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 use zone is the surface area beneath and around playground equipment that must have adequate protective surfacing to cushion falls.

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

Tire swings must have a drainage hole at the bottom to prevent water accumulation, which can breed mosquitoes and create a drowning hazard for small children.

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

For equipment intended for 5–12 year olds, ASTM F1487 requires guardrails to be at least 38 inches above the platform surface.

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

Capital replacement involves a major investment to remove aging or non-compliant equipment and install new equipment, versus routine maintenance which keeps existing equipment operational.

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

Proactive (preventive) maintenance involves scheduled replacement or servicing before parts fail, reducing injury risk and reactive repair costs.

CPSI - Certified Playground Safety Inspector Practice Test

CPSI - Certified Playground Safety Inspector Practice Test

CPSI Audit, Inspection, and Maintenance 3