Child Development Center - Quiz

Quiz Question

1. Which one of the conditions below requires a monthly inspection:
There are sand, wood products, or pea gravel used as safety surfacing in equipment play areas?
Play equipment have moving parts such as chains, ring treks, track rides, etc.
The site contains wooden play equipment and/or site elements older than one year.
There is severe climate condition in the area.
If any of the above condition exists there should be a monthly inspection of the CDC (Child Development Center) area.
2. Maximum composite structure platform height for a toddler is:
36 inches
48 inches
56 inches
64 inches
3. Maximum composite structure platform height for a preschool child is:
36 inches
48 inches
56 inches
64 inches
4. Maximum composite structure platform height for a school age child is:
36 inches
48 inches
56 inches
46 inches
5. Maximum height of a slide at entrance for a toddler is:
36 inches
48 inches
56 inches
64 inches
6. A sharp point or edge is one that can puncture or cut a user’s skin. Accessible sharp points or edges will not be provided in the outdoor play area. Manufacturers will provide verification that all points and edges meet ASTM F 1487 standards.
True
False
7. All elements within the play area will be designed, constructed, and assembled to reduce the risk of accidental head or neck entrapment when children enter any opening headfirst or feetfirst.
True
False
8. A minimum of two exits should be provided on all play equipment, including composite structures and playhouses.
True
False
9. Climbers, such as rung ladders, climbing nets, and arch climbers, should not be used as the sole means of access to equipment intended for children under age five.
True
False
10. A playhouse window may qualify as an exit if it is large enough to be climbed through by a child.
True
False
11. Protective barriers are enclosures that keep children from falling off elevated platforms. For toddlers and preschoolers, any play equipment platform over 20 inches in height above the playing surface will be surrounded with a protective barrier.
True
False