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CPSI Exam 2023 Questions and Answers (Verified Answers) 1.Without alternate means of egress, max. difference in height between stepped platforms for Pre-School age and School-Age: Pre-School: 12
inches School-Age: 18 inches
2.An access component is needed if the difference in platform height is more than for pre-school age and for school
age.: 12 inches
and 18 inches 3.Except for entrance/exit openings, the max. clearance opening without
a top horizontal guardrail should be .: 15 inches
4.Guardrail/Barrier is not required in fall height is less than:
Pre-School
School-Age: <20 inches 1 / 4
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<30 inches 5.Pre-School Age Guardrail, >20" < or = 30": Total Height, Gap at Bottom: - 29"+ <9", > or = 23" 6.Pre-School Age Barrier, >30": Total Height, Gap at Bottom: 29"+ <3.5" 7.School Age Guardrail, >30" < or = 48": Total Height, Gap at Bottom: 38"+ >9", < or = 28" 8.School Age Barrier, >48": Total Height, Gap at Bottom: 38"+ <3.5" 9.Access platforms over should provide intermediate standing surface so child can pause and make decision to keep going up or go
down.: 6'
10.Handrails- Preschool/Schoolage: should have a diameter or max.
cross-section between and . Preferred diameter is .: .95" and
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11.Continuous handrails extending over the full length of the access
should be provided on both sides of all and .: stairways and stepladders
12.Handrail Height: The vertical distance between the top front edge of a
step or ramp surface and the top surface of the handrail above should be (Preschool, Schoolage): P: between 22 and 26"
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13.Transition Point: Point where child must transition from access
component to play structure platform
14.(T/F) Handrails or handholds are recommended at all transition points.: -
True 15.Balance Beams should be no more than (P/S): P: 12
inches S: 16 inches
16.Use Zone- Climbers: Should extend a min. of in all directions.(MAY/MAY NOT) overlap with neighboring equipment, if allowed by that equipment type AND -there is at least between equipment when adjacent designated play surfaces are no more than .
OR There is at least between equipment when adjacent play surfaces are
more than .: 6'
MAY 6' <30 inches 9' >30 inches
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