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Key Facts: NV C-14 Steel Reinforcing and Erection Exam

60 Q

Official Exam Questions

PSI Nevada Contractor CIB updated 3/25/2026

70%

Passing Score

PSI Nevada Contractor CIB updated 3/25/2026

2 hours

Time Allowed

PSI Nevada Contractor CIB updated 3/25/2026

USD 95

PSI Exam Fee (one portion)

PSI Nevada Contractor CIB updated 3/25/2026

Closed Book

Book Policy

PSI Nevada Contractor CIB updated 3/25/2026

Nevada C-14 Steel Reinforcing and Erection Contractor Examination is the official NSCB/PSI closed book exam: 60 questions, 70% (42 of 60 points), 2 hours, USD 95 (bulletin 270, updated 3/25/2026). Official delivery: English.

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1Under Nevada C-14, post-tensioning of concrete is distinguished from pretensioning by which field condition?
A.The tendons are tensioned after the concrete has hardened around the ducts or sheathing
B.The strands are pulled in the casting bed before any concrete is placed
C.The concrete is steam-cured so that no field stressing is required
D.Only mild reinforcing bars are used to carry tensile force
Explanation: Post-tensioning, as covered by the PTI unbonded field procedures and the C-14/C-14a scope, tensions the tendons after the concrete has gained the specified transfer strength. Pretensioning is a plant operation in which strands are pulled in a bed before concrete is cast. C-14 field work is the post-tensioned, not pretensioned, method.
2On an unbonded single-strand tendon, which end is the live end?
A.The fixed shop anchorage that is never jacked
B.The stressing end where the jack is applied in the field
C.The midspan high point of the drape
D.Any pocket that has already been grouted
Explanation: PTI field terminology calls the stressing end the live end and the non-stressed fixed anchorage the dead end. The jack, seating wedges, and elongation marks are applied at the live end. Some tendons are stressed from both ends, in which case both ends are live ends for that operation.
3What is the usual unbonded slab tendon used in U.S. building construction under PTI practice?
A.1-inch Grade 40 mild bar with a paper wrap
B.0.375-inch seven-wire Grade 250 strand, bare
C.0.5-inch seven-wire Grade 270 low-relaxation strand in extruded plastic sheathing
D.No. 8 A615 bar stressed with a center-hole jack
Explanation: PTI unbonded building tendons are almost always 0.5-inch (sometimes 0.6-inch) seven-wire Grade 270 low-relaxation strand meeting ASTM A416, factory-coated with corrosion-inhibiting coating and an extruded plastic sheath. The 0.5-inch strand has a nominal area of 0.153 square inches and a guaranteed ultimate of about 41.3 kips.
4What is the primary purpose of the plastic sheathing and corrosion-inhibiting coating on an unbonded tendon?
A.To bond the strand to the concrete so the tendon acts compositely along its full length
B.To mark the theoretical elongation on the strand
C.To increase the strand's guaranteed ultimate tensile strength
D.To keep the strand free to elongate and to protect it from corrosion
Explanation: Unbonded tendons must be able to slide inside the concrete during stressing. The extruded sheath plus grease (or equivalent coating) provides that slip plane and a corrosion barrier. Bonded (grouted) multistrand systems are a different PTI product family.
5When may unbonded slab tendons be stressed?
A.Only after the concrete has reached the specified transfer compressive strength
B.As soon as the finishing crew leaves the slab
C.After 24 hours regardless of cylinder strength
D.Only after the stressing pockets have been dry-packed
Explanation: PTI field practice and the approved drawings require the concrete to reach the specified transfer strength, commonly 3,000 psi or 75 percent of specified f'c, verified by field-cured cylinders or the engineer's equivalent. Stressing too early can crush the concrete under the bearing plate and lose prestress. Pockets are grouted after the tendon is accepted.
6Theoretical tendon elongation is calculated from which relationship?
A.Delta equals P times A divided by L times E
B.Delta equals P times L divided by A times E
C.Delta equals f'c times L divided by the jack area
D.Delta equals 0.07 times the tendon length
Explanation: Elastic elongation is Δ = PL/AE, where P is the jacking force (or the average force used on the shop drawings), L is the tendon length, A is the strand area, and E is the modulus of elasticity (typically about 28,500 ksi for Grade 270 low-relaxation strand). PT suppliers put that theoretical value on the installation drawings for field comparison.
7Per the PTI Field Procedures Manual for unbonded single-strand tendons, measured elongation should agree with the approved theoretical value within what tolerance, unless the engineer specifies otherwise?
A.Plus or minus 1/2 inch regardless of length
B.Plus or minus 2 percent of tendon length
C.Plus or minus 7 percent of the theoretical elongation
D.Plus or minus 15 percent of the jacking force
Explanation: PTI requires measured elongation to fall within ±7 percent of the values on the approved installation drawings, unless the contract documents set a tighter limit. Measurements are taken to the nearest 1/8 inch. An out-of-tolerance reading is investigated before the tendon is accepted or cut.
8ACI 318 limits on prestressing steel allow a maximum jacking stress and a maximum stress immediately after seating of approximately which pair?
A.0.50 fpu jacking and 0.40 fpu after seating
B.0.94 fpy jacking with no seating limit
C.1.00 fpu jacking and 0.90 fpu after seating
D.0.80 fpu at jacking and 0.70 fpu immediately after seating
Explanation: ACI 318 limits tendon jacking stress to 0.94 fpy but not more than 0.80 fpu, and the stress immediately after transfer/seating to 0.70 fpu. Field crews therefore commonly jack a Grade 270 strand to about 80 percent of GUTS and accept a seated force near 70 percent after wedge set.
9Why is wedge seating (wedge set) subtracted or otherwise accounted for when comparing field elongation to the theoretical value?
A.Seating pulls a short length of strand back into the anchorage and reduces net elongation
B.Seating increases strand area so the formula Δ = PL/AE no longer applies
C.Seating adds prestress, so measured tails always read long
D.Wedges are required only on bonded bar tendons
Explanation: When the jack is released, the wedges seat a fraction of an inch into the anchor, drawing strand back and losing a corresponding force. Typical unbonded seating is about 1/4 inch (drawings may use 1/4 to 3/8 inch). The theoretical elongation on the shop drawings already includes the supplier's seating assumption, so the field measurement method must match that assumption.
10To what precision does PTI expect unbonded-tendon elongation to be measured in the field?
A.To the nearest 1/8 inch (3 mm)
B.To the nearest 1 inch
C.To the nearest 0.001 inch with a micrometer
D.Only as a jack-gauge pressure, with no length reading
Explanation: The PTI Field Procedures Manual states that elongation measurements should be made to an accuracy of 1/8 inch (3 mm). That precision is fine enough to apply the ±7 percent check on typical building-tendon lengths without pretending to a laboratory measurement.

About the NV C-14 Steel Reinforcing and Erection Exam

The Nevada C-14 Steel Reinforcing and Erection Contractor Examination is the official Nevada State Contractors Board trade examination administered by PSI Services LLC. The official exam has 60 scored questions. Passing is 70% (42 of 60 points) in 2 hours. The examination is closed book. Closed book. PSI lists CRSI placing guides, PTI post-tensioning, SJI Technical Digest No. 9, SDI deck, and OSHA 29 CFR 1926 as study-only references.. PSI lists USD 95 for one examination portion and USD 140 if taken with CMS; otherwise USD 95 per trade exam (Candidate Information Bulletin 270, updated 3/25/2026). NSCB requires a separate CMS examination for most new applicants, plus a USD 300 application fee and a USD 600 biennial license fee. This English-language MCQ bank is a study aid, not an official PSI form. It does not replace required trade experience, board approval, fingerprints, bonding, or the official examination.

Assessment

Closed Book computer-based multiple-choice. Closed book. PSI lists CRSI placing guides, PTI post-tensioning, SJI Technical Digest No. 9, SDI deck, and OSHA 29 CFR 1926 as study-only references.

Time Limit

2 hours

Passing Score

70% (42 of 60 points)

Exam Fee

USD 95 (PSI Services LLC (for the Nevada State Contractors Board))

NV C-14 Steel Reinforcing and Erection Exam Content Outline

17%

Post-tensioning

Post-tensioning (10 items)

17%

Reinforcing Steel

Reinforcing Steel (10 items)

12%

Safety – OSHA Subpart R

Safety – OSHA Subpart R (7 items)

10%

Safety – General

Safety – General (6 items)

12%

Steel Decks

Steel Decks (7 items)

33%

Steel Joists and Girders

Steel Joists and Girders (20 items)

How to Pass the NV C-14 Steel Reinforcing and Erection Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 70% (42 of 60 points)
  • Assessment: Closed Book computer-based multiple-choice. Closed book. PSI lists CRSI placing guides, PTI post-tensioning, SJI Technical Digest No. 9, SDI deck, and OSHA 29 CFR 1926 as study-only references.
  • Time limit: 2 hours
  • Exam fee: USD 95

Keys to Passing

  • Work through all 100 available questions
  • Review every answer and explanation
  • Track weak areas and revisit them
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

NV C-14 Steel Reinforcing and Erection Study Tips from Top Performers

1Distribute study time to the official bulletin 270 content outline (updated 3/25/2026)
2Use only the PSI-listed references; temporary tabs such as Post-it notes are prohibited
3Confirm NSCB experience documentation before scheduling with PSI
4This bank is an English-language MCQ study aid, not an official PSI form

Frequently Asked Questions

How many questions are on the Nevada C-14 Steel Reinforcing and Erection Contractor Examination?

The official PSI examination has 60 scored questions. Passing is 70% (42 of 60 points) within 2 hours (Candidate Information Bulletin 270, updated 3/25/2026).

How much does the NV C-14 exam cost?

PSI lists USD 95 for one examination portion. Two portions cost USD 140 only if the second portion is CMS. NSCB charges a separate USD 300 application fee and USD 600 biennial license fee.

Is the NV C-14 exam open book?

No. PSI lists this examination as closed book. Closed book. PSI lists CRSI placing guides, PTI post-tensioning, SJI Technical Digest No. 9, SDI deck, and OSHA 29 CFR 1926 as study-only references.

Do I still need the CMS examination?

CMS is the required Nevada business-and-law examination. Most new applicants must pass CMS and a trade examination for the requested classification. In most cases you will not retake an exam if you have actively served as a qualified employee in the same classification within the last four years.