CPSI Audit, Inspection, and Maintenance 3

Question 1

What does the term 'use zone' refer to in the context of playground inspection?

Accepted Answer

The area beneath and around equipment where a child may fall

Answer

The age-designated area for specific equipment

Answer

The fenced perimeter of the entire playground

Answer

The zone reserved for supervising adults

Question 2

A CPSI is auditing a tire swing. Which entrapment check is unique to tire swings compared to belt swings?

Accepted Answer

Verifying the drainage hole in the tire bottom

Answer

Checking for protrusions on the swing seat

Answer

Testing the S-hook opening dimension

Answer

Measuring chain link opening size

Question 3

When inspecting a guardrail on equipment designed for 5–12 year olds, what is the minimum height a guardrail must be above the platform?

Accepted Answer

38 inches

Answer

28 inches

Answer

42 inches

Answer

48 inches

Question 4

A school district asks a CPSI to differentiate between routine maintenance and capital replacement. Which scenario represents capital replacement?

Accepted Answer

Removing all equipment and installing a new structure

Answer

Repainting faded deck boards

Answer

Replacing a broken swing seat

Answer

Tightening loose hardware monthly

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of a proactive maintenance strategy on a playground?

Accepted Answer

Replacing hardware on a scheduled cycle before failure occurs

Answer

Repairing a broken step after a child reports it

Answer

Closing equipment only when visible damage is reported

Answer

Waiting for annual inspection to identify worn parts

Question 6

During an inspection, a CPSI finds wood chips compacted to 6 inches depth under a structure with an 8-foot critical fall height. What action is required?

Accepted Answer

Add material to restore adequate depth for an 8-foot fall height

Answer

No action; 6 inches exceeds the minimum for that fall height

Answer

Replace wood chips with engineered wood fiber immediately

Answer

Reduce the platform height to match the existing surfacing depth

Question 7

An inspector notices a bolt on a deck has a nut that can be turned by hand. What type of hazard does this represent?

Accepted Answer

Structural/mechanical hazard

Answer

Entrapment hazard

Answer

Protrusion hazard

Answer

Entanglement hazard