CPSI Equipment and Site Design 3

Question 1

A spring rocker designed for toddlers (6–23 months) should have footrests positioned at what maximum height above the safety surface?

Accepted Answer

12 inches

Answer

For toddler spring rockers, footrests should be no higher than 12 inches above the safety surface so young children can reach them safely.

Question 2

Which condition would require immediate closure of a play area pending repair?

Accepted Answer

A broken component creating an exposed sharp edge

Answer

Exposed sharp edges from broken components represent an imminent hazard requiring immediate closure, while cosmetic issues or minor loose hardware can be scheduled for routine maintenance.

Question 3

What is the maximum diameter of a rope on a play structure to prevent finger entrapment?

Accepted Answer

0.5 inches

Answer

Ropes must be either less than 0.5 inches in diameter (too thin to trap fingers) or greater than 1.5 inches in diameter (too thick for a finger to wrap around) to prevent entrapment.

Question 4

When two pieces of equipment are placed adjacent to each other, what is the minimum separation distance required to avoid overlapping use zones for equipment over 30 inches high?

Accepted Answer

12 feet

Answer

Adjacent equipment over 30 inches tall must be separated by at least 12 feet (the sum of the 6-foot use zones of each structure) to prevent overlapping fall zones.

Question 5

On a playground designed for children ages 2–5, what is the maximum platform height above the safety surface?

Accepted Answer

48 inches

Answer

For preschool-age children (2–5), the maximum platform height is 48 inches to limit fall severity in age-appropriate designs.

CPSI - Certified Playground Safety Inspector Practice Test

CPSI - Certified Playground Safety Inspector Practice Test

CPSI Equipment and Site Design 3