PTI LEVEL 1 & 2 EXAM ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTION GUIDE) (MULTIPLE CHOICES) (A+
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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.
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,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
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.
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, 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?
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:
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COMPLETE SOLUTION GUIDE) (MULTIPLE CHOICES) (A+
GRADED 100% VERIFIED) LATEST VERSION 2025
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.
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,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
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.
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, 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?
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:
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