CPSI Prep Exam 52 Questions with Verified Answer
Which of the following is covered by ASTM F1487 - CORRECT ANSWER public use playground
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The 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]