CPSI Core Knowledge Areas Questions and Answers 4 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: When inspecting a belt swing, a CPSI measures the minimum clearance between the lowest point of the occupied swing and the protective surfacing. What is the required minimum?
- 12 inches (Correct answer)
- 6 inches
- 24 inches
- 18 inches
Correct answer: 12 inches
CPSC guidelines require at least 12 inches of clearance between the bottom of an occupied swing seat and the protective surfacing.
Question 2: According to ASTM F1487, which age range defines the 'preschool' category of playground equipment design?
- 2–5 years (Correct answer)
- 2–12 years
- 5–12 years
- 3–8 years
Correct answer: 2–5 years
ASTM F1487 classifies playground equipment for preschool-aged children as designed for users ages 2 through 5 years.
Question 3: A CPSI observes a climbing net with a mesh opening of 17 inches × 17 inches. What specific entrapment risk does this present?
- Body entrapment for children under 12
- Head entrapment for toddlers
- No entrapment risk because it exceeds 9 inches
- Neck entrapment risk (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Neck entrapment risk
Large mesh openings (between 9 and 28 inches) on climbing nets present a neck entrapment hazard because a child's body can pass through but the head may become trapped.
Question 4: What is the recommended maximum height for playground equipment intended for children ages 2–5 (preschool) according to CPSC guidelines?
- 4 feet (Correct answer)
- 6 feet
- 5 feet
- 3 feet
Correct answer: 4 feet
The CPSC recommends that equipment for preschool children (ages 2–5) not exceed a maximum height of 4 feet.
Question 5: Under ASTM F1487, what is the minimum acceptable rung diameter for a horizontal ladder (overhead ladder) to ensure adequate grip for school-age children?
- 0.95–1.55 inches (Correct answer)
- 0.5–1.0 inches
- 1.0–2.0 inches
- 1.55–2.5 inches
Correct answer: 0.95–1.55 inches
ASTM F1487 specifies that hand-gripping components like overhead ladder rungs must have a diameter between 0.95 and 1.55 inches to be graspable by school-age children.
Question 6: What is the correct procedure when a CPSI identifies an imminent hazard such as a broken piece of equipment with exposed sharp metal?
- Close the equipment immediately and notify the responsible party (Correct answer)
- Document the hazard and include it in the next scheduled report
- Place a warning cone nearby and monitor it
- Repair the hazard personally before leaving the site
Correct answer: Close the equipment immediately and notify the responsible party
An imminent hazard requires immediate removal of the equipment from service and prompt notification to the responsible party, not deferral to a future report.
Question 7: Which ASTM standard addresses the accessibility of playground equipment for children with disabilities?
- ASTM F1951 (Correct answer)
- ASTM F1292
- ASTM F2373
- ASTM F1487
Correct answer: ASTM F1951
ASTM F1951 specifies performance requirements for the accessibility and usability of playground equipment surfaces for children with disabilities.
CPSI Core Knowledge Areas Questions and Answers 4
When inspecting a belt swing, a CPSI measures the minimum clearance between the lowest point of the occupied swing and the protective surfacing.
What is the required minimum?