - CORRECT ANSWER 1/2 in horizontal opening The balance beam height requirements - CORRECT ANSWER 12in maximum for 2-5 yr 16in maximum for 5-12 yr in 3D climbing structures, the mesh structure shall be arranged so... - CORRECT ANSWER there is no clear opening between the flexible members with a vertical dimension > 72in 3D climbing net structure diameters - CORRECT ANSWER 18in for 2-5 yr 20in for 5-12 yr Maximum height for upper body equipment - CORRECT ANSWER 60in for pre-schoolers 84in for school age 54in for wheelchair Slide transition areas must be... - CORRECT ANSWER at least 14 in deep Slide bedway critical dimensions for bed width - CORRECT ANSWER Minimum 12in for pre-school Minimum 16in for school age Slide bedway critical dimension for sidewalls - CORRECT ANSWER ≥ 4in high Slide exit must be... - CORRECT ANSWER ≤ 4° below horizontal The exit height for all slides must be... - CORRECT ANSWER 0-11 for slides ≤ 48 in elevation 7-15 for slides ≥ 48 in elevation The interior diameter for tube slides is... - CORRECT ANSWER 23in minimum this is 60 in above the bedway for the entire length of the slide and does not extend below top of sidewalls - CORRECT ANSWER clearance zone the clearance zone for a spiral slide is - CORRECT ANSWER 21in on outside of spiral slide only measured from inside of sidewall swings must be... - CORRECT ANSWER located away from other play structures not attached to a composite structure swing splay clearance is... - CORRECT ANSWER 20in minimum spacing between swing hanger swing underseat clearance is... - CORRECT ANSWER 12in minimum for open seats 24in minimum for enclosed seats both chain clearance dimensions are measured at what height - CORRECT ANSWER 60in above the surfacing A play structure that acts as a single unit in its physical form or sense of function as continuous play even if components are not linked - CORRECT ANSWER Functionally linked play structures Purpose of the playground safety audit - CORRECT ANSWER Identify compliant & non compliant items On merry go rounds, the surface must be.. - CORRECT ANSWER continuous with no openings Maximum height for fulcrum seesaws is... - CORRECT ANSWER 60 in Minimum seat height for spring rocking equipment is... - CORRECT ANSWER 14 in Maximum seat height for spring rocking equipment is... - CORRECT ANSWER 28 in stepping forms for pre-school children must be... - CORRECT ANSWER stationary the distance between stepping forms should be... - CORRECT ANSWER 12in max for 2-5 yr 18in max for 5-12 yr the maximum platform height for track rides is - CORRECT ANSWER 36in for school age clearance from handgrip to surfacing on track rides is... - CORRECT ANSWER 64-78in The ability of a surface to reduce and dissipate the energy of a falling body - CORRECT ANSWER Impact attenuation The maximum height in full feet for surfacing system that when tested IAW ASTM F1292, no value shall exceed 200 g max or 1000 HIC - CORRECT ANSWER Critical height ASTM 1292 only addresses serious.... - CORRECT ANSWER Head injury The critical height of the protective surface must... - CORRECT ANSWER Equal or exceed the fall height of the equipment Fall height for sliding pole - CORRECT ANSWER 60in below the highest portion of the pole to the protective surface Fall height for swings - CORRECT ANSWER Height of pivot point to protective surface Fall height for free standing climbers - CORRECT ANSWER Highest part of the climbing component to the protective surfacing Fall height for attached composite climbers - CORRECT ANSWER Highest part of the climber intended for foot support to protective surfacing The vertical distance from a designed play surface and the protective surface beneath - CORRECT ANSWER Fall height Who should perform a safety audit - CORRECT ANSWER CPSI During the audit process, you want to - CORRECT ANSWER Determine a hazard priority rating for all non compliant conditions based on predictable results You established a standard of care when... - CORRECT ANSWER All non compliance items have been brought into compliance What is the percentage of injuries resulting from not maintaining a standard of care - CORRECT ANSWER 40% The goals of inspections and maintenance - CORRECT ANSWER Safety, function, aesthetics What is the best long term solution for taking equipment out of service - CORRECT ANSWER Construction fencing and signage [Show Less]
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CPSI EXAM 112 Questions with Verified Answers,100% CORRECT
CPSI EXAM 112 Questions with Verified Answers F 1951 - CORRECT ANSWER Test Method for Accessibility on Safety Surfacing for Playgrounds F2075 - CORRE... [Show More] CT ANSWER Engineered Wood Fiber Safety Surfacing F2223 - CORRECT ANSWER Guide for ASTM Standards of Playground Surfacing F2479 - CORRECT ANSWER Poured-in-Place Rubber Surfacing F3012 - CORRECT ANSWER Loose-Fill Rubber Surfacing F2049 - CORRECT ANSWER Standard for Fencing/Barriers for Playgrounds F1918 - CORRECT ANSWER Contained Play Systems F1148 - CORRECT ANSWER Residential Playground Systems A.I.M - CORRECT ANSWER Audits, Inspections, Maintenance Giant Stride - CORRECT ANSWER First equipment recommended to be removed for safety reasons. CPSC - CORRECT ANSWER Consumer Product Safety Commission. A federal guideline. ASTM - CORRECT ANSWER American Society for Testing and Materials. An International and Voluntary Standard IPEMA - CORRECT ANSWER International Playground Equipment Manufacturers Assoc. F 1292-17 - CORRECT ANSWER Impact Attenuation of Surfacing Materials Within the USe Zone of Playground Equipment Entanglement - CORRECT ANSWER Most common cause of playground fatalities Falls - CORRECT ANSWER Most common cause of injury on public playgrounds Priority 1 Hazard - CORRECT ANSWER 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 F 1487 - CORRECT ANSWER Standards Specs for Playgrounds for Public Use Range of Users - CORRECT ANSWER 5th percentile 2 year old to 95th percentile 12 year old 72 inches - CORRECT ANSWER Distance for use zone perimeter at which F1487 does not apply to benches, shade structures, litter barrels, drinking fountains and containment borders Pre-school - CORRECT ANSWER Ages 2-5 School Age - CORRECT ANSWER Ages 5-12 Toddlers - CORRECT ANSWER 6-23 month 7 inches - CORRECT ANSWER For overhead swinging rings the length of the chain must not exceed ____________________________. 15 inches - CORRECT ANSWER The overall length of rings and chains should not exceed ____________________________________. Log Rolls, Track Rides, Vertical Sliding Poles, Spiral Slides > 360 degrees - CORRECT ANSWER Play equipment not recommended for preschool users. 84 inches - CORRECT ANSWER There must be no obstructions within __________________ above each designated playing surface, use zone and pivot point of swings 1978 - CORRECT ANSWER Year that lead paint was banned 50 lbs - CORRECT ANSWER Amount of force required to push a probe through a completely bounded non-rigid opening 55 degrees - CORRECT ANSWER Angle on a fish or wedge probe 24 inches - CORRECT ANSWER Height above protective surfacing at which an opening is exempt Projection - CORRECT ANSWER A part of playground equipment that extends or juts out beyond the adjacent surface Protrusion - CORRECT ANSWER projections that can spike, pierce or stab a child, enter an eye socket, or bruise and internal organ 4 - CORRECT ANSWER Number of gauges used to identify projections .12 inches (1/8th) - CORRECT ANSWER projections greater than ________________ are not allowed within the 21 inch slide non-entanglement zone More than 2 - CORRECT ANSWER number of exposed threads to be considered an entanglement hazard .04 inches - CORRECT ANSWER S-hook gap should be no greater than __________________ 1/8th inch - CORRECT ANSWER Vertical projection gauge thickness 3/16th inch - CORRECT ANSWER Size of roller slide test probe 5/16th inch - CORRECT ANSWER Size of Merry go round test probe 5/8th inches - CORRECT ANSWER Size of crush and shear probe .62 inches - CORRECT ANSWER Minimum size of flexible hand gripping components 3/4 inches - CORRECT ANSWER Minimum insertion depth of partially bounded opening probe .95 inches - CORRECT ANSWER Minimum diameter of rigid hand gripping components and handrails 1.5 inches - CORRECT ANSWER Inside diameter of middle projection gauge 1.55 inches - CORRECT ANSWER Maximum diameter of rigid and flexible handgripping components 1.875 - CORRECT ANSWER Neck width of partially bounded opening probe 3 inches - CORRECT ANSWER Length of partially bounded neck probe 3 inches - CORRECT ANSWER Inside diameter of large projection gauge 3.5 inches - CORRECT ANSWER Torso probe thickness 4 inches - CORRECT ANSWER Minimum insertion depth of torso probe 8.5 inches - CORRECT ANSWER Shoulder width of partially bounded opening probe 9 inches - CORRECT ANSWER Diameter of head probe 12 inches - CORRECT ANSWER Maximum distance between stepping forms for 2-5 year olds 15 inches - CORRECT ANSWER Maximum clear opening without a top horizontal guardrail 18 inches - CORRECT ANSWER Maximum distance between forms for 5-12 year olds 20 inches - CORRECT ANSWER Maximum height without guardrails for 2-5 year olds 20 inches - CORRECT ANSWER Maximum height difference of guardrails on upper platform for 2-5 year olds 21 inches - CORRECT ANSWER Slide entanglement zone 23 inches - CORRECT ANSWER Maximum height for lower guardrail for children ages 2-5 28 inches - CORRECT ANSWER Maximum height of lower guard rail for children ages 5-12 29 inches - CORRECT ANSWER Maximum height of upper rail for children ages 2-5 29 inches - CORRECT ANSWER Minimum height of upper barrier rail for children ages 2-5 30 inches - CORRECT ANSWER Maximum height without barriers for ages 2-5 30 inches - CORRECT ANSWER Maximum height without guardrails for ages 5-12 38 inches - CORRECT ANSWER Minimum height of upper rail on guardrails for children 5-12 38 inches - CORRECT ANSWER Minimum height of upper rail for barriers for children ages 5-12 72 inches - CORRECT ANSWER Minimum use zone for sitting rocking/swinging equipment 72 inches - CORRECT ANSWER Minimum side use zone for rotating swing support structure 72 inches - CORRECT ANSWER Slide exit region use zone 72 inches - CORRECT ANSWER minimum use zone for to-fro swing support structure 72 inches - CORRECT ANSWER Clearance area without rigid structural components for vertical rotating equipment 72 inches - CORRECT ANSWER Clearance area without rigid structural components for vertical rotating equipment <20 inches Y + 72 inches - CORRECT ANSWER Minimum non overlapping use zone for rotating swing 84 inches - CORRECT ANSWER minimum non overlapping use zone for standing rocking equipment 96 inches - CORRECT ANSWER Slide exit region - maximum use zone 108 inches - CORRECT ANSWER Maximum use zone overlap for adjacent play structures >30 inches high 108 inches - CORRECT ANSWER Use for vertical rotating equipment when height of rotating or adjacent equipment is > 30 inches 108 inches - CORRECT ANSWER Use zone for vertical rotating equipment with maximum dimension > 20 inches measured from axis of rotation to the outermost perimeter and which exceed the speed limitation Impact Attenuation - CORRECT ANSWER The ability of a surface to reduce and dissipate the energy of a falling body Critical Height - CORRECT ANSWER the fall height below which a life-threatening head injury would not be expected to occur. No value shall exceed 200 g-max or 1,000 HIC Fall height - CORRECT ANSWER the vertical distance between the highest designated play surface on a piece of equipment and the protective surfacing beneath it G-Max - CORRECT ANSWER The maximum acceleration of a missile (head) during impact HIC (Head Injury Criteria) - CORRECT ANSWER a measure of the impact severity that combines both the time and energy of an impact Not exceeding 200 g's - CORRECT ANSWER G-Max Threshold Not exceeding 1000 - CORRECT ANSWER HIC Benchmark Equal or exceed - CORRECT ANSWER The critical height of the protective surfacing must __________________________________ the fall height of the equipment Height of the platform to the protective surfacing - CORRECT ANSWER Fall height for elevated platforms Maximum height of the structure to the protective surfacing - CORRECT ANSWER Fall height for upper body equipment Distance between the highest designated play surface and the protective surfacing - CORRECT ANSWER Fall height for vertical rotating equipment Distance between the highest designated play surface and the protective surfacing - CORRECT ANSWER Fall height for horizontal rotating equipment Maximum attainable height of any part to the protective surfacing - CORRECT ANSWER Fall height for seesaws Maximum height of the seat or designated play surface to the protecting surfacing - CORRECT ANSWER Fall height for spring rocking equipment 60 inches below the highest portion of the pole to the protective surfacing - CORRECT ANSWER Fall Height for sliding poles Exempt - CORRECT ANSWER Ground level play devices or structures used in a standing or seating position with feet on the ground are ____________________________________ from fall heights Surface System - CORRECT ANSWER All materials that contribute to the impact absorption to minimize the likelihood of a life-threatening injury Loose Fill System - CORRECT ANSWER A surface system consisting of small, independent moveable particles Unitary System - CORRECT ANSWER A surface system consisting of one or more components bound together Composite System - CORRECT ANSWER A surface system including both loose-fill and unitary components Beneath/immediately adjacent - CORRECT ANSWER The area ______________________ and ___________________________________________ _________________________________ to a play structure or equipment that is designated for unrestricted circulation around the equipment True - CORRECT ANSWER True or false The area where a ramp or elevated walkway connects to the perimeter is exempt from surfacing requirements True - CORRECT ANSWER True or Fales Nothing can be closer than 72 inches from any play structure 108 inches - CORRECT ANSWER If either structure in a use zone is > 30 inches they may partially overlap to ________________________________________ < or = 30 inches - CORRECT ANSWER If both structures are _______________________________________ in height they may share the use zone 72 inches - CORRECT ANSWER Minimum exit region for slides up to 72 inches Equal to height of slide - CORRECT ANSWER Exit region for slides greater than 72 inches but less or equal to than 96 inches 96 inches - CORRECT ANSWER Exit region for slides greater than or equal to 96 inches is __________________________________________________ Composite structure - CORRECT ANSWER Two or more play structures attached or functionally linked, to create one integral unit that provides more than one play activity. Non-compliant/Compliant - CORRECT ANSWER The purpose of a safety audit is to identify __________________________ and _________________________________________ conditions Standard of Care - CORRECT ANSWER When non-compliant conditions have been corrected a ___________________________________________________ has been achieved. Safety, Function and Asthetics - CORRECT ANSWER The three functions of inspections and maintenance Extent of use - CORRECT ANSWER #1 use factor is ________________________________________ [Show Less]
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CPSI Exam Course Manual 287 Questions with Verified Answers,100% CORRECT
CPSI Exam Course Manual 287 Questions with Verified Answers Purpose of the CPSI Course? - CORRECT ANSWER For CPSI to be able to: -IDENTIFY hazards -RA... [Show More] NK hazards by injury potential -APPLY knowledge to remove hazards and establish a system of inspections (Page 11, CPSI Course Manual) Desired outcome? - CORRECT ANSWER A CPSI is capable of establishing a system of REPAIR, RETROFIT, and REMOVAL of hazardous equipment and establishing a routine inspection system for their playground(s) (Page 11, CPSI Course Manual) How long is a CPSI certification valid after you pass the exam? - CORRECT ANSWER Three years (Page 14, CPSI Course Manual) Exam questions are taken from the following sources: - CORRECT ANSWER - The Consumer Product Safety Commission's (CPSC) Public Playground Safety Handbook - The ASTM F1487 Standard Consumer Safety Performance Specification for Playground Equipment for Public Use -ASTM F2223 Standard Guide for ASTM Standards on Playground Surfacing -Playground Safety is No Accident (Page 19, CPSI Course Manual) ASTM - CORRECT ANSWER American Society for Testing and Materials International ADA - CORRECT ANSWER Americans with Disabilities Act -2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design Entanglement - CORRECT ANSWER a piece of clothing or net/string wraps around the neck and causes strangulation Entrapment - CORRECT ANSWER one part of the body can pass through an opening, but another cannot; head can go through, shoulders can't, can cause strangulation Falls - CORRECT ANSWER usually onto the play surface, sometimes onto other equipment (impalement, etc) Impact - CORRECT ANSWER something else falling on a child, loose play equipment or another child IPEMA - CORRECT ANSWER International Play Equipment Manufacturer's Association NPCAI - CORRECT ANSWER International Playground Contractor's Association NEISS - CORRECT ANSWER National Electronic Injury Surveillance System NRPA - CORRECT ANSWER National Recreation and Park Association Pre-School Users - CORRECT ANSWER 2-5 years old School-Age Users - CORRECT ANSWER 5-12 years old CPSC - CORRECT ANSWER US Consumer Product Safety Commission A comprehensive program of playground safety includes: - CORRECT ANSWER -Audits -Inspections -Maintenance First piece of equipment recommended to be removed for safety reasons? - CORRECT ANSWER Giant Stride First Edition of the CPSC Public Playground Safety Handbook? - CORRECT ANSWER 1981 Current Edition of the CPSC Public Playground Safety Handbook? - CORRECT ANSWER 2010 Standard Consumer Safety Performance Specification for Playground Equipment for Public Use - CORRECT ANSWER ASTM F1487-17 Major U.S. Organizations concerned with Playground Safety? - CORRECT ANSWER -NRPA -IPEMA -NPCAI Impact Attenuation of Surface Materials within Use Zone of Play Equipment - CORRECT ANSWER ASTM F1292-17 Test Method for Accessibility on Safety Surfacing for Playgrounds - CORRECT ANSWER ASTM F1951 Guide for ASTM Standards on Playground Surfacing - CORRECT ANSWER ASTM F2223 Engineered Wood Fiber Safety Surfacing - CORRECT ANSWER ASTM F2075 Only State to mandate playground inspections? - CORRECT ANSWER CA Enforcement of a legal _______ in all other states. - CORRECT ANSWER Standard of Care Is there a Federal playground safety law for the entire US? - CORRECT ANSWER No Section of 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design that identifies criteria for design, construction and alteration of public play areas - CORRECT ANSWER Section 1008 Standards and Guidelines for Hazard Identification come from: - CORRECT ANSWER - National Injury Data (NEISS) -Industry Experience -Risk Management and Litigation -Anthropometrics Function of a Play Environment is to help a child develop... - CORRECT ANSWER -Physically -Cognitively -Socially -Emotionally Target of ASTM Guidelines - CORRECT ANSWER Reduce life-threatening and debilitating injuries Target of CPSC Guidelines - CORRECT ANSWER Create a safer environment for all children and contribute to the reduction of playground-related deaths and injuries Number of Children through age of 12 in the U.S. in 2015 - CORRECT ANSWER 50.5 Million Number of playground injuries (trips to the ER) from 2009-2014 - CORRECT ANSWER 243,200 Number of playground deaths from 2009-2014 - CORRECT ANSWER 34 Most common cause of injury on public playgrounds? - CORRECT ANSWER Falls Percent of injuries caused by falls - CORRECT ANSWER 79% Age group with highest percentage of injuries - CORRECT ANSWER Ages 5-9 (51%) #1 Cause of Death and Seriously Debilitating Injury on Playgrounds - CORRECT ANSWER Entanglement #2 Cause of Death and Seriously Debilitating Injury on Playgrounds - CORRECT ANSWER Falls #3 Cause of Death and Seriously Debilitating Injury on Playgrounds - CORRECT ANSWER Head and Neck Entrapment #4 Cause of Death and Seriously Debilitating Injury on Playgrounds - CORRECT ANSWER Impact Factors that contribute to Public Playground Injuries - CORRECT ANSWER -improper use/poor supervision -poor maintenance -inappropriate design -installation errors -site planning issues CPSI Program Vision is that all playgrounds will offer... - CORRECT ANSWER -accessible, safe and challenging environment to play -age appropriate equipment and activities -compliance with standards and guidelines -children having fun! Hazard priority level is based on three factors... - CORRECT ANSWER -Possibility -Probability -Consequence Hazard Priority Scale - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Permanent disability, loss of life or body part 2. Serious injury 3. Minor Injury 4. Potential for injury very minimal 5. Existing condition is compliant When do you need to rectify a Priority 1 hazard? - CORRECT ANSWER Immediately When do you need to rectify a Priority 2 hazard? - CORRECT ANSWER As soon as possible When do you need to rectify a Priority 3 hazard? - CORRECT ANSWER When time permits When do you need to rectify a Priority 4 hazard? - CORRECT ANSWER If it worsens When do you need to rectify a Priority 5 hazard? - CORRECT ANSWER No action needed Which set of guidelines does the Hazard Identification Section come from? - CORRECT ANSWER ASTM F1487 Range of users covered by ASTM F1487 and CPSC? - CORRECT ANSWER 5th Percentile 2 year old - 95th percentile 12 year old What types of equipment does ASTM F1487 exclude? - CORRECT ANSWER -Residential equipment -Athletic equipment -Contained play equipment -Amusement Park equipment -Fitness equipment for ages 13+ -Toys ASTM F1487-17 Age Ranges - CORRECT ANSWER Pre-School Age (2-5) School Age (5-12) CPSC Age Ranges - CORRECT ANSWER Pre-School Age (2-5) School Age (5-12) Toddlers (6-23 months) CPSC Guidelines for Good Playground Supervision - CORRECT ANSWER -Understand the basics of playground safety -Be aware that not all equipment is appropriate for children of all ages -Realize that pre-school children require greater supervision -Look for posted signage -Look for and report unsafe and unsanitary conditions Equipment not recommended for Public Playgrounds - CORRECT ANSWER -Animal Swings -Swinging gates and doors -Trapeze bars -Trampolines -Free-swinging exercise rings For overhead swinging rings the length of the chain must not exceed ____________. Overall length must not exceed ____________. - CORRECT ANSWER 7", 15" CPSC 2010 - Play equipment not recommended for Pre-School (2-5) users - CORRECT ANSWER -Free-standing Arch Climbers -Free-standing Flexible Climbers -Fulcrum seesaws -Parallel bars CPSC 1997 - Play equipment not recommended for Pre-School (2-5) users - CORRECT ANSWER -Log Rolls -Track Rides -Vertical sliding poles -Spiral Slides >360 degrees CPSC General Playground Considerations - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Site Selection - travel patterns, well-drained 2. Sun Exposure/Shading - potential burn warnings CPSC Playground Layout Guidelines - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Accessibility (surfacing ASTM F1951 compliant) 2. Age Separation 3. Sight Lines 4. Conflicting Activities (for fencing see ASTM F2049) There must be no overhead obstructions within _______ above each designated play surface, use zone, and pivot point of swings. - CORRECT ANSWER 84" For swings, the lowest edge of the roofline is ____________. - CORRECT ANSWER X+42" (X=distance from pivot point to surfacing) Materials must have a record of _______________________. (ASTM) - CORRECT ANSWER durability ASTM Materials: Wood - CORRECT ANSWER -Rot resistant or Treated -Look for wood deterioration at or below the surface Wood Treatment toxins to avoid: - CORRECT ANSWER -Creosote -Pentachlorophenol -Tributyl Tin Oxide -Chromated Copper Arsenate (CCA) ASTM Materials: Metal - CORRECT ANSWER -Corrosion may begin with surface rust -Advanced corrosion - thin, brittle, and full of holes ASTM Materials: Plastic - CORRECT ANSWER -UV-weathered plastics can degrade or break Sharp edges - CORRECT ANSWER -No sharp points or edges -Open ends of tubing should have caps that cannot be removed without tools Lead Paint - CORRECT ANSWER -Check equipment installed before 1978 -Encapsulate by painting Fasteners - CORRECT ANSWER -Must be corrosion resistant or have a corrosion resistant coating -Must not loosen or be removable without tools -Must be self locking or have a means to prevent detachment -Make sure collar secure pins are present Moving components - CORRECT ANSWER -Check for wear at points of moving contact -Check swing bushings -Check S-Hooks at bearing contact points Completely bounded Rigid Openings: Injury Potential - CORRECT ANSWER -possible strangulation due to head entrapment after feet-first entry into opening (Priority 1) -users at risk: Pre-School age -the higher the location, the greater possibility of serious injury Completely bounded Rigid Openings: Testing Procedure - CORRECT ANSWER 1. First check if the torso probe goes through the opening, if so it is accessible - move on to next step 2. Next check if head probe goes through the opening, if not it is a head entrapment hazard Torso probe - CORRECT ANSWER Dimensions based on 5th percentile 2 year old Head probe - CORRECT ANSWER Dimensions based on 95th percentile 5 year old Minimum insertion distance for testing probes - CORRECT ANSWER 4" Completely bounded Non-Rigid Openings: Testing Procedure - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Repeat test for Completely Bounded Rigid openings 2. Add 50 lbs of force to push the probe through Partially bounded Rigid Openings: Injury Potential - CORRECT ANSWER -possible strangulation due to head and neck entrapment (Priority 1) -users at risk: Pre-School age -the higher the location, the greater possibility of serious injury Partially bounded Rigid Openings: Testing Procedure - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Use "A" portion of "fish probe" to determine if the opening is accessible, if so move on to next step 2. Use "B" portion to determine if the thickness of the enclosing sides or the location of the opening prevents it from being a hazard When is a Partially bounded Opening a neck entrapment hazard? - CORRECT ANSWER -If the "A" portion of the "fish probe" touches the bottom of the partially bounded opening without touching both sides simultaneously, it is NOT a neck entrapment hazard (no further testing) -If the "A" potion does touch both sides before touching the bottom, lower the "B" portion into the opening. If it can be fully inserted (3/4" below the top of the opening), it IS a neck entrapment hazard Partially Bounded Opening Entrapment Exceptions: - CORRECT ANSWER -where contact with sides of the opening is less than 24" above the protective surfacing -lower leg of opening is horizontal or pointed downward Projections - CORRECT ANSWER a part of playground equipment that extends or juts out beyond the adjacent surface Protrusions - CORRECT ANSWER projections that can spike, pierce or stab a child, enter an eye socket, or bruise an internal organ Protrusion Hazards: Testing Procedure - CORRECT ANSWER -use four gauges to identify projections that are protrusion hazards Smallest Projection Gauge - CORRECT ANSWER -1/2" inside diameter -used to identify projections that could penetrate a child's skull at the temple region Middle Projection Gauge - CORRECT ANSWER -1.5" inside diameter -used to identify projections that could penetrate a child's brain through their eye socket Largest Projection Gauge - CORRECT ANSWER -3" inside diameter -used to identify projections that could bruise or rupture an internal organ Washer-like Flat Gauge - CORRECT ANSWER used to check for protrusions on suspended components such as swings How to Test Suspended Projections - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Determine the path of travel 2. Holding the 0.12" gauge vertically with its axis parallel to the plane of travel, test all projections on the front, underside and rear of the swing seat 3. If the projection passes through the face of the gauge, it is a protrusion hazard How to test compound projections? - CORRECT ANSWER -Starting with the smallest gauge, place each gauge over the projection -If any part of the projection extends beyond the face of the three gauges, the projection is a protrusion hazard Entanglement Hazard - CORRECT ANSWER A projection that has the potential to catch a loose cord, hood or any other item around a child's neck How to Test Entanglement Hazard? - CORRECT ANSWER test with 0.12" thick gauge When to Test Entanglement Hazard? - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Must fit within the projection gauge 2. Must be above the horizontal plane 3. Must have perpendicular sides 4. Must extend > 0.12" from initial surface Slide Non-Entanglement Zone - CORRECT ANSWER -21" on all sides in plan, 42" high down length of slide, 60" high at 14" wide transition platform -projections greater than 0.12" are not allowed within this zone regardless of orientation Slide Entanglement - CORRECT ANSWER -slides shall provide a continuous sliding surface and minimize likelihood of entanglements -use professional judgment Bolts as Entanglement Hazards - CORRECT ANSWER -more than 2 exposed bolt threads considered entanglement hazard -inaccessible bolts (use large 3" dia. gauge to test accessibility) are not subject to protrusion tests Projections that increase in size from their initial surface may be hazards - CORRECT ANSWER -Must fit inside one of the gauges (small, medium or large) -If it extends greater than 0.12" (1/8", 3mm) it is an entanglement hazard -Test with 1/8" drill bit or key stock S-Hooks - CORRECT ANSWER -no portion of the closed end of an S-Hook may project beyond the upper loop -lower loop may not overlap the side of the body of the hook -check S-Hook gaps with a gap or feeler gauge, can be no greater than 0.04" (1mm), thickness of a dime Field tools to test for Crush and Shear Hazards - CORRECT ANSWER Roller Slides - 0.19" (3/16", 5mm) diameter neoprene rod Merry-Go-Rounds - 0.30" (5/16", 7.5mm) diameter neoprene rod Common Crush/Shear - 0.62" (5/8", 15.7mm) diameter neoprene rod Exemptions to Crush and Shear Criteria - CORRECT ANSWER - Chain and its method of attachment - Attachment area of coil springs - Area between top rail and swinging elements - Area between lightweight moveable objects Suspended Hazards - CORRECT ANSWER Not within 45 degree of horizontal unless it is... 84" above playing surface Minimum of 1" wide Should be brightly colored Suspended Hazards: Not Permitted - CORRECT ANSWER - Free swinging ropes, cables or chains attached at one end only and more than 7" long - Ropes , cables or chains securely anchored at both ends and capable of forming a loop with an interior perimeter of more then 5" (1.6" diameter) - two or more ropes, cables or chains that overlap one another to form a possible strangulation hazard Exemptions to Suspended Hazard Criteria - CORRECT ANSWER - Multiple suspended components - Swing chain or cable - Rope, chain or cable that is less than or equal to 7" long - Climbing net structures Five ways to access elevated platforms/structures (in order of difficulty): - CORRECT ANSWER 1. A ramp 2. A wide stairway 3. A step ladder 4. A vertical rung ladder 5. A flexible climber Access Ramps - CORRECT ANSWER - Most effective means of providing wheelchair access - Max. ramp slope = 1:12 - Max. ramp run without landing = 144" - Min. width = 36" - Landings min. diameter = 60" Access stairways - CORRECT ANSWER - Handrails needed - Stepped Platforms: 8" rise - Transfer Platforms: 11-18" height Access stepladders - CORRECT ANSWER - Handrails needed - Tread depths vary based on age: "little feet need big treads" Handrails - CORRECT ANSWER - Height between 22-38" from leading edge of step - Children's fingers should wrap around at least 75% - Rigid components: 0.95-1.55" diameter - Flexible components: 0.62-1.55" diameter Access arch climbers - CORRECT ANSWER - should not be the only means of access for 2-5 year olds - should not connect to the structure above the platform Access flexible components - CORRECT ANSWER - not sole means of access for 2-5 year olds - anchored at top and bottom - allow pre-school users to bring both feet to same level - anchored beneath the min. required level of the protective surfacing Designated Play Surface - CORRECT ANSWER An elevated surface for standing, walking, crawling, sitting or climbing, or a flat surface greater than 2"x2" having an angle less than 30° from horizontal Guardrails - CORRECT ANSWER designed to prevent an inadvertent fall through an opening Barriers - CORRECT ANSWER designed to prevent access and egress through an opening Critical guardrail dimensions for ages 2-5 - CORRECT ANSWER Top surface of guardrail: greater than or equal to 29" Lower edge of guardrail: less than or equal to 23" Critical guardrail dimensions for ages 5-12 - CORRECT ANSWER Top surface of guardrail: greater than or equal to 38" Lower edge of guardrail: less than or equal to 28" Fall Prevention for Pre-School Users - CORRECT ANSWER Platform height less than or equal to 20": nothing Platform height between 20-30": guardrail Platform height greater than 30": protective barrier Fall Prevention for School-Age Users - CORRECT ANSWER Platform height less than or equal to 30": nothing Platform height between 30-48": guardrail Platform height greater than 48": protective barrier Maximum opening without a top horizontal guardrail - CORRECT ANSWER no greater than 15" An access component is required between adjacent platforms when vertical height difference is: - CORRECT ANSWER - greater than 12" for ages 2-5 - greater than 18" for ages 5-12 Barriers on stairs - CORRECT ANSWER A step on a stairway that is 48" above the underlying surfacing must have a protective barrier instead of a handrail (only applies to the portion of the step above 48") Guardrails and barriers on wheelchair accessible ramps - CORRECT ANSWER - same criteria as for guardrails and barriers on platforms - protective barrier must have an additional continuous handrail on the inside of the barrier - guardrail and barrier must come within 1" of the platform surface or have a 2" raised curb Openings in platforms and between edge and railing on wheelchair accessible platforms - CORRECT ANSWER may not exceed 1/2" horizontally Play elements that may contain a designated play surface, but do not require guardrails or barriers - CORRECT ANSWER Climbers, Balance Beams, Stepping Pods Climbers - CORRECT ANSWER CPSC recommends that climbers have no climbing bars or other rigid structural components in the interior of the climber onto which a child could fall onto from 18" or higher 3D Climbing Net Structures - CORRECT ANSWER - No clear opening between flexible members with a vertical dimension greater than 72" - Diameter of 18" in nets for ages 2-5 - Diameter of 20" in nets for ages 5-12 Upper Body Equipment - CORRECT ANSWER overhead device designed to support a child by the hands only (ages 4+) Upper Body Equipment Examples - CORRECT ANSWER - Horizontal ladders - Ring treks - Chinning bars Horizontal ladders: Max. Heights - CORRECT ANSWER - 60" for ages 2-5 - 84" for ages 5-12 - 54" for wheelchair users Horizontal ladders: Max. Distance between Rungs - CORRECT ANSWER - less than or equal to 9" for all ages - greater than or equal to 12" for ages 2-5 (must be parallel and evenly spaced) - greater than or equal to 15" for ages 5-12 Upper Body Equipment Access - CORRECT ANSWER - When access is by rung: 8-10" from the access rung - When access is by platform: 0-10" from the leading edge of the platform Upper Body Equipment Rungs - CORRECT ANSWER - must have a diameter of .95-1.55" - must not turn or rotate on their own axis Swings - CORRECT ANSWER an element or seat suspended from an elevated support structure that allows users to move freely in one of more planes and possesses a pivot point greater than 24" when measured vertically from the top of the suspended element to the pivot point Types of Swings - CORRECT ANSWER - Single Axis (To-Fro) - Multiple Axis (Rotating) - Combination (multiple motions consisting of a combination of single axis and/or multiple axis) Swings: Guidelines - CORRECT ANSWER - Locate away from other play structures - Not attached to a composite structure - Support structure designed to discourage climbing with no designated play surfaces - Hangers with bearings, bushings, or means of reducing friction/wear - Suspended elements smoothly finished with blunt or rounded edges Swings: Dynamic Impact Test - CORRECT ANSWER - Suspended elements shall not impart a peak acceleration greater than 100 G's and have a HIC score less than 500 HIC - Manufacturer must designate the max. height of the pivot point at which suspended element meets the dynamic impact test requirements Swing Bay Guidelines - CORRECT ANSWER - No more than 2 suspended elements are located within a swing bay - Only one multiple occupancy suspended element shall be mounted within a swing bay - Single-axis suspended components intended for a max. of two users are exempt CPSC: belt seats used without adult assistance should be designed to accommodate no more than one user at a time Single Axis Swings (To-Fro): Critical Swing Clearances - CORRECT ANSWER - 20" min. spacing between swing hangers - under-seat clearances: open seats = 12"; enclosed seats = 24" Single Axis Swings (To-Fro): Critical Swing Clearances - Chain - CORRECT ANSWER - Chain clearance dimensions are measured at a height of 60" above surfacing - Measurements taken when seat is occupied - Frame to first swing chain: 30" min. clearance - Chains of adjacent swings: 24" min. clearance Multiple Axis Swing Clearances - CORRECT ANSWER - bottom of seat to surfacing = 12" min. - Clearance zone = Y+30" in all directions horizontally from the pivot point, then vertically to surfacing (Y=vertical distance from pivot point to top of seat) Combination Swings - CORRECT ANSWER - Under-seat clearance = 12" min. open seats - Clearance Zone = 30" min. between structure and suspended element Balance Beams - Beam Height - CORRECT ANSWER 12" max. for ages 2-5 16" max. for ages 5-12 Sliding Poles - CORRECT ANSWER - Must extend 60" above platform - Distance from platform: 18-20" - Max. Pole diameter: 1.9" - Not recommended for 2-5 year olds Slide Types: - CORRECT ANSWER - Free-standing - Attached - Tube - Spiral - Embankment Slide transition areas - CORRECT ANSWER - Must be at least 14" deep - As wide as the slide chute at top entry Slides - Means to channel the user into a seated position - CORRECT ANSWER - Hood - Bar - Panel - Tube - Other chute entry device Slide sidewall critical dimensions - CORRECT ANSWER greater than or equal to 4" high Slide bed widths - CORRECT ANSWER Ages 2-5: greater than or equal to 12" Ages 5-12: greater than or equal to 16" Slide - reduced gradient exit - CORRECT ANSWER Min. of 11", 10 degrees below horizontal Slide chute slopes - CORRECT ANSWER - Must have an average slope of no more than 30 degrees, max. slope 50 degrees - Height/Length ratio must not exceed 0.577 Slide Exit Heights - CORRECT ANSWER - Slides less than or equal to 48" elevation = 0-11" - Slides greater than 48" elevation = 7-15" Tube slide dimensions - CORRECT ANSWER Interior diameter = 23" min. Roller slides - CORRECT ANSWER all general requirements for standard slides also apply to roller slides Embankment slide (definition) - CORRECT ANSWER a slide that follows the ground contours with the bottom of the slide less than or equal to 12" above the ground surface - shall exit onto a protective surfacing zone that is not part of the embankment Two Slide Safety Zones - CORRECT ANSWER - Non-entanglement Zone - Slide Clearance Zone Slide Non-Entanglement Zone Guidelines - CORRECT ANSWER - free of entanglement hazards - no protrusions - begins at bottom of slide - 60" high above the transition platform Slide Clearance Zone - CORRECT ANSWER 60" above slide chute for entire length of the slide; Free of obstructions, except: - Hoods - devices used to channel user into a seated position - spiral slides - tube slides Spiral Slide Clearance Zone - CORRECT ANSWER - 21" on outside of spiral slide only (from inside of sidewall) - 60" overhead does not apply Vertical Rotating Equipment - CORRECT ANSWER - equipment that rotates around an axis which is greater than 45 degrees from horizontal - hand support shall be provided - sitting area shall be concave or tub-like Vertical Rotating Equipment - dimensions - CORRECT ANSWER - difference between the minimum and maximum radii shall not exceed 2" - equipment with max. dimension > 20" measured from the axis of rotation to the outermost perimeter shall have an approximately circular platform Vertical Rotating Equipment - ground clearance - CORRECT ANSWER clearance between equipment and protective surfacing shall be between 2.38-3.5" or > 9" unless a protective skirt is provided Max. Height for Merry-Go-round platforms (CPSC) - CORRECT ANSWER For 2-5 year olds: 14" For 5-12 year olds: 18" Rotating equipment shall have a _______ clear area free of structural components - CORRECT ANSWER 72" Other vertical rotating equipment requirements - CORRECT ANSWER - Shall not oscillate - Some rotating equipment requires a speed-limiting device Vertical Rotating Equipment that is exempt from speed-limiting devices - CORRECT ANSWER - Equipment with a max. dimension of less than 20" measured from the axis of rotation to the outermost perimeter - Equipment with a max. dimension of greater than 20" which has a 108" use zone Horizontal Rotating Equipment - CORRECT ANSWER Equipment that rotates around an axis which is less than 45 degrees from horizontal Horizontal Rotating Equipment Intended for Standing - CORRECT ANSWER - Needs handrails - Hand gripping components are .95-1.55" in diameter - 18" max. height - Not recommended for 2-5 year olds Fulcrum seesaws - max. seat height - CORRECT ANSWER 60" Fulcrum seesaws - max. angle above horizontal - CORRECT ANSWER 25 degrees Fulcrum seesaws - handholds - CORRECT ANSWER - handholds may not project beyond perimeter of the seat surface - handholds may not twist or rotate - must meet performance criteria Fulcrum seesaws - other guidelines - CORRECT ANSWER - fulcrum must meet crush/shear criteria - shock absorbing material embedded in protective surfacing beneath each end - not recommended for 2-5 year olds Spring-Centered Seesaws - CORRECT ANSWER Recommended for 2-5 year olds in place of fulcrum seesaws Spring Rocking Equipment - Performance standards - CORRECT ANSWER - Hand gripping criteria - protrusions - head entrapment - crush and shear Spring Rocking Equipment - seat height - CORRECT ANSWER Min. height = 14" Max. height = 28" Stepping Forms - Diameters - CORRECT ANSWER Min = 10" 2-5 year olds: less than or equal to 20" 5-12 year olds: less than or equal to 30" Stepping Forms - Hand Supports - CORRECT ANSWER Must be 22-38" above stepping surface Stepping Forms - Stationary - CORRECT ANSWER - must be stationary for ages 2-5 - must be stationary if greater than 30" Stepping Forms - Distance between - CORRECT ANSWER For ages 2-5: Less than or equal to 12" For ages 5-12: Less than or equal to 18" Track Rides - General Guidelines - CORRECT ANSWER - not recommended for ages 2-5 - must meet performance requirements for upper body components - must meet requirements for hand gripping - platforms are not required Track Rides - When platforms are used - CORRECT ANSWER - Min. depth = 36" - Min. width = 32" - Max. height = 36" Track Rides - Clearance from handgrip to surfacing - CORRECT ANSWER - 64" min. - 78" max. Track Rides - Clearances - CORRECT ANSWER - Adjacent tracks separated by 48" min. - Unobstructed area along entire length of travel Non-Traditional Play Equipment - Not covered by ASTM - CORRECT ANSWER - may not be declared non-compliant just because it is not specifically covered in the ASTM standard - determine what the manufacturer calls it - Apply the appropriate performance criteria Non-Traditional Play Equipment - Performance Criteria - CORRECT ANSWER - ID all materials and apply durability requirements - ID all components and apply the appropriate performance requirements (entrapment, protrusions, etc) - Apply appropriate criteria based on use Roofs that are an integral part of a play structure and... - CORRECT ANSWER - are less than 84" above the underlying designated playing surface shall contain no designated playing surfaces - may be any angle provided that the roof line is greater than or equal to 84" above the underlying protective surfacing OR the pivot point of a swing Signs and/or Labels - CORRECT ANSWER - Owner/Operator is responsible for posting signs / labels - Owner/Operator is responsible for maintenance of signs / labels - Manufacturer is responsible for advising owner of intended age range - Signs/Labels shall be readily visible and alert the user to the hazard in time to take the appropriate action - Signs/Labels may be placed on the equipment or be free-standing (out of the use zone) - All play equipment shall have the manufacturer's identification Signs and/or Labels - Information to be communicated to the user - CORRECT ANSWER - Age appropriateness - Supervision recommendations - Warning message regarding removal of helmets, drawstrings or accessories around the neck - Warning message regarding hot play surfaces where applicable - Warning message regarding the hazard of installing play equipment over hard surfaces, where applicable Playground Protective Surfacing - Function - CORRECT ANSWER to reduce the severity of head injuries due to falls ASTM F1292 - CORRECT ANSWER Standard Specification for Impact Attenuation of Surfacing Materials Within the Use Zone of Playground Equipment ASTM F1951 - CORRECT ANSWER Standard Specification for Determination of Accessibility of Surface Systems Under and Around Playground Equipment ASTM F2223 - CORRECT ANSWER Standard Guide for ASTM Standards on Playground Surfacing Impact Attenuation - CORRECT ANSWER The ability of a surface to reduce and dissipate the energy of a falling body Critical Height - CORRECT ANSWER the fall height below which a life-threatening head injury would not be expected to occur Fall Height - CORRECT ANSWER the vertical distance between the highest designated play surface on a piece of equipment and the protective surfacing beneath it Impact Attenuating Surfacing - CORRECT ANSWER Protective surface with impact absorption properties to minimize the likelihood of a life-threatening head injury ASTM F1292 Test Method - CORRECT ANSWER Established an impact attenuation performance criteria for playground surfacing material, uses an instrumented head form ASTM F1292 Testing Temperatures - CORRECT ANSWER 25 degrees, 72 degrees, 120 degrees Lab tests should be requested from the manufacturer.... - CORRECT ANSWER - prior to purchase and installation - prior to audit, so results are part of site documents Lab Tests Provide __________. - CORRECT ANSWER Proof of critical height of material Post installation field testing... - CORRECT ANSWER verifies compliance Field Testing Protocol - CORRECT ANSWER - ID all play structures - Locate 3 most adverse surface types at each - Perform 3 drops at each spot G-Max - CORRECT ANSWER The maximum acceleration of a missile (head) during impact HIC (Head Injury Criteria) - CORRECT ANSWER a measure of the impact severity that combines both the time and energy of an impact G-Max Threshold - CORRECT ANSWER 200 G's HIC Benchmark - CORRECT ANSWER 1000 HIC Critical Height - CORRECT ANSWER maximum height in full feet for a surfacing system that when tested in accordance with ASTM F1292, no value shall exceed 200 g-max or 1000 HIC Fall Height of Play Equipment - CORRECT ANSWER vertical distance between the highest accessible designated play surface and the protective surfacing beneath it Critical fall height must be _________________ the Fall height of the equipment. - CORRECT ANSWER Equal to or exceed Pivot Point is 8' above surfacing, what is the fall height? - CORRECT ANSWER 8' Fall Height : Vertical and Horizontal Rotating Equipment - CORRECT ANSWER Distance between highest designated play surface and surfacing Fall Height : Seesaws - CORRECT ANSWER Maximum attainable height of any part to the protective surfacing Fall Height : Swings - CORRECT ANSWER height of pivot point to the protective surfacing Fall Height : Slides - CORRECT ANSWER height of transition platform to the protective surfacing Fall Height : Embankment Slides - CORRECT ANSWER - fall height in the slide exit use zone is 40" min. (critical height of 4') - Transition area and slide chute to the beginning of the exit region have no fall height requirements Fall Height : Sliding Poles - CORRECT ANSWER 60" below the highest portion of the pole to the protective surfacing Fall Height : 3D Climbing Nets - CORRECT ANSWER - highest distance of either the interior or exterior fall height - min. fall height for structures higher than 72" is 72" Exterior Fall Height - CORRECT ANSWER the distance from surfacing to the highest point at which a rigid rod contacts the climbing net structure when moved around the perimeter Interior Fall Height - CORRECT ANSWER the distance from the surfacing to the highest member with a clear vertical path to the surfacing with a diameter of 18" (2-5) or 20" (5-12) Ground Level play devices - CORRECT ANSWER used in a standing or seated position with both feet on the ground or surfacing, exempt from Protective Surfacing Requirements Surface System - CORRECT ANSWER all materials that contribute to the impact absorption to minimize the likelihood of a life-threatening head injury Loose Fill System - CORRECT ANSWER surface system consisting of small, independent, moveable particles Unitary System - CORRECT ANSWER surface system consisting for one or more components bound together Composite System - CORRECT ANSWER surface system including both loose-fill and unitary components Examples of loose fill surfacing - CORRECT ANSWER - wood chips - bark mulch - sand - pea stone - engineered wood fiber - shredded rubber fiber Examples of unitary surfacing - CORRECT ANSWER - mats - tile - poured in place - combination Examples of composite surfacing - CORRECT ANSWER - stone drainage base - geo textile fabric - bags of recycled rubber - loose rubber - containment mat Materials not acceptable for use as protective surfacing - CORRECT ANSWER - concrete - asphalt - grass - packed earth Critical Height of 6" of Shredded Rubber - CORRECT ANSWER 10' Critical Height of 9" of Sand - CORRECT ANSWER 4' Critical Height of 9" of Pea Gravel - CORRECT ANSWER 5' Critical Height of 9" of Wood Mulch - CORRECT ANSWER 7' Critical Height of 9" of Wood Chips - CORRECT ANSWER 10' The area beneath and immediately adjacent to a play structure or equipment is... - CORRECT ANSWER - designated for unrestricted circulation around the equipment and on whose surface it is predicted that a user would land when falling or exiting the equipment Use Zone Characteristics - CORRECT ANSWER - must meet ASTM F1292 criteria for critical height - must meet ASTM F1487 criteria for placement under and around play equipment - must meet ADA 2010 Accessibility standards criteria for ACCESSIBLE ROUTE OF TRAVEL Children with Mobility Issues Need Safe... - CORRECT ANSWER - Approach routes to accessible structures - Means to enter play structures - Variety of integrated play events Accessible Route of Travel - Measurements - CORRECT ANSWER - Clearance = 80" minimum - Width = 60" - Slope = 6.25% max. (1:16) Accessible Route of Travel must meet... - CORRECT ANSWER - ASTM F1292 impact attenuation criteria when it overlaps with Use Zones - ASTM F1951 wheelchair maneuverability and propulsion criteria Wheelchair parking - CORRECT ANSWER provide wheelchair parking spaces adjacent to the transfer point, but out of the accessible route of travel Use Zone for Stationary Equipment - Rule 1. - CORRECT ANSWER nothing can be closer than 72" from any play structure Use Zone for Stationary Equipment - Rule 2. - CORRECT ANSWER some use zones can be overlapped Complete Overlap of Use Zones Allowed - CORRECT ANSWER if both structures are less than or equal to 30" in height Partial Overlap of Use Zones Allowed - CORRECT ANSWER If either structure is greater than 30", they may partially overlap to 108" apart Situations where Use Zones CANNOT overlap - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Motion area of vertical rotating equipment with radius greater than 20" 2. Motion area of swings 3. Standing Rocking equipment 4. Exit region of slides Adjacent swing support structures may overlap to ______. - CORRECT ANSWER 72" apart Open Seat Single Axis Swings - Use Zone - CORRECT ANSWER Motion area of swings = 2X (X = the vertical distance from the protective surface to the pivot point) Use Zones at end of swings may overlap with other equipment use zones with a min. of __________ between both structures. - CORRECT ANSWER 108" Single Axis Swings with Fully Enclosed Seats (Baby Swings) - Use Zone - CORRECT ANSWER Motion area of swings = 2X or 2W (W = the vertical distance from the sitting surface to the pivot point Multiple Axis Swings - Use Zone - CORRECT ANSWER Motion area = Y+72" (Y = the vertical distance from the top of the sitting surface to the pivot point) Combination Swings - Use Zone - CORRECT ANSWER use zone boundary shall be composed of the individual use zones for single axis and multiple axis swings for the individual suspended elements Rocking/Springing Equipment intended for sitting may overlap use zone for... - CORRECT ANSWER Other equipment with a designated play surface less than or equal to 30" Standing Rocking Equipment - Use Zone - CORRECT ANSWER 84", no overlap with any other use zone Free standing or Attached slides - side and rear use zone - CORRECT ANSWER 72" min, can be overlapped Free standing or Attached slides - exit region use zone - CORRECT ANSWER 72" min - 95" max, cannot be overlapped Free standing or Attached slides - between 72-96" high - CORRECT ANSWER use zone = X (X = highest point of the sliding surface) Overlap of Slide Exit Clearance Zones is permitted for ______________. - CORRECT ANSWER Parallel and diverging slide bed paths Single User Equipment - Use Zones - CORRECT ANSWER i.e. sand diggers, which require users to maintain contact with the ground have no use zone requirements Functionally Linked Play Structures - CORRECT ANSWER a play structure that acts as a single unit in its physical form or sense of function, even if components are not physically linked Distance between stepping surfaces on two functionally linked play structures shall not be... - CORRECT ANSWER Ages 2-5: greater than 12" Ages 5-12: greater than 18" Composite Play Structure - CORRECT ANSWER two or more play structures attached or play functionally linked Composite Play Structure - Use Zone - CORRECT ANSWER - 72" around perimeter - Slide exit use zone = 72-96" - Interior Open Space is not subject to 72" use zone requirements Why manage risks? - CORRECT ANSWER - reduce loss of life and debilitating injury - limit exposure to liability and control losses - maintain the playground environment - show good intent (PR) Elements of a Comprehensive Playground Risk Management Plan - CORRECT ANSWER - Playground Safety Policy - Leadership (Safety Coordinator) - Documentation - Safety Audit - Inspections and Maintenance Step 1: Formalize Safety Commitment - CORRECT ANSWER Adopt a playground safety policy approved by the governing board Purpose of Playground Safety Policy - CORRECT ANSWER - Establish a Standard of Care - Establish policies that can be attained 100% of the time - Emphasize agency commitment to playground safety - Compel provision of safety-related resources - Provide authority to make playground-related safety decisions - Minimize exposure to risk Step 2: Leadership - CORRECT ANSWER Identify and appoint a Playground Safety Coordinator Safety Coordinator Duties - CORRECT ANSWER - Emphasize agency's Standard of Care - Facilitate agency's commitment to playground safety - ID, assess and assign tasks and responsibilities - Maintain continually-changing playground environments - Ensure maintenance and inspections are completed appropriately - Educate Board/Owner - Be pro-active, not reactive Step 3: Documentation - CORRECT ANSWER Need a procedure for documentation and record-keeping: general playground file, site history file for each playground Useful documents - CORRECT ANSWER - scaled site plan - itemized list of all playground equipment and surfacing General Playground File Contents - CORRECT ANSWER - Playground Policy Statement - Staff training documentation - ADA 2010 Accessibility Standards - CPSC Handbooks (1981-2010) - ASTM Standards (1993-) Site History File Contents - CORRECT ANSWER - Manufacturer's documents - In-House Documents Step 4: Safety Audit - CORRECT ANSWER - Examine play equipment, surfacing and signage using agency policies and procedures and current standards and guidelines in order to... - ID non-compliant conditions - ID compliant conditions When to perform a safety audit? - CORRECT ANSWER Prior to opening a new playground, if conditions change, if playground have never been audited Who should perform the safety audit? - CORRECT ANSWER A CPSI Step 5: Inspections and Maintenance - CORRECT ANSWER to maintain the standard of care and ID new hazards resulting from changes due to wear, vandalism, breakage, storm damage, litter, other environmental concerns ______% of all playground injuries may be the result of failing to maintain the standard of care. - CORRECT ANSWER 40 Goals of Playground Inspections - CORRECT ANSWER Safety, Function, Aesthetics Low Frequency Inspections - CORRECT ANSWER Seasonal, in-depth; focus on preventative maintenance High Frequency Inspections - CORRECT ANSWER custodial, ID changes; focus on routine maintenance Low Frequency Inspections - What to do - CORRECT ANSWER - Bring Site plan, equipment inventory, manufacturer's recommendations - Use the equipment! - Look for changes in the condition of equipment Taking equipment out of service - CORRECT ANSWER Posting signage and fencing off equipment is the best way to take equipment out of service What if an accident is reported? - CORRECT ANSWER - inspector should investigate - contact legal counsel if injury is serious - take pictures of the scene ASAP - save broken equipment - secure the area and take corrective action - do not admit fault or guilt - do not let fear of liability keep you from taking necessary corrective action Benefits of a Comprehensive Playground Risk Management Program - CORRECT ANSWER - fewer playground injuries - standard of care established and maintained - more effective resource utilization - staff that is informed and pro-active - well maintained equipment and surfacing - better public image and relations - acceptable levels of risk exposure - defense against charges of negligence [Show Less]
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CPSI Exam 325 Questions with Verified Answers The most recent revision of ASTM standard 1487-17 occured in - CORRECT ANSWER 2017 which of the followi... [Show More] ng ASTM documents should be used as a reference when selecting a surfacing system to be installed in a public playground - CORRECT ANSWER F2223 According to CPSC, good playground supervisors must understand - CORRECT ANSWER -be aware that not all equipment is appropriate for all ages -realize that preschool children require greater supervision and look for posted signage -understand the basics of playground safety and look for and report unsafe or unsanitary conditions where is the best source for accessible design information - CORRECT ANSWER DOJ 2010 ADA standards for Accessible design ASTM 1487 covers - CORRECT ANSWER public playground equipment the user range covered by ASTM F1487 is - CORRECT ANSWER 5th percentile 2 year old to 95th percentile 12 year old what is the most common cause of playground fatalities - CORRECT ANSWER entanglement all of the following are factors identified to contribute to playground injuries - CORRECT ANSWER -improper use/poor supervision of children using equipment -equipment installation errors -poor maintenance the most common cause of injury on a public playground is - CORRECT ANSWER falls the purpose of ASTM standard 1487 is - CORRECT ANSWER to reduce life threatening and debilitating injuries to be compliant with ASTM 1487, a designer or manufacturer of playground equipment should provide buyers - CORRECT ANSWER a parts list for the playground manufacturers of the playground equipment must provide ___ on their equipment - CORRECT ANSWER identification what is a disadvantage to using a unitary surface system such as mats or tiles - CORRECT ANSWER high initial cost the requirement that a playground should have an accessible route from the perimeter to all accessible play structures with an overhead clearance of 80", a minimum width of 60", and a max slope of 1:16 is part of which standards - CORRECT ANSWER ADA/ABA Accessibility Guidelines when selecting surfacing, wheelchair accessible routes should be compliant with - CORRECT ANSWER ASTM 1951 -test method for accessibility on safety surfacing for playgrounds T/F grass is an acceptable playground surface material - CORRECT ANSWER false impact attenuating surfacing is required in all the following areas - CORRECT ANSWER -on an accessible route located adjacent to a transfer platform -a slide exit use zone -the interior area of a composite structure T/F fasteners and other hardware must be corrosion resistant or have a corrosion resistant coating - CORRECT ANSWER true playgrounds made of wood or containing wood components must - CORRECT ANSWER be naturally rot resistant or treated to resist rot before opening a new playground and allowing use by the public, a CPSI should - CORRECT ANSWER audit the playground and rectify any non-compliant issues found engineered wood is an example of a ____ protective surfacing - CORRECT ANSWER loose-fill when designing the layout of a playground, swings should be placed - CORRECT ANSWER on the playground perimeter a spring rocker with a seat height of 26" is about to be installed adjacent to the side of a fully enclosed bucket seat swing set. the minimum distance required between swing and rocker is - CORRECT ANSWER 108" T/F a trampoline is recommended for use in a playground designed for 2-5 year old children - CORRECT ANSWER false T/F log rolls have non overlapping use zones - CORRECT ANSWER False. **log rolls do NOT have non-overlapping use zones the distance between two functionally linked stepping forms on a playground designed for 2-5 year olds shall not be greater than - CORRECT ANSWER 12" T/F a concrete border painted blaze orange enclosing black shredded rubber surfacing is considered a trip hazard - CORRECT ANSWER false T/F an arch climber whos highest stepping surface is mounted above the platform it is attached to is considered a trip hazard - CORRECT ANSWER true most appropriate place to find information about fencing for use around public playground is - CORRECT ANSWER ASTM Standard 2049 T/F adjacent swing support structures must be 108" apart - CORRECT ANSWER false T/F a track ride use zone is 72" - CORRECT ANSWER true T/F all rotating equipment have 72" use zones that may not overlap - CORRECT ANSWER False overhead utility line is located above a public playground. to determine required clearance of the line, CPSI should consult - CORRECT ANSWER local, state, or national electrical codes T/F a cpsi audits a new playground and documents all compliant and non compliant conditions found - CORRECT ANSWER true T/F two adjacent track rides with parallel paths of travel installed 40" apart is a compliant condition - CORRECT ANSWER false T/F rotating equipment shall have a 72" clear area free of structural components - CORRECT ANSWER true a balance beam for ages 2-5 shall be ___ max height and ___ max height for ages 5-12 - CORRECT ANSWER 12",16" T/F a non traditional piece of equipment may not be declared non compliant simply because it is not covered by the astm standard - CORRECT ANSWER true slide transition area must be at least ___ deep and as wide as the slide chute - CORRECT ANSWER 14" sliding poll platforms must extend ___ above the platform - CORRECT ANSWER 60" stepping forms shall have a minimum diameter of ___ and be less than or equal to ___ high for 2-5 year olds and less than or equal to ___ high for 5-12 year olds, unless hand support is provided - CORRECT ANSWER 10" 20" 30" horizontal ladder maximum height per astm age 2-5 is - CORRECT ANSWER 60" horizontal ladder maximum height per astm age 5-12 is - CORRECT ANSWER 84" horizontal ladder maximum height per astm weelchair users - CORRECT ANSWER 54" T/F a means of hand support during transition to the platform must be provided when using flexible components as access to a platform - CORRECT ANSWER true T/F IAS that conforms to astm f1292 will not prevent all injuries - CORRECT ANSWER true T/F IAS that conforms to astm f1292 will reduce the number and severity of injuries - CORRECT ANSWER true T/F IAS that conforms to astm f1292 will reduce the likelihood of a serious head injury - CORRECT ANSWER true T/F IAS that conforms to astm f1292 will not protect against long bone fractures, because the surfacing is not designed to prevent this injury - CORRECT ANSWER true an equipment's fall height must be _________ the protective surface's critical height in order to conform to astm standards - CORRECT ANSWER lower than or equal to 6 inches of shredded/recycled rubber protects to - CORRECT ANSWER 10 feet fall height 9 inches of sand protects to - CORRECT ANSWER 4 feet fall height 9 inches of pea gravel protects to - CORRECT ANSWER 5 feet fall height 9 inches of wood mulch (non cca) protects to - CORRECT ANSWER 7 feet fall height 9 inches of wood chips protects to - CORRECT ANSWER 10 feet fall height T/F a fall height is only measured in whole feet - CORRECT ANSWER false **it is measured from the designated play surface to the surfacing material T/F critical height is measured only in whole feet - CORRECT ANSWER true maximum slope for an accessible route within a playground is - CORRECT ANSWER 1:16 critical height is ______ fall height - CORRECT ANSWER greater than or equal to minimum use zone between a merry go round and a sitting spring rocker - CORRECT ANSWER 144" T/F merry go round has a non overlapping use zone - CORRECT ANSWER true fall height of a merry go round is measured from the _______ to the protective surfacing - CORRECT ANSWER platform perimeter where child sits how are fall heights for swings measured - CORRECT ANSWER from the pivot point to the surfacing material critical height is a characteristic of - CORRECT ANSWER playground surfacing the fall height of a piece of equipment is - CORRECT ANSWER the vertical distance between the highest accessible play surface of the play equipment and the protective surface beneath it the surfacing material can likely protect against risk of a life threatening head injury, if its g max value is - CORRECT ANSWER less than 200 considerations when selecting a protective surfacing material - CORRECT ANSWER initial cost, accessibility to wheelchairs and strollers, frequency of use conditions that should be discovered in a high frequency inspection - CORRECT ANSWER debris on walkway broken glass and other trash ropes tied to parts of equipment vandalism storm damage standing water lead and peeling paint is addressed in - CORRECT ANSWER astm 1487 section 4.2.1 and cpsc 2.5.4 T/F if you found a protruding bolt at the top of a slide, you should use professional judgement to determine if the bolts could cause entanglement - CORRECT ANSWER true professional judgement is addressed in - CORRECT ANSWER ASTM 1487 metal slide guidelines is addressed in - CORRECT ANSWER cpsc 2.1 and cpsc 2.1.1 protruding bolds with a horizontal projection is addressed in - CORRECT ANSWER astm 1487 section 6.3 and cpsc 3.2 rope tied to play equipment at only one end is addressed in - CORRECT ANSWER astm 1487 section 6.6.1 and cpsc 3.5 hand grip on a track ride with a diameter of .75" would be cited for non compliance in - CORRECT ANSWER astm 1487 section 8.3.1.1 and cpsc 5.2.2 tire swing connected to a composite structure is addressed in - CORRECT ANSWER astm 1487 section 8.6.1.2 head entrapment between a barrier and a platform edge is addressed in - CORRECT ANSWER astm 1487 section 6.1 the absence of slide handrails at entrance to a slide is addressed in - CORRECT ANSWER astm 1487 section 8.5.3.1 the absence of stepladder handrails is addresed in - CORRECT ANSWER astm 1487 section 7.2.6.1 slide slope is addressed in - CORRECT ANSWER astm 1487 section 8.5.4.2 inappropriate impact attenuating surfacing within the use zone of equipment is addressed in - CORRECT ANSWER astm F1292-17 T/F ASTM section 8 addresses equipment height - CORRECT ANSWER true priority 1 hazard classification - CORRECT ANSWER potential to cause permanent disability, loss of body part, or death **immediately priority 2 hazard classification - CORRECT ANSWER may cause serious injury/temporary disability **asap priority 1 examples - CORRECT ANSWER exposed concrete footers heavy metal animal swings a gap at the top of the slide transition area priority 2 examples - CORRECT ANSWER broken swing chain loose hardware supporting upper body equipment no age-appropriate signage fasteners on suspended components show very visible signs of wear Priority 3 hazard classification - CORRECT ANSWER likely to cause minor/non disabling injury **when time permits priority 3 examples - CORRECT ANSWER a kick out depression under swings bolts protruding 3-4 threads below low lying decks and platforms no guardrail for a 34" high platform for a school-age composite structure manufacturer name not visible anywhere warning labels missing or not readable worn swing seat starting to crack priority 4 hazard classification - CORRECT ANSWER potential injury is very minimal **correct if worsens priority 4 examples - CORRECT ANSWER worn seat swings loose hardware on ground level interactive play panels walking surface outside of playground has a trip hazard partially bounded opening, head/neck entrapment on log roll preschool tube slide diameter is 22" not 23" priority 5 examples - CORRECT ANSWER inadequate shade over a portion of the play area excessive litter due to evening use only one play area that conforms to astm for intended users aged 2-12 priority 1 possibilities include: - CORRECT ANSWER death brain damage permanent paralysis loss of vision loss of speech loss of limb organ damage priority level of merry go round with open platform seating - CORRECT ANSWER 1 priority level of loose hardware on interactive panels - CORRECT ANSWER 4 priority level of no age appropriate signage - CORRECT ANSWER 2 priority level of loose hardware supporting upper body equipment - CORRECT ANSWER 2 priority level of severely worn swing seats, s hooks, or swing chain (75%) - CORRECT ANSWER 1 priority level of bolts protrude 3-4 threads below decks and platforms - CORRECT ANSWER 3 priority level of warning labels missing or not readable - CORRECT ANSWER 3 priority level of missing impact surfacing tiles in swing use zone - CORRECT ANSWER 1 priority level of broken suspended swing chain longer than 7" - CORRECT ANSWER 1 priority level of suspended component fasteners show visible wear signs - CORRECT ANSWER 2 priority level of swings attached to a composite play structure - CORRECT ANSWER 1 priority level of trip hazard on walking surface outside of playground - CORRECT ANSWER 4 who is primarily responsible for inspections and maintenance of public playground equipment - CORRECT ANSWER the owner/operator T/F safety, function and aesthetics are the primary purposes of a playground inspection - CORRECT ANSWER true what is the primary factor affecting inspection frequency - CORRECT ANSWER extent of use to assign priority levels to a condition, you must give consideration to these three things in the order listed - CORRECT ANSWER possibility probability consequences what is the primary purpose for playground audits - CORRECT ANSWER to identify compliant and non compliant conditions T/F audits and inspections are basically the same thing - CORRECT ANSWER false low frequency inspections focus on - CORRECT ANSWER preventive maintenance diameter of a sliding pole - CORRECT ANSWER 1.90" min and max width for items use for grasping ie: handrails, overhead rungs, rings, etc - CORRECT ANSWER min .95" max 1.55" sidewall of slide should be - CORRECT ANSWER 4" neoprene test rods are the only kind available to check: - CORRECT ANSWER crush and shear points neoprene test rod lengths include - CORRECT ANSWER 3/16" 5/16" 5/8" how many projection test gauges come in a set? - CORRECT ANSWER 4 what do projection test gauges test for - CORRECT ANSWER protrusions and certain entanglements non entanglement zone on a slide - CORRECT ANSWER begins at bottom edge of slide and extends out and up, not under bed slide non entanglement zone height of transition platform entry is - CORRECT ANSWER 60" T/F there should be no projections in a slide non entanglement zone that fit inside the large projection gauge - CORRECT ANSWER true T/F there should be no projections in a slide non entanglement zone that extend perpendicular from initial surface > 0.12" - CORRECT ANSWER true when testing completely bounded non rigid openings, you should use ___ lbs of force - CORRECT ANSWER 50 what is the thickness of the gauge used to check perpendicular projections above the horizontal plane - CORRECT ANSWER 1/8" torso probe: dimensions are based on ___ - CORRECT ANSWER 5th percentile 2 y/o head probe: dimensions are based on ___ - CORRECT ANSWER 95th percentile 12 y/o what is the minimum height for the top rail of a guardrail on a structure designed for a 5-12 y/o - CORRECT ANSWER 38" T/F an opening in a handrail admits the torso probe but not the head would fail the head entrapment test - CORRECT ANSWER true T/F an opening on a barrier that admits both the torso and head probe would fail the head entrapment test - CORRECT ANSWER false T/F an opening between the bottom rail of a stepladder and the surfacing would fail the head entrapment test - CORRECT ANSWER false T/F an opening in a 5' high arch climber that does not admit the torso probe would fail the head entrapment test - CORRECT ANSWER false which dowel probe should be used to test for crush and shear in the swivel of a rotating swing - CORRECT ANSWER .62" or 5/8" slide non entanglement zone: projections greater than ___ are not allowed - CORRECT ANSWER 1/8" T/F recessed bolts may be inaccessible and not subject to protrusion tests - CORRECT ANSWER true T/F the smallest gauge test is for a projection entering the eye socket - CORRECT ANSWER false t/f five projection gauges are used to test for protrusion hazards - CORRECT ANSWER false t/f the .12 (1/8)" gauge is placed next to suspended components to test for protrusion hazards - CORRECT ANSWER false certain openings could present an entrapment hazard if the distance between any interior opposing surfaces is greater than ___ and less than ___. - CORRECT ANSWER 3.5 inches 9 inches t/f an accessible route of travel doesn't have to be provided from the playground perimeter to all accessible play structures - CORRECT ANSWER false t/f the accessible route of travel must be at least 60" wide, have a max cross slope of 1:48 and an 80" overhead clearance with maximum running slope no steeper than 1:16 outside the play area (DOJ 2010 standard) - CORRECT ANSWER false **this is INSIDE the play area *please note the astm overhead clearance which is 84" is taller than the DOJ Standard standing water is addressed in - CORRECT ANSWER cpsc 2.1 and 4.1 non compliant surfaces is addressed in - CORRECT ANSWER astm 1487 section 13 non compliant accessibility is addressed in - CORRECT ANSWER astm 1487 section 7 t/f platform and steps require a continuous handrail even though there is only one step between platforms - CORRECT ANSWER false -not required railings and concrete curbs in a swing use zone are addressed in - CORRECT ANSWER astm 1487 section 9.4.1.1 yellow caution tape is acceptable for - CORRECT ANSWER short periods chain link fencing, with signage is acceptable for - CORRECT ANSWER a long term solution t/f a heavy metal fulcrum seesaw in a playground for preschool aged children should be taken out of service - CORRECT ANSWER True -found in astm 8.10.1 t/f a suspension bridge can remain in service because the non compliant gaps occur between the platform and the bridge - CORRECT ANSWER false -gaps in any suspension bridge warrant the bridge being taken out of service t/f parallel slides can not have overlapping use zones - CORRECT ANSWER false -documented in astm 9.6.3 t/f code of professional conduct: individuals shall, in their professional activities, sustain and advance the integrity, honor an veracity of their certification - CORRECT ANSWER true what percent of accidents could be avoided with a good preventative maintenance program? - CORRECT ANSWER 40% if you feel a fellow cpsi has made a mistake, what should be done first? - CORRECT ANSWER inform cpsi of your findings T/F construction fencing and signage is the best long term solution for taking playground equipment out of service - CORRECT ANSWER true how long should site history files be maintained - CORRECT ANSWER indefinite what astm document should be used as a reference when selecting a surfacing system to be installed in a public playground - CORRECT ANSWER F2223 what kind of facts or information should be included in your report when investigating an accident - CORRECT ANSWER known facts loose fill for accessible routes shall conform to the performance specification requirements of - CORRECT ANSWER F1292 and F1951 what documents should be found in your site history file - CORRECT ANSWER manufacturer's contact information insurance certificates specifications and bid documents PO's, contracts, award documents site plans and drawings inventory of playground equipment components complete parts' list manufacturer's installation and maintenance instructions compliance letters for equipment, installation, and surfacing invoices description of repairs made new equipment added/removed policy statement staff training documentation initial safety and follow up audits checklists used during inspections mulch deliveries record of accidents accident reports remedial action record of recalls contractor certificates of insurance what is the standard specification for determination of accessibility of surface systems under and around playground equipment called ? - CORRECT ANSWER F1951 ASTM stands for: - CORRECT ANSWER American Society for Testing and Materials ASTM F1487-17 - CORRECT ANSWER standard consumer safety performance specification for playground equipment for public use *focuses on cause of injury and fatality ASTM F1292 - CORRECT ANSWER Standard specification for impact attenuation of surfacing materials within the use zone of playground equipment ASTM F2223 - CORRECT ANSWER Standard Guide for ASTM standards on playground surfacing CPSC stands for: - CORRECT ANSWER Consumer Product Safety Commission 1-4 causes of death on play equipment - CORRECT ANSWER 1 entanglement 2 falls 3 head and neck entrapment 4 impact professional judgement is - CORRECT ANSWER knowledge, skill or expertise -not an opinion 3 age groups - CORRECT ANSWER toddler 6 months to 2 yrs pre school 2-5 yrs school age 5-12 yrs design and installation evaluation of: - CORRECT ANSWER travel patterns natural or built environmental hazards sun exposure slopes and/or drainage hazards 6 key factors to consider when designing and installing - CORRECT ANSWER accessibility age separation conflicting activities sight lines signage supervision surface system relates to: - CORRECT ANSWER all materials that contribute to impact absorption to minimize life threatening head injury loose fill system relates to - CORRECT ANSWER moveable particles unitary system relates to - CORRECT ANSWER components bound together composite system relates to: - CORRECT ANSWER both movable and bound components loose fill includes - CORRECT ANSWER wood chips bark much engineered wood fiber sand pea grabel shredded rubber unitary surfacing includes - CORRECT ANSWER mats and tiles poured in place composite surfacing includes - CORRECT ANSWER Layered: 1 containment mat 2 loose rubber 3 bags of recycled rubber 4 geotextile fabric 5 stone drainage base unacceptable surfacing includes - CORRECT ANSWER concrete asphalt packed earth grass carpet not tested cca treated wood mulch accessibility route requirements within playground must meet ada/aba for: - CORRECT ANSWER clearance: 80" width: 60" slope: 1:16 or 6.24% and meet astm f1951 wheelchair maneuverability and propulsion criteria NRPA stands for: - CORRECT ANSWER National Recreation and Park Associaotion astm f1951 - CORRECT ANSWER Standard Specification for Determination of Accessibility of Surface Systems Under and Around Playground Equipment ASTM F1918 - CORRECT ANSWER Standard Safety Performance Specification for Soft Contained Play Equipment ASTM F2075 - CORRECT ANSWER Standard Specification for Engineered Wood Fiber for Use as a Playground Safety Surface Under and Around Playground Equipment ASTM F2479 - CORRECT ANSWER Standard Guide for Specification, Purchase, Installation and Maintenance of Poured-In-Place Playground Surfacing ASTM F2373 - CORRECT ANSWER Standard Consumer Safety Performance Specification for Public Use Play Equipment for Children 6 Months through 23 Months ASTM F1148 - CORRECT ANSWER Standard Consumer Safety Performance Specification for Home Playground Equipment ADA stands for: - CORRECT ANSWER Americans with Disabilities Act- prohibits discrimination on basis of disability in public places section 1008 identifies public play areas ASTM F3012 - CORRECT ANSWER Standard Specification for Loose-Fill Rubber for Use as a Playground Safety Surface under and around Playground Equipment a playground risk is - CORRECT ANSWER a freedom to challenge oneself mentally and physically a playground hazard is - CORRECT ANSWER something that is unknown to the child Play environments develop children 4 ways: - CORRECT ANSWER physically cognitively socially emotionally factors contributing to playground injuries - CORRECT ANSWER improper use or poor supervision poor maintenance installation error inappropriate design site planning issues when selecting a site consider: - CORRECT ANSWER travel patterns natural or in built environment hazards sun exposure slopes and/or drainage hazards 6 key factors when designing a playground - CORRECT ANSWER accessibility age separation conflicting activities sight lines signage supervision age appropriateness equipment for 2-5 year olds - CORRECT ANSWER certain climbers horizontal ladders less than or equal to 60" high for ages 4 and 5 merry go rounds ramps rung ladders single file step ladders age appropriateness equipment for 5-12 year olds - CORRECT ANSWER arch climbers chain or cable walks free standing climbing events with flexible parts fulcrum seesaws ladders -horizontal, rung and step overhead rings equipment not recommended for public playgrounds - CORRECT ANSWER trampolines swinging gates and doors trapeze bars climbing ropes, not secured at both ends free swinging ropes, heavy metal swings, or multiple occupancy swings common equipment materials - CORRECT ANSWER wood metal plastic rubber composite fasteners and hardware must - CORRECT ANSWER be corrosion resistant or have a corrosion resistant coating not loosen or be removable without tools be self locking or have a means to prevent detachment IAS - CORRECT ANSWER Impact attenuating surfaces advantages of unitary IAS Materials - CORRECT ANSWER does not require high maintenance accessible to persons with disabilities disadvantages of unitary IAS Materials - CORRECT ANSWER initial cost of material and surface preparation and installation accessible routes in use zones requires - CORRECT ANSWER Impact attenuating materials for accessible route when it crosses use zone area adjacent to transfer platform and play elements inteded for parking. parking area cannot restrict movement through accessible route protective surfacing is not required where - CORRECT ANSWER ramps or elevated walkways connect to perimeter of play area leading factor for public playground injuries - CORRECT ANSWER installation errors responsibility of designer/manufacturer is to - CORRECT ANSWER provide clear, concise instructions and procedures for installing and inspecting structures provide complete parts list responsibility of owner/operator - CORRECT ANSWER follow instructions install surfacing according to astm f1292 comply with astm 1951 what inventory documentation should agencies store - CORRECT ANSWER installation and inspection documentation maintenance and repair instructions parts inventory compliance documentation playground equipment categories - CORRECT ANSWER swings slides rotating spring rocking climbers balance beam upper body seesaw sliding poles stepping forms track rides the use zone is a - CORRECT ANSWER sufficient space between structures and play equipment for play and circulation use zone rule 1 - CORRECT ANSWER equipment requires minimum of 72" use zone extending in all directions around equipment use zone rule 2 - CORRECT ANSWER some use zones may overlap complete overlap: if both structures are less than or equal to 30" high they may share 72" use zone partially overlap: if either structure is greater than 30" high, they may partially overlap to 108" apart use zone rule 3 - CORRECT ANSWER there are four situations that may not be overlapped- motion area of vertical rotating equipment with radius greater than 20" motion area of swings standing rocking equipment slide exit use zones swing classifications - CORRECT ANSWER open seat single axis enclosed seat single axis t swings multiple axis combination swings open seat single axis motion area is determined by - CORRECT ANSWER measuring pivot point to ground (protective surface) use dimension and double it end of swing set may overlap a use zone if another swing set with minimum of 72" between equipment allows overlap placed adjacent to side of swing set, a minimum of 108' is required enclosed seat single axis motion area is determined by - CORRECT ANSWER measuring pivot point to top of the ground (protective surface) use dimension and double it end of swing set may overlap a use zone if another swing set with minimum of 72" between equipment allows overlap placed adjacent to side of swing set, a minimum of 108' is required T swing motion area use zone is determined by - CORRECT ANSWER open seats: vertical distance from protective surface to pivot point enclosed seats: vertical distance from the top of the sitting surface to the pivot point end of swing set may overlap a use zone if similar swing set with minimum of 72" between equipment allows overlap placed adjacent to side of swing set, a minimum of 108' is required multiple axis swings motion area is determined by - CORRECT ANSWER vertical distance from top of sitting surface to pivot point end of swing set may overlap a use zone if another swing set with minimum of 72" between equipment allows overlap placed adjacent to side of swing set, a minimum of 108' is required combination swings motion area is determined by - CORRECT ANSWER X= highest pivot point to surface Y= top of sitting surface to pivot point no overlap with any other use zone in motion area rocking equipment use zone for sitting and standing are: - CORRECT ANSWER sitting rocker: less than or equal to 30" high may overlap to 72" standing rocker: unique 84" that may not overlap any other zone slide use zone - CORRECT ANSWER sides and back of slide requires 72" use zone lower exit slide use zone - CORRECT ANSWER minimum of 6' and maximum of 8' slide exit use zone at the lower exit end of the chute or slide bed shall be a minimum of x where x equals the vertical distance from the protective surfacing at the lower exit to the highest point of the slide surface. two instances where there is a no use zone requirement for slides - CORRECT ANSWER embankment slides: platforms used for access that are less than or equal to 12" above the underlying surface any slide: transition area and slide chute up to the beginning of the exit region have no use zone requirements slide use zones when overlap is permitted - CORRECT ANSWER Parallel slide bed paths diverging slide bed paths overlap of converging slide bed clearance zone is NOT compliant use zone of track ride - CORRECT ANSWER no less than 72" all directions from equipment adjacent track rides must be a minimum of ____ apart - CORRECT ANSWER 48" equipment that has no use zone - CORRECT ANSWER single user equipment such as sand diggers, which require users to maintain contact with ground.-must not impede the use zones of other equipment what is a composite play structure - CORRECT ANSWER two or more play structures attached to create one integral unit that provides more than one play activity the distance between stepping forms on two functionally linked play structures shall not be - CORRECT ANSWER greater than 12" age 2-5 greater than 18" age 5-12 3 types of swings - CORRECT ANSWER single axis to fro multiple axis rotating combination swings multiple motions critical swing clearances for single axis swings - CORRECT ANSWER swing splay-space between the two swing hangers of the seat component -greater than or equal to 20" under seat clearance when occupied: open seat- greater than or equal to 12" enclosed seat- greater than or equal to 24" chains must be suspended from a pivot point greater than 60" from the surfacing between the frame to the first swing chain must be at least 30" space between adjacent swings must be at least 24" critical swing clearances for multiple axis swings - CORRECT ANSWER swings must suspend greater than 12" from surface, measuring from bottom of seat Y=vertical distance from pivot point to top of seat clearance zone= Y+30 in all directions critical swing clearances for combination swings - CORRECT ANSWER zone between suspended element and structure must be at least 30" under seat clearance when occupied must be at least 12" 3D flexible mesh structure diameter for net is - CORRECT ANSWER 18" age 2-5 20" age 5-12 flexible components such as rope cable and chain use as hand gripping shall be between - CORRECT ANSWER .62 and 1.55" 3D net structure vertical clearing shall be - CORRECT ANSWER less than or equal to 72" -reasoning-so user cannot fall more than 72" vertically in the interior without being stopped by another horizontal layer of net structure. maximum height for upper body equipment - CORRECT ANSWER 60" age 2-5 84" age 5-12 54" wheelchair accommodation upper body equipment distance between rungs - CORRECT ANSWER less than or equal to 12" age 2-5 less than or equal to 15" age 5-12 greater than or equal to 9" for all ages rung access to first hand hold must be - CORRECT ANSWER 8-10" platform access to first hand hold must be - CORRECT ANSWER 0-10" upper body equipment rung grips must have a diameter between - CORRECT ANSWER .95-1.55 inches must not turn or rotate on own axis Types of slide categories - CORRECT ANSWER free standing attached tube spiral roller embankment*exception to the standards as many are exempt from most of the slide performance requirements T/F transition area between any ladder to the slide must be at least 14" deep and as wide as the slide chute at the top entry - CORRECT ANSWER True T/F slides shall be constructed in such a manner to provide a continuous sliding surface to avoid possible entanglement - CORRECT ANSWER true T/F Slides have two safety zone - CORRECT ANSWER True Non entanglement zone clearance zone slide non entanglement zone begins - CORRECT ANSWER at the bottom edge of the slide and extends out and up slide clearance zone extends - CORRECT ANSWER 60" above the slide chute for the entire length of the slide and outwards 21" from the inside of the slide chute *does not extend below the top of the sidewalls slide clearance zone exemptions - CORRECT ANSWER hoods devices used to channel user into a seated position spiral slides tube slides slide chute side walls should be ___ high - CORRECT ANSWER greater than or equal to 4" slide chute bed width should be - CORRECT ANSWER greater than or equal to 12" for age 2-5 greater than or equal to 16" for age 5-12 slide exit region should have a reduced gradient minimum of ___ and also be less than or equal to ___degrees below the horizontal - CORRECT ANSWER 11" 10* slide chute must have an average slope that does not exceed ___ degrees and a maximum slope of ___ degrees. - CORRECT ANSWER 30, 50 the height of the exit area of slides with an entrance height of 48 inches or less must not be higher than ___ inches off of the protective surfacing - CORRECT ANSWER 0-11 the height of the exit area of slides with an entrance height greater than 48 inches must be between ____ and ___ inches above the protective surface - CORRECT ANSWER 7,15 interior diameter of a tunnel slide must be - CORRECT ANSWER no less than 23 inches an embankment slide is less than or equal to ___inches above the ground surface - CORRECT ANSWER 12 clearance between vertical rotating equipment and protective surfacing shall be between ____ and ____ or greater than ___ unless protective skirt is provided - CORRECT ANSWER 2.38",3.5",9" rotating equipment shall have a ___ clear area free of structural components - CORRECT ANSWER 72" Fulcrum seesaws may have a max seat height of __ on raised end and a max angle is ___ above the horizontal - CORRECT ANSWER 60 inches,25* T/F preschool users are recommended to use fulcrum seesaws - CORRECT ANSWER False *it is recommended to use spring rocking seesaws seated spring rocking equipment seat height should be between ___ and ___ inches from play surface - CORRECT ANSWER 14,28 hand supports must be available between __ and ___ inches above stepping surface - CORRECT ANSWER 22",38" T/F non traditional equipment must be declared non compliant simply because it is not covered by the ASTM standard - CORRECT ANSWER False **determine what the manufacturer call it. if that does not help, apply appropriate performance criteria two major factors impacting surface selection - CORRECT ANSWER critical height of the surfacing the cost to purchase and install other equally important decision factors for surface selection include - CORRECT ANSWER -amount of wear and tear -environmental conditions such as soil type, rainfall, temperature extremes and pests -wheelchair and stroller accessibility what are the two methods that can determine impact severity - CORRECT ANSWER G-Max HIC T/F IAS that conforms to ASTM F1292 will reduce the likelihood of a serious head injury - CORRECT ANSWER true T/F IAS that conforms to ASTM F1292 will reduce the number and severity of injuries - CORRECT ANSWER true T/F IAS that conforms to ASTM F1292 will not prevent all injuries - CORRECT ANSWER true T/F IAS that conforms to ASTM F1292 will not protect against long bone fractures, because the surfacing is not designed to prevent this injury - CORRECT ANSWER true 3 types of climbers - CORRECT ANSWER Freestanding attached 3d climbing nets 3D climbing net structures have 2 fall heights: - CORRECT ANSWER interior and exterior fall height is a characteristic of the - CORRECT ANSWER play equipment critical height is a characteristic of the - CORRECT ANSWER surfacing frequency of inspections are based on 3 factors - CORRECT ANSWER amount of use equipment and surfacing local environment high frequency inspections focus on - CORRECT ANSWER routine maintenance add _______ material where inadequate, and ____ are exposed - CORRECT ANSWER surfacing, footers repair _____ equipment - CORRECT ANSWER broken add in fill panels between ___ or ___. - CORRECT ANSWER steps, platforms remove playground _____, not recommended for use on public playgrounds - CORRECT ANSWER equipment replace barrier ___ that create head ___ concerns on highly accessible areas - CORRECT ANSWER walls, entrapment priority 1 time recommendation - CORRECT ANSWER immediately priority 2 time recommendation - CORRECT ANSWER as soon as possible priority 3 time recommendation - CORRECT ANSWER when time permits priority 4 time recommendation - CORRECT ANSWER if it worsens priority 5 time recommendation - CORRECT ANSWER continued ongoing preventive maintenance trip hazard guidelines from CPSC - CORRECT ANSWER elevation-open and obvious contrast of color between surfacing and equipment, surfacing and containment containment borders-highly visible trip hazard guidelines from ASTM - CORRECT ANSWER play area free of tripping hazards anchoring devices installed below ground level, beneath protective surfacing containment border-highly visible large projection gauge is a testing device for protrusion hazards that - CORRECT ANSWER might impale a child who falls upon it or otherwise has impact with the object. large protrusion hazards could also cause internal bruising or bleeding medium projection gauge is a testing device for protrusion hazards that - CORRECT ANSWER if fits inside and extends beyond the face of the gauge, it is a protrusion hazard that could potentially penetrate the eye socket and enter a child's brain. small projection gauge is a testing device for protrusion hazards that - CORRECT ANSWER tests for projections, such as exposed bolt ends. objects that extend beyond the face of the gauge are protrusion hazards because they can cause lacerations and puncture a child's skull, especially at the temple a compound projections must be tested - CORRECT ANSWER using all three projection gauges. If any part of the projection extends beyond the face of the three gauges, the projection is a protrusion hazard suspended component (such as a swing) projections are measured with a - CORRECT ANSWER test gage .12 inches thick what is the 21 inch slide no entanglement zone rule? - CORRECT ANSWER projections greater than 1/8 inches may not be within 21 inches of the slide, regardless of projection's orientation. this zone begins at the bottom edge of the slide and extends out and up, but not under the slide bed. the height of the transition platform entry must be 60 inches if a bolt is accessible, no more than ___ threads may project through the face of a nut - CORRECT ANSWER 2 T/F if the bolt is not accessible, then the bot can project more than 2 threads - CORRECT ANSWER True max gap of S hook - CORRECT ANSWER .04 inches 3 openings in playground equipment include: - CORRECT ANSWER completely bounded rigid openings completely bounded non rigid openings partially bounded openings crush and shear hazards are caused by - CORRECT ANSWER openings created by movement roller slides use the ___ inch dowel to measure gaps - CORRECT ANSWER 3/16 merry go rounds use the ___ inch dowel to measure gaps - CORRECT ANSWER 5/16 the ___ inch dowel is used to test all other common crush and shear hazards - CORRECT ANSWER 5/8 exemptions to the crush and shear hazard criteria include: - CORRECT ANSWER chain and method of attachment attachment area of coil springs area between top rail and swinging element area between lightweight moveable objects criteria for a flexible suspended component includes: - CORRECT ANSWER suspend at an angle that is greater than 45* from horizontal cable must be above 84 inches minimum of 1 inch wide brightly colored T/F free swinging ropes attached at one end only are permitted on playgrounds - CORRECT ANSWER False *the only exception free swing ropes/chains/cables that are allowed are no longer than 7 inches five ways to get children onto elevated structures - CORRECT ANSWER ramps ladders and arch climbers flexible climbers vertical access stairs or step ladders wide access stairs compliant ramp criteria: - CORRECT ANSWER slope must not exceed 1:12 elevated accessible routes must be 36" minimum clear width ramp max run of 144 inches landings at each end need 60 inch turning radius to allow a wheelchair to turn handrails should be provided and available at ___ step, if more than ___ tread(s), and on ____ side(s) - CORRECT ANSWER first, 1, both handrail height measurements and diameter measurements equal: - CORRECT ANSWER between 22 and 38 inches tall rigid components: .95 to 1.55 inches flexible components: .62 to 1.55" a step on a stairway that is ___ inches above the surfacing, must have a __________ - CORRECT ANSWER 48, protective barrier roof lines must be greater than or equal to ___ inches above underlying designated play surface if it is an integral part of the play structure - CORRECT ANSWER 84 manufacturer signage responsibilities include: - CORRECT ANSWER advising owner about intended age range for equipment owner signage responsibilities include: - CORRECT ANSWER posting and maintaining signs and labels make sure signs/labels are always visible alert user in time to take action place on equipment or free standing structure-as long as they are out of the use zone purpose of a safety audit is to - CORRECT ANSWER examine play equipment, surfacing, environment, and signage using manufacturer's recommendations, agency policies and procedure, and current standards and guidelines in order to identify compliant and non compliant conditions ____% of all playground injuries may be the result of failing to maintain the standard of care - CORRECT ANSWER 40 3 purposes of inspections - CORRECT ANSWER ensure safety of users keep equipment operations maintain attractiveness, cleanliness and sanitary conditions ..best to be proactive, not reactive If you found standing water at a public playground, which standard or guideline did the owner/operator not follow when choosing a site or maintaining a site? - CORRECT ANSWER CPSC 2.1 which ASTM 1487 section number includes citations for surfacing non compliance - CORRECT ANSWER section 10 which ASTM 1487 section number includes citations for accessibility non compliance - CORRECT ANSWER section 8 communicate equipment change progress with the public. signage should notify the public ________ week(s) before repairs begin and remain up through project completion - CORRECT ANSWER one week the owner/operator establishes and maintains detailed - CORRECT ANSWER installation assembly inspection maintenance repair records for each public use playground general playground file contents include - CORRECT ANSWER playground policy statement staff training documentation ADA 2010 design standards CPSC handbooks 1981-2010 ASTM standards 1993-2017 how often does staff need to have documented playground safety training? - CORRECT ANSWER Annually T/F per the code of professional conduct, it is ok to contradict the finding of another CPSI without first consulting directly with the first inspector regarding the basis for findings - CORRECT ANSWER False *it is not ok T/F per the code of professional conduct, it is ok to provide inspection findings to anyone - CORRECT ANSWER False *provide inspection findings only to playground owner unless authorized by owner to do so [Show Less]
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Certified Playground Safety Inspector CPSI Sample Exam 74 Questions with Verified Answers To be compliant with ASTM 1487, a designer or manufacturer of ... [Show More] playground equipment should - CORRECT ANSWER provide buyers with a parts list for the playground 2. The fish or wedge probe is used to determine whether or not a hazard exists on - CORRECT ANSWER a partially bounded opening 3. Which of the following is correct regarding the impact-attenuation of surfacing material - CORRECT ANSWER Critical height must equal or exceed fall height 4. When evaluating the structural integrity of a support structure for a swing that appears to be failing, a CPSI should - CORRECT ANSWER hire a licensed professional engineer to certify the integrity of the equipment 5. Manufacturers of playground equipment must: provide the manufacturer's identification of the equipment - CORRECT ANSWER 6. The majority of injuries associated with playground equipment result from - CORRECT ANSWER falls to the surface on which the equipment was located 7. An opening may present a common crush or shear hazard only if it - CORRECT ANSWER grabs the 5/8" (16mm) dowel 8. The criteria for unitary surface materials includes meeting requirements of - CORRECT ANSWER ASTM F1292 and F1487 9. Regarding playground safety signage, which of the following is correct - CORRECT ANSWER Signage may not prevent accidents but may reduce liability 10. Which of the following factors is MOST important when determining the frequency of inspections of surfacing - CORRECT ANSWER Type of surfacing and amount of use 11. When planning a playground for public use, the play equipment that is chosen must - CORRECT ANSWER be appropriate for the age of intended users 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 - CORRECT ANSWER 108" or 9' 13. The Site History File for a playground should contains - CORRECT ANSWER a comprehensive inventory of all equipment, a parts list, maintenance, and inspection recommendations 14. What is the minimum use zone between a stand-alone climber and a standing-rocking/springing playground piece - CORRECT ANSWER 156" or 13' 15. The _____ of each play structure shall provide clear and concise inspection instructions - CORRECT ANSWER Manufacturer 16. Heights of guardrails and protective barriers are determined by which of the following characteristics of children - CORRECT ANSWER Center of gravity 17. Which of the following is allowed on a public playground - CORRECT ANSWER Swinging exercise rings less than 7" in length are approved for public playgrounds 18. A component on stationary equipment that fits within a projection gauge and extends beyond the face of the gauge is technically defined as a - CORRECT ANSWER protrusion 19. According to the CPSC, which of the following statements is correct - CORRECT ANSWER The use zone is the area under and around the equipment where protective surfacing is required 20. According to CPSC, good playground supervisors must understand all EXCEPT - CORRECT ANSWER general playground design 21. Where is the best source for accessible design information - CORRECT ANSWER DOJ 2010 ADA Standard for Accessible Design 22. How should the CPSI determine the impact attenuation of the poured-in-place safety surfacing when auditing a playground - CORRECT ANSWER Verify the documentation from the manufacturer 23. In the case that a CPSI will be training co-workers. The initial goal of the staff training should be to - CORRECT ANSWER ensure awareness of playground safety 24. What is the most serious type of injury that can occur from a play component projection - CORRECT ANSWER entanglement 25. Which of the following covers selecting and specifying surface systems under and around playground equipment - CORRECT ANSWER ASTM F2223 26. It is the responsibility of the ______ to replace signs or labels or both, should they become illegible, destroyed, or removed - CORRECT ANSWER Owner/Operator 27. Upon doing a routing inspection, a maintenance worker finds a badly cracked child's swing seat. There is no other seat available. The maintenance worker should - CORRECT ANSWER remove the swing seat and chains 28. The ADA requires that accessible equipment on new or renovated playgrounds must - CORRECT ANSWER be on an accessible route 29. Which of the following is exempt from the head entrapment requirements - CORRECT ANSWER The opening between the surface and the first rung 30. When evaluating a site for it's potential as an appropriate site for future playground, all of the following should be considered EXCEPT - CORRECT ANSWER proximity to the closest existing public playground with similar design 31. Which areas on a playground using loose fill surfacing are more susceptible to displacement - CORRECT ANSWER Under swings and slide exits 32. The purpose of installing and maintaining an appropriate amount or type of impact attenuating surfacing under and around play equipment is to - CORRECT ANSWER minimize the likelihood of a serious head injury 33. Which of the following is compliant with ASTM F1487 - CORRECT ANSWER An accessible bolt end projecting two full threads beyond the face of a nut exposed on a guardrail is acceptable 34. The standard that is used to determine whether the playground surfacing is firm, stable, and slip resistant is - CORRECT ANSWER F1951 35. The standards of the CPSI Code of Professional Conduct include all of the following EXCEPT - CORRECT ANSWER Protecting the assets of the playground owner as a paramount objective 36. The guiding philosophy of risk reduction is to - CORRECT ANSWER be proactive rather than reactive 37. Which of the following pieces of equipment is for children ages 2 to 5 - CORRECT ANSWER 72" high slide 38. The CPSC Handbook is a - CORRECT ANSWER federal guideline 39. Which of the following statements is correct regarding guardrail design - CORRECT ANSWER Horizontal infill cross-pieces should be spaced no farther than 3.5" apart 40. A CPSI conducts an audit of a public playground without the authorization or consent of the playground's owner The CPSI has violated the - CORRECT ANSWER CPSC Code of Professional Conduct 41. Which option is best when a piece of playground equipment must be taken out of service for an extended period of time - CORRECT ANSWER Place heavy duty construction fencing around the component and place signage in the area 42. Which of the following statements about playground inspections is true - CORRECT ANSWER High frequency inspections should focus on routine maintenance 43. Which of the following has the greatest potential to create a Priority 1 hazard on a 120" long embankment slide - CORRECT ANSWER A slide chute clearance zone less than 15" has greatest potential 44. When evaluating non-traditional playground equipment for hazards it is recommended that - CORRECT ANSWER All components are identified and the appropriate performance requirements be applied 45. The determination of what constitutes a playground hazard according to the ASTM Standards and CPSC Guidelines is derived from all of the following EXCEPT - CORRECT ANSWER IPEMA International Playground Equipment Manufacturer's Association 46. A child sustains a serious head injury at a playground. The Playground owner has performed regular safety inspections but has not documented the inspections or any corrective actions taken. The owner is now subject to possible accusations of - CORRECT ANSWER Negligence 47. Which of the following is covered by ASTM F1487 - CORRECT ANSWER Public use playground equipment 48. Low frequency inspection forms should be - CORRECT ANSWER assembled using information from the Site History File and Mannufacturer's recommendations 49. Which of the following statements regarding fasteners and other hardware is true - CORRECT ANSWER Must be corrosion resistant or have a corrosion 50. The fall height for an elevated platform is determined by measuring - CORRECT ANSWER the height of the platform above the protective surfacing 51. Children ages 2 to 5 are most likely to have trouble with climbers that - CORRECT ANSWER don't have an easy way down 52. Which of the following is an acceptable distance for the opening between two adjacent platforms - CORRECT ANSWER 3" 53. A tot swing with fully enclosed seats has a top beam height of 96" above the protective surfacing, a pivot point of 6" below the top of the beam and a swing seat 24" above the ground what is the minimum use zone - CORRECT ANSWER 132" or 11' 54. When installing climbing ropes over engineered wood fiber, the rope should - CORRECT ANSWER be secured at both ends 55. What establishes the public playground owner's standard of care for their risk management program - CORRECT ANSWER The owner's safety policy 56. According to CPSC, the quality of supervision depends upon the extent of the supervisor's knowledge of - CORRECT ANSWER safe play behavior 57. A sitting spring rocker with a fall height of 28" is placed next to a large composite structure with a fall height of 72" What is the minimum acceptable distance between the spring rocker and composite structure - CORRECT ANSWER 108" or 9' 58. Which of the following is the most important factor when determining placement of play equipment for 2 to 5 year olds - CORRECT ANSWER Circulation of users 59. What is the purpose of a playground safety audit - CORRECT ANSWER Record compliance with current guidelines and standards 60. Which of the following is a hazard associated with track rides when the rolling portions of the hand gripping is not enclosed - CORRECT ANSWER Crush and shear points 61. Which of the following will BEST protect against litigation related to playground safety - CORRECT ANSWER Maintaining play areas in compliance with ASTM standards 62. The CPSC recommends that children of which age group use Horizontal ladders, ring treks and chinning bars - CORRECT ANSWER 4 years of age and older 63. Stepping forms for pre-school age children must be permanently affixed and shall have a hand support if the step is greater than - CORRECT ANSWER 20 inches 64. A CPSI Audits a new playground designed for children 2 to 5 and documents all compliant and non-compliant conditions found. Which of the following is non-compliant - CORRECT ANSWER A platform used to access a track ride that is 38" by 36" 65. According to the current CPSC Handbook, fatal injuries of children involving playground equipment include which of the following - CORRECT ANSWER Impact from equipment tipping over 66. For which of the following has the fall height as the maximum height of the structure - CORRECT ANSWER The fall height for horizontal ladders is the maximum height of the structure 67. Trees can be utilized for sun protection if - CORRECT ANSWER the trunks are located outside the use zone 68. What is the minimum use zone between a stand-alone climber and a standing-rocking/springing playground piece - CORRECT ANSWER 156" or 13' 69. Which of the following statements regarding swings is true - CORRECT ANSWER Swings require bushings, bearings, or other means of reducing friction and wear 70. What is the minimum use zone between a merry-go-round and sitting-rocking/springing equipment - CORRECT ANSWER 144" or 12' 71. If fencing is installed on a playground, the fencing shall comply with - CORRECT ANSWER ASTM 2049 72. Playgrounds made of wood or containing wood components must - CORRECT ANSWER be naturally rot resistant or treated to resist rot 73. When performing a safety audit, a 5/8" diameter rod is used to check for - CORRECT ANSWER crush or shear hazards on a moving component 74. All of the following are factors identified to contribute to playground injuries EXCEPT - CORRECT ANSWER equipment designed to encourage risk taking [Show Less]
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CPSI Chapter 1 Exam 48 Questions with Verified Answers,100% CORRECT
CPSI Chapter 1 Exam 48 Questions with Verified Answers ASTM - CORRECT ANSWER American Society for Testing and Materials international [ASTM] ADA AND ... [Show More] year - CORRECT ANSWER Americans with Disabilities Act 1990 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design - CORRECT ANSWER Entanglement - CORRECT ANSWER A condition in which the users clothes or something around the users neck becomes caught or entwined on a component of playground equipment Entrapment - CORRECT ANSWER Any condition that impedes withdrawal of a body or body part that has penetrated an openong Falls - CORRECT ANSWER Impact - CORRECT ANSWER IPEMA - CORRECT ANSWER International PIay Equipment Manufacturers Association IPCA - CORRECT ANSWER International Playground Contractors Association NEISS - CORRECT ANSWER National Electronic Injury Surveillance System NRPA - CORRECT ANSWER National Recreation and Park Association Pre-School and School Age Users - CORRECT ANSWER Preschool age 2 to 5. School age 5to 12 U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - CORRECT ANSWER What's the Law in the United States? - CORRECT ANSWER -There is no federal playground safety law for the entire U.S. -Several states have passed public playground legislation. -California is the only state to mandate playground inspections. -All other states have enforcement of playground safety criteria as a legal n court, although it may not be 100% attainable by public agencies . Major U.S. organizations Concerned with playground safety? - CORRECT ANSWER a. National Recreation and park Association (NRPA) b. international Playground Equipment Manufacturers Association (IPEMA) c. international Playground Contractors Association (INPCA) F1292-17 ? - CORRECT ANSWER impact Attenuation of Surfacing Materials Within the Use Zone of Playground Equipment F1951 - CORRECT ANSWER Test Method for accessibility on Playgrounds on Safety Surfacing F2075 - CORRECT ANSWER Engineered Wood Fiber Safety Surfacing F2223 - CORRECT ANSWER Guide for ASTM Standards on Playground Surfacing F2373 - CORRECT ANSWER Playground Equipment for Children Under age 2 F2479 - CORRECT ANSWER Poured-in-Place Rubber Surfacing F3O12 - CORRECT ANSWER -Loose-Fill Rubber Surfacing F2049 - CORRECT ANSWER Standard for Fencing / Barriers for Playgrounds F1918 - CORRECT ANSWER Contained Play Systems F1148 - CORRECT ANSWER Residential Play Equipment Standards and Guidelines For Hazard identification come from... - CORRECT ANSWER a. National injury Data - National Electronic (NEtSS) b. Industry Experience c. Risk Management and Litigation d. Anthropometrics The difference between a RISK and a HAZARD? - CORRECT ANSWER Function of a Play Environment Help develop a child... - CORRECT ANSWER -Physically -__________ -Socially -Emotionally The scope of ASTM? - CORRECT ANSWER "lts purpose is to reduce life-threatening and debilitating injuries." The scope of the CPSC ? - CORRECT ANSWER "By following the recommended guidelines in this handbook, you and your community can create a safer playground environment for all children and contribute to the reduction of playground-related deaths and injuries." Falls are the _______________ cause of injury on public playgrounds - CORRECT ANSWER Most common cause of injury What percentage of injuries result from falls in TOTAL? - CORRECT ANSWER 79% total Percentage of falls to surface - CORRECT ANSWER 68% Percentage of injuries caused by impact? - CORRECT ANSWER 11% Percentage of injuries caused by stationary equipment? - CORRECT ANSWER 8% ASTM F1487 and CPSC Age Ranges? - CORRECT ANSWER - 2-5 eye level and center of gravity in relation to the guardrail -5-12 eye level and center of gravity in relation to the guardrail Percentage of injuries caused by moving equipment? - CORRECT ANSWER 3% Ages of children injured? - CORRECT ANSWER 26% ages 0-4 51% ages 5-9 15% ages 10-14 8o% ages 15+ Factors That Gontribute to public playground injuries - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Improper Use / poor 2. Supervision 3. Inappropriate Design 4. Installation Errors 5. Site planning issues 6. ___________________________ #1 Cause of Death and Seriously Debilitating injury? - CORRECT ANSWER Entanglement...of clothing, strings, or ropes #2 Cause of Death and Seriously Debilitating injury? - CORRECT ANSWER Cause is fall...onto hard underlying surfaces #3 Cause of Death and Seriously Debilitating injury? - CORRECT ANSWER Head and Neck Entrapment... in equipment openings/ #4 Cause of Death and Seriously Debilitating injury? - CORRECT ANSWER Impact... by tipped or loose equipment, or moving swings Rank top for leading causes of playground deaths in order of severity - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Entanglement 2. Fall 3. Head and Neck Entrapment 4. Impact CPSI program Vision - CORRECT ANSWER 1. An ACCESSIBLE, SAFE, and CHALLENGING play environment. 2. AGE APPROPRIATE equipment and activities. 3. COMPLIANCE with standards and guidelines. Plus...Children Having Fun! ***The most common cause of injury on public playgrounds is... - CORRECT ANSWER Falls (79%) Which of the following ASTM documents should be used as a reference when selecting a surfacing system to be installed in a public playground? F2075, F2049, F2223, F2373 - CORRECT ANSWER F2223 ***what is the most common cause of playground fatalities? - CORRECT ANSWER Entanglement... of clothing, strings, or ropes [Show Less]
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CPSI Section 1 Exam 44 Questions with Verified Answers,100% CORRECT
CPSI Section 1 Exam 44 Questions with Verified Answers [ASTM] -CORRECT ANSWER American Society for Testing and Materials International [ADA] -CORRECT... [Show More] ANSWER Americans with Disabilities [IPEMA] -CORRECT ANSWER International Play Equipment Manufacturers Association [NPCAI] -CORRECT ANSWER International Playground Contractors Association [NEISS] -CORRECT ANSWER National Electronic Injury Surveillance System [NRPA] -CORRECT ANSWER National Recreation and Park Association [CPSC] -CORRECT ANSWER U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission F2373 -CORRECT ANSWER Playground Equipment for Children Under the Age of Two F1292 -CORRECT ANSWER Method to Test Impact Attenuation of Safety Surfacing F1951 -CORRECT ANSWER Method to Test Wheel Chair Accessibility on Safety Surfacing for Playgrounds F2075 -CORRECT ANSWER Engineered Wood Fiber Safety Surfacing F2223 -CORRECT ANSWER Guide for ASTM Standards on Playground Surfacing F2049 -CORRECT ANSWER Standard for Fencing/Barriers for Playgrounds F1918 -CORRECT ANSWER Contained Play Systems F1148 -CORRECT ANSWER Residential Play Equipment What's the law in the United States? -CORRECT ANSWER There is no federal playground safety law for the entire U.S. What is the only state to mandate playground inspections? -CORRECT ANSWER California All other states have enforcement of playground safety criteria as what? -CORRECT ANSWER Standard of Care Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 -CORRECT ANSWER Prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in public places How do you rank hazard on a playground? -CORRECT ANSWER Injury Potential Purpose of ASTM? -CORRECT ANSWER "It's purpose is to reduce life-threatening and debilitating injuries." Purpose of CPSC? -CORRECT ANSWER "By following the recommended guidelines in this handbook, you and your community can create a safer playground playground environment for all children and contribute to the reduction of playground-related deaths and injuries." Playground related injuries on Public Playgrounds? -CORRECT ANSWER 76% Playground related injuries on Residential Playgrounds? -CORRECT ANSWER 24% Percentage of all Injuries caused by falls? -CORRECT ANSWER 79% Percentage of Falls to surface? -CORRECT ANSWER 68% Percentage of falls to other parts of the equipment? -CORRECT ANSWER 10% Percentage of falls to unknown? -CORRECT ANSWER 1% What is the most common injury on public playgrounds? -CORRECT ANSWER Falls Percentage of injuries caused by Impact? -CORRECT ANSWER 11% Percentage of impact with stationary equipments? -CORRECT ANSWER 8% Percentage of impact with moving equipment? -CORRECT ANSWER 3% Percentage of injuries caused by miscellaneous causes? -CORRECT ANSWER 10% Percentage of children injured at the age under 2? -CORRECT ANSWER 3% Percentage of children injured at the age between 2-4? -CORRECT ANSWER 27% Percentage of children injured at the age between 5-9? -CORRECT ANSWER 83% Percentage of children injured at the age between 10-12? -CORRECT ANSWER 12% Percentage of children injured at the age between 13-14? -CORRECT ANSWER 2% Major cause of death #1 -CORRECT ANSWER Entanglement Major cause of death #2 -CORRECT ANSWER Falling Major cause of death #3 -CORRECT ANSWER Head and Neck Entrapment Major cause of death #4 -CORRECT ANSWER Impact Factors that contribute to Public Playground Injuries? -CORRECT ANSWER 1.Improper Use/ Poor Supervision 2. Poor Maintenance 3. Inappropriate Design 4. Installation Errors 5. Site Planning Issues The CPSI Program Vision describes every playground will have... -CORRECT ANSWER 1. A safe play environment 2. Age appropriate equipment and activities 3. Compliance with standards and guidelines [Show Less]
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CPSI Exam 117 Questions with Verified Answers,100% CORRECT
CPSI Exam 117 Questions with Verified Answers Priority 1 - CORRECT ANSWER One that could cause an injury which would result in death, brain damage, perm... [Show More] anent paralysis, loss of vision or a limb, or the destruction of an organ. Four major causes of Priority 1 - CORRECT ANSWER Falls to hard underlying surfaces; entanglement of clothing, strings, or ropes; head entrapment in equipment openings; and impact by moving or tipped apparatus Methods Used to Determine Shock Absorbency - CORRECT ANSWER 200g maximum and 1000 HIC maximum Priority 2 - CORRECT ANSWER Any condition which can cause serious or non-disabling injury. Projection - CORRECT ANSWER Condition which, due to its physical nature, must be tested to the requirements of this standard to determine whether it is a protrusion or entanglement hazard, or both. Entanglement - CORRECT ANSWER Condition in which the user's clothes or something around the user's neck becomes caught or entwined on a component of playground equipment; Examples include bolt ends that extend more than two threads beyond the face of the nut and open S type hooks. Entrapment - CORRECT ANSWER Any condition which impedes withdrawal of a body or body part that has penetrated an opening; No opening may measure between three and one-half inches and nine inches Protective Barrier - CORRECT ANSWER Enclosing device around an elevated surface that prevents both inadvertent and deliberate attempts to pass through the device. Protrusion - CORRECT ANSWER Projection which, when tested in accordance with the requirements of this standard, is found to be a hazard having the potential to cause bodily injury to a user who impacts it. ASTM F1292 - CORRECT ANSWER Specification for Impact Attenuation of Surfacing Materials Within the Use Zone of Playground Equipment ASTM 1951 - CORRECT ANSWER Specification for Determination of Accessibility of Surface Systems Under and Around Playground Equipment ASTM F1487 - CORRECT ANSWER Standard Consumer Safety Performance Specification for Playground Equipment for Public Use 5th percentile - CORRECT ANSWER 2-year-old 95th percentile - CORRECT ANSWER 12-year-old CCA - CORRECT ANSWER Chromated copper arsenate The designer or manufacturer of each play structure shall provide to the owner/operator - CORRECT ANSWER Clear and concise inspection, maintenance, and repair instructions, including, but not limited to, what, when, and how to inspect, maintain, and repair. The owner/operator shall establish and maintain detailed - CORRECT ANSWER Installation, inspection, maintenance, and repair records for each public-use playground equipment area Posting of signs and/or labels shall be the responsibility of the - CORRECT ANSWER Owner/operator of the play equipment. The information regarding the intended ages of users shall be provided by - CORRECT ANSWER The manufacturer, designer, or consultant Information communicated on the sign or label, or both, shall address but not be limited to the following - CORRECT ANSWER Age appropriateness, supervision recommendation, removal of helmets, drawstrings or accessories around the neck, hot play surfaces and/or surfacing, when applicable, hazard of play equipment located over hard surfaces, when applicable All play structures and composite play structures shall be required to have the manufacturer's - CORRECT ANSWER Identification Toddlers - CORRECT ANSWER 6 months through 23 months Pre-school age - CORRECT ANSWER Ages 2 through 5 School age - CORRECT ANSWER Ages 5 through 12 Pre-school — Ages 2-5 years - CORRECT ANSWER Certain climbers, Horizontal ladders less than or equal to 60" high for ages 4 and 5, Merry-go-rounds, Ramps, Rung ladders, Single file step ladders, Slides, Spiral slides up to 360°, Spring rockers, Stairways, Swings - belt, full bucket seats (2-4 years) & rotating tire School-age — Ages 5-12 years - CORRECT ANSWER Arch climbers, Chain or cable walks, Free standing climbing events with flexible parts, Fulcrum seesaws, Ladders - Horizontal, Rung, and Step, Overhead rings, Merry-go-rounds, Ramps, Ring treks, Slides, Spiral slides more than one 360° turn, Stairways, Swings - belt and rotating tire, Track rides, Vertical sliding poles Concrete, asphalt, or packed earth are not acceptable as surfaces under playground equipment are - CORRECT ANSWER not acceptable as surfaces under playground equipment. Engineered wood fiber, wood mulch, shredded rubber, rubber tiles, poured-in-place rubber, sand, and pea gravel - CORRECT ANSWER offer protection as they cushion a fall. Use zone - CORRECT ANSWER Protective surface zone under and around playground equipment where a child might fall. Stationary play equipment use zone - CORRECT ANSWER Minimum of six feet in all directions Slides higher than six feet use zone - CORRECT ANSWER Equal to the height of the platform or slide entrance Swing use zone - CORRECT ANSWER Equal to two times the height of the pivots or swing hangers Trip Hazards - CORRECT ANSWER Exposed components or items such as concrete borders, tree roots and stumps, rocks, and elevation changes are all common trip hazards A "safe" playground - CORRECT ANSWER Scheduled and preventative maintenance must be present Pinch, Crush, Shearing, and Sharp Edge Hazards - CORRECT ANSWER Components which have sharp edges or points that could penetrate the skin create this hazard. Moving parts, such as on seesaws, swings, suspension bridges, merry-go-rounds, and track rides, should have no visible moving parts that can crush, shear, or pinch a child's finger. Guardrails - CORRECT ANSWER prevent accidental falls from playground equipment Guardrails are required for pre-school children - CORRECT ANSWER Equipment higher than 20" Protective barriers are required for pre-school children - CORRECT ANSWER Platforms higher than 30" Equipment Not Recommended for Public Playgrounds. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) - CORRECT ANSWER Examples are heavy swings or multiple occupancy gliders or swings, free swinging ropes, and swinging exercise rings and trapeze bars A completely bounded opening is tested by - CORRECT ANSWER First inserting the torso probe to a depth of 4 inches or more. If the torso probe can be inserted, then the head probe must also pass through the opening. If it doesn't pass through, the opening fails and it is considered a head entrapment. A flexible opening is tested by - CORRECT ANSWER First attempting to insert the torso probe. If the probe passes through the opening, using a force of 50 pounds, then the head probe must also pass through or the opening fails Completely bounded openings with an opening between the bottom edge of the equipment and the protective surface are - CORRECT ANSWER Exempt from the head entrapment criteria Critical height is defined as - CORRECT ANSWER The maximum fall height from which a life threatening head injury would not be expected to occur. The purpose of critical height ratings is to approximate the maximum fall height that would not result in a life threatening head injury Fall height is - CORRECT ANSWER The vertical distance between a designated play surface and the playground surface beneath it. The responsibilities for conformance with critical height ratings are - CORRECT ANSWER Manufacturers and installers are responsible for providing critical height ratings for surface products; Owner/operators are responsible for having protective surfacing installed that meets the fall height requirements of the equipment Critical height is determined by - CORRECT ANSWER The maximum peak deceleration before a debilitating head injury might occur is 200 g's. HIC, Head Injury Criteria, measures the time of deceleration. The value of the HIC must be less than 1000 to avoid a life threatening head injury Crush or shear hazards could cause the user to have the following injuries: - CORRECT ANSWER Contusion, laceration, abrasion, amputation or fracture during the use of playground equipment Crush and shear dowels - CORRECT ANSWER 3/16", 5/16", and 5/8" and an articulated finger probe Priority 3 - CORRECT ANSWER A condition which may cause slight injury; *a condition which may not have caused injury but does not meet the requirements in ASTMI F1487 Standard Consumer Safety Performance Specifications for Playground Equipment for Public Use, and the 1997 CPSC Handbook for Public Playground Safety. Fall Height - Swing - CORRECT ANSWER Height of pivot point Fall Height -Elevated Platforms - CORRECT ANSWER Height of the platform Fall Height -Upper Body Equipment - CORRECT ANSWER Maximum height of structure Fall Height -Climbers - Free-Standing - CORRECT ANSWER Highest part of the climbing component Fall Height -Climbers - Climbers - Access/Egress - CORRECT ANSWER Highest part of the climber intended for foot support Fall Height -Climbers - Merry-Go-Rounds - CORRECT ANSWER Height of any part of perimeter on which child may sit or stand Fall Height -See-Saws - CORRECT ANSWER Maximum height attainable by any part of the see-saw Fall Height -Spring Rockers - CORRECT ANSWER Maximum height above the ground by seat or designated play surface Fall Height -Balance Beams - CORRECT ANSWER Highest part of the walking surface Fall Height -Sliding Poles - CORRECT ANSWER Platform when accessed from platform Fall Height -Sliding Poles without Platform - CORRECT ANSWER 60" below highest portion of pole Fall Height -Sliding Poles without Platform - CORRECT ANSWER The highest point of the rolling part Fall Height -Roofs - CORRECT ANSWER Have no fall height requirements Use Zone - Stationary Equipment - CORRECT ANSWER Should extend a minimum of 6 feet from perimeter. May overlap if designated play surfaces are no more than 30 inches above the protective surfacing Use Zone - Slides - CORRECT ANSWER No less than 6 feet from slide exit end; maximum 8 feet (CPSC - 14 feet maximum); No overlap. 6 feet around all other sides. Use Zone - Single Axis Swings - CORRECT ANSWER Two times height of pivot point to surface front and back and 6 feet at either end. Ends may overlap. Use Zone - Multi-Axis Swings - CORRECT ANSWER Six feet from pivot point plus length of suspending member, 6 feet at the ends. Ends may overlap. What is the minimum height of the upper rail for barriers for children 5-12? - CORRECT ANSWER 38" What is the minimum height for the upper rails of guardrails on equipment designed for children ages 5-12? - CORRECT ANSWER 38" What is the maximum height of an elevated structure designed for children ages 2-5 before it requires barriers? - CORRECT ANSWER 30" The size of the crush/shear test probe on an opening with movement is what? - CORRECT ANSWER 5/8" What is the correct diameter of the crush/shear test probe on a merry-go-round? - CORRECT ANSWER 5/16" What is the maximum height that an elevated structure for children 5-12 can be without having barriers? - CORRECT ANSWER 48" What is the maximum height that a structure designed for children ages 5-12 can be before guardrails are required? - CORRECT ANSWER 30" What is the maximum height of an elevated structure designed for children ages 2-5 before it requires barriers? - CORRECT ANSWER 30" What is the minimum height of the upper rail of a barrier on equipment designed for children ages 2-5? - CORRECT ANSWER 29" What is the maximum height of the lower rail on a guardrail on equipment designed for children ages 5-12? - CORRECT ANSWER 28" On a piece of equipment designed for children aged 2-5, what is the maximum height of the lower rail of guardrail? - CORRECT ANSWER 23" On an elevated structure designed for children age 2-5, what is the maximum height allowed before guardrails are required? - CORRECT ANSWER 20" What is the diameter of the head probe? - CORRECT ANSWER 9" What is the minimum insertion depth of a torso probe? - CORRECT ANSWER 4" What is the required thickness of a torso probe? - CORRECT ANSWER 3.5" The rungs on a rigid climbing apparatus should have a maximum diameter of what? - CORRECT ANSWER 1.55" What should be the minimum diameter of the rungs on a rigid climbing apparatus? - CORRECT ANSWER .95" The test probe on a partially - bounded opening should have a minimum insertion depth of - CORRECT ANSWER 3/4" What is the correct size of the crush/shear test probe for roller slides? - CORRECT ANSWER 3/16" The maximum use space zone for equipment <30" is what? - CORRECT ANSWER 72" The minimum use zone for standing rocking equipment is how much? - CORRECT ANSWER 84" The maximum use zone at a the exit region of a slide is how much? - CORRECT ANSWER 96" What is the maximum use zone permitted for adjacent play structures of 30" high? - CORRECT ANSWER 108" The maximum allowable opening size on an s-hook is what? - CORRECT ANSWER .04" What is the size of vertical projection gauge? - CORRECT ANSWER 1/8" NPSI - CORRECT ANSWER National Playground Safety Institute Mission of NPSI - CORRECT ANSWER It is the mission of the National Recreation and Park Association's National Playground Safety Institute to teach the public how to provide a safe challenging play environment for all children Vision Statement for NPSI - CORRECT ANSWER Promote understanding, develop training to identify and eliminate safe hazards on the playground, provide materials and resources for providers to establish a comprehensive program of playground management Mission of CPSI - CORRECT ANSWER CPSI should be nearly flawless in their knowledge of the basic standard of care while conducting their business IAW Certified Playground Safety Inspector Code of Professional Conduct Vison Statement of CPSI - CORRECT ANSWER Each CSPSI should be able to identify safe hazards; rank the hazard according to their likelihood of causing a playground accident, prioritize the hazards found within the playground environment to help create an action plan to eliminate these hazards Code of Professional Practice for CPSI - CORRECT ANSWER Hold safety of playgrounds user paramount; Utilize current standards of NPSI; Maintain currency and competency in playground safety auditing procedures including testing of tools and current safety criteria; Identify and document non-compliance; prioritize non-compliances; advise employers or clients of seriously dangerous conditions; Never conduct an audit without the knowledge and consent of playground owner; Never contradict the findings of another CPSI without first consulting with CPSI; Never conduct a safety audit of a playground with the intent to discredit owner or manufacturer; Never provide findings to anyone other than playground owner unless authorized to do so ASTM 2223 - CORRECT ANSWER Standard Guide for ASTM Standards on Playground Surfacing ASTM 2373 - CORRECT ANSWER Standard Consumer Safety Performance Specifications for Public Use Play Equipment for Children 6 mos to 23 Months AIM - CORRECT ANSWER Audit, Inspection, Maintenance NEISS - - CORRECT ANSWER National Electronic Injury Surveillance System When selecting surfacing, wheelchair accessible routes should be compliant with - CORRECT ANSWER ASTM 1951 Manufacturers of playground equipment must: - CORRECT ANSWER Provide identification on their equipment The requirement that a playground should have an accessible route from the perimeter to all accessible play structures with an overhead clearance of 80", a minimum width of 60", and a maximum slope of 1:16 is part of which standards? - CORRECT ANSWER ADA/ABA Accessibility Guidelines What is a disadvantage to using a unitary surface system such as mats or tiles? - CORRECT ANSWER High Initial Cost T or F - Grass is an acceptable playground surface material. - CORRECT ANSWER False What is the best source for accessible design information? - CORRECT ANSWER DOJ 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design The purpose of ASTM Standard 1487 is what? - CORRECT ANSWER To reduce life threatening and debilitating injuries Which of the following ASTM documents should be used as a reference when selecting a surface system to be installed in a public playground? - CORRECT ANSWER F2223 ASTM 1487 covers? - CORRECT ANSWER Public Safety Equipment The user range covered by ASTM F1487 is? - CORRECT ANSWER 5th percentile 2 year old to 95th percentile 12 year old The most appropriate place to find information regarding fencing for use around public playgrounds is: - CORRECT ANSWER ASTM 2049 An overhead utility line is located above a public playground. To determine the required clearance of the line above the equipment and surfacing a CPSI should consult: - CORRECT ANSWER Local, State, or national electrical codes. A track ride use zone is how many inches? - CORRECT ANSWER 72" T or F - Log rolls do not have non-overlapping use zones? - CORRECT ANSWER True A spring rocker with a seat height of 26" is about to be installed adjacent to the side of a fully enclosed bucket seat swing set. The minimum distance required between them is: - CORRECT ANSWER 108" A track ride use zone is? - CORRECT ANSWER 72" [Show Less]
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CPSI Exam 173 Questions with Verified Answers,100% CORRECT
CPSI Exam 173 Questions with Verified Answers
ASTM F1487-17 - CORRECT ANSWER Consumer safety performance specifications for public playground equipment
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ASTM F1292 - CORRECT ANSWER Impact attenuation of surfacing materials within use zones
ASTM F2223 - CORRECT ANSWER Guide for ASTM standards on playground surfacing
ASTM F1951 - CORRECT ANSWER Accessibility test method requirements for surfacing under and around equipment
Only state that mandates playground inspections - CORRECT ANSWER California
All playgrounds installed after (this year) must be compliant by (this year) - CORRECT ANSWER 1990, 2005
ASTM standards based on these four criteria - CORRECT ANSWER National injury data, industry experience, risk management and litigation data, anthropometrics
Risk v Hazard - CORRECT ANSWER Challenge mentally/physically vs something unknown to child
play environment develops children in these four ways - CORRECT ANSWER Physically, cognitively, socially, emotionally
What percent of overall playground hospitalization injuries occur in children 0-9? - CORRECT ANSWER 77%
Top causes of playground injuries - CORRECT ANSWER Falls (79%), Impact (11%), Misc (10%)
Top causes of death/debilitating injury - CORRECT ANSWER Entanglement (top), falls, head/neck entrapment, impact
5 factors contributing to playground injuries - CORRECT ANSWER Poor maintenance, improper use, inappropriate design, installation errors, site planning issues
ASTM F1487 age range and percentiles - CORRECT ANSWER 5th percentile 2yo to 95th percentile 12yo
ASTM F1487 EXCLUDES... - CORRECT ANSWER Residential play equipment, athletic equipment, contained play equipment, amusement park equipment, toys, fitness equipment (13+), benches/tables/etc outside use zone
Professional Judgement - CORRECT ANSWER the application of relevant training, knowledge, and experience in making informed decisions. ASTM F1487 section 3 and CPSC 1.8.
CPSC involves playground (what) not part of ASTM guidelines - CORRECT ANSWER Supervision
4 parts of site selection - CORRECT ANSWER Travel patterns, sun exposure, hazards, slopes/drainage
6 parts of playground layout - CORRECT ANSWER Accessibility, age separation, conflicting activities, sight lines, signage, supervision
Play equipment not recommended (6 items) - CORRECT ANSWER Animal swings, trampolines, swinging gates/doors, trapeze bars, climbing ropes not secured at both ends, heavy metal and multiple occupancy swings
Fastener and hardware material requirements - CORRECT ANSWER Must be corrosion resistant, must not loosen or be removable without tools, must be self-locking
Three types of surfacing - CORRECT ANSWER Loose fill, uniform, composite
Clearance, width, and slope for accessibility surfacing inside use area - CORRECT ANSWER 80" height, 60" width, 1:16 max slope
Circulation Routes - CORRECT ANSWER Must have sufficient space between structures and play equipment, and provide additional routes if overcrowding occurs
Minimum clearance height without overhead obstructions - CORRECT ANSWER 84" above play surface
Use Zone Rule 1 - CORRECT ANSWER 72" use zone extending all directions from piece of equipment
Use Zone Rule 2. Define Complete v Partial. - CORRECT ANSWER Some use zones may overlap. Complete overlap if both structures 30" or less. Partial overlap if either structure is over 30".
Use Zone Rule 3 - CORRECT ANSWER No zone overlap if: vertical rotating equipment with radius >20", motion area of swings, standard rocking equipment, slide exit use zones
Swing use zone: open seat single axis - CORRECT ANSWER Motion area: double distance from pivot point to surface front and back
72" use zone at end of swing set may overlap use zone of swing of the same type
If adjacent to equipment that allows overlap, minimum of 108" spacing
Swing use zone: enclosed seat single axis - CORRECT ANSWER Motion area: double distance from pivot point to top of seat surfacd front and back
72" use zone at end of swing set may overlap use zone of swing of the same type
If adjacent to equipment that allows overlap, minimum of 108" spacing
Swing use zone: T swings - CORRECT ANSWER Motion area: double distance from pivot point to surface (open) or seat (enclosed) front and back
72" use zone at end of swing set may overlap use zone of swing of the same type
If adjacent to equipment that allows overlap, minimum of 108" spacing
30" swing chain clearance even without outside support
Swing use zone: Multiple Axis - CORRECT ANSWER Motion area: distance from pivot point to seat + 72"
72" use zone can overlap if adjacent to other multi axis swing. Otherwise 108" minimum
Swing use zone: Combination Swings - CORRECT ANSWER Combine motion areas of each element to find overall use zones
Use Zone: sitting rocking equipment - CORRECT ANSWER If <30" tall, may overlap at 72"
Use Zone: standing rocking equipment - CORRECT ANSWER 84" use zone with no overlap
Use Zone: Slides - CORRECT ANSWER 72" use zone around slides
Exit use zone = distance from highest point of slide to protective surface (72"
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CPSI Prep Exam 52 Questions with Verified Answer,100% CORRECT
CPSI Prep Exam 52 Questions with Verified Answer Which of the following is covered by ASTM F1487 - CORRECT ANSWER public use playground equipment T... [Show More] he site history file for a playground should contain - CORRECT ANSWER comprehensive inventory of all equipment, a parts list, maintenance and inspection recommendation An opening may present a common crush or shear hazard only it - CORRECT ANSWER if it grabs the 5/8 (16mm) dowel which of the following is true when using flexible components as access to a platform - CORRECT ANSWER a means of hand support during transition to the platform must be provided A standard of care for playground equipment and surfacing is achieved after - CORRECT ANSWER all non compliance identified have been remediated which option is best when a piece of playground equipment must be taken out of service for an extended period of time - CORRECT ANSWER use heavy duty construction fencing in conjunction with signage which of the following would be BEST location for a new playground - CORRECT ANSWER Well drained area The following data are recorded during a saftey audit of a public playground intended for users aged 2-5 with impact attenuating surfacing: A 96 inch (2440 mm) high free standing climber A tot swing with a 120 inch high rail A flexible climber attached to a composite structure at deck height which of the following actions should the CPSI recommend in order to bring the playground into compliance with ASTM 1487 and the CPSC handbook - CORRECT ANSWER leave the climber alone, ,lower the tot swing to 96 inches insure that the flexible climber is not the sole means of access and remove the sliding pole Before opening a new playground and allowing use by the public an owner/operator should - CORRECT ANSWER Audit the playground and rectify any non-compliant issues found A cpsi discovers that an independent shade structure is 72 inches above the pivot point of a swing. The CPSI should - CORRECT ANSWER document non-compliance which of the following should be used when conducting safety audits - CORRECT ANSWER Head and torso probe used to test openings for possible head entrapment should be used A sitting rocker with a fall height of 28 inches (71mm) is placed next to a large composite structure with a fall height of 72 inches (1829 mm). What is the minimum acceptable distance between the spring rocker and the composite structure - CORRECT ANSWER 108 inches (9feet, 2740 mm) What is the minimum use zone between a merry-go-round and sitting rocking springing equipment - CORRECT ANSWER 144 inches A child sustains head injury at a playground. the playground owner has performed regular safety inspections but has not documented he inspections or any corrective actions taken. the owner is now subject to possible accusations of - CORRECT ANSWER Accusations of negligence Stepping forms for pre-school age children must be permanent affixed and shall have a hand support if the step is greater than - CORRECT ANSWER 20 inches Manufactures of playground equipment must - CORRECT ANSWER Provide the manufactures identification on the equipment A composite play structure is - CORRECT ANSWER two or more play structures attached or functionally linked to create one integral unit that provides more than one play activity Which of the following statements regarding arch climbers used for access is true - CORRECT ANSWER should not be the sole means of access to elevated platforms for pre-school equipment The primary reason for adding protective barriers on composite structures is to prevent - CORRECT ANSWER prevent deliberate attempts to pass through the device A cpsi conducts an audit of a public playground without the authorization or consent of the playground owner. The cpsi has violated - CORRECT ANSWER Certified playground safety inspector code of professional conduct The standard that is used to determine whether playground surfacing is firm stable and slip resistant is - CORRECT ANSWER F1951 Which of the following factors is the MOST important when determining the frequency of inspections of surfacing - CORRECT ANSWER the type of surfacing and the amount of use When planning a playground for a public use, the play equipment that is chosen must - CORRECT ANSWER be appropriate for the age of intended users A free standing 3 dimension climbing net structure has a center post that reaches an elevation of 84 inches, an interior fall height measured at 68 inches and an exterior fall height measured to be 48ninches. What is the fall height of this piece of public playground equipment - CORRECT ANSWER 84 inches A component on stationary equipoment that fits within a projection giuage and extends beyond the face of the guage is technically defined as - CORRECT ANSWER A protusion It is the responsibility of the ___ to replace signs or lables or both, should they become illegiblke, destoyed or removed - CORRECT ANSWER Owner/operator Which of the follwoing is an acceptable distance for the openming between two adjacent platforms - CORRECT ANSWER 3 inches A CPSI records the following data when auditing a playground: 1. 2 springs rockers 72 icnhes apart 2. An adjacent open seat swing set and a fully enclosed swing set 72 iches apart 3. A multi-axis swing support post 72 inches form a climber 4. The use zone at the end of an 84 slide is 72 Based on the recorded data, what should the CPSI recommend - CORRECT ANSWER Moving the climber and increasing the slide exit use zone The fall heihgt of an embankment slide in the slide exit use zone shall be a minimum of - CORRECT ANSWER 40 inches Which of the following ASTM standards addresses public playground equioment? - CORRECT ANSWER ASTM F1487 Which of the follwoing staments is correct regarding gurdraoll design - CORRECT ANSWER Horixontal infill cross-pieces should be spaced no farther than 3.5 inches apart. When performing a saftey aufit, a 5/8 inch diameter rod is used to check for - CORRECT ANSWER check for crush or shear hazard on a moving component A standard of care for playground ewuiment and surfacing is acheived afer - CORRECT ANSWER After all non comliances identified have been remediated Which of the follwoing factors is the most important when determning the frewueny of inspections of surfacing - CORRECT ANSWER The type of surfacing and the amount of use A CPSI audits a new playground design for children ae 2-5 and documents all cmpliant and nin compliant conditions found. Which of the follwoing is a non compliant condition - CORRECT ANSWER The playground contains a platform used to access a track ride that is 38 inches by 36 inches is non compliant Which of the follwing are the most appropriate tools to test for partially bvounded opeining - CORRECT ANSWER The wedge / fish template, part A & B Assigning a hazard priority rating to a hazard should be based on all of he follwoing except - CORRECT ANSWER Non compliance with ASTM F1487 should not inform hazard priority ratings Stepping forms for preschool aged chidren must be permanetly affixed and shall have a hand support if the step is greater than - CORRECT ANSWER 20 inches Which if the follwoing should not be used as a sole means of access for preschool playfgrounds - CORRECT ANSWER An arch climber Which of the follwoing sections on the swing set shuld be tested for possible protusuion 1, rear 2. front 3. sides 4. bottom - CORRECT ANSWER Front.rear.and bottom Which of the follwoing is true about protusions - CORRECT ANSWER Protusions should not extend beyond the face of any of the guages A CPSI is evaluating an exitisng composite pay structure composed of the described elemetns. Which of the follwoing would be accetable for use under the composie play strucutre - CORRECT ANSWER Shreaded rubber An opening may present a common crush or shear hazard nly if it - CORRECT ANSWER grabs the 5/8 inch dowel An accepable route is - CORRECT ANSWER A pathway speciically design to provid eaccess for individual with dissabilities Which of the following staemtns regarding weings is true - CORRECT ANSWER Swings require hangers with bushings bearings or other means of reducing friction and wear The fall height for an elevated platform is determined by measuring - CORRECT ANSWER The height of the platform above the pertected surfacing The followig data are recorded during a playground saftey audit A 30 inch high standing rocking piece is located within 156 inches of a 30 inch hogh platfrom A balance beam is located within 72 inches of a 30 inch high spring rocker A merry go round is located within 108 inches of a 48 inch free standing climber The support structure of a tire swing is located witin 7 inches of a support of a bucket swing Which of the fowwloing actions is needed to bring the playground into compliance with astm f 1487 - CORRECT ANSWER The merry go round should be moved to 144 inches from the free standing climber to bring the playground into compliance Playgrounds made of wood or containg wood components must - CORRECT ANSWER Be naturally rot risistent or treated to resist rot When evaluating the structural integretty of a support structure for a swing that apear to be faling - CORRECT ANSWER A cpsi should hire a licend engenner to certied the integrity of the euipment Trees can be utilied for sun protetiong if - CORRECT ANSWER IF the trunks are located outsde the use zone Factors that a CPSI should use in order to determining how often to inspect the agency playgrounds include - CORRECT ANSWER use, type of surfacing, and environmental conditions according to the current CPSC handbook fatal injuries of children involving playground equipment include which of the following - CORRECT ANSWER impact from equipment tip over [Show Less]
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CPSI EXAM 84 Questions with Verified Answers,100% CORRECT
CPSI EXAM 84 Questions with Verified Answers CPSC - CORRECT ANSWER Consumer Product Safety Commission ASTM - CORRECT ANSWER American Society for Test... [Show More] ing and Materials International DOJ 2010 ADA STANDARDS FOR ACCESSIBLE DESIGN - CORRECT ANSWER Set minimum requirements- both scoping and technical for newly designed and constructed state and local government facilities to be readily accessible to and issuable by individuals with disabilities. NRPA - CORRECT ANSWER National Recreation and Park Association NPCAI - CORRECT ANSWER National Playground Contractors Association Incorporated NEISS - CORRECT ANSWER National Electronic Injury Surveillance System IPEMA - CORRECT ANSWER International Play Equipment Manufacturers Association ADA - CORRECT ANSWER Americans with Disabilities Act Hazard - CORRECT ANSWER danger Risk - CORRECT ANSWER a situation involving exposure to danger anthropometric measurements - CORRECT ANSWER Measurements or estimates of physical aspects of the body such as height, weight, circumferences, and body composition. The user range covered by ASTM F-1487 is: - CORRECT ANSWER 5th percentile 2 year-old to 95th percentile 12 year old The most common cause of playground fatalities? - CORRECT ANSWER Falls The most recent revision of ASTM standard, 1487-21 occurred in what year? - CORRECT ANSWER 2021 According to CPSC, good playground, supervisors must understand all except: - CORRECT ANSWER Understand playground general design Which of the following ASTM document should be used as a reference when selecting a service system to be installed in a public playground? - CORRECT ANSWER F2223 The purpose of ASTM standard 1487 is - CORRECT ANSWER To reduce life-threatening and debilitating injuries. All of the following are factors identified to contribute to playground injuries, except - CORRECT ANSWER Equipment design to encourage risk taking Where is the best source for accessible design information? - CORRECT ANSWER DOJ 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design ASTM 1487 covers - CORRECT ANSWER Public playground equipment True or false - grass is an acceptable play ground surface material - CORRECT ANSWER False Before opening a new playground and allowing use by the public a CPSI should - CORRECT ANSWER Audit the playground and rectify, any non-compliance issue found Engineer wood is an example of what type of protective services - CORRECT ANSWER Loose fill Which of the following statements regarding fasteners and other hardware on play equipment is true - CORRECT ANSWER Fasteners and other hardware must be corrosion resistant, or have a corrosion resistant coating A minimum width of 60" and a maximum slip of 1:16 is part of which standards: - CORRECT ANSWER ADA/ABA Accessibility Guidelines Impact Attenuating Surfacing is required in all following areas except - CORRECT ANSWER Where a ramp connected to a composite structure, attaches to an accessible walkway To be compliant with ASTM 1487- a designer or manufacturer of playground equipment should provide buyers - CORRECT ANSWER A parts list for the playground Playgrounds made of wood or containing wood components must - CORRECT ANSWER Be naturally rot resistant for treated to resist rot Manufactures of playground equipment must - CORRECT ANSWER Provide identification on their equipment Which of the following are compliant with the most recent revision of ASTM standard 1487? - CORRECT ANSWER A tic toe panel installed on asphalt A CPSIrecord the following pieces of equipment have non overlapping zones, except: - CORRECT ANSWER Log rolls A CPSI record the following data when auditing a playground? - CORRECT ANSWER 1. 2 spring socks 72" apart 2. An adjacent open seat swing set and fully enclosed swing seat set 72" apart The distance between functionally linked stepping pods on a playground 2-5 year olds shall not be greater than: - CORRECT ANSWER 12" A CPSI audits a new playground and documents all compliant and non compliant conditions found. Which of the following is a non compliant condition? - CORRECT ANSWER Two adjacent track rides with parallel paths of travel installed 40" apart Which statement about use zones is correct? - CORRECT ANSWER A track ride use zone is 72" (18.30) An overhead utility line is located above a public playground. To determine the required, Clearance of the line above the equipment and surfacing a CPSI should consults - CORRECT ANSWER Local, state and national electric codes The most appropriate place to find information regarding fencing for use around public playgrounds is - CORRECT ANSWER ASTM fencing 2049 All of the following may be considered a trip hazard, except - CORRECT ANSWER A concrete order painted blaze, orange, including black, shredded rubber surfacing AC psi is auditing a playground designed for use by 2 to 5-year-old children based upon ASTM standards and CPSC recommendations she should just removing - CORRECT ANSWER Trampoline In evaluating nontraditional equipment, a piece of equipment may not be declared noncompliant simply because it is not covered by the a ASTM standard - CORRECT ANSWER TRUE What is the order of steps to assess compliance for a nontraditional piece of equipment? - CORRECT ANSWER First, you need to determine the manufacturers classification for the play component if any, second if that does not help use professional judgment to apply the appropriate performance criteria third identify all components and apply appropriate performance criteria Rotating equipment should I have a 72 inch clear area free of structural components - CORRECT ANSWER Slide transition area must be at least __________deep and as wide as the slide shoot - CORRECT ANSWER 14" Sliding poor platform is the must extend _______ above the platform - CORRECT ANSWER 60" A balance beam for ages 2 to 5 shall be________ maximum height, and ________ maximum height for ages, 5 to 12 - CORRECT ANSWER 12" and 16" Which of the following is true when using flexible components, as access to a flat - CORRECT ANSWER It means of hand support during transition to 54 must be provided Critical height is a characteristic of - CORRECT ANSWER Playground surfacing Before height of a Merry, go round, is measured from ___________ to the protective surfacing - CORRECT ANSWER Platform perimeter where child sits The fall height of a piece of equipment is _______ - CORRECT ANSWER The vertical distance between the highest accessible play surface of the pool equipment, and the protective service beneath What is the minimum use zone between a merry go round and a sitting spring rocker - CORRECT ANSWER 144" What is the maximum slope for an accessible route within a playground? - CORRECT ANSWER 1:16" How are for heights for swings measured - CORRECT ANSWER Measured from the pivot point to the surface material Which factor is not in consideration when selecting a protective surfacing materials - CORRECT ANSWER Age of users The surfacing material can likely protect against risk of white, threatening her injury. If it's G max value is - CORRECT ANSWER Less than 200 The fall height of three dimensional climbing net is - CORRECT ANSWER Measured from the height of the interior or exterior fall height with a minimum for high of 72 inches Critical height is ________ fall height - CORRECT ANSWER Greater than or equal to The low frequency inspection focuses on what - CORRECT ANSWER Preventative maintenance Who is primarily responsible for inspections and maintenance of poker player and equipment - CORRECT ANSWER The owner or operator What is the primary factor affecting inspection frequency? - CORRECT ANSWER Extent of use Safety, function in aesthetics are the primary purpose of playground inspections - CORRECT ANSWER True If an accident reported as a result of the failure/breakage of a piece of playground equipment do not remove the broken hazard piece of equipment because this is admitting guilt - CORRECT ANSWER False Which conditions is a priority one condition - CORRECT ANSWER A merry go round with open platform seating Which of the following represent the primary purpose of playground audits - CORRECT ANSWER Identify noncompliant conditions and identifying complaint conditions To assign priority levels to a condition, you must give consideration to these three things in the order listed - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Possibility 2. Probability 3. Consequences Which of the following statements about protrusions is correct - CORRECT ANSWER Rissa sports may be an accessible and not subject to protrusion test What is the minimum height for the top row of a guard rail on a stretcher doesn't need it for 5 to 12 year olds - CORRECT ANSWER 38" Which dowel probe should be used to test for crush, and share in the swivel of a rotating swing - CORRECT ANSWER .62" Slime, non-entanglement zone projections, greater than ______not allowed - CORRECT ANSWER 1/8" Certain openings could present in entrapment hazard, if the distance between any interior exposing services is greater than _______ inches and less than ______ - CORRECT ANSWER 3.5 inches and 9 inches How long should site history files be maintained? - CORRECT ANSWER Never shredded Which of the following are minimum Louisville requirements for a playground? - CORRECT ANSWER EWF 9" depth or shreds rubber 6" depth Construction, fencing, and signage is best long-term solution for taking playground equipment out of service - CORRECT ANSWER True What percentage of accidents could be avoided with good preventative maintenance program? - CORRECT ANSWER 40% Loose fill for accessible routes, shall conform to the performance specifications requirements of - CORRECT ANSWER F1292 and f1951 Four protrusion gauges - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Smallest child's skull .25" 2. Eye socket to brain injury .75" 3. Bruise or rupture internal organs 1.5" 4. Washer like for swings .12" protusion - CORRECT ANSWER Projections that have the potential to injure users by spiking, piercing, or stabbing a user. Entanglement - CORRECT ANSWER A projection that has the potential means to catch a loose cord, hood, or any other item around a child's neck is a potential entanglement. Just because some thing is a projection, doesn't mean that it's an entanglement. It Hass to have three conditions present. - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Projection must fit a projection gauge 2. Projection must protect vertically above the horizontal plane 3. Projection must have perpendicular sides, extending greater than .12 from its initial surface. Slide known in table in zone - CORRECT ANSWER 21" Crush and Shear Probe - CORRECT ANSWER Dowels Roller spikes crush and shear size - CORRECT ANSWER .19 or 3/16 Merry go round crush and shear - CORRECT ANSWER .30" or 5/16 Minimum surfacing for loose fill - CORRECT ANSWER 9" Maximum surfacing for loose fill - CORRECT ANSWER 12" [Show Less]
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CPSI Exam 35 Questions with Verified Answers,100% CORRECT
CPSI Exam 35 Questions with Verified Answers Equipment not recommended for 2-5 year-olds - CORRECT ANSWER -Chain or cable walks -free standing arch cli... [Show More] mbers -free standing climbers with flexible components -fulcrum seesaws -spiral slides over 360 degrees -overhead rings -parallel bars -swinging gates -track rides -sliding poles Head Probe - diameter - CORRECT ANSWER 9" Torso Probe -thickness -width -minimum insertion depth - CORRECT ANSWER thickness- 3.5" width-6.2" minimum insertion depth-4" crush/shear probe -size of the opening with movement - CORRECT ANSWER 5/8" or 0.62" Vertical Projection Gauge -Thickness - CORRECT ANSWER 1/8" or 0.125" S-hook -Maximum opening - CORRECT ANSWER .04" or the thickness of a dime Partially bounded opening probe -neck width -neck length - CORRECT ANSWER -neck width 1.875" -neck length 3" Roller Slides -size of crush/shear test probe - CORRECT ANSWER 3/16" or 0.19" Hand-gripping components -min/max diameter - CORRECT ANSWER -minimum of 0.95" -maximum of 1.55" Flexible hand-gripping components -min/max diameter - CORRECT ANSWER -minimum of 0.62" -maximum of 1.55" Partially Bound opening Probe (A) -Width - CORRECT ANSWER 6.1" Partially Bound Opening Probe (B) -minimum insertion depth -shoulder width - CORRECT ANSWER -minimum insertion depth of .75" -shoulder width of 8.5" Guard Rails and Protective Barriers Ages 2-5 Ages 5-12 - CORRECT ANSWER Ages 2-5 -No Guard rails required if the height of the platform is equal too or less than 20" -a platform height greater than 20" requires a guard rail -The top of the guard rail should be greater than or equal too 29" and the bottom opening should be less than 3.5" Ages 5-12 -No Guard rail required if the height of the platform is equal too or less than 30" -a platform height greater than 30" requires a guard rail -The top of the guard rail should be greater than or equal too 38" and the bottom opening should be less than 3.5" Spring Rocking Equipment -seat height -use zone sitting -use zone standing - CORRECT ANSWER -seat height is 14"-28" -use zone seated 72" -use zone standing 84" cannot overlap Upper Body equipment -max height for ages 2-5 and 5-12 -max platform height for ages 2-5 and 5-12 -max rung spacing for ages 2-5 and 5-12 -first handhold out max distance - CORRECT ANSWER -max height for ages 2-5 is 60" and 5-12 is 84" -max platform height for ages 2-5 is 18" and 5-12 is 36" -max rung spacing for ages 2-5 is 12" and 5-12 is 15" -first handhold out max distance is 10" Balance Beam -max height for ages 2-5 and ages 5-12 - CORRECT ANSWER -max height for ages 2-5 is 12" -max height for ages 5-12 16" Sliding Poles -Extension vertically platform -distance from platform too pole -max pole diameter -max protective barrier opening - CORRECT ANSWER -Extension vertically platform is 60" -distance from platform to pole is 18" and 20" -max pole diameter 1.9" -max protective barrier opening is 15" Tire Swing -minimum height -Value of "Y" -Clearance zone -use zone of swing -use zone of structure - CORRECT ANSWER -minimum height is 12" -The value of "Y" is the pivot point to the top of the tire -Clearance zone is y+72" -use zone of swing is y+30" -use zone of structure is 108" Track Ride -surface to hand grip range -platform minimum depth/width -max platform height -spacing between tracks - CORRECT ANSWER -surface to hand grip is 64"-78" -platform minimum depth is 36" and width is 32" -max platform height is 36" -spacing between tracks must be 48" Rungs on rigid climbing apparatus -minimum and maximum diameter - CORRECT ANSWER -minimum of 0.55" and a maximum of 1.55" Large Projection Gauge -Diameter -Depth - CORRECT ANSWER -Diameter is 3" -Depth is 1.5" Middle Projection Gauge -Diameter -Depth - CORRECT ANSWER -Diameter is 1.5" -Depth is 0.75" Small Projection Gauge -Diameter -Depth - CORRECT ANSWER -Diameter is 0.5" -Depth is0.25" Merry Go-Rounds -size of crush/shear probe - CORRECT ANSWER - size of crush/shear probe is 5/16" or 0.3125" F1487 - CORRECT ANSWER Specification for playground equipment for public use F2373 - CORRECT ANSWER Standard Consumer Safety Performance Specification for Public Use Play Equipment for Children 6 Months through 23 Months. F2223 - CORRECT ANSWER Guide for ASTM Standards on Playground Surfacing F1951 - CORRECT ANSWER Standard specification for determination of accessibility of surface systems under and around playground equipment F2049 - CORRECT ANSWER Standard for Fencing/Barriers for Playgrounds F1148 - CORRECT ANSWER Residential Play Equipment F1918 - CORRECT ANSWER Soft Contained Play Systems F1292 - CORRECT ANSWER Standard Specification for Impact Attenuation of Surface Systems Under and Around Playground Equipment. F2075 - CORRECT ANSWER Standard Specification for Engineered Wood Fiber for Use as a Playground Safety Surface Under and Around Playground Equipment. F2479 - CORRECT ANSWER Standard Guide for Specification, Purchase, Installation, and Maintenance of poured-in-place playground surfacing The use zone should extend how far around any piece of equipment - CORRECT ANSWER 6' or 72" [Show Less]
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CPSI Exam 81 Questions with Verified Answers,100% CORRECT
CPSI Exam 81 Questions with Verified Answers F1487-17 - CORRECT ANSWER Standard for Consumer Safety Performance Specification for Playground Equipment f... [Show More] or Public Use F1292-17 - CORRECT ANSWER Impact Attenuation of Surfacing Materials Within the Use Zone of Playground Equipment F2223-15 - CORRECT ANSWER Guide for ASTM Standards on Playground Surfacing F1951 - CORRECT ANSWER Test Method for Accessibility on Safety Surfacing F2075 - CORRECT ANSWER Engineered Wood Fiber Safety Surfacing F2479 - CORRECT ANSWER Poured In-Place Rubber Surfacing F3012 - CORRECT ANSWER Loose-Fill Rubber Surfacing G-MAX - CORRECT ANSWER Maximum acceleration of a head during impact G-MAX Threshold - CORRECT ANSWER G-MAX 200 HIC - CORRECT ANSWER HEAD INJURY CRITERIA - MEASURE OF IMPACT SEVERITY THAT COMBINES TIME/ ENERGY OF IMPACT HIC MAX - CORRECT ANSWER LESS THAN 1000 HIC - DEATH IS 1 IN 6 CRITICAL HEIGHT OF SURFACE MATERIAL MUST MEET OR EXCEED ____________ - CORRECT ANSWER FALL HEIGHT OF EQUIPMENT ACCESS COMPONENT SUCH AS A RUNG OR STEP IS NEEDED IF THE DIFFERENCE OF PLATFORM HEIGHT IS MORE THAN ___ FOR PRESCHOOL AGE AND ______FOR SCHOOL AGE - CORRECT ANSWER PRESCHOOL - 12INCHES SCHOOL AGE - 18 INCHES #1 CAUSE OF DEATH - CORRECT ANSWER ENTANGLEMENT #1 CAUSE OF INJURY - CORRECT ANSWER FALLS - 79% OF ALL INJURIES PRIORITY 1 HAZARD (7 RESULTS) - CORRECT ANSWER DEATH BRAIN DAMAGE PERMANENT PARALYSIS LOSS OF VISION LOSS OF LIMB LOSS OF SPEECH ORGAN DESTRUCTION PRESCHOOL AGES - CORRECT ANSWER 2-5 SCHOOL AGES - CORRECT ANSWER 5-12 MAXIMUM CHAIN LENGTH OF OVERHEAD RINGS AND OVERALL MAXIMUM LENGTH - CORRECT ANSWER 7 INCHES 15 INCHES MAX THERE MUST BE NO OBSTRUCTIONS WITHIN _____ ABOVE EACH DESIGNATED PLAY SURFACE AND PIVOT POINT OF SWINGS - CORRECT ANSWER 84 INCHES FOR SWINGS: THE LOWEST EDGE OF THE ROOFLINE IS X + _______. WHAT IS "X"? - CORRECT ANSWER X+42 INCHES X IS THE DISTANCE FROM THE PIVOT POINT TO THE SURFACING OVERHEAD UTILITY LINES WITHIN USE ZONE SHALL COMPLY WITH _______________ - CORRECT ANSWER LOCAL, STATE AND NATIONAL CODES ALL PLAYGROUND MATERIAL MUST HAVE A RECORD OF ________________ - CORRECT ANSWER DURABILITY WOOD ON THE PLAYGROUND MUST BE ____________ - CORRECT ANSWER ROT RESISTANT AND TREATED PAINT MAY BE LEAD-BASED IF INSTALLED PRIOR TO ________ - CORRECT ANSWER 1978 FASTENERS MUST BE _____________ OR _________________ - CORRECT ANSWER CORROSION RESISTANCE OR HAVE A CORROSION RESISTANCE COATING PLASTIC MATERIALS SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM ________ - CORRECT ANSWER UV LIGHT ASTM DOCUMENT USED AS A REFERENCE WHEN SELECTING A SURFACING SYSTEM TO BE INSTALLED INA PUBLIC PLAYGROUND - CORRECT ANSWER F2223 USER RANGE COVERED BY ASTM F1487 - CORRECT ANSWER 5TH PERCENTILE 2 YEAR OLD AND 95TH PERCENTILE 12 YEAR OLD FREE-STANDING ARCH CLIMBERS CAN BE USED IN 2-5 PLAY AREA - CORRECT ANSWER FALSE IF THE TORSO PROBE GOES THROUGH THE OPENING BUT THE HEAD PROBE DOES NOT, THIS IS CALLED A _________________ - CORRECT ANSWER HEAD ENTRAPMENT OPENINGS BETWEEN _________INCHES AND _____________ARE HAZARDOUS COMPLETELY BOUNDED OPENINGS - CORRECT ANSWER 3 1/2 INCHES - 9 INCHES PROTRUSION HAZARD - CORRECT ANSWER PROJECTIONS THAT CAN SPIKE, OR PIERCE A CHILD DIAMETER AND DEPTH OF LARGEST TEST GAUGE - CORRECT ANSWER 3 INCHES DIA AND 1.5 INCHES DEEP DIAMETER AND DEPTH OF MIDDLE TEST GAUGE - CORRECT ANSWER 1.5 INCHES DIA AND .75 INCHES DEEP DIAMETER AND DEPTH OF SMALLEST TEST GAUGE - CORRECT ANSWER 0.5 INCHES DIA AND 0.25 INCHES DEEP MAXIMUM NUMBER OF EXPOSED BOLT THREADS - CORRECT ANSWER 2 THREADS PROTRUSIONS CANNOT EXCEED ____________ PERPENDICULAR FROM SURFACE - CORRECT ANSWER 1/8 INCH OR 0.12" S-HOOK GAP CANNOT EXCEED ___________ - CORRECT ANSWER 0.04 INCHES OR 1 MM ROPES AND CABLES MUST __________AND CANNOT BE LOOPED BACK ON ITSELF WITH AN INTERNAL LOOP PERIMETER GREATER THAN _____________ - CORRECT ANSWER BE FIXED AT BOTH ENDS/ NO PERIMETER GREATER THAN 5" MAXIMUM CLEAR OPENING WITHOUT A TOP HORIZONTAL GUARDRAIL - CORRECT ANSWER 15 INCHES ARCH AND FLEXIBLE CLIMBERS CAN BE USED AS THE SOLE MEANS OF ACCESS FOR 2-5 YEAR OLDS - CORRECT ANSWER FALSE GUARDRAILS OR PROTECTIVE BARRIERS ARE REQUIRED ON ELEVATED SURFACES GREATER THAN __________ FOR 2-5 YEAR-OLDS - CORRECT ANSWER 20 INCHES GUARDRAILS OR PROTECTIVE BARRIERS ARE REQUIRED ON ELEVATED SURFACES GREATER THAN __________ FOR 5-12 YEAR-OLDS - CORRECT ANSWER 30 INCHES PLATFORMS, LANDINGS, WALKWAYS, RAMPS, AND SIMILAR ELEVATED TRANSITIONAL SURFACES ACCESSIBLE TO WHEELCHAIRS SHALL PROVIDE A CLEAR WIDTH OF ____________MINIMUM - CORRECT ANSWER 36 INCHES CLEAR WIDTHS CAN BE REDUCED TO ___________FOR NO MORE THAN ___________ ALONG A PATH OF TRAVEL - CORRECT ANSWER REDUCED TO 32 INCHES FOR NO MORE THAN 24 INCHES TOP SURFACE OF GUARDRAIL SHALL HAVE A HEIGHT OF _______OR GREATER FOR 2-5 YEAR-OLDS - CORRECT ANSWER 29 INCHES TOP SURFACE OF GUARDRAIL SHALL HAVE A HEIGHT OF _______OR GREATER FOR 5-12YEAR-OLDS - CORRECT ANSWER 38 INCHES THE LOWER EDGE OF A GUARDRAIL SHALL BE NO GREATER THAN _____ FOR 2-5 YEAR-OLDS - CORRECT ANSWER 23 INCHES THE LOWER EDGE OF A GUARDRAIL SHALL BE NO GREATER THAN _____ FOR 5-12 YEAR-OLDS - CORRECT ANSWER 28 INCHES The purpose of performing, documenting, and retaining playground inspections is - CORRECT ANSWER To maintain the standard of care and identify new hazards resulting from changes to the playground Before opening a new playground to the public, the owner should: - CORRECT ANSWER Audit the playground and rectify any non-compliant issues found The BEST way to assure the safety of the users once a playground is installed and opened: - CORRECT ANSWER Implement an inspection and maintenance program Two or more play structures attached or functionally linked to create one unit that provides more than one play unit - CORRECT ANSWER Composite Play Structure The standard used to determine whether playground surfacing is firm, stable and slip resistant is: - CORRECT ANSWER F1951 TREES CAN BE UTILIZED FOR SUN PROTECTION IF: - CORRECT ANSWER TRUNKS ARE OUTSIDE OF THE USE ZONE A CPSI should incorporate these elements into an effective playground inspection process - CORRECT ANSWER Inspection forms that document problems and corrective actions A pro-active approach to inspections and maintenance A plan for taking equipment out of service Best source for accessible design - CORRECT ANSWER DOJ ADA Standards for Accessible Design True or False - International Playground Equipment Manufacturer's Association informs the ASTM Standards and/or the CPSC Guidelines - CORRECT ANSWER False The _____________________ of each play structure shall provide clear and concise inspection instructions. - CORRECT ANSWER The manufacturer A track ride use zone is __________ - CORRECT ANSWER 72 inches Minimum Use Zone for a merry go-round and sitting-rocking/ springing equipment - CORRECT ANSWER 144 inches Stepping form for preschool-aged children must be permanently affixed and shall have hand supports if the step is greater than _________ - CORRECT ANSWER 20 inches Recording compliance with current guidelines and standards is: - CORRECT ANSWER an audit Impact attenuating surfacing is or is not required where a ramp connected to the composite structure attaches to an accessible walkway - CORRECT ANSWER IS NOT CPSC recommends that children _______ years of age and older are able to access horizontal ladders, ring treks, and chinning bars - CORRECT ANSWER 4 years old Primary purpose of an Audit is to: - CORRECT ANSWER Identify non-compliant and compliant conditions Minimum use zone between a stand alone climber and a standing-rocking/ springing playground piece - CORRECT ANSWER 156 inches A flexible climber for 2 to 5 year old kids shall have a vertical dimension greater than _______ and a diameter greater than ____ - CORRECT ANSWER 72 inches - vertical and 18 inches diamter Hand gripping components should be between ________and ______ in diameter - CORRECT ANSWER 0.95 inches and 10.55 inches If fencing is installed on a playground, it shall comply with: - CORRECT ANSWER ASTM 2049 The primary reason for adding protective barriers on composite structures is to prevent: - CORRECT ANSWER deliberate attempts to pass through device The CPSC Handbook is a: -Federal Guideline -Federal Standard - CORRECT ANSWER Federal Guideline Which of the following covers selecting and specifying surface systems under and around playground equipment? -ASTM F2223 -ASTM F1292 -ASTM F1951 -ASTM F2075 - CORRECT ANSWER F2223 - GUIDE FOR ASTM STANDARDS ON PLAYGROUND SURFACING WHEN PERFORMING A SAFETY AUDIT, A 5/8" DIAMETER ROD IS USED FOR WHAT? - CORRECT ANSWER CRUSH AND SHEAR ON MOVING PARTS FALL HEIGHT OF AN EMBANKMENT SLIDE SHOULD BE A MINIMUM OF: - CORRECT ANSWER 40 INCHES The slide entanglement zone prohibits protrusions with ________ of the sides of a slide - CORRECT ANSWER 21 inches On stairways, all steps greater than ________above the protective surfacing require a protective barrier - CORRECT ANSWER 48 inches stationary equipment <30 inches has a use zone of _____________inches (overlapping/non-overlapping) use zone with other stationary equipment also <30 inches - CORRECT ANSWER 72" overlapping rotating equipment with a max dimension >20 inches with a speed limiter has a _______________________(overlapping/non-overlapping) use zone - CORRECT ANSWER 72" non-overlapping rotating equipment with a max dimension >20 inches without a speed limiter has a _______________________(overlapping/non-overlapping) use zone - CORRECT ANSWER 72" non-overlapping/ 108" use zone [Show Less]
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CPSI Exam 130 Questions with Verified Answers,100% CORRECT
CPSI Exam 130 Questions with Verified Answers ASTM - CORRECT ANSWER reduce life threatening and debilitating injuries; international voluntary standar... [Show More] d F1292 - CORRECT ANSWER Standard for impact attenuation of surfacing materials, which test method should be used to find critical fall height F1951 - CORRECT ANSWER Test method for accessibility on safety standards F2075 - CORRECT ANSWER Guide for Engineered wood fiber safety surfacing F2223 - CORRECT ANSWER Guide for ASTM Standards on Playground Surfacing F2373 - CORRECT ANSWER Playground equipment for children under 2 F2479 - CORRECT ANSWER Guide for ASTM Standards on PIP surfacing F3012 - CORRECT ANSWER Guide for ASTM Standards on Loose-fill rubber surfacing F2049 - CORRECT ANSWER Guide for ASTM Standards on fencing/playground barriers F1918 - CORRECT ANSWER Guide for contained play systems F1148 - CORRECT ANSWER Guide for Residential Play Equipment ADA - CORRECT ANSWER American with Disabilities Act, applies to all new and renovated playgrounds 1981 - CORRECT ANSWER CPSC was first published in... 1993 - CORRECT ANSWER ASTM was first published in... IPEMA - CORRECT ANSWER Certifier of playground equipment fall(ing) - CORRECT ANSWER most common cause of injury on public playgrounds Entanglement (strangulation) - CORRECT ANSWER #1 cause of death and seriously debilitating injuries Fall(ing) - CORRECT ANSWER #2 cause of death and serious debilitating injuries Entrapment - CORRECT ANSWER #3 cause of death and seriously debilitating injury improper use, poor maintenance, inappropriate design, installation errors, site planning issues - CORRECT ANSWER factors that contribute to public playground injuries priority 1 hazard - CORRECT ANSWER readily accessible hazard that would cause an accident which would result in death/loss of limb cause of injury - CORRECT ANSWER hazard priority level is not based on possibility, probability, consequence - CORRECT ANSWER assigning priority levels based on 3 factors 5(th percentile of) 2 yo to 95(th percentile of) 12 yo - CORRECT ANSWER range of users for ASTM F1487 7(in) - CORRECT ANSWER For overhead swinging rings the length of the chain must not exceed... 15(in) - CORRECT ANSWER The overall length of an overhead ring must not exceed free-standing arch and flexible climbers, fulcrum seesaws, log rolls, track rides, vertical slide poles, spiral slides - CORRECT ANSWER CPSC does not recommend preschool users to use... (6) accessibility, age separation, site lines - CORRECT ANSWER CPSC layout guidelines (3) 84(in) - CORRECT ANSWER No overhead obstructions within __ above designated play surfaces Durability - CORRECT ANSWER ASTM materials must have a record of... 1978 - CORRECT ANSWER Equipment installed before __ should be checked for lead paint completely bounded opening - CORRECT ANSWER term for any opening that is totally enclosed by all boundaries entrapment - CORRECT ANSWER if the head probe won't penetrate the opening, the opening is considered an ... partially bounded openings - CORRECT ANSWER Any opening in a piece of play equipment that is not totally enclosed by boundaries on all sides so that the perimeter of the opening is discontinuous 3.5 (in)-9(in) - CORRECT ANSWER opening diameter that becomes a head entrapment hazard protrusion - CORRECT ANSWER if any part of the projection extends beyond the face of the 3 gauges, the test indicated the projection is a... (fits in a gauge above the horizontal plane or has perpendicular sides extending) >.12" (from initial surface) - CORRECT ANSWER projection is not an entanglement hazard unless... 21(in) - CORRECT ANSWER Projections >.12 in are not allowed within _____ of the slide non-entanglement zone 2 - CORRECT ANSWER greater than 2 exposed bolt threads may be considered an entanglement hazard 4(in) - CORRECT ANSWER depth of head entrapment probes 3/4(in) - CORRECT ANSWER depth the fish probe must go in on the "B" test to not pass 24(in) - CORRECT ANSWER entrapment exception with head probe if contact with sides of the opening is less than 24" above the protective surfacing temple (skull) - CORRECT ANSWER protrusion hazard test probe 1 (1"/0.5"/.25") identifies projections to the ... eye - CORRECT ANSWER protrusion hazard test probe 2 (2"/1.5"/.75") identifies projections to the ... internal organ - CORRECT ANSWER protrusion hazard test probe 3 (3.5"/3"/1.5") identifies projections to the ... (1/8"/.12") - CORRECT ANSWER gauge size to determine protrusions on swings. Hold vertical to test all projections on the front, underside, and rear of swing seat 21, 60 - CORRECT ANSWER non-entanglement zone begins at bottom edge of slide and extends out ___" and up ___" above the transition platform curved surface of large gauge - CORRECT ANSWER if the ___ touched the recessed bolt it is subject to entanglement/protrusion tests pass - CORRECT ANSWER s-loop: upper loop overlaps body, but does not extend (pass or fail) .04(in) - CORRECT ANSWER gap for s-loops should be less than or equal to___ fail - CORRECT ANSWER s loop: lower loop overlaps body (pass or fail) 5/16 (.3") - CORRECT ANSWER crush shear test probe for merry go rounds 5/8 (.62) - CORRECT ANSWER crush shear test probe for opening with movement 3/16 (.19) - CORRECT ANSWER crush shear test probe for roller slides 45, horizontal, 84, 1 - CORRECT ANSWER there can be no non-rigid component suspended between play events within __ degrees of the ____ unless it's __ above the playsurface, and __ " wide 7 - CORRECT ANSWER freestanding ropes, cables, chains attached at one end cannot be more than -- inches long 5, 1.6 - CORRECT ANSWER ropes, cables, or chain must not form loops with > ___inside perimeter. The diameter of this loop would be __ 24,27 - CORRECT ANSWER ground level components used to attach manipulative devices to play panels shall not be >___ long or >___ high above the surfacing 4 - CORRECT ANSWER sidewalls of slides must be ___" tall 1:12 - CORRECT ANSWER maximum ramp slope 12' - CORRECT ANSWER maximum ramp run without a landing 36" - CORRECT ANSWER elevated accessible routes must have a minimum width of ___ 60 - CORRECT ANSWER landings must have a ___ diameter 8 - CORRECT ANSWER accessible rise for each stepped platform 11-18 - CORRECT ANSWER height range for transfer platform 22-38 - CORRECT ANSWER handrail height must be ___ from each step .95-1.55 - CORRECT ANSWER rigid component handgrip diameter .62-1.55 - CORRECT ANSWER flexible component handgrip diameter 20 - CORRECT ANSWER if a platform height is equal to or less than ___ for 2-5 yr olds, no railing is needed 20 - CORRECT ANSWER if a platform height ___ for 2-5 yr olds, a guardrail is needed 30 - CORRECT ANSWER if a platform height is greater than ___for 2-5 yr olds, a barrier is needed 30 - CORRECT ANSWER if a platform height is equal to or less than ___ for 5-12 yr olds, no railing is needed 30-48 - CORRECT ANSWER if a platform height ___ for 5-12 yr olds, a guardrail is needed 48 - CORRECT ANSWER if a platform height is greater than ___for 5-12 yr olds, a barrier is needed 23-29 - CORRECT ANSWER top and bottom guardrail heights for 2-5 28-38 - CORRECT ANSWER top and bottom guardrail heights for 5-12 15 - CORRECT ANSWER if there is no top horizontal guardrail, the maximum opening for most attached play components must be no greater than ___ 12 - CORRECT ANSWER access component is needed for 2-5 when platforms are ___ apart 18 - CORRECT ANSWER access component is needed for 5-12 when platforms are ___ apart 1, 2 - CORRECT ANSWER guardrail or barrier must come within __ of the platform surface or have ___ in curb 1/2 - CORRECT ANSWER openings in platforms and between edge and railing may not exceed ___ 500 - CORRECT ANSWER suspended elements shall have a HIC score less than ___ 100 - CORRECT ANSWER suspended elements shall not have a peak acceleration greater than ___gs 10 - CORRECT ANSWER exit for slide must be __ degrees below horizontal 30 - CORRECT ANSWER slide must have average slope of not greater than ___ 50 - CORRECT ANSWER slides have a maximum slope of ___ at one point .12 - CORRECT ANSWER protrusions of this size in a slide-entanglement zone are entanglement hazards 60 - CORRECT ANSWER __ above the slide chute is the slide clearance zone 12 - CORRECT ANSWER distance between stepping forms for 2-5 18 - CORRECT ANSWER distance between stepping forms for 5-12 owner/operator - CORRECT ANSWER responsible for posting signs manufacturer - CORRECT ANSWER responsible for advising owner of intended age range age, supervision rec, warning regarding removal of helmets, warning of hot play surfaces - CORRECT ANSWER the following must be communicated to the user in signs or labels impact attenuation - CORRECT ANSWER the ability of a surface to reduce and dissipate the energy of a falling body head injury - CORRECT ANSWER F1292 only addresses... g-max - CORRECT ANSWER the maximum acceleration of a head during impact (impact only) HIC - CORRECT ANSWER the measure of impact severity that combines both the time and energy of an impact (time and impact) 200 - CORRECT ANSWER g-max threshold cannot exceed 1000 - CORRECT ANSWER HIC cannot exceed __ critical height - CORRECT ANSWER maximum height in full feet for a surfacing system 40 - CORRECT ANSWER fall height for any embankment slide 60 below the top of bar - CORRECT ANSWER how to determine sliding pole fall height 72 - CORRECT ANSWER if a 3D net structure is greater than 72" tall, the fall height automatically has a minimum of ... 18 - CORRECT ANSWER fall height for 3D net structure cannot have a diameter opening greater than __ straight to the ground for 2-5 20 - CORRECT ANSWER fall height for 3D net structure cannot have a diameter opening greater than __ straight to the ground for 5-12 10 - CORRECT ANSWER 6 inches of shredded rubber allows for the fall height of __ 4 - CORRECT ANSWER 9 inches of sand allows for the fall height of __ 5 - CORRECT ANSWER 9 inches of pea gravel allows for a fall height of __ 7 - CORRECT ANSWER 9 inches of wood mulch allows for the fall height of __ 10 - CORRECT ANSWER 9 inches of wood chips allows for the fall height of ___ fall height of equipment - CORRECT ANSWER issue to consider when selecting surfacing 30, completely - CORRECT ANSWER if 2 stationary structures are less than or equal to __ in height they can ___ overlap 30, partially, 108 - CORRECT ANSWER if either structure is greater than __ in tall, they may ___ overlap by ___ inches 20, 30, completely - CORRECT ANSWER if vertical rotating equipment has a radius less than or equal to ___ inches and is less than ___ inches tall, the use zones can overlap ____ 20, 30, 108 - CORRECT ANSWER if vertical rotating equipment has a radius less than or equal to ___ inches and is greater than ___ inches tall, the use zones can overlap by ___ inches 20, 72, 108 - CORRECT ANSWER if vertical rotating equipment (no speed control) has a radius greater than ___, it must have a __ inch no overlap zone, and full ___ zone 20, 72 - CORRECT ANSWER if vertical rotating equipment (speed control) has a radius greater than ___, it must have a __ inch no overlap zone 108 - CORRECT ANSWER swing use zones on the ends may overlap other equipment with a minimum use zone of ___ 72 - CORRECT ANSWER adjacent swing supports may overlap by __ inches 84 - CORRECT ANSWER use zone for standing rocking equipment 96 - CORRECT ANSWER maximum slide exit use zone injury potential - CORRECT ANSWER rank the hazard in accordance to ____ audits, inspectors, maintenance - CORRECT ANSWER comprehensive program of playground safety includes identify complaint and non-compliant items - CORRECT ANSWER purpose of the playground safety audit standard of care - CORRECT ANSWER something that is established when all non-compliance items have been brought to compliance 1. identify compliant and non-compliant items 2. determine hazard priority rating 3. establish repair/removal priorities 4. correct 5. standard of care established - CORRECT ANSWER audit process (5 steps) 40 - CORRECT ANSWER percentage of all playground injuries may be the result of not maintaining the standard of care safety, function, aesthetic - CORRECT ANSWER functions of inspections and maintenance extent of use - CORRECT ANSWER number 1 factor that should affect inspection frequency extent of use, age of users, vandalism patterns, accident patterns - CORRECT ANSWER factors that affect inspection frequency [Show Less]
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CPSI Registration Exam 98 Questions with Verified Answers,100% CORRECT
CPSI Registration Exam 98 Questions with Verified Answers How do you know if a a number on a profile is a SSN or a profile number? - CORRECT ANSWER SSN ... [Show More] starts with a 0 followed by 8 digits, profile number starts with a 1. What are the marital status codes? - CORRECT ANSWER M=married, D=divorced, s=single, W=widowed, X=separated, P=life partner What are the possibilities for the first character of a financial class? - CORRECT ANSWER B=blue cross, M=medicare, X=medicaid, W=workman's comp, S=tricare/champus, C=commercial, P=private pay, and any other character is considered commercial. What are the possibilities for the second and third characters of a financial class? - CORRECT ANSWER B=outpatient, S=swing, P=physician/1500, H=home health, EC=extended care, BR=recurring What does M stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER medicare inpatient What does XH stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER medicaid home health What does DB2 stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER commercial outpatient What does MC stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER medicare outpatient What does ESC stand for on the insurance/claim screen? - CORRECT ANSWER employment status code What is the patient portal authorized rep? - CORRECT ANSWER A person who can be given access to the online patient portal to view medical information about a patient. How will you know if there are notes on a profile? - CORRECT ANSWER It will be notated in red at the top of the profile screen. What does the visit history show? - CORRECT ANSWER All visits including old visits that have been purged from the account. What are the stay types and which ones can change for each site? - CORRECT ANSWER 1=inpatient (stays the same for all sites), 2=outpatient (stays the same for all sites), 3=ER patient (stays the same for most sites), 4=SNF patients (changes from site to site), and 5=clinic patients (changes from site to site) What does SNF stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER skilled nursing facility, long term care Which stay type(s) have subtypes? - CORRECT ANSWER inpatient only Why are subtypes important? - CORRECT ANSWER For revenue purposes. Under the stay tab, what does Room req mean? - CORRECT ANSWER Has the patient requested a room other than what's been given? Under the stay tab, what does Pvt neces mean? - CORRECT ANSWER Is a private room necessary for the patient? What does ABN stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER advanced beneficiary notice What does HIE stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER health info exchange, can the patient's info be shared? What are the admin codes? - CORRECT ANSWER NB=newborn, NBPRE=newborn premature, EMER=emergency, URPR=urgent procedure, URER=urgent emergency, ELPR=elective procedure How do you admit an ER patient to a holding bed? - CORRECT ANSWER create new visit, stay tab, ADT functions, select admit and fill out info How do you admit an O/P? - CORRECT ANSWER create new visit, stay tab, fill out admission info and discharge right after What is the cycle code for recurring patients? - CORRECT ANSWER 6 What is the cycle code for long term patients? - CORRECT ANSWER 5 What is the MSP? - CORRECT ANSWER medicare questionnaire How do you change an ER patient to an inpatient? - CORRECT ANSWER ADT functions, change stay type, ADT functions again, transfer (if they were in an ER room) or reverse admit (if they were not in a room), fill out new info, change stay type, subtype, and service code, change insurance to reflect inpatient What extra prompt will you receive when you back out of a visit when registering an observation patient? - CORRECT ANSWER It will ask you if you want to post the observation charges. What stay type do observation patients get admitted as? - CORRECT ANSWER stay type 2/outpatient Where can you control how auto observation rounds the hour? - CORRECT ANSWER from hospital base menu, master selection, business office tables, business office table maintenance, AHIS, P8, mark auto obs field with Y (will round to the nearest hour) or N (will round to the next hour) Where can you put in codes to identify observation patients? - CORRECT ANSWER from hospital base menu, master selection, business office tables, business office table maintenance, AHIS, P8 Where can you see/change the hourly observation rate for the first hour and following hours? - CORRECT ANSWER from hospital base menu, master selection, business office tables, business office table maintenance, AHIS, P8 How do you run a pre-admission report? - CORRECT ANSWER from hospital base menu, print reports, census, build daily files (build as current day), hit start, back to print reports, census, pre-admission What does pre-admit delete do? - CORRECT ANSWER deletes any pre-admit accounts that don't have any activity What are the three ways to create a temp. visit? - CORRECT ANSWER 1) from hospital base menu, temp account reg 2) from profile, create temp visit 3) from hospital base menu, patient list, first time temp How do you assign a patient number when creating a temp visit? - CORRECT ANSWER hit 1 and enter What fields must be filled out for a temp reg? - CORRECT ANSWER name, sex, DOB, physician, patient type, and service code How do you run a report that will identify temp accounts that need to be completed? - CORRECT ANSWER from hospital base menu, print reports, census, under temp reg choose build finder file as of today, print, back to hospital base menu, print reports, census, incomplete reg (this will show accounts that were registered as temp but do not have any charges) What must be the same before merging profiles? - CORRECT ANSWER name, DOB, MRN, and guarantor How do you merge profiles? - CORRECT ANSWER go into the profile that you are not keeping, change the name and DOB to be the same as the profile you want to keep, delete the MRN and guarantor off of both accounts, misc options, change SSN, match the one you're keeping from the other profile, hit enter and merging will happen, go back and add MRN and guarantor info, mass change MRN How do you run an unapplied visits report? - CORRECT ANSWER from hospital base menu, print reports, medical records, admin tab, choose person profile maintenance and unapplied visits report What does a data mismatch report do? - CORRECT ANSWER lists out visits where the data is different on the profile, specifically name and/or DOB How do you run a report to see which profiles are linked? - CORRECT ANSWER from hospital base menu, print reports, census, select monthly misc tab, linked profiles How do you run a report to see new profiles that have been created? - CORRECT ANSWER from hospital base menu, print reports, census, select monthly misc tab, new profiles, enter date range and print What does all patients in the patient list show? - CORRECT ANSWER all accounts that have an AR balance or have not met the criteria to go to history What does current patients in the patient list show? - CORRECT ANSWER patients without a discharge date, patients with a discharge date within past 3 days, and pre-admits with an expect date that has not exceeded 60 days What does my patients in the patient list show? - CORRECT ANSWER a custom list created by each employee What does MPI stand for and what does it show? - CORRECT ANSWER master patient index, includes any patient that has ever been registered at the hospital What does CAH stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER critical access hospital What does the CAH log show and where can it be found? - CORRECT ANSWER shows level of care changes, can be found under misc options on a visit What effect will changing a synced field have on the patient's profile and the attached visits? - CORRECT ANSWER If a synced field is changed on the profile, it will change on all of the past visits and vice versa. What are the synced fields? (8) - CORRECT ANSWER SSN, DOB, sex, race, ethnicity, maiden name, birthplace, and expired date Where could you find the room rate for the accommodation code SP? - CORRECT ANSWER from hospital base menu, master selection, business office tables, table maintenance, patient tab, room rates Where could I find the room types for the hospital? - CORRECT ANSWER from hospital base menu, master selection, business office tables, table maintenance, patient tab, room types How many digits are our general ledger numbers? - CORRECT ANSWER 8 What does each digit of the general ledger number stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER 1st digit=type of account, 2nd digit=company, 3rd digit=stay type (only for revenue accounts), 4th and 5th digits=subtype (only for revenue accounts), 6th and 7th and 8th digits=dept number (only for revenue and expense accounts) What are the possible types of accounts for the 1st digit of a general ledger number and what numbers are associated with them? - CORRECT ANSWER 1=asset account, 2=liability account, 3=revenue account, 4=expense account, 5=other revenue account, and 6=other expense account Where can you find what admission form program is being used by the hospital? - CORRECT ANSWER from hospital base menu, master selection, business office tables, business office table maintenance, AHIS, P2 How do you view a spooled report? - CORRECT ANSWER from hospital base menu, print reports,, report image system What is the path to set up required fields for the policy maintenance screen? - CORRECT ANSWER from hospital base menu, master selection, business office tables, table maintenance, B.O. tab, insurance companies, choose one, policy info tab Where are the next available patient visit numbers loaded? - CORRECT ANSWER from hospital base menu, master selection, business office tables, business office table maintenance, AHIS, P2 What is the path to print the schedule for all departments? - CORRECT ANSWER from hospital base menu, other applications and functions, EWS, schedule by dept/location, select viewing method, choose T for print version and select desired print options, hit print Where is the EWS confirmation number loaded? - CORRECT ANSWER the number is system generated, not loaded anywhere How can a site find out the last time the final census was run? - CORRECT ANSWER from hospital base menu, master selection, business office tables, business office table maintenance, AHIS, P5, final census field What are the two ways that room charges can be placed on a patient's visit? - CORRECT ANSWER transaction entry or running final census When reviewing the pre-census, what 2 things must be checked? - CORRECT ANSWER room numbers and accommodation codes Why should transaction review and delete never be used? What security prevents it from being used? - CORRECT ANSWER because it cannot be audited, 4 What should the transaction entry option be used for when locked onto a patient account? - CORRECT ANSWER to post charges to an account Why are accommodation codes so important? - CORRECT ANSWER they override the room rates Where can you print a list of current accommodation codes being used? - CORRECT ANSWER from hospital base menu, print reports, down to tables, room accom. codes If a TTY was unable to print facesheets, what table and fields should the printer number be loaded to print I/P and O/P facesheets? - CORRECT ANSWER the device control table, field 18 IP and ER How do you set the fields to required in the person profile and in the visit? What options are there for each? - CORRECT ANSWER from hospital base menu, master selection, business office tables, business office table maintenance, pt. maint, either profile required or census required, option are Y/N/R What do Y, N, and R stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER Y stands for yes - the cursor will stop at that field and you can choose to fill it out or not, N stands for no - the box will be grayed out and the cursor will skip over that field, and R stands for required - the cursor will stop at that field and is required to be filled out What is default printer used for in the device control table? - CORRECT ANSWER so that any report will print to a specific printer What does DCT stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER device control table In the device control table, what field must exactly match the printer set up menu for ARDS? - CORRECT ANSWER the tray name (field 28) must exactly match the paper type What determines when the medicare questionnaire will automatically come up during registration? What is the path to get there? - CORRECT ANSWER from hospital base menu, master selection, business office tables, table maintenance, B.O. tab, insurance companies, choose one, P4, medicare questionnaire, the letter there determines when the questionnaire will pop up What does each letter in the medical questionnaire field stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER Y=will display after entering the financial class on the visit, N=will never display, M=same thing as Y, A=will display after the admit date is entered, 1=will display after entering the financial class on the visit if medicare is primary/secondary/tertiary insurance, 2=will display after the admit date is entered if medicare is the primary/secondary/tertiary insurance Registration I/P and O/P form names and the site admitting label program name are loaded in what table and fields? - CORRECT ANSWER from hospital base menu, master selection business office tables, business office table maintenance, AHIS, P2, Adm Form Phase and next three fields What is the path to set up new rooms in the system? - CORRECT ANSWER from hospital base menu, master selection, business office tables, table maintenance, patient tab, room types What must be run when new rooms are added to the system to have those rooms show in the tables during registration? - CORRECT ANSWER reorganize room and current patient index What security switch allows you to change the SSN on the person profile? - CORRECT ANSWER switch 115 What security switch allows an employee to do a mass change in the person profile? - CORRECT ANSWER switch 79 How would you assign a different account number for different stay types? - CORRECT ANSWER from hospital base menu, master selection, business office tables, business office table maintenance, AHIS, P2, auto account #s Name two reports the registration supervisor might run to follow up on their employees' accuracy. - CORRECT ANSWER registration follow up report and registration quality report Why would a patient data screen be used? - CORRECT ANSWER to have a customized screen that captures more data What two tables can you add information to when using the look-up options on the person profile or visit? - CORRECT ANSWER employer and non-staff physician How could you run multiple reports on a daily basis without having to run them individually? - CORRECT ANSWER use the print daily reports feature, report code is CB Where do we set up the claim maintenance when you lock onto a financial class on the person profile or guarantor/insurance tab? - CORRECT ANSWER from hospital base menu, master selection, business office tables, table maintenance, B.O. tab, insurance companies, choose one, policy info tab What are three things that are different when registering a recurring account versus a regular outpatient account? - CORRECT ANSWER financial class (R as third character), cycle code (6), no discharge date What table maintenance would need to be done so a site does not receive a message "stay type does not match financial class"? - CORRECT ANSWER from hospital base menu, master selection, business office tables, table maintenance, B.O. tab, insurance companies, choose one, pg. 7, display in lookup for stay type In what order should the census functions be performed to catch up the census when the sytem goes down or they are not on 24 hour registration? - CORRECT ANSWER discharge, transfer, admit What are the steps to delete an account/visit? - CORRECT ANSWER delete insurances, delete any notes, delete admission/discharge info, misc options, delete acct What table does the ABN reference? - CORRECT ANSWER medical necessity When changing a patient's insurance info on guarantor/ins tab of the registration and ADT screen, why is it recommended to add the new info and then delete the old info? - CORRECT ANSWER so that you can copy the claim What are two ways to print and outpatient facesheet? - CORRECT ANSWER 1) visit, forms, ER form 2) patient functions, emergency room form Where would you go to set up a new registration edit? - CORRECT ANSWER from hospital base menu, master selection, business office tables, business office table maintenance, reg edits, new What are two ways to access reg edits? - CORRECT ANSWER 1) patient profile, misc options, edits 2) from hospital base menu, reg edits, can select person profile edits, census edits, or edit purge, enter date range and hit search, double click on that line and it will take you to that profile to fix that edit [Show Less]
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CPSI Exam 138 Questions with Verified Answers 2019 Updated,100% CORRECT
CPSI Exam 138 Questions with Verified Answers 2019 Updated What is CPSC - CORRECT ANSWER A Federal Guideline What is ASTM - CORRECT ANSWER An Interna... [Show More] tional Voluntary Standard F 1292-17 - CORRECT ANSWER Impact Attenuation of Surfacing Materials Within the Use Zone of Playground Equipment F 1951 - CORRECT ANSWER Test method for Accessibility on Safety Surfacing for Playgrounds (Wheelchairs on loose fill) F 2075 - CORRECT ANSWER Engineered Wood Fiber Safety Surfacing F 2223 - CORRECT ANSWER Playground Surfacing F 2373 - CORRECT ANSWER Playground Equipment for Children Under the Age of 2 F 2479 - CORRECT ANSWER Poured in Place Rubber Surfacing F 3012 - CORRECT ANSWER Loose Fill Rubber Surfacing F 2049 - CORRECT ANSWER Standard for Fencing/Barriers for Playgrounds F 1918 - CORRECT ANSWER Contained Play System F 1148 - CORRECT ANSWER Residential Play Equipment Risk V. Hazard - CORRECT ANSWER Known V. Unknown ASTM Scope - CORRECT ANSWER "Its purpose is to reduce life-threatening and debilitating injuries" Most Common cause of Injury - CORRECT ANSWER Falls Most common cause of playground fatalities - CORRECT ANSWER Entanglement #2 most common cause of playground fatalities - CORRECT ANSWER Falls onto hard underlying surface #3 most common cause of playground fatalities - CORRECT ANSWER Head and Neck Entrapment #4 most common cause of playground fatalities - CORRECT ANSWER Impact by loose equipment #1 contributor to public playground injuries - CORRECT ANSWER Poor Maintenance (#2 is Improper use and poor supervision) Priority 1 Hazard - CORRECT ANSWER 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 Hazard priority is based on 3 factors - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Possibility 2. Probability 3. Consequence Possibility - CORRECT ANSWER Is it possible that the users would come in contact with the hazard? -Accessible by vulnerable users -In a heavily used area? -A condition that can become worse easily or quickly? Probability - CORRECT ANSWER What is the likelihood that a child might have an accident as a result of the exposure Consequence - CORRECT ANSWER How serious is the injury that's the most likely consequence of the accident? Sample Hazard Priority Rating Scale (1-5) - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Permanent disability, loss of life or body part 2. Serious injury resulting in temporary disability 3.Minor (non-disabling) injury 4. Potential for injury very minimal 5. Existing condition is compliant Range of Users - CORRECT ANSWER 5th % 2 year old to 95th % 12 year old ASTM 1487 Exclusions - CORRECT ANSWER -Residential Equipment -Athletic Equipment -Contained Play Equipment -Amusement Park Equipment -Fitness Equipment for users 13+ ASTM F1487 does not relate to the following equipment WHEN LOCATED OUTSIDE THE EQUIPMENT USE ZONE - CORRECT ANSWER Benches, tables, independent shade structures, litter barrels, drinking fountains, and containment borders Length of chain for overhead swinging rings - CORRECT ANSWER -must not exceed 7"' (pivot point to pivot point) -The overall length must not exceed 15" (pivot point to end of ring) Equipment Not Recommended for Pre-School Users (CPSC 2010) - CORRECT ANSWER -Free-Standing Arch Climber -Free-Standing flexible climbers (ASTM allows these) -Fulcrum Seesaws -Parallel Bars Play Equipment not recommended for pre-school users (CPSC 1997) - CORRECT ANSWER -Log Roll -Track Rides -Vertical Sliding Poles -Spiral Slides > 360 degrees There must be no overhead obstructions within... - CORRECT ANSWER 84" above each designated playing surface, use zone, and pivot point of swings Formula for swings overhead obstruction - CORRECT ANSWER the lowest edge of the roofline is X + 42" where X = distance from pivot point to surfacing Materials must have - CORRECT ANSWER Demonstrated record of durability Professional Judegement - CORRECT ANSWER ability of an individual with current knowledge, skill or experience, or both in the field of playgrounds/playground equipment design, use, or operations, which enables the person to form an opinion of make a decision, or both, concerning a matter within that field f experience Lead Paint - CORRECT ANSWER Check equipment installed before 1978 -If you suspect that peeling and flaking paint is lead-based, encapsulate by painting Fasteners - CORRECT ANSWER -Must be corrosion-resistant or have a corrosion-resistant coating -MUST NOT LOOSEN OR BE REMOVABLE WITHOUT TOOLS -Must be self-locking or have a means to prevent detachment S-Hook Maximum Opening - CORRECT ANSWER ENG .04in Met 1mm Vertical Projection Guage - CORRECT ANSWER ENG .12in (1/8") Met 3mm Roller Slides size of crush/sheer test probe - CORRECT ANSWER Eng .04in(3/16") Met 5mm Merry-Go-Rounds size of crush/shear test probe - CORRECT ANSWER Eng .3in (5/16") Met 7.5mm Small Projections Gauge Inside Diameter - CORRECT ANSWER Eng .5in Met 13mm Crush and Shear Probe Size of opening with movement - CORRECT ANSWER Eng .62in Met 16mm Completely Bounded openings that are concerning - CORRECT ANSWER openings between 3.5in (89mm) to 9" (229mm) Exception with Completely Bounded Non-Rigid Openings - CORRECT ANSWER 50lbs of force to pull probe through the opening Partially bounded opening Entrapment Exception - CORRECT ANSWER -Where contact with the sides of the opening is less than 24" above protective surfacing -Lower leg of opening is horizontal or pointed down Projection - CORRECT ANSWER part of playground equipment that extends or juts out beyond the adjacent surface Protrusions - CORRECT ANSWER Projections that have a potential to injure users Vertical Projection Gauge - CORRECT ANSWER 1/8" , 3mm, .12" used to test swings Entanglement Hazard - CORRECT ANSWER A projections that has the potential means to catch a loose cord, hood, or any other item around a child's neck When to Test a Projection for an Entanglement Hazard - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Projection must fit within a projection gauge 2. Projections must be above the horizontal plane 3. Projection must have perpendicular sides 4. Projections must extend >.12 (1/8", 3mm) from the initial surface Flexible Handgripping Components Minimum Diameter - CORRECT ANSWER Eng .62 in Met 16mm Partially-Bounded Opening Probe (B) Minimum Insertion depth - CORRECT ANSWER Eng .75 Met 19.1 mm Handgripping Components Minimum Diameter - CORRECT ANSWER Eng .95in Met 24mm Handrails Minimum diameter - CORRECT ANSWER Eng .95 Met 24mm Rungs on Rigid Climbing Apparatus Minimum Diameter - CORRECT ANSWER Eng .95in Met 24mm Middle Projection Gauge Inside Diameter - CORRECT ANSWER Eng 1.5in Met 38mm Handgripping Components Maximum Diameter - CORRECT ANSWER Eng 1.55 in Met 39.4mm Flexible Handgripping Components Maximum Diameter - CORRECT ANSWER Eng 1.55 in Met 39.4mm Handrails Maximum Diameter - CORRECT ANSWER Eng 1.55in Met 39.4mm Rungs on Rigid Climbing Apparatus Maximum Diameter - CORRECT ANSWER Eng 1.55in Met 39.4 mm Partially-Bounded Opening Probe Neck Width - CORRECT ANSWER Eng 1.875in Met 47.6mm Partially-Bounded Opening Probe Neck Length - CORRECT ANSWER Eng 3in Met 76mm Large Projection Gauge Inside Diameter - CORRECT ANSWER Eng 3in Met 76mm Torso Probe Thickness - CORRECT ANSWER Eng 3.5in Met 89mm Torso Probe Minimum insertion depth - CORRECT ANSWER Eng 4in Met 102mm Partially-Bounded Opening Probe (A) width - CORRECT ANSWER Eng 6.1in Met 155mm Torso Probe Width - CORRECT ANSWER Eng 6.2in Met 157mm Partially-Bounded Opening Probe (B) Shoulder width - CORRECT ANSWER Eng 8.5in Met 216mm Head Probe Diameter - CORRECT ANSWER Eng 9in Met 229mm Stepping Forms for Children 2-5 Maximum distance between forms - CORRECT ANSWER Eng 12in Met 300mm Maximum clear opening without a top horizontal guardrail - CORRECT ANSWER Eng 15in Met 380mm Stepping Forms for Children 5-12 Maximum distance between forms - CORRECT ANSWER Eng 18in Met 460mm Elevated Structures for Children 2-5 Maximum height without guardrails - CORRECT ANSWER Eng 20in Met 508mm Guardrails on Upper Platform of Adjacent Platforms Maximum height difference for children 2-5 - CORRECT ANSWER Eng 20in Met 508mm Entanglement Hazard Exception - CORRECT ANSWER -Projection great than 1/8" are not allowed within 21" Slide Non-Entanglement Zone (regardless of orientation of the projection) -More than 2 exposed bolt threads may be considered an entanglement hazard (for recessed bolts use body organ gauge if the curved surface of the gauge touches the bolt you will need to test) -Projections that increase in size from their initial surface (projection must fit inside a gauge; deeper AND wider that 1/8") S Hook Entanglement Hazards - CORRECT ANSWER -No portion of the closed end may project beyond the upper loop -Lower-Loop may not overlap the side of the body of the hook -Gap should be no greater than .4" (1mm) - size of a dime Exemption to Closed Connection Devises - CORRECT ANSWER In-fill completely fills the interior space of both loops Slide Non-Entanglement/Clearance Zone Minimum side clearance - CORRECT ANSWER Eng 21in Met 530mm Guardrails for Children 2-5 Maximum height of lower rail - CORRECT ANSWER Eng 23in Met 580mm Guardrails for Children 5-12 Maximum height of lower rail - CORRECT ANSWER Eng 28in Met 710mm Guardrails for children 2-5 minimum height of upper rail - CORRECT ANSWER Eng 29in Met 740mm Barriers for children 2-5 minimum height of upper rail - CORRECT ANSWER Eng 29in Met 740mm Elevated Structures for Children 2-5 Maximum height without barriers - CORRECT ANSWER Eng 30in Met 760mm Elevated Structures for children 5-12 Maximum height without guardrails - CORRECT ANSWER Eng 30in Met 760mm Barriers on Upper Platform of Adjacent Platforms Max height difference for children 2-5 - CORRECT ANSWER Eng 30in Met 760mm Guardrails on Upper Platform or Adjacent Platforms Max Height difference for children 5-12 - CORRECT ANSWER Eng 30in Met 760mm Guardrails for Children 5-12 Minimum height of upper rail - CORRECT ANSWER Eng 38in Met 970mm Barriers for Children 5-12 Minimum height of upper rail - CORRECT ANSWER Eng 38in Met 970mm Barriers on Upper Platform of Adjacent Platforms Max height difference for children 5-12 - CORRECT ANSWER Eng 48in Met 1220mm Elevated Structures for Children 5-12 Max height without barriers - CORRECT ANSWER Eng 48in Met 1220mm Sitting Rocking/Swinging Equipment Minimum Use Zone - CORRECT ANSWER Eng 72in Met 1830mm Rotating Swing Support Structure Minimum side use zone - CORRECT ANSWER Eng 72in Met 1830mm Slide Exit Region Use Zone minimum use zone - CORRECT ANSWER Eng 72in Met 1830mm Stationary Equipment Minimum use zone - CORRECT ANSWER Eng 72in Met 1830mm To-Fro Swing Support Structure Minimum use zone - CORRECT ANSWER Eng 72in Met 1830mm Exemptions for Crush and Shear Criteria - CORRECT ANSWER -Chain and its method of attachment -Attachment area of coil springs -Area between top rail and swinging element -Area between lightweight movable objects Exemptions to Suspended Hazard Criteria - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Multiple suspended components 2. Swing chain or cable 3.Rope, chain, cable that is greater than or equal to 7" 4. Climbing net structures 5. For ground level components, rope, cable, and chain used to attach manipulative devices to play panels shall not be > 24" long or >.27" high above surfacing Maximum ramp slope - CORRECT ANSWER 1:12 Stepped Platforms and Transfer Platform for Access - CORRECT ANSWER 8" rise for each stepped platform 11-18" height for transfer platform Handrail Height - CORRECT ANSWER -Measured at the front of the step -height between 22-38" from leading edge of each step Handrail and Handgrip sizes (rigid) - CORRECT ANSWER -.95-1.55" in diameter Handrail and Handgrip sizes (Flexible) - CORRECT ANSWER -.62-1.55" in diameter Designated Play Surfaces Physical Definition - CORRECT ANSWER A flat surface >2" X 2" and less than 30 degree from the horizontal Designated Play Surfaces Performance Definition - CORRECT ANSWER An elevated surface for standing, walking, sitting, or climbing Exceptions to Guardrails/Barrier Requirements - CORRECT ANSWER Climbers, Balance Beams, Stepping Pods and other play elements that may contain a designated play surface - unless specified in that equipment section Upper Body Equipment for Pre-School Users - CORRECT ANSWER rungs must be parallel and evenly spaces Vertical Rotating Equipment Clearance area without rigid structural components - CORRECT ANSWER Eng 72" Met 1830mm Vertical Rotating Equipment with Dimension >20" measured from the axis of rotation to the outermost perimeter <20" use zone - CORRECT ANSWER Eng 72" Met 1830mm Vertical Rotating Equipment with Max Dimension >20" Measured from the Axis of rotation to the outermost Perimeter and which do not exceed the speed limitation Use Zone - CORRECT ANSWER Eng 72" Met 1830mm Vertical Rotating Equipment with max dimension >20" Measured from the axis of rotation to the outermost perimeter and which exceed the speed limitation non overlapping use zone - CORRECT ANSWER Eng 72in Met 1830mm Horizontal Rotating Equipment Use Zone - CORRECT ANSWER Eng 72in Met 1830mm Rotating Swing minimum non-overlapping use zone (y=vertical distance between pivot point and top of swing seat) - CORRECT ANSWER Y +72in Vertical Rotating Equipment clearance area without rigid structural components - CORRECT ANSWER Eng 72" Met 1830mm Dynamic Impact Test - CORRECT ANSWER -Suspended elements shall not impart a peak acceleration > 100g and shall have a HIC score less than or equal to 500 Standing Rocking Equipment Minimum non-overlapping use zone - CORRECT ANSWER Eng 84" Met 2130mm Slide Exit Region Maximum use zone - CORRECT ANSWER Eng 96in Met 2440mm Adjacent Play Structures > 30" High Maximum use zone - CORRECT ANSWER Eng 108in Met 2740mm Vertical Rotating Equipment Height of rotating or adjacent equipment >30" Use Zone - CORRECT ANSWER Eng 108in Met 2740mm Vertical Rotating Equipment with Maximum Dimension >20" Measured from the Axis of rotation to the outermost perimeter and which exceed the speed limitation Use zone - CORRECT ANSWER Eng 108in Met2740mm Impact Attenuation - CORRECT ANSWER The ability of a surface to reduce and dissipate he energy of a falling body Critical Height - CORRECT ANSWER The max height in full feet for a surfacing system that, when tested in accordance with ASTM F1292, no value shall exceed 200 g-max or 1,000 HIC Relationship between critical height and fall height - CORRECT ANSWER The critical height of the protective surfacing must equal or exceed the fall height of the equipment Seesaws Fall Height - CORRECT ANSWER Max attainable of any part to the protective surfacing Children with Mobility Issues Need Safe... - CORRECT ANSWER -Approach routes in the playground to all accessible structures -Means to enter the play structure -Variety of integrated play events (APPROACH, ENTER, USE) Accessible Route of Travel (ADA 2010) - CORRECT ANSWER -Clarence 80" (ASTM overhead clearance is 84") -Width 60" -Slope (from the ground) 1:16 When use zone can overlap - CORRECT ANSWER -If both structures are less than or equal to 30" -If either structure is >30" high, they may partially overlap to 108" Non-Overlap Use Zones - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Motion area of vertical rotating equipment with radius >20" 2. Motion area of swings 3. Standing Rocking equipment 4. Exit region of slides Spring Rocking Equipment (Standing) Use Zone - CORRECT ANSWER 84" with no overlap Free Standing or Attached Slides Exit Region Use Zone - CORRECT ANSWER 72" minimum 96" max Zone cannot be overlapped Playground Risk Management Why Manage Risk - CORRECT ANSWER -To reduce loss of life and debilitating injury to playground users -To limit exposure to liability and control losses -To maintain the playground environment -To show good intent (public relations) Do a Safety Audit in Order to..... - CORRECT ANSWER -Identify non-compliant conditions -Identify compliant conditions Responsibility of Owner/Operator for Inspections and Maintenance - CORRECT ANSWER -Maintain and repair surfacing within use zones according to manufacturer's installation and maintenance instructions and in compliance with ASTM F1487, ASTM F1292, and DOJ Design Standards where applicable -Establish and maintain detailed installation, assembly, inspection, maintain and repair record Factors Affecting Inspection Frequency Use Factors - CORRECT ANSWER -EXTENT OF USE -Ages of users -Vandalism patterns -Accident patterns Playground Inspections Documentation should be based on... - CORRECT ANSWER -Manufacturer's recommendations -Agency policy and procedures Low Frequency Inspections - CORRECT ANSWER Seasonal, In-depth Focus: Preventive Maintenance Hgh Frequency Inspections - CORRECT ANSWER Custodial, Identifies changes Focus: Routine Maintenance [Show Less]
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CPSI Handbook Exam 113 Questions with Verified Answers,100% CORRECT
CPSI Handbook Exam 113 Questions with Verified Answers Slope of stairs - CORRECT ANSWER Maximum of 50 degrees Slope of ladder - CORRECT ANSWER 50 -... [Show More] 75 degrees Slope of rung ladder - CORRECT ANSWER 75 - 90 degrees Width of slide - CORRECT ANSWER 12" for ages 2-5; 16" for ages 5-12 Width of stair - CORRECT ANSWER 12" for ages 2-5; 16" for ages 5-12 Vertical rise of stair and ladder - CORRECT ANSWER 9" for ages 2-5; 12" for ages 5-12 Vertical rise of rung ladder - CORRECT ANSWER 12" maximum Tread depth of stair - CORRECT ANSWER 7" for ages 2-5; 8" for ages 5-12 Stepping forms - check terminology cuz some are ok 20 & 30" if guardrails - CORRECT ANSWER Distance between Maximum 12" for ages 2-5; 18" for ages 5-12, minimum diameter 10", constant slope no more than 30 degrees dome is OK Slide width - CORRECT ANSWER 12" for ages 2-5; 16" for ages 5-12 Slide hood diameter - CORRECT ANSWER 23" Height of sides of slide - CORRECT ANSWER 4" If slide is less than or equal to 48", the height of exit is - CORRECT ANSWER less than or equal to 11" If slide is greater than 48", the height of exit is - CORRECT ANSWER between 7 and 15" Depth of slide platform - CORRECT ANSWER at least 14" Slope of slide - CORRECT ANSWER 50 degrees Maximum height of climbing equipment for ages 2-5 - CORRECT ANSWER 60" Maximum height of climbing equipment for ages 5-12 - CORRECT ANSWER 84" Balance beam height - CORRECT ANSWER 12" for ages 2-5; 16" for ages 5-12 Ramp slope - CORRECT ANSWER 1:8 Width of stairs, ladder treads, slide - CORRECT ANSWER 12" for ages 2-5; 16" for ages 5-12 Maximum height of platform with no guardrail - CORRECT ANSWER 20" for ages 2-5; 30" for ages 5-12 Maximum height of takeoff platform - CORRECT ANSWER 18" for ages 2-15; 36" for ages 5-12 Probe to use on a merry-go-round - CORRECT ANSWER 5/16 or .3 Probe to use on a log - CORRECT ANSWER 3/16 or .19 Entanglement gauge to use on a slide or swing - CORRECT ANSWER 1/8" Minimum distance between two track rides - CORRECT ANSWER 4 feet ASTM F1475 - CORRECT ANSWER Equipment ASTM F2223 - CORRECT ANSWER Surfacing ASTM F1272 - CORRECT ANSWER Impact attenuation ASTM F2075 - CORRECT ANSWER Wood Fiber ASTM F1951 - CORRECT ANSWER Accessibility of surface ASTM F2049 - CORRECT ANSWER Barriers and fencing A hook is considered closed if there is no gap greater than - CORRECT ANSWER .04" Distance for an entrapment hazard - CORRECT ANSWER 3.5 to 9" Perimeter of opening in a net structure should not be - CORRECT ANSWER between 17 and 28" Maximum distance between overhead ladder rungs - CORRECT ANSWER 12" for ages 2-5; 15" for ages 5-12 Horizontal distance between sliding pole and structure used for access to the sliding pole - CORRECT ANSWER 18-20" Maximum diameter of sliding pole - CORRECT ANSWER 1.9" All Swing belt dimensions - CORRECT ANSWER min of 12" from surface, 20" between arms; 24" between swings & 30" from support @ 60" Use zone for single axis swing - CORRECT ANSWER 2 X distance from pivot point to surfacing for to and fro; 6 feet from the support post on the sides Use zone for multi-axis swing - CORRECT ANSWER 6 feet + distance from pivot point to seat Multi-axis swing clearance zone - CORRECT ANSWER 30" + Y (pivot to seat) Thickness of projection gauges - CORRECT ANSWER 1/8", 1/4", 3/4", 1.5" Preschool and school-age small torso template dimensions - CORRECT ANSWER 3.5 x 6.2 Large head template dimensions - CORRECT ANSWER 9" diameter Size of slide and swing projection gauge - CORRECT ANSWER 1/8" Non-entaglement/protrusion zones on a slide - CORRECT ANSWER 60" high; 21" diameter Fall height definition - CORRECT ANSWER Distance between highest designated playing surface and the protective surface Minimum use zone - CORRECT ANSWER 6' in all directions Use zones of stationary equipment 30" or less - CORRECT ANSWER may overlap if equipment is 6' apart Use zones of stationary equipment over 30" high - CORRECT ANSWER may overlap if equipment is 9' apart Surfacing depths and fall height - CORRECT ANSWER Shredded rubber: 6" deep gives 10' fall height Wood chips: 9" gives 10' Wood mulch: 9" gives 7' Gravel: 9" gives 5' Sand: 9" gives 4' Installation layers - CORRECT ANSWER Impact mats, surfacing, geotextile cloth, gravel, hard surface Preferred wood - CORRECT ANSWER Cedar or redwood Wood not to be used - CORRECT ANSWER Creosote-treated or coatings that contain pesticides Bucket swing seat minimum distance to surface - CORRECT ANSWER 24" Belt swing seat minimum distance to surface - CORRECT ANSWER 12" Ages 5-12 maximum height for no guardrail and no BARRIER - CORRECT ANSWER 30" (guardrail); 48" (barrier) Ages 2-5 maximum height for no guardrail and no BARRIER - CORRECT ANSWER 20" (guardrail); 30" (barrier) Overhead ladder dimensions for ages 2-5 - CORRECT ANSWER max 60" high, platform max 18" high, Rungs: 1st one less than 10" from platform; 9-12 inches apart Overhead ladder dimensions for ages 5-12 - CORRECT ANSWER max 84" high, platform max 36", rungs 9-15" apart Clearance for overhead obstructions - CORRECT ANSWER 84" Track Rides - CORRECT ANSWER landing structure 32" wide by 36" long, hand grips min 64" Max 78" above surfacing, 4 feet between track rides Wheel chair ramp hand rails min and max - CORRECT ANSWER lower rail: 12"-16"; upper rail: 26"-28" Spring rocker seat height min and max - CORRECT ANSWER 14"; 28" A completely bounded rigid opening is accessible when - CORRECT ANSWER a torso probe can be inserted into th eoptening to a depth of 4" A partially bounded opening is accessible when it is between these dimensions - CORRECT ANSWER 1.87" to 9" The cause of 75% of injuries - CORRECT ANSWER Falls A planned program of inspections and maintenance - CORRECT ANSWER Preventative maintenance Must be tested to determine if it is a protrusion and or entanglement - CORRECT ANSWER Projection The range of users - CORRECT ANSWER 5% percentile of 2 year olds and 95% percentile of 12 year olds Entanglement hazard - CORRECT ANSWER .12 extension, 2 threads beyond gauge Crush or shear point dimension - CORRECT ANSWER .62" Exemptions for partially bounded openings - CORRECT ANSWER if V is less than 55 degrees and apex is formed by climbing surface or cable; if lowest boundary is horizontal or slopes downward A projection is not accessible when - CORRECT ANSWER A projection gauge can not be placed over it A projection fails the test if - CORRECT ANSWER It extends beyond the face of any of the gauges A projection is an entanglement if - CORRECT ANSWER It extends .12 inch An exposed bolt is an entanglement hazard if - CORRECT ANSWER It project 2 full threads beyond the gauge The bottom of the slide is exempt from - CORRECT ANSWER The requirements of non-entanglement zone Failure of entanglement test - CORRECT ANSWER Projects upwards from a horizontal plane perpendicular to plan of initial surface greater than .12 inch Projections below horizontal plane - CORRECT ANSWER Only need to meet the 3 projection test gauges Projections above the horizontal plan - CORRECT ANSWER Must meet the 3 projection test gauges and have not projections greater than .12 inch S-hook failures - CORRECT ANSWER lower or upper extends beyond body; gap greater than .04; lower or upper extends beyond boundary of other Access component required if adjacent platforms are greater than - CORRECT ANSWER 12" for ages 2-5; 18" for ages 5-12 Height/length ratio of sliding surfaces - CORRECT ANSWER Divide height by length; can not exceed .577 Formula for vertical sidewall height - CORRECT ANSWER 4-(2 width/radius) Fall height of a to-fro or multi-axis swing - CORRECT ANSWER Pivot point to protective surfacing Use zone for standing rocking equipment - CORRECT ANSWER 84" with NO overlap Use zone for sitting rocking, spring equipment - CORRECT ANSWER 72" and can overlap with other equipment is sitting and less than 30" Front use zone of slide - CORRECT ANSWER minimum of 6 feet; The height of the highest part of the sliding surface maximum of 8 feet Rear and side use zone of slide - CORRECT ANSWER 72" Fall height of a 3-dimensional matrix - CORRECT ANSWER The highest distance of the interior or exterior of the structure Climbing net clear opening shall be not greater than - CORRECT ANSWER 72" Sliding pole access can be from - CORRECT ANSWER One height only Minimum curb for wheelchair ramps - CORRECT ANSWER 2" Mesh Structure/climbing net dimension requirements - CORRECT ANSWER No clear opening greater than 72"; no diameter greater than 18" for ages 2-5; 20" for ages 5-12 Center to center distance between rungs on upper body equipment and distance from pivot to handhold on hanging rings - CORRECT ANSWER Maximum of 15" Clearance distance between sliding pole and structures - CORRECT ANSWER 18"-20" Fall height of climbing structures - CORRECT ANSWER A point 60" below the highest portion of the pole to the surface Suspended elements tested for impact attenuation shall not score - CORRECT ANSWER In excess of 100g nor HIC score in excess of 500 Surfacing gmax and HIC - CORRECT ANSWER 200g and 1000 HIC Swinging gates and doors - CORRECT ANSWER Are not recommended for playgrouns Rotating platform (merrygoround) height - CORRECT ANSWER Maximum of 14" for ages 2-5; 18" for ages 5-12 Rotating platform crush/shear point - CORRECT ANSWER Is a point that entraps a .62 diameter rod Roller Slide crush or shear point - CORRECT ANSWER Any point that admits 3/16" rod See Saws - CORRECT ANSWER Not recommended for ages 2-5, need cushion (tires) in surface or under seats, maximum height 60", maximum angle 25 degrees Not recommended for ages 2-5 - CORRECT ANSWER See saws, log rides, track rides, flexible climbers Rocking Equipment - CORRECT ANSWER Slope of slide - CORRECT ANSWER No section greater than 50 degrees; average no greater than 30 degrees Owner Responsibilities - CORRECT ANSWER Insure equipment is installed to recommendations, maintain surfacing, post signage on ages and warning labels, keeping records of inspection, maintenance, repair Manufacturer Responsibilities - CORRECT ANSWER Provide instructions for install, inspect, maintain, and report Merry-go-rounds - CORRECT ANSWER Height max is 14" age 2-5; 18" ages 5-12; underside min of 9" from surfacing except if diameter is less than 20" [Show Less]
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CPSI #2 and CPSI Exam 20 Questions with Verified Answers,100% CORRECT
CPSI #2 and CPSI Exam 20 Questions with Verified Answers 2010 Standards for - CORRECT ANSWER Accessible Design Test method for accessibility on safet... [Show More] y surfacing for playgrounds - CORRECT ANSWER F 1951 Engineered Wood Fiber Safety Surfacing - CORRECT ANSWER F 2075 Guide for ASTM standards on playground surfacing - CORRECT ANSWER F 2223 Playground Equipment for Children Under age 2 - CORRECT ANSWER F 2373 Poured-in-place rubber surfacing - CORRECT ANSWER F 2479 Loose-Fill Rubber Surfacing - CORRECT ANSWER F 3012 Standard for Fencing/Barriers for Playgrounds - CORRECT ANSWER F 2049 Contained Play Systems - CORRECT ANSWER F 1918 Residential Play Equipment - CORRECT ANSWER F 1148 F1292-17 - CORRECT ANSWER Impact attenuation of surfacing materials within the use zone of palygeojnd equipment F1951 - CORRECT ANSWER Test method for accessibility on safety surfacing for playgrounds F2075 - CORRECT ANSWER Engineered Wood Fiber Safety Surfacing F2223 - CORRECT ANSWER Guide for ASTM Standards on Playground Surfacing F2373 - CORRECT ANSWER Standard Consumer Safety Performance Specification for Public Use Play Equipment for Children 6 Months through 23 Months. F2479 - CORRECT ANSWER Poured-in-place rubber surfacing F3012 - CORRECT ANSWER Loose-fill rubber surfacing F2049 - CORRECT ANSWER Standard for Fencing/Barriers for Playgrounds F1918 - CORRECT ANSWER Contained Play Systems F1148 - CORRECT ANSWER Residential Play Equipment [Show Less]
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CPSI Definitions Exam 69 Questions with Verified Answers,100% CORRECT
CPSI Definitions Exam 69 Questions with Verified Answers barrier or protective barrier - CORRECT ANSWER an enclosing device around an elevated platform ... [Show More] that is intended to prevent both inadvertent and deliberate attempts to pass through the device composite structure - CORRECT ANSWER two or more play structures attached or functionally linked, to create one integral unit that provides more than one play activity critical height - CORRECT ANSWER the fall height below which a life threatening head injury would not be expected to occur designated play surface - CORRECT ANSWER Any elevated surface for standing, walking, crawling, sitting or climbing, or a flat surface greater than 2 inches wide by 2 inches long having an angle less than 30° from horizontal. embankment slide - CORRECT ANSWER A slide that follows the contour of the ground and at no point is the bottom of the chute greater than 12 inches above the surrounding ground. entanglement - CORRECT ANSWER A condition in which the user's clothes or something around the user's neck becomes caught or entwined on a component of playground equipment. entrapment - CORRECT ANSWER any condition that impedes withdrawal of a body or body part that has penetrated an opening fall height - CORRECT ANSWER the vertical distance between the highest designated play surface on a piece of equipment and the protective surfacing beneath it footing - CORRECT ANSWER A means for anchoring playground equipment to the ground. full bucket seat swing - CORRECT ANSWER A swing generally appropriate for children under 4 years of age that provides support on all sides and between the legs of the occupant and cannot be entered or exited without adult assistance. Geotextile (filter) Cloth - CORRECT ANSWER A fabric that retains its relative structure during handling, placement, and long-term service to enhance water movement, retard soil movement, and to add reinforcement and separation between the soil and the surfacing and/or sub-base. guardrail - CORRECT ANSWER An enclosing device around an elevated platform that is intended to prevent inadvertent falls from the elevated surface. infill - CORRECT ANSWER Material(s) used in a protective barrier or between decks to prevent a user from passing through the barrier (e.g., vertical bars, lattice, solid panel, etc.). Loose-Fill Surfacing Material - CORRECT ANSWER A material used for protective surfacing in the use zone that consists of loose particles such as sand, gravel, engineered wood fibers, or shredded rubber. preschool age children - CORRECT ANSWER Children 2 years of age through 5 years of age. projection - CORRECT ANSWER anything that extends outward from a surface of the playground equipment and must be tested to determine whether it is a protrusion or entanglement hazard, or both. protective surfacing - CORRECT ANSWER Shock absorbing (i.e., impact attenuating) surfacing material in the use zone that conforms to the recommendations in §2.4. protrusion - CORRECT ANSWER A projection which, when tested, is found to be a hazard having the potential to cause bodily injury to a user who impacts it. roller slide - CORRECT ANSWER A slide that has a chute consisting of a series of individual rollers over which the user travels. school age children - CORRECT ANSWER Children 5 years of age through 12 years of age. slide chute - CORRECT ANSWER The inclined sliding surface of a slide stationary play equipment - CORRECT ANSWER any play structure that has a fixed base and does not move supervisor - CORRECT ANSWER any person tasked with watching children on a playground. supervisors may be paid professionals ie childcare, elementary school or park and recreation personnel, paid seasonal workers ie college or high school students, volunteers ie pta members, or unpaid caregivers ie parents of the children playing in the playground. toddlers - CORRECT ANSWER children 6 months through 23 months of age tube slide - CORRECT ANSWER a slide in which the chute consists of a totally enclosed tube or tunnel Unitary Surfacing Material - CORRECT ANSWER a manufactured material used for protective surfacing in the use zone that may be rubber tiles, mats, or a combination of energy absorbing materials held in place by a binder that may be poured in place at the playground site and cures to form a unitary shock absorbing surface upper body equipment - CORRECT ANSWER Equipment designed to support a child by the hands only (e.g., horizontal ladder, overhead swinging rings). use zone - CORRECT ANSWER The surface under and around a piece of equipment onto which a child falling from or exiting from the equipment would be expected to land. These areas are also designated for unrestricted circulation around the equipment. other than the equipment itself, the use zone shall be free of obstacles that children could run into or fall on top of and thus be injured. the surface area within the use zone shall meet the minimum impact attenuation requirements from maximum fall height accessible - CORRECT ANSWER relating to a part or portion of the playground equipment that 1) can be contacted by any body part or 2) is approachable or usable, or both, by persons with disabilities accessible playground - CORRECT ANSWER playground equipment area, that, when viewed in its entirety, may be approached, and entered and provides a range of play opportunities and experiences to users of varying abilities accessible route - CORRECT ANSWER pathway specifically designed to provide access for individuals with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility devices adjacent platforms - CORRECT ANSWER two platforms having a common vertical plane with some deviation in their height warning - CORRECT ANSWER notice or communication to indicate a potentially hazardous situation that if not avoided could result in death or serious injury climbing net structure - CORRECT ANSWER playground climbing devices made of flexible components arranged in either a 2d grid or 3d matrix completely bounded opening - CORRECT ANSWER any opening in a piece of play equipment that is totally enclosed by boundaries on all sides so that the perimeter of the opening is continuous component - CORRECT ANSWER of a play structure, any portion thereof that generates specific activity and cannot stand alone composite play structure - CORRECT ANSWER two or more play structures attached or functionally linked, to create one integral unit that provided more than one play activity ie combination climber, slide, and horizontal ladder crush and shear point - CORRECT ANSWER juncture at which the user could suffer contusion, laceration, abrasion, amputation, or fracture during use of the playground equipment enclosed swing seat - CORRECT ANSWER suspended device upon which a user sits which has nonremovable supports on all sides and between the legs of a user. The supports are intended to prevent a user from falling out of the device while it is in motion flexible component - CORRECT ANSWER any part of the playground equipment that changes its shape when in use ie tire net, cargo net, and log bridge functionally linked play structure - CORRECT ANSWER play structure that acts as a single unit in its physical form or sense of function as continuous play even if the components are not physically attached g - CORRECT ANSWER acceleration due to gravity at the earth's surface at sea level handrail - CORRECT ANSWER rigid linear device, following the path of access or egress, that when grasped, provides balance and support in maintaining a specific body posture head injury criteria (HIC) - CORRECT ANSWER a measure of impact severity that considers the duration over which the most critical section of the deceleration pulse persists as well as the peak level of deceleration maximum user - CORRECT ANSWER 12 year old child; measurement characteristics are the 95th percentile values for combined sexes minimum user - CORRECT ANSWER a 2 year old child; measurement characteristics are the 5th percentile values for combined sexes partially bounded opening - CORRECT ANSWER any opening in a piece of play equipment that is not totally enclosed by boundaries on all sides so that the perimeter of the opening is discontinuous platform - CORRECT ANSWER flat surface, intended for more that one user to stand, and upon which the user(s) can move freely play structure - CORRECT ANSWER free standing structure with one or more components and their supporting members preventive maintenance - CORRECT ANSWER planned program of inspections and maintenance intended to keep equipment functioning properly and to forestall equipment failures professional judgment - CORRECT ANSWER ability of an individual with current knowledge, skill or experience, or both, in the field of playgrounds/playground equipment design, use, or operations, which enables the person to form an opinion or make a decision, or both concerning a matter within that field of expertise public use playground equipement - CORRECT ANSWER play structure for use in play areas of schools, parks, child care facilities, institutions, multiple family dwellings, private resorts and recreation developments, restaurants, and other areas of public use rocking/springing equipment - CORRECT ANSWER any play structure that rocks about a fixed base rotating equipment - CORRECT ANSWER any play structure intended to support the weight of the user that revolves about an axis at any angle and is intended to revolve repeatedly rung - CORRECT ANSWER crosspiece in a ladder or other climbing equipment used for supporting the user's feet or grasping by the user's hands, or both sharp edge - CORRECT ANSWER edge that can cut user's skin sharp point - CORRECT ANSWER point that can puncture or lacerate a user's skin during use signal word - CORRECT ANSWER word that designates a degree or level of hazard small part - CORRECT ANSWER object that may become detached and presents a choking, aspiration, or ingestion hazard to the user stability - CORRECT ANSWER ability of the playground equipment to withstand anticipated forces which act to tip or slide the playground equipment when properly assembled and installed stair - CORRECT ANSWER device having a slope of 50* or less from a horizontal plane and consisting of a series of steps that can be used for ascending and descending stationary equipment - CORRECT ANSWER any play structure which has a fixed base and does not move step - CORRECT ANSWER horizontal flat crosspiece of a ladder or stair used primarily as a foot support stepping forms - CORRECT ANSWER one or more individual, elevated, freestanding devices used to provide balance experiences which may also be used as an access or egress component swing - CORRECT ANSWER an element or seat suspended from an elevated support structure so as to allow users to move freely in one or more planes and possesses a pivot point greater than 24" when measured vertically from the top of the suspended element to the pivot point swing bay - CORRECT ANSWER space beneath the overhead beam bounded by one or more supports on which swing assembly or assemblies are attached track rides - CORRECT ANSWER play components designed for coasting, with a rolling mechanism enclosed within or surrounding a track transfer point - CORRECT ANSWER platform along an accessible route of travel or an accessible platform provided to allow a child in a wheelchair to transfer from the chair onto the equipment trip hazard - CORRECT ANSWER abrupt change in elevation that is not clear and obvious to the user [Show Less]
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CPSI Exam Practice Table of Dimensions 66 Questions with Verified Answers,100% CORRECT
CPSI Exam Practice Table of Dimensions 66 Questions with Verified Answers What is the max opening for an S-Hook? - CORRECT ANSWER 0.04" What is the g... [Show More] auge size for vertical projection in entanglement hazards? - CORRECT ANSWER 0.12" What is the dowel diameter for roller slides? - CORRECT ANSWER 0.19" What is the dowel size of the crush/shear test probe on Merry-Go-Rounds? - CORRECT ANSWER 0.30" Small Projection Gauge - inside diameter - CORRECT ANSWER .50" What is the dowel size of crush / sheer hazards with movement? - CORRECT ANSWER 0.62" Flexible Hand-gripping Components - minimum diameter - CORRECT ANSWER 0.62" Partially Bound Opening Probe - minimum insertion depth - CORRECT ANSWER 0.75" hand gripping components - minimum diameter - CORRECT ANSWER .95" What is the minimum diameter of handrails? - CORRECT ANSWER .95" What is the minimum diameter of rungs on a rigid climbing apparatus? - CORRECT ANSWER .95" Middle Projection Gauge - inside diameter - CORRECT ANSWER 1.50" Hand gripping Components - Maximum diameter - CORRECT ANSWER 1.55" Flexible Hand gripping Components - Maximum diameter - CORRECT ANSWER 1.55" Handrails - maximum diameter - CORRECT ANSWER 1.55" Rungs on Rigid Climbing Apparatus -max. diameter - CORRECT ANSWER 1.55" Partially-Bounded Opening Probe - neck width - CORRECT ANSWER 1.875" Partially-Bounded Opening Probe - neck length - CORRECT ANSWER 3.0" Large Projection Gauge - inside diameter - CORRECT ANSWER 3.0" Torso Probe - thickness - CORRECT ANSWER 3.5" Torso Probe - minimum insertion depth - CORRECT ANSWER 4.0" Partially-Bounded Opening Probe (A) - width - CORRECT ANSWER 6.1" Torso Probe - width - CORRECT ANSWER 6.2" partially-bounded Opening probe (B) - Shoulder width - CORRECT ANSWER 8.5" Head Probe - diameter - CORRECT ANSWER 9.0" Stepping Forms for Children 2-5 - maximum distance between forms - CORRECT ANSWER 12" Maximum clear opening without a top horizontal guardrail - CORRECT ANSWER 15" Stepping Forms for Children 5-12 - maximum distance between forms - CORRECT ANSWER 18" Elevated Structures for Children 2-5 - maximum height without guardrails - CORRECT ANSWER 20" guardrails on upper platform of adjacent platforms - maximum height difference for children 2-5 - CORRECT ANSWER 20" slide non-entanglement / clearance zone - minimum side clearance - CORRECT ANSWER 21" Guardrails for Children 2-5 - maximum height of lower rail - CORRECT ANSWER 23" Guardrails for Children 5-12 - maximum height of lower rail - CORRECT ANSWER 28" Guardrails for Children 2-5 - minimum height of upper rail - CORRECT ANSWER 29" Barriers for Children 2-5 - minimum height of upper rail - CORRECT ANSWER 29" Elevated Structures for Children 2-5 - maximum height without barriers - CORRECT ANSWER 30" Elevated Structures for Children 5-12 - maximum height without guardrails - CORRECT ANSWER 30" barriers on upper platform of adjacent platforms - maximum height difference for children 2-5 - CORRECT ANSWER 30" guardrails on upper platform of adjacent platforms - maximum height difference for children 5-12 - CORRECT ANSWER 30" Guardrails for Children 5-12 - minimum height of upper rail - CORRECT ANSWER 38" Barriers for Children 5-12 - minimum height of upper rail - CORRECT ANSWER 38" Barriers on upper platform of adjacent platforms - maximum height difference for children 5-12 - CORRECT ANSWER 48" Elevated Structures for Children 5-12 - maximum height without barriers - CORRECT ANSWER 48" Sitting Rocking/Swinging Equipment - minimum use zone - CORRECT ANSWER 72" rotating swing support structure - minimum side use zone - CORRECT ANSWER 72" Slide Exit Region Use Zone - minimum use zone - CORRECT ANSWER 72" Stationary Equipment - minimum use zone - CORRECT ANSWER 72" To-Fro Swing Support Structure - minimum use zone - CORRECT ANSWER 72" Vertical Rotating Equipment - clearance area without rigid structural components - CORRECT ANSWER 72" Vertical Rotating Equipment with Dimension Measured from the Axis of Rotation to the outermost Perimeter <20" - use zone - CORRECT ANSWER 72" Vertical Rotating Equipment with Maximum Dimension > 20" Measured from the Axis of Rotation to the outermost Perimeter and which Do Not Exceed the speed Limitation - use zone - CORRECT ANSWER 72" Vertical Rotating Equipment with Maximum Dimension > 20" Measured from the Axis of Rotation to the outermost Perimeter and which Exceed the speed limitation - non-overlapping use zone - CORRECT ANSWER 72" Horizontal Rotating Equipment - use zone - CORRECT ANSWER 72" Rotating Swing - minimum non-overlapping use zone (Y=vertical distance between pivot point and top of swing seat) - CORRECT ANSWER Y + 72" Vertical Rotating Equipment clearance area without rigid structural components - CORRECT ANSWER 72" Standing Rocking Equipment - minimum non-overlapping use zone - CORRECT ANSWER 84" Slide Exit Region - maximum use zone - CORRECT ANSWER 96" Adjacent Play Structures > 30" High - maximum use zone overlap - CORRECT ANSWER 108" Vertical Rotating Equipment - height of rotating or adjacent equipment >30" - use zone - CORRECT ANSWER 108" Vertical Rotating Equipment with Maximum Dimension > 20" measured from the Axis of Rotation to the Outermost Perimeter and Which Exceed the Speed Limitation - use zone - CORRECT ANSWER 108" Impact Attenuation - CORRECT ANSWER The ability of a surface to reduce and dissipate the energy of a falling body. Critical Height - CORRECT ANSWER The max height in full for a surfacing system that, when tested in accordance with ASTM F1292, no value shall exceed 200 g-max or 1000 HIC Fall Height - CORRECT ANSWER the vertical distance between the highest designated play surface on a piece of equipment and the protective surfacing beneath it F335 - CORRECT ANSWER Standard Test method for Playground Surface Impact Testing in Laboratory at Specified test Height Hazard - CORRECT ANSWER unknown Risk - CORRECT ANSWER Known [Show Less]
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Certification Course for Playground Safety Inspectors Exam 212 Questions with Verified Answers
Certification Course for Playground Safety Inspectors Exam 212 Questions with Verified Answers What was the first equipment recommended to be removed fo... [Show More] r safety reasons? - CORRECT ANSWER Giant Stride When was the first edition of the CPSI manual made? - CORRECT ANSWER 1981 F 1292 - CORRECT ANSWER Method to test impact Attenuation of safety surfacing F 1951 - CORRECT ANSWER Method to test wheelchair accessibility on Safety Surfacing for Playgrounds. 51 sana F 2075 - CORRECT ANSWER Engineered wood fiber safety surfacing. 75 engineer F 2223 - CORRECT ANSWER Guide for ASTM standards on Playground surfacing F 2049 - CORRECT ANSWER Guide for fencing / barriers for playgrounds f1918 - CORRECT ANSWER contained play systems ( 9 trapped) F1148 - CORRECT ANSWER residential play equipment Inspectors will be able to rank the hazard according to ? - CORRECT ANSWER the injury potential What does a comprehensive program of playground safety include? - CORRECT ANSWER -Audits -Inspections -Maintenance What is anthropometrics? - CORRECT ANSWER study of the measurement of the human body What is the percent of injuries caused by falls on playgrounds? - CORRECT ANSWER 79% 11% of falls of caused by? - CORRECT ANSWER impact #1 cause of death? - CORRECT ANSWER entanglement (ropes, strings, clothing) #3 cause of death - CORRECT ANSWER entrapment #2 cause of death - CORRECT ANSWER falls onto hard underlying surfaces #4 cause of death - CORRECT ANSWER impact by tipped or loose equipment or moving swings What is the most common cause of injury on public playgrounds? - CORRECT ANSWER Falls What is the most common cause ofp layground fatalities? - CORRECT ANSWER Entanglement What is the reference for the document when selecting a surfacing system to be installed in a public playground? - CORRECT ANSWER F2223 What is a priority 1 Hazard? - CORRECT ANSWER A readily accessible hazard that would cause an accident which would result in death, brain damage, loss of vision or speech or limb, and organ destruction Another word for probability: - CORRECT ANSWER likelihood what year were animal swings ordered to be removed? - CORRECT ANSWER 1995 The length of a chain for an overheard swinging ring must not exceed what length? - CORRECT ANSWER 7" What must the overall length not exceed? - CORRECT ANSWER 15" true/ false: spiral slides greater than 360 degrees are recommended for preschool users. - CORRECT ANSWER false 2-5 are visible from - CORRECT ANSWER 5-12 area place moving equipment where - CORRECT ANSWER on the edge of the playground There must be no obstructions within how many inches above a disignated play surface - CORRECT ANSWER 84" What about materials must be recorded? - CORRECT ANSWER the durability. CCA - CORRECT ANSWER chromated copper arsenate For lead contamination, equipment installed before what year should be checked? - CORRECT ANSWER 1978 Fasteners must - CORRECT ANSWER not be able to be removed without tools, and must be corrosion resistant or have a corrosion-resisitant coating Plastic materials shall be protected from ? - CORRECT ANSWER U/V light 1487 - CORRECT ANSWER 5th percentile 2 year old to 95th percentile 12 year old 3 1/2 inches to 9 inches - CORRECT ANSWER 89 mm to 229 mm Especially check equipment installed before 1991 - CORRECT ANSWER for head entrapment If torso probe goes in, but head template does not, - CORRECT ANSWER opening is considered a head entrapment hazard 4 inches - CORRECT ANSWER 102 mm how much must each probe be inserted? - CORRECT ANSWER 4 inches Another name for a wedge - CORRECT ANSWER a fish probe If the A portion goes in without touching either side and getting to the bottom - CORRECT ANSWER then is is compliant and needs no further testing If A portion touches both sides before bottom, - CORRECT ANSWER B portion is needed. If B portion goes lower than where a touched, it is a head entrapment. If b portion does not go in, no neck entrapment hazard is present Projections that have the potential to injure users are identified by ASTM as - CORRECT ANSWER Protrusions If the projection passes through the face of the 0.12 gauge, - CORRECT ANSWER is is a protrusion hazard What should the thickness of a gauge for vertical projection be ? - CORRECT ANSWER 0.12 inches or 3 mm thick If a projection extends more than 1/8th (0.12") from initial surface, - CORRECT ANSWER then it is an entanglement hazard More than 2 exposed bolt threads may be considered an - CORRECT ANSWER entanglement hazard Recessed bolts may be inaccessible and not subject to protrusion test - CORRECT ANSWER true Is Sophia da domb? - CORRECT ANSWER Yes What are three factors that contribute to injuries? - CORRECT ANSWER improper supervision, maintenance, improper use, site planning issues 3P - CORRECT ANSWER probability, possibility, consequences playground site - CORRECT ANSWER must be well drained 2-5 area must be seen from - CORRECT ANSWER 5-12 area C C A - CORRECT ANSWER chromated copper arsenate check equipment installed before 1978 - CORRECT ANSWER for lead paint any completely bounded opening betwwen 3 1/2 inches to - CORRECT ANSWER less than 9 inches is a hazard If waise probe goes through, - CORRECT ANSWER then opening is accessible to children If waist probe goes through, but then head probe does not, - CORRECT ANSWER then the opening is an entrapment If one of the four sides of a completely bounded opening is formed by a protective surfacing, - CORRECT ANSWER then the opening is exewmpt from head entrapment requirement Feet first entry into a head entrapment is a - CORRECT ANSWER priority one hazard. Common mistake is found between the support post - CORRECT ANSWER and the last vertical bar probes are not used on - CORRECT ANSWER fences On a stretchy bounded opening, if an entrapment is present, but - CORRECT ANSWER 50 lbs makes probe go through, then it is safe. For testing of narrow portions, - CORRECT ANSWER use partially bounded tesitng method A fish probe is also called - CORRECT ANSWER a wedge probe A Protrusion - CORRECT ANSWER is a projection that can spike pierce or enter eye socket If the projection passes through the face of the gauge, - CORRECT ANSWER it is a protrusion hazard If any part of the projection extends beyond face of gauge - CORRECT ANSWER it is protrusion The gauge for vertical project entanglement is how thick? - CORRECT ANSWER 0.12 inches how many threads on a bolt have to be exposed for it to be considered an entanglement hazard? - CORRECT ANSWER more than two is bad, two is okay S hook gap should be no greater than - CORRECT ANSWER 0.04 inches, approximately one dime Roller slide diameter dowel - CORRECT ANSWER 0.19 inches merry - go - rounds diameter - CORRECT ANSWER 0.30 inches common crush/ shear diameter dowel - CORRECT ANSWER 0.62 inches open pipes and tubes must be - CORRECT ANSWER capped There can be no single non rigid component suspended between play units or from the ground to the play unit within - CORRECT ANSWER 45 degrees of horizontal, unless it is 84 inches aboutp lay surface, a minumin of 1 inch wide, and brightly colored one 1 free swinging rope or cable or chain or permitted to be atttached at one end only, - CORRECT ANSWER swings usnig 2 is exception ropes, cables, and chains securly anchored at both ends and not capable of forming a loop with an interior perimeter or more than how much inches is permitted? - CORRECT ANSWER 5 inches is okay, more than 5 is bad a circle with a 5 inch perimeter has how much of a diameter - CORRECT ANSWER a circle with a 5 inch perimeter has a 1.6 inch diameter circle must be less than 1.6 inches in diameter - CORRECT ANSWER truee ropes and calbles and chains cannop overlap - CORRECT ANSWER true climbing net structure is considered as a - CORRECT ANSWER multiple componenet what is the slope of the largest ramp on a play structure? - CORRECT ANSWER 1:12 maximum ramp run without a landing is - CORRECT ANSWER 144 inches ramps must be at least - CORRECT ANSWER 3 feet wide landing must have a minumum diameter of what? - CORRECT ANSWER 5 feet handrail height between 22-38" from each step - CORRECT ANSWER ... an arch climber should not be connected to the structure above the - CORRECT ANSWER platform define elevated play surface - CORRECT ANSWER a flat surface 2" by 2" and less than 30 degrees form the horizontal TOP surface of GAURD rail for PRESCHOOL - CORRECT ANSWER 29 inches minimum for preschool TOP surface of GAURD rail for SCHOOL AGE - CORRECT ANSWER 38 inches minumum Preschool platform height - CORRECT ANSWER less than or equal to 20, not fence needed preschool platform height - CORRECT ANSWER 21-30, GAURDRAIL needed preschool platform height - CORRECT ANSWER 31 or higher , barrier needed lower edge of gaurd rail - CORRECT ANSWER 23 inches maximum for preschool lower edge of gaurd rail - CORRECT ANSWER 28 inches maximim for school age lower edge of gaurd rail - CORRECT ANSWER 30 or less inches, nothing needed lower edge of gaurd rail - CORRECT ANSWER 31-48 inches, gaurdrail needed lower edge of gaurd rail - CORRECT ANSWER 49+, barrier needed openings with a top gaurdrail can be as big, but openings wiht no gaurd rail - CORRECT ANSWER maximum 15" access component required mabane el etnane platform for PRESCHOOL when the height difference is - CORRECT ANSWER 12 inches access component required mabane el etnane platform for SCHOOL AGE when the height difference is - CORRECT ANSWER 18 inches Barriers are needed on stairs that are greater than 48 inches - CORRECT ANSWER ... A step on a stairway that is 48 inches above the underlying surfacing - CORRECT ANSWER must have a protective barrier instead of a hand rail this applied only to the portion of the step above 48 inches - CORRECT ANSWER ... openings in wheel chair accessible platform, and between edge and railing may not exceed - CORRECT ANSWER 1/2 inch Balance beams for preschool - CORRECT ANSWER maximum height 12 inches Balance beam for SCHOOL AGE - CORRECT ANSWER maximum 16 inches If a child can fall from a height of greater than 18 inches, - CORRECT ANSWER then there should be no rigid structural components in the interior of the climber onto which a child could fall and hit cpsc recommends that upper bosy equipment be used by children - CORRECT ANSWER 4 years and older ( horizontal ladders, ring treks, and chining bars) maximum height of horizontal ladder for presSChool children? - CORRECT ANSWER 5 feet maximum height of horizontal ladder for school agechildren? - CORRECT ANSWER 7 feet Horizontal ladder for preschoolers: rungs must be parallel and evenly spaced - CORRECT ANSWER :) Upper Body Equipment: first rung, must be how far from platform horizontally? - CORRECT ANSWER the first handhold must be between 8-10 inches from the access rung when access is by platform - CORRECT ANSWER the first handhold must be between 0-10 inches from the leading edge of the platform THE RUNGS OF UPPER BODY EQUIPMENT MUST HAVE THE DIAMETER of - CORRECT ANSWER 0.95 - 1.55 inches Rungs must not - CORRECT ANSWER turn or rotate Sliding poles: how high above the platform must the sliding pole extend? - CORRECT ANSWER A sliding pole must extent 5 feet above the platform Sliding pole: what should the disanct betweem te pole and the platform be? - CORRECT ANSWER 18-20 inches What is the maximum pole diameter ? - CORRECT ANSWER the maximum pole diameter is 1.9 inches (sliding poles are not recommended for pre schoola ge children) Which dowl probe should be used to test for crush and shear in the swivel of a rotating swing? - CORRECT ANSWER 0.62 inch dowl probe should be used slide transition area must be atleast how deep? - CORRECT ANSWER 14 inches deep the slide transition area has to be.. sidwalls of a bedway of a slide should be greater than or equal to how many inches - CORRECT ANSWER 4 inches bedwidth - CORRECT ANSWER minimum 12 inches for preschool bedwidth of slide - CORRECT ANSWER the minimum is 16 inches for school age reduced gradient exit ( exit area) - CORRECT ANSWER minimum of 11 inches exit of a slide must be less than or equal to - CORRECT ANSWER 4 degrees below horizontal Bedways of slides must have what slope? - CORRECT ANSWER the slope of a bedway of a slide must not exceed 30 degrees, what is the maximum slope of a slide bedway? - CORRECT ANSWER 50 degrees:) height / length ration must not exceed - CORRECT ANSWER 0.577 Slides with elevation less than or equal to 48 inches - CORRECT ANSWER exit should be 0 - 11 inches slides with elevation greater than 48 then - CORRECT ANSWER slide exit should be 7-15 inches high What is the minimum diameter of the interior of a tube slide? - CORRECT ANSWER 23 inches minimum What are means that can help prevent climbing and sliding on the outside of the tube? - CORRECT ANSWER Barriers or textured surfaces For embankment slides, what is not required, that is generally required for other slides? - CORRECT ANSWER protecting surfacing at the exit, ONLY IF THE BEDWAY IS LESS THAN 12 inches above the embankment clearance zone - CORRECT ANSWER harm from other equipment no projections are allowed in side of a slide that can fit inside which projection gauge? - CORRECT ANSWER No projection is allowed inside of a side that can fit into the large projection gauge No projection is acceptable in a slide non entanglement zone that extends perpendicular from its initial surface by how much? - CORRECT ANSWER no projection is acceptable in the slide non entanglement zone that protrudes more than 0.12 inches (3 mm) Where does the Non-Entanglement zone start? - CORRECT ANSWER The non-entanglement zone begins at the bottom edge of a slide What is a combination swing? - CORRECT ANSWER A combination swing is a swing with many multiples axis ( allows user to go back and forth, and rotate) Swings cannot be attached to a compostite struct. true/false - CORRECT ANSWER true Dynamic impact test: suspended elements shall not impart a peak acceleration in excess of 100 g's and shall have a HIC score not to - CORRECT ANSWER exceed 500. (exemption: components greater than or equal to 8 4 inches above the protective surfacing at the lowest point Swings: what is the maximum number os swings that can be suspended in a bay ? - CORRECT ANSWER 2 what kind of swing has to be alone in a bay? - CORRECT ANSWER a multiple occupancy suspended element Swing splay clearance? - CORRECT ANSWER 20 inch minimum spacing between swing hangers How many inches minimum must be under an open seat swing? - CORRECT ANSWER !2 inches How many inches minimum must be under a closed seat swing? - CORRECT ANSWER 24 inches How many inches between frame and the first swing chain? - CORRECT ANSWER 30 inches minimum how many inches between chains of adjacent swings? - CORRECT ANSWER 24 inches multiple axis swing clearance: 12' minimum from the bottom - CORRECT ANSWER ... multiple axis swing clearance in all directions? - CORRECT ANSWER 30 inches merry go round playforms must be con - CORRECT ANSWER tinuous with no openings platform os merry go round must no - CORRECT ANSWER oscillate up and down if platform is non circular, the difference between minimum and maximum radi must not be more than - CORRECT ANSWER 2 inches (50 mm) What is the maximum speed of rotation per second? - CORRECT ANSWER 13 feet per second max spinners with maximum diameter of less than 20 inches - CORRECT ANSWER may go faster than 13 fps merry go round: minimum clearance platform underside to surfacing+ - CORRECT ANSWER 9 inches Merry go round maximum platform height for PRESCHOOLERS - CORRECT ANSWER 14 inches merry go round maximum platform height for school age children - CORRECT ANSWER 18 inches (450 mm) how many milimetters are in an inch? - CORRECT ANSWER 25.4 millimeters = 1 inch what is the maximum seat height of a fulcrum seasaw? - CORRECT ANSWER the maximum seat height of a fulcrum seasaw is 60 inches what is the maximum angle above horizontal that a fulcrum seasaw may achieve? - CORRECT ANSWER 25 degrees above horizontal What may not project beyong the perimeter of the seasaw seat? - CORRECT ANSWER the handholds may not project beyond the perimeter of the seasaw seat. (may not twist or rotate) Fulcrum seesaw is not recommended for - CORRECT ANSWER preschool chiuldren ( shock-absorbing material should be embedded int he underlying protective surfacing beneath ends of fulcrum seesaws) :) What is recommended for pre-school age users in place of the fulcrum seesaw? - CORRECT ANSWER THe SPRING CENTERED SEESAW is recommended as the alternative for the fulcrum seesaw. SPRINGGGG ROCKINGGG EQUIPMENT: minimum seat height: - CORRECT ANSWER 14 inches is the minimum seat height of spring rocked equipment/14141414 maximum seat height of spring rocking equipment is - CORRECT ANSWER 28 inches is the maximum height of the seats of spring rocking equipment what is the maximent handhold length on SPRRING ROCKING EQUIPMENT? - CORRECT ANSWER handholds on spring rocking equipment must be a minimum length of 3 inches (76 mm) Foorrests of spring rocking equipment must be a minimum of - CORRECT ANSWER the minimum length of spring rocking equipment footrests is 3 1/2 inches (89 mm) (attachmennt poits of coil springs are exempt from crush and shear) Standing springs rocking equipment can be WITH or WITHOUT hand supports. true/false - CORRECT ANSWER true stepping forms: minimum diameter: 10 inches - CORRECT ANSWER ... what is the height for PRESCHOOLERS for stepping forms? - CORRECT ANSWER less than or equal to 20 inches height for stepping froms for school age children - CORRECT ANSWER less than or equal to 30 inches hand supports must be between 22-38 inches above - CORRECT ANSWER stepping surface stepping forms for preschool age children must be - CORRECT ANSWER 20 inches or less stepping forms GREATER THAN 30 inches must - CORRECT ANSWER be stationary DISTANCE BETWEEN STEPPING FORMS; preschOOL - CORRECT ANSWER 12 inches maximum distance between stepping forms for preschool age children what is the dsitance between stepping forms for school age children? - CORRECT ANSWER The distance between stepping forms for schoola ge cihldren is 18 inches Log rolls must rotate around what kind of axis? - CORRECT ANSWER A log roll must rotate around a HORIZONTAL axis A Log roll may stand alone - CORRECT ANSWER or BE PART OF A COMPOSTITE STRUCTURE hand grips are needed for - CORRECT ANSWER mounting, dismounting, and maintaining balance what is the maximum height of the log roller? - CORRECT ANSWER 18 inches or 460 mm is the maximum height of the log roller ( not recommended for pre school age children) what is a track ride? - CORRECT ANSWER something on a bar that you hold onto and side to other end ARE PLATFORMS required FOR TRACK RIDES? - CORRECT ANSWER no platfroms are not required WHEN a track ride does include a platform, then the minimum depth should be 36 inches and the minimum width should be - CORRECT ANSWER 32 inches maximum platform height for school age children for a track ride is - CORRECT ANSWER 36 inches THE CLEARANCE ZONE OF A TRACK RIDE IS from - CORRECT ANSWER handgrip to surfacing exclosed track is exempt from - CORRECT ANSWER crush and shear when two tracks are adjacent, what is the minimum distance from center to center? - CORRECT ANSWER 48 inches.. (track should be unobstructed area along entire length of travel. If a playground comes with a roof and that roof is less than 84 inches above the protective surfacing, then - CORRECT ANSWER then there shall be no disignated playing surface under than roof which is less than 84 inches Who responsibility is it to post signs and labels? - CORRECT ANSWER the owner/ operator signs may not be in the use zone / true false - CORRECT ANSWER true what messages must be communicated to the users via signs? - CORRECT ANSWER age appropriatness, and a warning messages regarded the removal of helmets, drawstrings. (hot surface warning when applicable) WHAT DURABILITY REQUIREMENTS SHALL SIGNS conform to? - CORRECT ANSWER UL 969 Manufacturers identification must be on all - CORRECT ANSWER play equipment what is the function of playground protective surface? - CORRECT ANSWER reduce the severity of head injuries due to falls understand the special protective surfacing terminology from ASTM F2223 - CORRECT ANSWER impact attenuation, critical height, and fall height ASTM 1929 - CORRECT ANSWER establishes an impact attenuation performance criterion for playground surfacing material Every surfacing material shjould be testing using which F procedures - CORRECT ANSWER F1292 WHat is g-max - CORRECT ANSWER g-max is the maximum acceleration of a head during an impact what does HIC stand for - CORRECT ANSWER head injury criteria ( a measure of the impactr severity that combines both the time and energy of an impact what is the distance between the highest acccessible disgnated play surface and the protective surface underneath it called? - CORRECT ANSWER the fall height fall height for a sliding pole is measured from - CORRECT ANSWER 5 feet below the highest portion of the pole to the protective surfacing the minimum fall height for 3d climbing nets GREATER THEN 72 INCHES high is - CORRECT ANSWER 72 inches what is a composite system ? - CORRECT ANSWER a composite system is a surface system including both loosefill and unitary componenet define unitary componenets - CORRECT ANSWER a surface system consisting of one or more componenets bound together examples of loose fill surfacing - CORRECT ANSWER wood chips, bark mulch, sand, pea stone, engineered wood fiber, and shredded rubber fiber examples of unitary surfacing - CORRECT ANSWER mats, tile, poured inplace, combination examples of composite surfacing - CORRECT ANSWER geotextile fabric, stone drainage base, loose ruber, containment mat, bags of recycled rubeer examples of materials not accepltable for use as protective surfacing are - CORRECT ANSWER concrete, asphalt, grass, and packed earth [Show Less]
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CPS Practice Exam 55 Questions with Verified Answers,100% CORRECT
CPS Practice Exam 55 Questions with Verified Answers Novel ideas that will be useful. - CORRECT ANSWER What is the definition for creativity for this cl... [Show More] ass? fluency, flexibility, originality - CORRECT ANSWER Name at least two of the characteristics of being creative. abilities, skills and motivation - CORRECT ANSWER The elements of creative behavior include To help turn your interesting ideas, thoughts, or images into workable solutions. To generate criteria to help judge your solutions. - CORRECT ANSWER What is the purpose of developing solutions? Will it...? Will they...? - CORRECT ANSWER What are the STEM statements for solution-finding/developing solutions? Highlighting - CORRECT ANSWER Categorizing ideas by similarity is part of_______? Be deliberate. - CORRECT ANSWER In the convergent step of any stage it is important to___________. NK - CORRECT ANSWER During the convergent step of exploring data, which of the following stems is most appropriate? generate many, varied and unusual problem statements. - CORRECT ANSWER The purpose of the ladder of abstraction is to____. Stem, owner, action verb, object. - CORRECT ANSWER The 4 elements a problem statement must contain. Generating ideas - CORRECT ANSWER A clearly stated, open-ended opportunity/ problem statement is the input for this stage of CPS. Sensory Search - CORRECT ANSWER What should be used if a revolutionary solution is the goal? idea checklist - CORRECT ANSWER SCAMMPERR is referred to as an____. the picture and the opportunity. - CORRECT ANSWER When using the random picture technique, you make associations between the_______. Data-finding or Exploring Data - CORRECT ANSWER Name the 2nd phase/stage of understanding the opportunity. Planning/preparing for action - CORRECT ANSWER Solution finding/ Developing solutions is part of which component? Alex Osborn - CORRECT ANSWER Who developed the first comprehensive model for CPS? Style, Novelty, Resolution - CORRECT ANSWER 3 Characteristics on which creative products can be evaluated. Voice of Judgement, fear of failure, resistance to change. - CORRECT ANSWER Personal Blocks to creativity Graham Wallas - CORRECT ANSWER Who developed one of the earliest creative processes in 1926? Person, Process, Product, Press - CORRECT ANSWER Systematic Approaches to creativity include___. abilities, skills, motivation - CORRECT ANSWER Elements of creative behavior include___. Mystery, magical, madness - CORRECT ANSWER Principal myths about creativity include___. Broad, Brief, Beneficial - CORRECT ANSWER A good mess statement is____. Constructing Opportunities: WIBNI and WIBAI Exploring Data: Who, What, When, Where, Why and How Framing Problems: IWWM, H2, HM - CORRECT ANSWER List the stem statements for each of the 3 stages of the understanding the challenge component. lack of direction unclear about present situation need to ID challenges/opportunities need to define ownership - CORRECT ANSWER Understanding the challenge component is most appropriate when____. Evolutionary=making things better Revolutionary=making things different Evolutionary is more adaptive - CORRECT ANSWER What is the difference between evolutionary and revolutionary change? Which is more adaptive? Transformational - CORRECT ANSWER Organization-wide change is_____. Content - CORRECT ANSWER ______is the driving force underlying any use of CPS. Creativity - CORRECT ANSWER According to Ekvall, conflict and debate are two dimensions for______. Overly bureaucratic, Evaluation too harsh or premature; not constructive, Insufficient resources, Excessive time pressures, Emphasis on status quo, Too much focus on internal politics, Hidden agendas - CORRECT ANSWER Obstacles to a creative environment include____. Readiness Ability Willingness - CORRECT ANSWER 3 Aspects of the context element are____. Originality Efficiency Rule Conformity - CORRECT ANSWER 3 KAI Sub-scales are challenge the individual to look beyond natural tendencies - CORRECT ANSWER When attempting to understand individual style False - CORRECT ANSWER Innovators are known for being dependable and reliable while adaptors are undisciplined. Style - CORRECT ANSWER When it comes to understanding the creative personality, it is not your level of creativity but your ____________ of creativity that is important. Influence Interest Imagination - CORRECT ANSWER The 3 main factors that contribute to ownership are___. Know how and where to give support Know how to stimulate and encourage Understand why you are working on the task Believe the project is worthwhile Put it to use - CORRECT ANSWER When you are clear about where ownership lies you will___. IDEO - CORRECT ANSWER The company that was featured in the video shown during session 2. Resource Group Facilitator Client - CORRECT ANSWER 3 Major roles involved during the application of CPS Provides extensive availability of knowledge and information, Increases the likelihood of building and improving on the thinking of others, Provides a wide range of experiences to stimulate novel perspectives, Increased understanding improves acceptance and commitment, Provides opportunities - CORRECT ANSWER Assets for using groups in CPS Limits contributions and increases conformity due to social pressures, Encourages focusing on options with greatest agreement, regardless of quality, Provides dominant individuals undue influence and impact on outcome, Reduces accountability, allowing for riskier decisions, Causes unproductive levels of competition from conflicting opinions - CORRECT ANSWER Liabilities for using groups in CPS People Method Context Content - CORRECT ANSWER The elements of appraising tasks "yes, and" - CORRECT ANSWER When using affirmative judgement change "yes, but" to_____. Creative, Critical - CORRECT ANSWER Divergent is ____and Convergent is____. Be deliberate Consider Novelty Affirmative judgement Stay on course - CORRECT ANSWER 4 keys to convergent thinking Affirmative judgement - CORRECT ANSWER What is not a key to divergent thinking? Management - CORRECT ANSWER Planning your approach is this component of the CPS framework. Clearly stated, open-ended opportunity or problem statement - CORRECT ANSWER The input for generating ideas. Potential Solution Options - CORRECT ANSWER The input for developing solutions. Tentative plans - CORRECT ANSWER The input for building acceptance. Potential Solution Options - CORRECT ANSWER The output for generating ideas. Tentative Plans - CORRECT ANSWER The output for developing solutions. Implementation - CORRECT ANSWER The output for building acceptance. Practice,Practice, Practice! - CORRECT ANSWER The best way to become more creative. [Show Less]
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CPS Test 54 Questions with Verified Answers,100% CORRECT
CPS Test 54 Questions with Verified Answers What is the first step in Strategic Prevention Framework (SPIF)? - CORRECT ANSWER Assessment What do you ... [Show More] need in order to an assessment? - CORRECT ANSWER profile of population needs, resources, readiness to address needs and gaps After an assessment is done, what comes next? - CORRECT ANSWER Capacity--builds capacity to address the needs When a capacity is built up, what then comes next in SPIF? - CORRECT ANSWER Planning; which consist s of developing a comprehensive strategic plan After a comprehensive strategic plan is in place, what is the next step in the SPIF process? - CORRECT ANSWER Implementation What do you need to have in order to implement a program? - CORRECT ANSWER It needs to be scientific evidence based; needs to be taught to fidelity Once implementation is being worked on what would be the next step in SPIF? - CORRECT ANSWER Evaluation would be the next step; which consist of monitoring, evaluating, sustaining and improving in other areas that fail True or False: Once Evaluation is done, the SPIF process is done. - CORRECT ANSWER False, you would repeat back at assessment What is sustainability? - CORRECT ANSWER to endure the programming What is cultural competency? - CORRECT ANSWER the ability to interact effectively with people of different cultures and socioeconomic backgrounds What 3 major things that happen in the assessment process? - CORRECT ANSWER 1.) assess problems and related behaviors 2.) Prioritize problems (criteria;Magnitude, time trend, severity, comparison) 3.) Assess risk and protective factors What are two major things that happen in capacity? - CORRECT ANSWER 1.) Look for resources and readiness (assess capacity) 2.) Increase resources and improve readiness (build capacity) After capacity is recognized, then we start the planning process. What are some of the things that need to happen during the planning process? - CORRECT ANSWER 1.) Prioritize risk and protective factors (look at importance and changeability) 2.) Select Intervention (effectiveness, conceptual fit, practical fit) 3.) Develop a comprehensive plan that aligns with the logic model When a plan is in place, the next step is to implement it. What is some of the criteria when during the implementation process ? - CORRECT ANSWER 1.) Building capacity and mobilize support 2.) Carry out interventions 3.) Balance fidelity with necessary adaptations 4.) Monitor, evaluate, and adjust After we have implemented a program, the next step is evaluation. What are some things that happen during the evaluation process? - CORRECT ANSWER 1.) Conduct process evaluation 2.) Conduct outcome evaluation 3.) Recommend improvements and make mid-course corrections 4.) Report evaluation results What is the "logic model"? - CORRECT ANSWER It is a road map on how we get there What is behavioral health? - CORRECT ANSWER state of emotional/mental being/or CHOICES and ACTIONS that affect health and wellness What are the 8 dimensions of wellness (give an example of each)? - CORRECT ANSWER 1.) Emotional. Ex: "coping skills to deal with stress" 2.) Financial. Ex: "being able to satisfied with current and future situations" 3.) Social. Ex: Having a support system 4.) Spiritual. Ex: Search for meaning and purpose of human experience 5.) Occupational. Ex: personal satisfaction and enrichment from one's work 6.) Physical. Ex: Activity, diet, sleep, and nutrition 7.) Intellectual. Ex: Finding ways to expand knowledge and skills 8.)Environmental. Ex: Good health by being in a safe and stimulating environment What is the continuum of care? - CORRECT ANSWER It is the classification system that presents the scope of behavioral health services; promotion of health, prevention, treatment, and recovery/maintenance What is prevention? - CORRECT ANSWER Prevent the occurrence of the disorder or reduce the risk for the disorder; striving to optimize well-being In the continuum of care, what are the three levels of risk? Name an example. - CORRECT ANSWER 1.) Universal: general public or subgroup that is not identified as "at risk". Ex: Lifeskills in schools 2.) Selective: focus on individuals or groups "whose risk of developing behavioral health disorders is significantly high than average". Ex: Al-Non meetings for teens 3.) Indicated: "high risk individuals who are identified as having minimal but detectable signs or symptoms" that foreshadow behavioral health disorders. Ex: Young adults who violate campus or community policies on drugs or alcohol Explain protective factors. - CORRECT ANSWER Reduce the the impact of risk factors. Ex: Parents having positive and nurturing interactions with children Explain risk factors. - CORRECT ANSWER a characteristic at the biological, psychological, family, community, or cultural level that precedes wand is associated with a higher likelihood of problem outcomes Explain the Public Health Approach (3 legged stool) - CORRECT ANSWER Agent (substance), Environment (where they operate), host (person using) When an assessment is being done, what kind of data is collected? - CORRECT ANSWER Nature and extent of substance use problems and related behaviors, risk and protective factors that influence use/related problems, and available resources and readiness of the community What is a health disparity? - CORRECT ANSWER difference in health that is "closely linked with social, economic, and/or environmental disadvantages"; adversely affect groups of people What is epidemiology? - CORRECT ANSWER Concerned with the distribution(frequency and patterns) and determinants (risk and protective factors) of health and diseases Remember "AEL" - CORRECT ANSWER 1.) Assessment 2.) Epidemiology: is how we do the assessment 3.) Logic Model: is our "road map"--the 1st stop is assessing problems and related behaviors What is qualitative data? Give an example. - CORRECT ANSWER Qualitative data explains why people behave or feel the way they do. Open ended questions. What is quantitative data? Give an example. - CORRECT ANSWER Quantitative data indicates how often a behavior/event occurs or to what degree it exist. Iowa youth survey. What are some things to remember when collecting data? - CORRECT ANSWER Examine different kinds of data,look for relationships and patterns, notice data gaps, and be ware that not all data is equal What should you consider when comparing data? - CORRECT ANSWER Magnitude (which problem is the biggest), time trend (is the problem getting better or worse over time), and severity (what is the moral? Is it costly?) "Resources and Readiness" refer to what... - CORRECT ANSWER Capacity; Resources (programs, organizations,people, money and expertise) and Readiness (community ready to take and action and commit its resources to addressing these problems) Name an example of a fiscal resource, human resource, and an organizational resource. - CORRECT ANSWER Fiscal--grants donations, computer hardware, meeting space, promotion/advertising Human--(people who can assist with prevention in some way) volunteers, stakeholders, staff with the right credentials Organizational--vision and mission statements or clear and consist organizational patterns Readiness is highlighted by 2 main characteristics, what are they? - CORRECT ANSWER 1.) Accept that a substance abuse problem needs to change 2.) Take action to change the problem What is the Tri-Ethic Center Community Readiness model? - CORRECT ANSWER Has 9 different stages of community Readiness. 1.) community tolerance/no knowledge 2.) denial 3.) Vague awareness 4.) Preplanning 5.) Preparation 6.) Initiation 7.) Institutionalization/Stabilization 8.) Confirmation/Expansion 9.) Professionalism/High Level of community Ownership What are some of the questions that are in the Public Health Model? - CORRECT ANSWER WHAT? Substance use and other behavioral health problems WHO? The population that is the focus of the interventions. WHEN? Developmental stage of the focus population. WHERE? Contexts that influence health. WHY? Risk and protective factors. HOW? Strategic Prevention Framework Describe three ways to build capacity. - CORRECT ANSWER 1.) Engage stakeholders and forming partnerships (have a stake in prevention because they care about promoting health and well-being) 2.) Strengthen collaborative groups (getting new members, increasing their knowledge, improving structure and functioning of the collaborative group) 3.) Increase community awareness (helps get issue out there in other places that you may not have thought of) What are some of the different elements of culture? - CORRECT ANSWER Norms, Values, Beliefs, Symbols, and Practices What does conceptual fit mean? - CORRECT ANSWER Means it is relevant to what we are trying to do. What are some keys to sustainability? - CORRECT ANSWER Build community support, enhance organizational capacity, ensure effectiveness What is the difference between process evaluation and outcome evaluation? - CORRECT ANSWER process--documents all aspects of implementation; "did we do what we said we would do?" vs. outcome--whether the intervention made a difference, and if so, what changed; "did our intervention make a difference?" When going through the SPIF process. "Remember _____and _______ make the impact. - CORRECT ANSWER frequency and dosage If AOD abuse Prevention Specialist want to measure attitudes, values, decision making, community, coordination, or cultural identification, they would use a: a.) family system research and assessment instrument b.) psychiatric research and assessment instrument c.) group social psychological research instrument d.) social work research and assessment instrument - CORRECT ANSWER c.) group social psychological research instrument 2.) One of the goals of prevention is to learn about the long-term effects on our culture. The type of assessment needed to measure these effects is called: a.) outcome assessment b.) cultural diversity assessment c.) process assessment d.) risk and protective factors - CORRECT ANSWER b.) cultural diversity assessment It is important to match risk and protective factors in AOD abuse prevention programming. Which of the following statements have a good match between risk and protective factors and programming? a.) I only b.) III only c.) I and II only d.) II and III only - CORRECT ANSWER D.) II and III only A thorough prevention needs assessment process should involve: I. Key stakeholders II. Collection of consumption/consequence data III. Funding options IV. Identification of target (affected) populations a.) I only b.) III only c.) I and IV only d.) I, II, and IV only - CORRECT ANSWER d.) I, II, and IV only The IOM health care model defines three types of prevention approaches/target populations. The terminology that BEST reflects one of these types is: A.) universal B.) Children of substance abusing parents C.) High-risk youth D.) Substance abusers - CORRECT ANSWER A.) Universal You are planning to use a proven, evidence based program, but realize it is not feasible to implement all of the program components. You should: a.) not proceed with your choice b.) consult with the developers to determine potential impact c.) go ahead, as most programs can be modified to meet local circumstances d.) add additional alternatives to fill out the missing components - CORRECT ANSWER b.) consult with the developers to determine potential impact A resource assessment of the community would NOT include: A.) Interviews with service providers B.) A review of archival data C.) A survey of prevention program directors/staff D.) A review of program documents - CORRECT ANSWER b.) review of archival data If your community coalition lacks participation from a specific ethic community you should: a.) go with the group that has volunteered on your coalition b.) invite them to your next planning council c.) wait until the current coalition is completed with its work d.) have a coalition members go to their community and ask them to participate - CORRECT ANSWER d.) have a coalition members go to their community and ask them to participate In selecting a prevention program, what should you do? a.) select the program with community input b.) base decision on what other prevention programs are doing c.) base selection on the prevention literature d.) select a universal-based approach - CORRECT ANSWER a.) select the program with community input A goal statement: a.) specifies what and when something will be accomplished b.) is general and inclusive c.) identifies specific individuals and their responsibilities d.) compares planned to achieved tasks - CORRECT ANSWER b.) is general and inclusive A community readiness process: a.) identifies community resources available for prevention activities b.) summarizes AOD use and problems associated with their use c.) determines whether community members believe they have an AOD problem or not d.) All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER c.) determines whether community members believe they have an AOD problem or not [Show Less]
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