Fundamentals of Drilling Fluids Written Evaluation Document No: 00001 Page 1 of 3

Originally Adopted: 25 April, 2012 Current Adoption: 25 April, 2012 Due For Revision: 25 April, 2013 Revoked/Superseded:

Fundamentals of Drilling Fluids Evaluation

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Originally Adopted: 25 April, 2012 Current Adoption: 25 April, 2012 Due For Revision: 25 April, 2013 Revoked/Superseded:

1.) What is the primary function of Soda Ash? a. b. c. d. Increase pH of the make-up water Reduce the pH of the make-up water Cause separation of drilling fluids Reduce excess calcium content of make-up water

2.) What is the primary function of Bentonite? a. b. c. d. Increase lubricity of the drilling fluid Reduce rotational torque Assist in settling of drilled solids Provide the foundation for filtration control

3.) What family of polymers does the product QUIK-TROL GOLD belong to? a. b. c. d. PHPA (Partially Hydrolyzed Poly Acrylamide) PAC (Poly Anionic Cellulose) Xanthan polymers Guar gum

4.) What family of polymers does the product EZ-MUD belong to? a. b. c. d. PHPA (Partially Hydrolyzed Poly Acrylamide) PAC (Poly Anionic Cellulose) Xanthan polymers Guar gum

5.) What is the correct order of product addition when mixing drilling fluids? a. b. c. d. Soda Ash, PHPA polymer, Bentonite, PAC Polymers Soda Ash, Bentonite, PAC Polymers, PHPA Polymers Bentonite, Soda Ash, PAC Polymers, PHPA Polymers PHPA Polymers, Soda Ash, Bentonite, PAC Polymers

6.) What is the primary function of PAC Polymers? a. b. c. d. Increase pH of the make-up water Improve the filtration control properties of Bentonite Cause flocculation of drilling fluids Increase viscosity

7.) Which of the following products will produce more viscosity per kilogram added? a. b. c. d. EZ-MUD GOLD EZ-MUD QUIK-TROL GOLD EZ-MUD DP

8.) What is the primary function of PHPA Polymers? a. b. c. d. Increase lubricity of the drilling fluid Shale and clay stabilization Act as a flocculent Provide the foundation for filtration control

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Originally Adopted: 25 April, 2012 Current Adoption: 25 April, 2012 Due For Revision: 25 April, 2013 Revoked/Superseded:

9.) What document will tell you what the proper PPE required when mixing a drilling fluid additive? a. b. c. d. Product data sheet Owners manual Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) Drilling fluid program

10.) What is the secondary function of Soda Ash? a. b. c. d. Increase pH of the make-up water Reduce the pH of the make-up water Cause separation of drilling fluids Reduce excess calcium content of make-up water