CPSI Exam 2023 Questions and Answers
(Graded A)
Priority 1 - Answer- One that could cause an injury which would result in death, brain damage, permanent paralysis, loss of vision or a limb, or the destruction of an organ.
Four major causes of Priority 1 - Answer- Falls to hard underlying surfaces; entanglement of clothing, strings, or ropes; head entrapment in equipment openings; and impact by moving or tipped apparatus
Methods Used to Determine Shock Absorbency - Answer- 200g maximum and 1000 HIC maximum
Priority 2 - Answer- Any condition which can cause serious or non-disabling injury.
Projection - Answer- Condition which, due to its physical nature, must be tested to the requirements of this standard to determine whether it is a protrusion or entanglement hazard, or both.
Entanglement - Answer- Condition in which the user's clothes or something around the user's neck becomes caught or entwined on a component of playground equipment; Examples include bolt ends that extend more than two threads beyond the face of the nut and open S type hooks.
Entrapment - Answer- Any condition which impedes withdrawal of a body or body part that has penetrated an opening; No opening may measure between three and one-half inches and nine inches
Protective Barrier - Answer- Enclosing device around an elevated surface that prevents both inadvertent and deliberate attempts to pass through the device.
Protrusion - Answer- Projection which, when tested in accordance with the requirements
of this standard, is found to be a hazard having the potential to cause bodily injury to a user
who impacts it.
ASTM F1292 - Answer- Specification for Impact Attenuation of Surfacing Materials Within the Use Zone of Playground Equipment
ASTM 1951 - Answer- Specification for Determination of Accessibility of Surface Systems Under and Around Playground Equipment ASTM F1487 - Answer- Standard Consumer Safety Performance Specification for Playground Equipment for Public Use
5th percentile - Answer- 2-year-old
95th percentile - Answer- 12-year-old
CCA - Answer- Chromated copper arsenate
The designer or manufacturer of each play structure shall provide to the owner/operator - Answer- Clear and concise inspection, maintenance, and
repair instructions, including, but not limited to, what, when, and how to inspect, maintain, and repair.
The owner/operator shall establish and maintain detailed - Answer- Installation, inspection, maintenance, and repair records for each public-use playground equipment area
Posting of signs and/or labels shall be the responsibility of the - Answer- Owner/operator of the play equipment.
The information regarding the intended ages of users shall be provided by - Answer- The manufacturer, designer, or consultant
Information communicated on the sign or label, or both, shall address but not be limited to the following - Answer- Age appropriateness, supervision recommendation, removal of helmets, drawstrings or accessories around the neck, hot play surfaces and/or surfacing, when applicable, hazard of play equipment located over hard surfaces, when applicable
All play structures and composite play structures shall
be required to have the manufacturer's - Answer- Identification
Toddlers - Answer- 6 months through 23 months
Pre-school age - Answer- Ages 2 through 5
School age - Answer- Ages 5 through 12
Pre-school — Ages 2-5 years - Answer- Certain climbers, Horizontal ladders less than or equal to 60" high for ages 4 and 5, Merry-go-rounds, Ramps, Rung ladders, Single file step ladders, Slides, Spiral slides up to 360°, Spring rockers, Stairways, Swings - belt, full bucket seats (2-4 years) & rotating tire
School-age — Ages 5-12 years - Answer- Arch climbers, Chain or cable walks, Free standing climbing events with flexible parts, Fulcrum seesaws, Ladders - Horizontal,
