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RISC Exam [ENG]
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1. When discovering a piece of equipment that is not manufactured properly, what action should be taken?
(Required)
Modify the equipment
Contact the manufacturer/sales representative
Post a picture on social media for feedback
Replace it with a piece that will work
2. Who has the responsibility of contacting utility location services?
(Required)
Sales Representative
Installer
Manufacturer
Owner/Operator
3. When installing engineered wood fiber, which ASTM standard is appropriate to consult?
(Required)
ASTM F3012
ASTM F2479
ASTM F1918
ASTM F2075
4. Which Federal Government Act establishes prevailing wages?
(Required)
The American with Disabilities Act
Davis-Bacon Act
Workers Compensation
Medicare
5. Which is not an NPCAI core value?
(Required)
Build trust and integrity
Encourage mastery and delivery excellence
Professional and accountable
Excellent installation techniques
6. Where must freestanding signs or labels be located within the playground?
(Required)
Outside the equipment use zone
Beside equipment
Inside the equipment use zone
Beside shade structures
7. Which of the following is covered in general liability policy?
(Required)
Bodily injuries
Company vehicles
Product defects
Personal vehicles
8. Regarding vehicle safety, which of the following are recommendations to include in an installation company manual?
(Required)
Ensure Sirius radio is installed
Place extra gas cans in the truck cab
Ensure all drivers are licensed
Place vehicle registration on the windshield dash
9. What is the minimum use zone on a playground?
(Required)
Six (6) feet around the entire structure
Eight (8) feet around the entire structure
Six (6) feet in front of the slides, eight (8) feet around the structure
Eight (8) feet in front of the slides, six (6) feet around the structure
10. What should the owner be given during the final walkthrough?
(Required)
Blueprints
Signed contact
Manufacturer maintenance kit
CPSC handbook
11. When does pre-construction start?
(Required)
Upon the crew arriving at the job site
Before the crew arrives to the job site
As equipment is unloaded and unpacked
When job site fencing is secured
12. What should be followed as a rule when using a ladder?
(Required)
Do not stand beneath
Use around electrical lines
Do not stand up on the top rung
Use a tool holder
13. With whom does the installer confirm the layout during the pre-installation inspection?
(Required)
CPSI Inspector
OSHA Representative
Codes Officer
Sales Representative
14. Which of the following is a federal civil rights law?
(Required)
American with Disabilities Act
ASTM Standards
CPSC Guidelines
IPEMA certification
15. Why should specialty equipment be ordered in advance of the job?
(Required)
To train employees on usage
To ensure timely delivery
To ensure availability
To negotiate the best price
16. After conducting the pre-installation layout, what is the first step prior to installing the playground?
(Required)
Secure the playground
Post work hours
Contact the building department
Unload the playground equipment
17. Which of the following may be included in an installation company’s policy manual?
(Required)
ASTM standards
CPSC guidelines
ADA requirements
Background check requirements
18. Which of the following dictate building code and permit requirements?
(Required)
Federal government
State law
Local ordinances
Property owner
19. Who should have access to the job scope, drawings, and mobilization details prior to the installation?
(Required)
All crew members
CPSC auditor
Manufacturer
Building code inspector
20. What type of insurance covers disability payments?
(Required)
Umbrella policy
Workers Compensation policy
General liability policy
Accident policy
21. When working on a large project with multiple contractors, who approves when equipment installation can begin?
(Required)
The jobsite owner
The general contractor
The sales representative
Installation scheduler
22. Whose job is it to assist installers on the jobsite?
(Required)
Crew chief
Foreman
Laborers
Owner
23. What are the hand tools necessary to install a playground?
(Required)
Utility knife, hammer, and grinder
Pick axe, shovel, and wrench
Ladder, drill, and tape measure
Pick axe, wrench, and grinder
24. Which of the following is not a goal in completing an incident report?
(Required)
To assign responsibility
To document injuries
To avoid similar incidents
To create a paper trail
25. What is ASTM’s definition of critical height?
(Required)
Fall height of play structures to the surface below
Horizontal distance between highest designated platforms and the safety surfacing system below
Horizontal distance between swings and structure
Fall height below which a life-threatening head injury would not be expected to occur
26. What license is issued to those operating commercial vehicles?
(Required)
Heavy Equipment License (HEL)
Commercial Equipment License (CEL)
Equipment Driver’s License (EDL)
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
27. What is one role of a foreman?
(Required)
Oversees project onsite
Purchases water
Provides insurance coverage
Drives all vehicles onsite
28. Who performs the final audit at completion of the installation?
(Required)
Certified Playground Safety Inspector
Quality Playground Safety Installer
Sales Representative
Company Risk Manager
29. Which of the following actions complies with the NPCAI Code of Conduct?
(Required)
Purchase the ASTM Standards for playgrounds
Serve as a mentor to a new installer
Present yourself in a professional and positive manner
Use your knowledge to retrofit equipment
30. Who should handle issues raised by the auditor at the jobsite?
(Required)
Crew Leader
Laborer
Attorney
Manufacturer
31. What is the best time to organize parts?
(Required)
While putting components together
Not necessary as play equipment comes organized
As they are being unloaded
Unwrapping parts and discarding packing materials
32. The crew should do the following during a jobsite inspection:
(Required)
Clean area and tools
Discuss wages
Play on the equipment
Assist the auditor
33. When changes are needed for equipment and/or surfacing installation, what should the installer do?
(Required)
Contact the manufacturer and obtain clarification in writing
Report it to an inspector
Modify the equipment
Report it to CPSC for an immediate recall
34. What information should be readily available to all crew members prior to installation?
(Required)
Specialized tools and equipment needed
Contract amount for the job
Weather forecast
Name of CPSC auditor
35. Where would installation drawings and instructions for each component of the playground equipment be found?
(Required)
IPEMA website
CPSI online forum
Manufacturer manual
CPSC handbook
36. When a playground safety audit identifies a design issue, who should be contacted for recommendations?
(Required)
The owner
The manufacturer
The installer
An inspector
37. Under which US Department does OSHA fall?
(Required)
Department of Commerce
Department of Employee Relations
Department of State
Department of Labor
38. What is the purpose of mobilization planning?
(Required)
To get materials, personnel and product to the jobsite
To ensure the equipment is installed quickly
To ensure the materials are ordered prior to the installation
To get proper paperwork and documentation for the installation
39. On what lifesaving skills should at least one employee have training at both the company and the jobsite?
(Required)
Blood borne pathogens and eye protection
First aid and CPR
First aid and eye protection
Disaster relief CPR
40. Which of the following items are not addressed in ASTM F1487?
(Required)
Slides
Shade structures
Swings
Spring toys
41. Which US federal agency publishes a handbook for public playground safety?
(Required)
CPSC – Consumer Product Safety Commission
CFR – Code of Federal Regulations
ASTM International
DOJ – Department of Justice
42. Who should be consulted when reviewing and signing a contract?
(Required)
Employer and attorney
Attorney and insurance carrier
Insurance carrier and crew leader
Attorney and accountant
43. What is the definition of “plumb?”
(Required)
Diagonal
Vertical
Horizontal
Squared
44. Which ASTM Standard is used in determining impact attenuation of surfacing materials?
(Required)
F1148
F1951
F1487
F1292
45. Which of the following includes basic skills required for all crews at a jobsite?
(Required)
Tool handling, Reading and listening, Blueprints
Tool handling, Basic math and geometry, CPSI
Blueprint, Basic math and geometry, Heavy equipment
Tool handling, Fitness, Heavy equipment operation
46. Which of the following are considered customers and/or end users?
(Required)
Co-workers
Manufacturers
Inspectors
School districts
47. Which of the following will help the installer with their job responsibilities?
(Required)
Knowledge of insurance coverage
Knowledge of ASTM playground standards
Knowledge of overtime laws
Knowledge of project contract amount
48. What is the foundation of a successful relationship with other professionals?
(Required)
On time payments
Communication
No restrictions
Supervision
49. Which one of the following is a commitment NPCAI requests of every member as stated in the NPCAI Code of Conduct?
(Required)
Commitment to a manufacturer
Commitment to other professionals
Commitment to the National Recreation and Park Association
Commitment to the Consumer Product Safety Commission
50. What is the best type of barrier for jobsite identification and security?
(Required)
Orange plastic barrier fence
Chain link fence
Yellow caution tape
Portable wood picket fence
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