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PTI Level 1 & 2 Exam & Practice Exam
Questions and Answers Practice Questions with
Solutions Newest 2026-2027 | Already Graded A+
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%
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.
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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
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
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b. False - ANSWER-a. True
6. What should be done when the beam stirrup spacing does not
match the PT support bar spacing?
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.
PTI Level 1 & 2 Exam & Practice Exam
Questions and Answers Practice Questions with
Solutions Newest 2026-2027 | Already Graded A+
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%
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.
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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
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
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b. False - ANSWER-a. True
6. What should be done when the beam stirrup spacing does not
match the PT support bar spacing?
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.
