PTI LEVEL I & II EXAM |ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS|BRAND NEW 2026-2027
UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
A method of prestressing in which the tendons are tensioned after the concrete has
hardened is called _____.
A. Partial prestressing
B. Post-tensioning
C. Pressure stressing
D. Stage stressing
CORRECT ANSWER
B. Post-tensioning
pg 4
Question 2
Prestressing of concrete to stress levels such that tensile stresses can exist under design
service loads is called _____.
A. Partial prestressing
B. Post-tensioning
C. Initial stressing
D. Stage stressing
CORRECT ANSWER
A. Partial prestressing
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Question 3
_____ is any horizontal structural member projecting beyond its vertical point.
A. Camber
B. Coupler
C. Cantilever
D. Tendon tail
CORRECT ANSWER
C. Cantilever
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Question 4
MUTS stand for _____.
A. Maximum ultimate tensile strength
B. Maximum ultimate tendon strength
C. Minimum ultimate tendon strength
D. Minimum ultimate tensile strength
CORRECT ANSWER
D. Minimum ultimate tensile strength
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Question 5
High strength steel which is used to prestress concrete is commonly _____ wire strand or
bar.
A. 3
B. 5
C. 7
D. 8
CORRECT ANSWER
C. 7
pg 5 Def: prestressing steel
Question 6
A. tendon consists of all the following except:
A. Sheathing/PT Coating
B. Anchorages
C. Prestressing steel (strand)
D. Stressing equipment
CORRECT ANSWER
D. Stressing equipment
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VERIFIED ANSWERS|BRAND NEW 2026-2027
UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
A method of prestressing in which the tendons are tensioned after the concrete has
hardened is called _____.
A. Partial prestressing
B. Post-tensioning
C. Pressure stressing
D. Stage stressing
CORRECT ANSWER
B. Post-tensioning
pg 4
Question 2
Prestressing of concrete to stress levels such that tensile stresses can exist under design
service loads is called _____.
A. Partial prestressing
B. Post-tensioning
C. Initial stressing
D. Stage stressing
CORRECT ANSWER
A. Partial prestressing
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, pg 4
Question 3
_____ is any horizontal structural member projecting beyond its vertical point.
A. Camber
B. Coupler
C. Cantilever
D. Tendon tail
CORRECT ANSWER
C. Cantilever
pg 2
Question 4
MUTS stand for _____.
A. Maximum ultimate tensile strength
B. Maximum ultimate tendon strength
C. Minimum ultimate tendon strength
D. Minimum ultimate tensile strength
CORRECT ANSWER
D. Minimum ultimate tensile strength
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, pg 4
Question 5
High strength steel which is used to prestress concrete is commonly _____ wire strand or
bar.
A. 3
B. 5
C. 7
D. 8
CORRECT ANSWER
C. 7
pg 5 Def: prestressing steel
Question 6
A. tendon consists of all the following except:
A. Sheathing/PT Coating
B. Anchorages
C. Prestressing steel (strand)
D. Stressing equipment
CORRECT ANSWER
D. Stressing equipment
pg 6
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