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PTI LEVEL 1 AND 2 2026 EXAM COMPLETE
(98) CURRENT TESTING QUESTIONS AND
DETAILED CORRECT
ANSWERS|GUARANTEED PASS.
PTI
Maximize your success with this PTI Level 1 and 2 exam,
designed to assess foundational and intermediate knowledge in
core technical and practical skills. It focuses on essential
principles, applied concepts, and competency-based
understanding across key subject areas. The exam strengthens
problem-solving and applied knowledge for real-world
performance. Suitable for students and certification candidates.
1. According to PTI Specifications, what is the allowable
tolerance for the measurement of elongations in an elevated
(structural) slab?
a. ±5%
b. ±7%
c. ±10%
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d. It doesn't matter as long as the tendons were stressed to
the correct gauge pressure. ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... b.
±7%
2. The recommended space, "Y" between tendon bundles in
a beam is.
a. 4in.
b. 1.5 in.
c. 1 in.
d. 0.5. ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... b. 1.5 in.
3. What is the minimum number of integrity tendons
required in each direction over columns in a flat slab?
a. One
b. Two
c. Three
d. There is no minimum requirement. ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER
....... b. Two
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4. In an encapsulated system, how much bare strands is
acceptable behind stressing anchorage?
a. None
b. ½" maximum
c. 6" maximum
d. It does not matter. ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... a. None
5. Longitudinal cracking of wedges may occur and is
acceptable as a result of wedges moving to their final wedge
set position.
a. True
b. False ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... a. True
6. What should be done when the beam stirrup spacing does
not match the PT support bar spacing?
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a. Move the support bar to the nearest stirrup location and
adjust the vertical height so that a smooth tendon profile is
maintained, add additional support bars at other stirrup
locations if needed so a maximum allowable support
spacing is not exceeded.
b. Change the spacing of the beam stirrup to match the
support bar spacing.
c. Do not proceed with installation until further instructions
are received.
d. None of the above. ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... a. Move the
support bar to the nearest stirrup location and adjust the
vertical height so that a smooth tendon profile is
maintained, add additional support bars at other stirrup
locations if needed so a maximum allowable support
spacing is not exceeded.
7. When installing tendons in a narrow joist:
a. It is important to avoid excessive wobble in tendons that
could lead to concrete blowouts.
b. Tendon placement is not critical since there is only one
tendon in each joist.
PTI LEVEL 1 AND 2 2026 EXAM COMPLETE
(98) CURRENT TESTING QUESTIONS AND
DETAILED CORRECT
ANSWERS|GUARANTEED PASS.
PTI
Maximize your success with this PTI Level 1 and 2 exam,
designed to assess foundational and intermediate knowledge in
core technical and practical skills. It focuses on essential
principles, applied concepts, and competency-based
understanding across key subject areas. The exam strengthens
problem-solving and applied knowledge for real-world
performance. Suitable for students and certification candidates.
1. According to PTI Specifications, what is the allowable
tolerance for the measurement of elongations in an elevated
(structural) slab?
a. ±5%
b. ±7%
c. ±10%
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d. It doesn't matter as long as the tendons were stressed to
the correct gauge pressure. ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... b.
±7%
2. The recommended space, "Y" between tendon bundles in
a beam is.
a. 4in.
b. 1.5 in.
c. 1 in.
d. 0.5. ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... b. 1.5 in.
3. What is the minimum number of integrity tendons
required in each direction over columns in a flat slab?
a. One
b. Two
c. Three
d. There is no minimum requirement. ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER
....... b. Two
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4. In an encapsulated system, how much bare strands is
acceptable behind stressing anchorage?
a. None
b. ½" maximum
c. 6" maximum
d. It does not matter. ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... a. None
5. Longitudinal cracking of wedges may occur and is
acceptable as a result of wedges moving to their final wedge
set position.
a. True
b. False ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... a. True
6. What should be done when the beam stirrup spacing does
not match the PT support bar spacing?
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a. Move the support bar to the nearest stirrup location and
adjust the vertical height so that a smooth tendon profile is
maintained, add additional support bars at other stirrup
locations if needed so a maximum allowable support
spacing is not exceeded.
b. Change the spacing of the beam stirrup to match the
support bar spacing.
c. Do not proceed with installation until further instructions
are received.
d. None of the above. ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... a. Move the
support bar to the nearest stirrup location and adjust the
vertical height so that a smooth tendon profile is
maintained, add additional support bars at other stirrup
locations if needed so a maximum allowable support
spacing is not exceeded.
7. When installing tendons in a narrow joist:
a. It is important to avoid excessive wobble in tendons that
could lead to concrete blowouts.
b. Tendon placement is not critical since there is only one
tendon in each joist.
