PTI LEVEL 1 & 2 EXAM | NEW UPDATE 2025/2026 |
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 100% CORRECT!!
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.
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
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.
b. Tendon placement is not critical since there is only one tendon in each joist.
c. It is important to check for any reverse curvature in a tendon profile to avoid
problems.
d. Both A and C. Answer - a. It is important to avoid excessive wobble in
tendons that could lead to concrete blowouts.
8. Of the following, what is the most important thing a contractor must do
when field installing a fixed-end anchor?
a. Firmly hammer the wedges into the back of the anchor.
b. Grease the wedges before installing them in the anchor to reduce friction.
c. Stress the anchor to the full required jacking force.
d. None of the above. Answer - d. None of the above.
9. The hydraulic pump can be interchanged without re-calibrating the stressing
equipment.
a. True
b. False Answer - a. True
10. If elongations are out of tolerance:
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 100% CORRECT!!
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.
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
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.
b. Tendon placement is not critical since there is only one tendon in each joist.
c. It is important to check for any reverse curvature in a tendon profile to avoid
problems.
d. Both A and C. Answer - a. It is important to avoid excessive wobble in
tendons that could lead to concrete blowouts.
8. Of the following, what is the most important thing a contractor must do
when field installing a fixed-end anchor?
a. Firmly hammer the wedges into the back of the anchor.
b. Grease the wedges before installing them in the anchor to reduce friction.
c. Stress the anchor to the full required jacking force.
d. None of the above. Answer - d. None of the above.
9. The hydraulic pump can be interchanged without re-calibrating the stressing
equipment.
a. True
b. False Answer - a. True
10. If elongations are out of tolerance:
