CPSI Core Knowledge Areas 2

Question 1

According to ASTM F1292, what does the term 'critical height' refer to?

Accepted Answer

The fall height below which a life-threatening head injury is unlikely

Answer

Critical height is the fall height below which a life-threatening head injury is unlikely, as defined by ASTM F1292 impact attenuation testing.

Question 2

Which federal agency publishes the Handbook for Public Playground Safety?

Accepted Answer

CPSC

Answer

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) publishes the Handbook for Public Playground Safety, a key reference for CPSI inspectors.

Question 3

What is the minimum required unobstructed fall zone around freestanding climbers with no platforms above 2 feet?

Accepted Answer

6 feet in all directions

Answer

CPSC guidelines require a minimum 6-foot use zone in all directions for freestanding climbers with no platforms above 2 feet.

Question 4

A protrusion that could catch a child's clothing or entangle a drawstring is classified as what type of hazard?

Accepted Answer

Entanglement hazard

Answer

Entanglement hazards include protrusions, hooks, or openings that can catch clothing, drawstrings, or jewelry and pose strangulation risks.

Question 5

When inspecting a tire swing, the inspector should verify that the tire has drainage holes to prevent:

Accepted Answer

Mosquito breeding and standing water accumulation

Answer

Drainage holes in tire swings prevent standing water accumulation, which can breed mosquitoes and create a public health hazard.

CPSI - Certified Playground Safety Inspector Practice Test