Drilling

1.

1 point

A Blow-Out-Preventer is used to contain unexpected well pressures that could force hydrocarbons to the surfave in an unctrolled fashion

True

False

2.

1 point

The North sea is densely populated and serves as a popular tourist attraction

True

False

3.

1 point

A perforating gun is used to pierce:

Reservoir Rock

Bridge Plugs

Casing

Cap Rock

4.

1 point

The kick-off point is:

A celebration before the well is spudded in

The area just below the freshwater zone

The beginning of the change from a vertical to horzontal drilling direction

The depth at where intermediate casing ends and production casing or tubing begins

5.

1 point

The Crown block is the lowest portion of the hoist

True

False

6.

1 point

Mud Pumps are compact in size, which helps them enter the bore-hole to circulate the mud.

True

False

7.

1 point

Solomon Dresser created a much improved version of the Pumping Jack to help launch his company Dresser Inc.

True

False

8.

1 point

A bridge plug does the following:

Utilizes Slips in their design

Can be automatically engaged by formation pressure

Provides a seal between the outside of the production tubing and the inside of the casing. liner or well-bore.

Uses a rubber boot that expands to create the seal

9.

1 point

Barite is added to mud to create a certain "weight". It is mined and has a specific gravity of

5.4

3.2

6.1

4.5

10.

1 point

Bentonite clay is used to add the following property to mud:

Porosity

Viscosity

Weight

Color

11.

1 point

PDC or Polycrystalline Diamond Bits do not last as long as TriCone Bits.

True

False

12.

1 point

The first mud tank was a shallow pit dug in the earth with added water and cattle to mix the dirt and water together to form mud.

True

False

13.

1 point

Conductor casing is close to the following outside diameter:

8"

36"

12-17"

4"

14.

1 point

Choose all that apply: Top Drives, when utilized, replace the following pieces of equipment on a rig:

Kelly Bushing

Kelly

Shale Shaker

Rotary Table

15.

1 point

Please choose all that apply: The purpose of Drilling mud is:

Contain the Earth's pressure

Cool the Kelly Bushing

Remove the cuttings

Prevent the hole from collapsing