PTI LEVEL 1&2 |ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS|BRAND NEW 2026-2027
UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
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.
CORRECT ANSWER
b. ±7%
Question 2
2. The recommended space, "Y" between tendon bundles in a beam is.
a. 4in.
b. 1.5 in.
c. 1 in.
d. 0.5.
CORRECT ANSWER
b. 1.5 in.
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,Question 3
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.
CORRECT ANSWER
b. Two
Question 4
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.
CORRECT ANSWER
a. None
Question 5
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
CORRECT ANSWER
a. True
Question 6
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.
CORRECT 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.
Question 7
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.
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VERIFIED ANSWERS|BRAND NEW 2026-2027
UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
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.
CORRECT ANSWER
b. ±7%
Question 2
2. The recommended space, "Y" between tendon bundles in a beam is.
a. 4in.
b. 1.5 in.
c. 1 in.
d. 0.5.
CORRECT ANSWER
b. 1.5 in.
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,Question 3
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.
CORRECT ANSWER
b. Two
Question 4
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.
CORRECT ANSWER
a. None
Question 5
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
CORRECT ANSWER
a. True
Question 6
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.
CORRECT 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.
Question 7
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.
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