ICC Prestressed Concrete - Codes and Plans Certification Preparation
Complete Latest Edition Questions with Verified A+ Graded Answers
2026\2027
Module 1. Prestressed concrete is:
- The tensioning of steel-stranded cables prior to concrete placement
- The tensioning of steel-stranded cables after concrete has been placed and hardened
- Concrete that has received a tensile load prior to any service loads
Module 1. The use of a prestressed concrete system will achieve the following:
- Reduced thickness of concrete, less conventional reinforcing steel and adequate crack control
Module 1. Once tensioned, the tensioning cables are held securely in a tensioned state by:
Wedges that have been seated
Module 1. The end of a cable that terminates within a concrete slab, thus rendering it in
accessible from outside the concrete is known as:
The dead end
Module 1. The presence of sheathing on a wire-stranded cable indicates that:
It will be used in an unbonded system application
Module 1. The most common post-tension cable tendons in use today are made up of:
7 steel strands of wire wrapped together
Module 1. In an unbonded system, the force applied to the concrete after tensioning:
Comes from the anchorage zone only
Module 2. Post-tension manufacturing plants must be certified by:
PTI Unbonded Plant Certification Program
Module 2. Prior to cutting the tendon tails after tensioning, the field records of stressing
activities must be forwarded to and approved by:
The engineer of record
Module 2. In the event that a new set of stressing equipment is delivered to the project, this
equipment should contain __________ for review prior being used on-site:
A current calibration chart relating gauge pressure to force applied
,Module 2. According to the Field Procedures Manual for Unbonded Single Strand Tendons, all of
the following items are necessary for post-tension document control except:
A) Concrete Strength Results
B) Shipping Lists
C) Material Certifications
D) Approved Installation Drawings
A) Concrete Strength Results
Module 2. When reporting stressing results, the following information is necessary to record:
A) Jack and gauge serial number
B) Elongation measurements and percentage deviation
C) Both A and B
D) Gauge Manufacturer
E) All three, A, B, and D
C) Both A and B
Module 2. When moving post-tension cables across the site, the use of _______ is permitted.
A) Nylon slings, with unloading as close as placement as possible
B) Smooth finished chains with limited use
C) Epoxy coated high strength wire with limited use
D) A large front loader exercising caution
Nylon slings, with unloading as close to the placement as possible
Module 2. When storing post-tension cables, care must be taken to:
Prevent the cables from being exposed to weather elements and moisture
Module 2. During deliver, it is the ______________ responsibility to ensure the delivered items
match the shipping list.
Buyer's
Module 2. According to the Field Procedures Manual for Unbonded Single Strand Tendons, the
follow documents must be kept on site:
1) Approved Installation Drawings
2) Shipping Lists
3) Material Certifications
4) Jack Calibrations
5) Stressing Records
, Module 2. Install drawings show:
Plan views, elevation views, and details so the subcontractor and inspector can clearly see the
tendon layout. This includes tendon profiles, also known as drape.
Module 2. Drape
Tendon profiles
Module 2. Material Certifications
Documents that describe the cables' physical properties and factory testing results.
Module 2. Stressing records, written by the inspector, should include:
- Location of tendons stressed (grid line to grid line)
- Type of tendons stressed (banded, uniform, beans, temperature)
- Gauge/jack used
- Date, time, and weather during stressing
- Stressing crew
- Elongations based on a traceable numbering system
- Any deviations from tolerances
Module 2. As an inspector, you should immediately check for ____________ when you see the
stressing equipment. I.e., not on the day of stressing.
Jack Calibration Records
Module 3. On a two-way flat plate, a minimum of ___________ over each column first.
A) 2 uniform tendons should be placed
B) 1 group of banded tendons should be placed
C) 50% of the bottom bars should be placed
D) (3) #5 support bars should be placed
A) 2 uniform tendons should be placed
Module 3. A minimum of ___________ of tendon tail must be available at the stressing end.
A) 8 inches
B) 12 inches
C) 24 inches
D) No specific length required
Module 3. When installing a post-tension system, the installer should have a minimum of:
A) 5 years experience
B) A PTI Certified Installer
Complete Latest Edition Questions with Verified A+ Graded Answers
2026\2027
Module 1. Prestressed concrete is:
- The tensioning of steel-stranded cables prior to concrete placement
- The tensioning of steel-stranded cables after concrete has been placed and hardened
- Concrete that has received a tensile load prior to any service loads
Module 1. The use of a prestressed concrete system will achieve the following:
- Reduced thickness of concrete, less conventional reinforcing steel and adequate crack control
Module 1. Once tensioned, the tensioning cables are held securely in a tensioned state by:
Wedges that have been seated
Module 1. The end of a cable that terminates within a concrete slab, thus rendering it in
accessible from outside the concrete is known as:
The dead end
Module 1. The presence of sheathing on a wire-stranded cable indicates that:
It will be used in an unbonded system application
Module 1. The most common post-tension cable tendons in use today are made up of:
7 steel strands of wire wrapped together
Module 1. In an unbonded system, the force applied to the concrete after tensioning:
Comes from the anchorage zone only
Module 2. Post-tension manufacturing plants must be certified by:
PTI Unbonded Plant Certification Program
Module 2. Prior to cutting the tendon tails after tensioning, the field records of stressing
activities must be forwarded to and approved by:
The engineer of record
Module 2. In the event that a new set of stressing equipment is delivered to the project, this
equipment should contain __________ for review prior being used on-site:
A current calibration chart relating gauge pressure to force applied
,Module 2. According to the Field Procedures Manual for Unbonded Single Strand Tendons, all of
the following items are necessary for post-tension document control except:
A) Concrete Strength Results
B) Shipping Lists
C) Material Certifications
D) Approved Installation Drawings
A) Concrete Strength Results
Module 2. When reporting stressing results, the following information is necessary to record:
A) Jack and gauge serial number
B) Elongation measurements and percentage deviation
C) Both A and B
D) Gauge Manufacturer
E) All three, A, B, and D
C) Both A and B
Module 2. When moving post-tension cables across the site, the use of _______ is permitted.
A) Nylon slings, with unloading as close as placement as possible
B) Smooth finished chains with limited use
C) Epoxy coated high strength wire with limited use
D) A large front loader exercising caution
Nylon slings, with unloading as close to the placement as possible
Module 2. When storing post-tension cables, care must be taken to:
Prevent the cables from being exposed to weather elements and moisture
Module 2. During deliver, it is the ______________ responsibility to ensure the delivered items
match the shipping list.
Buyer's
Module 2. According to the Field Procedures Manual for Unbonded Single Strand Tendons, the
follow documents must be kept on site:
1) Approved Installation Drawings
2) Shipping Lists
3) Material Certifications
4) Jack Calibrations
5) Stressing Records
, Module 2. Install drawings show:
Plan views, elevation views, and details so the subcontractor and inspector can clearly see the
tendon layout. This includes tendon profiles, also known as drape.
Module 2. Drape
Tendon profiles
Module 2. Material Certifications
Documents that describe the cables' physical properties and factory testing results.
Module 2. Stressing records, written by the inspector, should include:
- Location of tendons stressed (grid line to grid line)
- Type of tendons stressed (banded, uniform, beans, temperature)
- Gauge/jack used
- Date, time, and weather during stressing
- Stressing crew
- Elongations based on a traceable numbering system
- Any deviations from tolerances
Module 2. As an inspector, you should immediately check for ____________ when you see the
stressing equipment. I.e., not on the day of stressing.
Jack Calibration Records
Module 3. On a two-way flat plate, a minimum of ___________ over each column first.
A) 2 uniform tendons should be placed
B) 1 group of banded tendons should be placed
C) 50% of the bottom bars should be placed
D) (3) #5 support bars should be placed
A) 2 uniform tendons should be placed
Module 3. A minimum of ___________ of tendon tail must be available at the stressing end.
A) 8 inches
B) 12 inches
C) 24 inches
D) No specific length required
Module 3. When installing a post-tension system, the installer should have a minimum of:
A) 5 years experience
B) A PTI Certified Installer
