CPRP Park and Facility Operations 4

Question 1

Which OSHA standard most directly governs lockout/tagout procedures when servicing park maintenance equipment?

Accepted Answer

29 CFR 1910.147

Answer

29 CFR 1910.147 (Control of Hazardous Energy) requires lockout/tagout procedures to prevent unexpected energization of equipment during servicing.

Question 2

A park manager discovers a playground swing has a broken S-hook. Under CPSC guidelines, the correct immediate action is to:

Accepted Answer

Remove the swing from service immediately until repaired

Answer

CPSC guidelines require removing hazardous equipment from service immediately to prevent injury, not simply posting warnings.

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) in park operations?

Accepted Answer

Track work orders, asset history, and preventive maintenance schedules

Answer

A CMMS centralizes tracking of work orders, asset life cycles, and scheduled preventive maintenance to optimize operational efficiency.

Question 4

When calculating the Level of Service (LOS) for a park system, which metric is most commonly used?

Accepted Answer

Acres of parkland per 1,000 residents

Answer

LOS in park planning is typically expressed as acres of parkland per 1,000 residents to benchmark adequacy of green space.

Question 5

Which tree risk assessment method, commonly used in park management, categorizes trees into Low, Moderate, High, and Extreme risk ratings?

Accepted Answer

ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ)

Answer

The ISA TRAQ method provides a standardized framework with four risk ratings widely adopted by park professionals for managing tree hazards.

CPRP - Certified Park and Recreation Professional Practice Test