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PTI LEVEL 1 & 2 EXAM 2025 UPDATED
ACTUAL EXAM WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS.
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%
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.
3. What is the minimum number of integrity tendons required in
each direction over columns in a flat slab?
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a. One
b. Two
c. Three
d. There is no minimum requirement. - correct 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. - correct 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 - correct answer- a. True
6. What should be done when the beam stirrup spacing does
not match the PT support bar spacing?
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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.
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. - correct answer- a. It is important to avoid
excessive wobble in tendons that could lead to concrete
blowouts.
PTI LEVEL 1 & 2 EXAM 2025 UPDATED
ACTUAL EXAM WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS.
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%
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.
3. What is the minimum number of integrity tendons required in
each direction over columns in a flat slab?
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a. One
b. Two
c. Three
d. There is no minimum requirement. - correct 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. - correct 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 - correct answer- a. True
6. What should be done when the beam stirrup spacing does
not match the PT support bar spacing?
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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.
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. - correct answer- a. It is important to avoid
excessive wobble in tendons that could lead to concrete
blowouts.
