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What is the minimum use zone between a stand-alone climber and a standing-rocking/springing playground piece - ANSWER - 156" or 13'
The _____ of each play structure shall provide clear and concise inspection instructions - ANSWER - Manufacturer
Heights of guardrails and protective barriers are determined by which of the following characteristics of children - ANSWER - Center of gravity
A component on stationary equipment that fits within a projection gauge and extends beyond the face of the gauge is technically defined as a - ANSWER - protrusion
Where is the best source for accessible design information - ANSWER - DOJ 2010 ADA Standard for Accessible Design
How should the CPSI determine the impact attenuation of the poured- inplace safety surfacing when auditing a playground - ANSWER - Verify the documentation from the manufacturer 1 / 4
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pg. 2 In the case that a CPSI will be training co-workers. The initial goal of the staff training should be to - ANSWER - ensure awareness of playground safety
What is the most serious type of injury that can occur from a play component projection - ANSWER - entanglement
Which of the following covers selecting and specifying surface systems under and around playground equipment - ANSWER - ASTM F2223
It is the responsibility of the ______ to replace signs or labels or both, should they become illegible, destroyed, or removed - ANSWER - Owner/Operator
Upon doing a routine inspection, a maintenance worker finds a badly cracked child's swing seat. There is no other seat available. The maintenance worker should - ANSWER - remove the swing seat and chains
The ADA requires that accessible equipment on new or renovated playgrounds must - ANSWER - be on an accessible route
Which of the following is exempt from the head entrapment requirements - ANSWER - The opening between the surface and the first rung
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pg. 3 When evaluating a site for it's potential as an appropriate site for future playground, all of the following should be considered EXCEPT - ANSWER - proximity to the closest existing public playground with similar design
Which areas on a playground using loose fill surfacing are more susceptible to displacement - ANSWER - Under swings and slide exits
The purpose of installing and maintaining an appropriate amount or type of impact attenuating surfacing under and around play equipment is to - ANSWER - minimize the likelihood of a serious head injury
Which of the following is compliant with ASTM F1487 - ANSWER - An accessible bolt end projecting two full threads beyond the face of a nut exposed on a guardrail is acceptable
The standard that is used to determine whether the playground surfacing is firm, stable, and slip resistant is - ANSWER - F1951
The standards of the CPSI Code of Professional Conduct include all of the following EXCEPT - ANSWER - Protecting the assets of the playground owner as a paramount objective
The guiding philosophy of risk reduction is to - ANSWER - be proactive rather than reactive
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A CPSI conducts an audit of a public playground without the authorization or consent of the playground's owner The CPSI has violated the - ANSWER - CPSC Code of Professional Conduct
Which option is best when a piece of playground equipment must be taken out of service for an extended period of time - ANSWER - Place heavy duty construction fencing around the component and place signage in the area
Which of the following statements about playground inspections is true - ANSWER - High frequency inspections should focus on routine maintenance
Which of the following has the greatest potential to create a Priority 1 hazard on a 120" long embankment slide - ANSWER - A slide chute clearance zone less than 15" has greatest potential
When evaluating non-traditional playground equipment for hazards it is recommended that - ANSWER - All components are identified and the appropriate performance requirements be applied
The determination of what constitutes a playground hazard according to the ASTM Standards and CPSC Guidelines is derived from all of the following EXCEPT - ANSWER - IPEMA International Playground Equipment Manufacturer's Association
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