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EQU Mock Test 1

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1. What type of gaskets are pressure energized?

(Choose 1 answer)
a) All.
b) Type BX.
c) Type R Octagonal.
d) Type R Oval.

2. What is the purpose of an inflow test?

(Choose 1 answer)
a) To test the barrier elements in the direction of flow, by applying pressure
upstream of the barrier element.
b) To test that there is flow through a downhole barrier element, by applying
negative pressure upstream of the barrier element.
c) To test there is no flow from a barrier element by pumping down the string
and back up the annulus.
d) To test barrier elements in the direction of flow, when positive pressure
upstream of the barrier cannot be applied.

3. What would the hydraulic pressure in the ram opening lines between the hydraulic
BOP control unit and the BOP stack normally be while drilling??
(Choose 1 answer)
a) 1500 psi.
b) 3000 psi.
c) 500 psi
d) Zero.
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4. After a routine function test while drilling in open hole, you identify a failed High
Closing Ratio (HCR) valve. Which two barriers must be in place before you can begin
to repair the valve?
(Choose 1 answer)
a) The blind ram and the choke line manual valve.
b) The bottom pipe ram and drilling fluid.
c) The choke line manual valve and the bottom pipe ram.
d) The drilling fluid and the choke line manual valve.

5. Which statements about ring gaskets are correct?

(Choose 2 answers)
a) BX ring gaskets require to be lubricated before fitting.
b) Only BX ring gaskets can be used with 6BX type flanges.
c) Ring gaskets are designed to be used several times.
d) The same material specification apply to ring gaskets as to ring grooves.
e) Type BX ring gaskets provide a pressure energized seal.

6. Which drilling operation may require the BOP pipe rams to be changed?
(Choose 1 answer)
a) Before a fishing operation.
b) Before a sidetrack.
c) Before coring.
d) Before running casing.
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7. On a surface BOP installation, the Driller activates the ram close function from the
BOP remote control panel. Then the ram function lights change colour from green to
red while the annular pressure, the manifold pressure and the accumulator pressure
remain constant. What is the cause of the malfunction?
(Choose 1 answer)
a) The hydraulic line between the hydraulic BOP control unit and the BOP is
blocked.
b) The hydraulic line between the hydraulic BOP control unit and the BOP is
leaking.
c) The pressure switch for the pumps on the hydraulic BOP is malfunctioning.
d) The 3-position/4 way valve is stuck in the ‘ram open position.

8. During a trip out of the well, there is a kick while the bit is half way to surface. A Drill
Pipe Safety Valve (DPSV) is installed on the drill string and closed. There is no float
in the drill string and the well is shut in on the annular BOP. What is the Driller’s next
action before stripping back to bottom?
(Choose 1 answer)
a) Install a DPSV on top of the IBOP in the closed position.
b) Install the IBOP above the DPSV, and then open the DPSV.
c) Keep the DPSV in the closed position.
d) Replace the DPSV with an IBOP.

9. When would casing rams be installed in a surface BOP?

(Choose 1 answer)
a) Before pulling the Bottom Hole Assembly (BHA).
b) When the bit is in the shoe while tripping out the string.
c) When rigging up to run casing.
d) While running electric logs.
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10. When should the top drive (or kelly) mounted safety valve be closed?
(Choose 1 answer)
a) In well control situations when the surface pressures may exceed the rated
working pressure of surface equipment.
b) When connections are made, to save the spilling of drilling fluid.
c) When the rotary hose is being replaced.
d) When the swivel packing is being replaced.

11. Why is hydrocarbon gas influx easier to detect in water-based drilling fluid than oil-
based drilling fluid?
(Choose 1 answer)
a) Hydrocarbon gas has a higher bubble point in water-based drilling fluid.
b) Hydrocarbon gas has a lower bubble point in water-based drilling fluid.
c) Hydrocarbon gas is insoluble in water-based drilling fluid.
d) Hydrocarbon gas is soluble in water-based drilling fluid.

12. What is the minimum number of independent sources of power that should be
available on each hydraulic BOP control unit, according to API Standard 53?
(Choose 1 answer)
a) It is the rig owner’s choice.
b) One.
c) Two.
d) Three.
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13. What is the main purpose of the weep hole (drain or vent) on a ram type BOP?
(Choose 1 answer)
a) It allows installation of a grease nipple so that the ram shaft can be greased.
b) It prevents leaking through ram shaft packing from the well bore to the
opening chamber.
c) It allows an inspection of the ram shaft, and should be plugged with a bull
plug between inspections.
d) The weep hole prevents leakage from the hydraulic opening chamber to the
hydraulic closing chamber.

14. The BOP has not been operated and the electrically operated pump is not running.
Accumulator Pressure 2800 psi and decreasing
Manifold Pressure 1500 psi and constant
Annular Pressure 1500 psi and constant
What is the reason for the decrease in accumulator pressure?

(Choose 1 answer)
a) The hydraulic circuit is leaking.
b) The pre-charge pressure is too low.
c) There is a problem with the hydro-electric switch.
d) There is a problem with the manifold reducing and regulating valve.

15. Which pressure should be used to determine the rated working pressure of the ram
type BOP to be installed on the well?
(Choose 1 answer)
a) Maximum anticipated bottom hole pressure.
b) Maximum anticipated hydrostatic drilling mud pressure.
c) Maximum anticipated pore pressure.
d) Maximum anticipated surface pressure.
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16. A surface stack BO consists of:
1 x 10000 psi rated annular preventer
1 x 10000 psi rated 5 inch pipe rams
1 x 10000 psi rated blind/shear rams
1 x 15000 psi rated drilling spool
1 x 10000 psi rated 5 inch pipe rams
What is the maximum wellbore rated pressure of this stack?
(Choose 1 answer)
a) 15000 psi.
b) 55000 psi
c) 20000 psi.
d) 10000 psi

17. If the liquid mud seal in a Mud Gas Separator (MGS) is broken what should be the
first action to take?
(Choose 1 answer)
a) Abandon the rig.
b) Reduce the pump speed by half.
c) Start the vacuum degasser.
d) Stop pumping and shut-in the well.

18. What is the recommended diameter for the choke manifold bleed line (the line that by
passes) the chokes, according to API standard 53?
(Choose 1 answer)
a) At least 5 inches.
b) At least equal to the diameter of the choke line.
c) Less than 3 inches.
d) The same diameter as the other lines on the choke manifold.
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19. With a float valve installed in the drill string, there is a kick with the bit 32 stands off
bottom. To strip back to bottom, what equipment is required to be made up onto the
drill string?
(Choose 1 answer)
a) A closed inside BOP (IBOP) installed on top of an open Drill Pipe Safety
Valve (DPSV).
b) An Inside BOP (IBOP) on top of the closed safety valve.
c) An Inside BOP (IBOP) with a Drill Pipe Safety Valve (DPSV) installed on top
in the closed position.
d) No additional equipment is required as the float valves are holding pressure

20. In which situation would you choose to do an inflow test to verify a well barrier
element?
a) When pressure testing a liner lap.
b) When pressure testing the annular preventer.
c) When pressure testing the choke manifold valve upstream of the remote
choke.
d) When pressure testing the top drive Inside Blow Out Preventer (IBOP)

21. If the manifold gauge on the remote BOP control panel reads zero and the other
gauges read normal, which BOP functions can be operated?
(Choose 1 answer)
a) All stack functions.
b) No stack functions
c) The annular preventer.
d) The ram preventers.
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22. On a surface BOP installation, the Driller simultaneously pushes the “Master” and
“Choke Open” buttons on the remote panel and the lights change colour. What do the
changing of the lights confirm?
(Choose 1 answer)
a) The panel has correctly functioned and the hydraulic opening pressure is
applied to the choke line valve.
b) The panel has correctly functioned and the choke line valve is now open.
c) The panel has correctly functioned and the choke line valve is now closed.
d) The panel has not functioned correctly, but the choke line valve is now open.

23. While drilling top-hole with an insert type diverter, what must you do when running or
pulling the Bottom Hole Assembly (BHA)?
(Choose 1 answer)
a) Grease the tool joints.
b) Open the overboard line.
c) Reduce the diverter packer pressure to zero.
d) Remove the insert packer.

24. What is the advantage of a self-adjusting ram lock

(Choose 1 answer)
a) As the ram rubber wears the closing pressure can be reduced.
b) As the ram rubber wears the lock position changes to maintain a seal around
the pipe.
c) The ram closes quickly to minimize the size of the influx.
d) The ram piston moves the same distance each time the ram is operated.
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25. When circulating clean mud into the Mud Gas Separator (MGS) through the ‘hot loop’
during a well control event, where must the mud be taken from to maintain the ability
to monitor pit levels?
(Choose 1 answer)
a) The active system.
b) The drilling fluid reserve system
c) The pre-mis tank.
d) The trip tank.

26. After a connection the pit level does not return to the same volume level as before
the connection. What does this indicate?
(Choose1 answer)
a) Air was pumped into the well during the connection.
b) The drilling fluid in the annulus is overloaded with cuttings
c) The vacuum degasser was left running during the connection.
d) There was an influx during the connection.

27. You are closing a pipe ram from the remote panel on a surface BOP.
The close light illuminates and the manifold pressure gauge initially drops and then
returns to normal. What causes these changes in manifold pressure?
(Choose 1 answer)
a) A pilot signal is being sent to the accumulator charge pumps.
b) Accumulator 4-way valve has shifted to the ‘neutral’ position.
c) Fluid is flowing into the pipe ram closing chamber.
d) Fluid is flowing into the pipe ram opening chamber.
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28. The BOP has not been operated and the electrically operated pump is not running..
Accumulator Pressure 2900 psi and slowly decreasing
Manifold Pressure 1800 psi and increasing
Annular Pressure 1500 psi and constant

What do these gauge readings indicate?

(Choose1 answer)
a) The hydraulic circuit is leaking.
b) There is a problem with the automatic hydro-electric pressure switch.
c) There is a problem with hydraulic pressure regulating valve.
d) The pressure readings are within normal operating range.

29. The Driller has installed an Inside Blowout Preventer (IBOP) on the drill string and
has shut-in the well, is circulation of kill mud possible?
(Choose 1 answer)
a) Reverse circulation is possible.
b) Circulation down the drill string is possible.
c) No circulation is possible until a double box sub is installed.
d) No circulation is possible until the IBOP is opened by the operating crank.

30. Can a vacuum degasser be used instead of a mud gas separator during well control
operations?
(Choose 1 answer)
a) No, because its position and function makes it unsuitable to handle large
volumes of gas.
b) No, because the mud gas separator is used to determine the gas density.
c) Yes, because the flow rate used during a well kill I small.
d) Yes, because they perform the same function.
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31. What does a vacuum degasser do?
(Choose 1 answer)
a) It is used to remove excess barite from the drilling fluid downstream on the
shale shakers.
b) It removes drilled solids from the drilling fluid upstream of the shale shakers.
c) It removes large volumes of gas from the drilling fluid upstream of the shale
shakers.
d) It removes gas from the drilling fluid downstream of the shale shakers.

32. How does a vacuum degasser work?

(Choose 1 answer)
a) Gas cut mud enters the degasser and forms a thin layer over the internal
baffle plates. It is vented over the vented to the overboard line.
b) Gas cut mud enters the degasser and forms a thick layer over the external
baffle plates. Excess pressure inside the vessel forces the gas to escape.
c) Gas cut mud enters the degasser and forms a thin layer over the internal
baffle plates. Atmospheric pressure in the vessel helps remove the gas.
d) Gas cut mud enters the degasser and forms a thin layer over the internal
baffle plates. The vacuum inside the vessel helps remove the gas.

33. Why should space out distances for the different BOP types on the stack be posted
where the Driller can see?
(Choose 1 answer)
a) So the Driller knows when a tool joint is in the annular preventer cavity.
b) So the Driller knows when a tool joint is level with the flowline.
c) So the Driller knows when a tool joint is level with the well head connector.
d) So the Driller knows when a tool joint is in the shear ram cavity.
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34. What checks should you do when testing the remote chokes to API Standard 53?
(Choose 1 answer)
a) Function test both primary and secondary control systems.
b) Function test the primary control system only.
c) Function the primary control system, then test the back up system at next
test.
d) Only function test at API ‘initial’ test.

35. When operating a stack function from the remote BOP panel on a surface
installation, then open light goes out, the close light does not illuminate and the
manifold pressure drops and later rises back up. Which malfunction does this
indicate?
(Choose 1 answer)
a) The 3-position/4-way valve on the hydraulic BOP control unit failed to shift.
b) The close function light has blown.
c) The hydraulic closing line in the BOP is plugged.
d) There is a leak in the hydraulic line to the BOP.

36. The maximum operating pressure allowed in the mud gas separator is often
calculated on the assumption that there is a liquid seal. What would be the effect on
this maximum operating pressure as a condensate (or oil) kick is circulated through
the mud gas separator?
(Choose 1 answer)
a) Maximum operating pressure would decrease.
b) Maximum operating pressure would increase.
c) no effect.
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37. The Driller activates a ram function from the remote BOP panel on a surface BOP
installation. The manifold pressure continues to drop and does not rise back up
again. What is the reason for this?
(Choose 1 answer)
a) The 3-position/4-way valve on the hydraulic BOP control unit failed to shift.
b) The close function light has blown.
c) The hydraulic closing line in the BOP is plugged.
d) There is a leak in the hydraulic line to the BOP.

38. On a surface BOP stack, what is an indication that the annular packing element
maybe beginning to wear?
(Choose 1 answer)
a) Over several function tests of the annular with drill pipe there is a decrease in
the required volume to close.
b) Over several pressure tests, the annular closing pressure required for a good
test decreases.
c) Over several pressure tests the annular closing pressure required for a good
test increases.
d) When closing the annular with a small pipe size in the hole, it holds up to
80% of the annular pressure rating.

39. On a surface BOP stack why is the manual valve installed between the BOP Stack
and the HCR valve?
(Choose 1 answer)
a) The manual valve acts as a barrier if the HCR valve needs maintained or
repaired.
b) To increase the back pressure downhole for a safety margin.
c) To minimise the build up of cuttings at the drilling spool side outlets.
d) To protect the HCR valve from eroding while cementing.
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40. For which ram operation, is it most likely that the by-pass valve on a surface
hydraulic BOP control unit will be used?
(Choose 1 answer)
a) Blind/shear rams.
b) Fixed bore pipe rams.
c) The annular preventer.
d) Variable bore rams.

41. You inflow test the 7 inch Liner Lap using a retrievable packer. The drill pipe is
displaced to light weight fluid and the packer is set above the Liner Lap. The BOPs
are open and the annulus is monitored on the trip tank.
After bleeding off the initial high pressure, you see an initial increase in the drill pipe
pressure before it stabilizes. The trip tank level remains constant. What could this
indicate?
(Choose 1 answer)
a) This indicates the packer has set correctly.
b) This indicates there is a leak in the liner.
c) This indicates there is a leak in retrievable packer.
d) This indicates thermal expansion of the drilling fluid.

42. A kick is shut-in with a 10000 psi rated annular (pressure tested to 7500 psi)
During pressure up, you decide to close the upper pipe due to increasing pressure.
The final stabilised Shut In Casing Pressure (SICP) is 10800 psi. The pipe ram
closing ratio is 7:1. You decide to close the middle ram, function test recorded a
minimum of 300 psi to close the ram due to internal friction.
What is the minimum operating pressure required to close the middle ram?
(Choose1 answer)
a) Approximately 1200 psi.
b) Approximately 1500 psi.
c) Approximately 1850 psi.
d) Approximately 3000 psi.
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43. Why do choke manifolds have two chokes?

(Choose 1 answer)
a) To direct returns to the flare.
b) To direct returns to the Mud Gas Separator (MGS).
c) To provide a backup if there are problems with the active choke.
d) To direct returns to the mud pits.

44. Who should sign the pressure test documentation?

(Choose1 answer)
a) The Driller, the tool pusher, and the Cement Pump Operator.
b) The Mechanic, the Drilling Contractor Representative and the BOP Engineer.
c) The Mechanic, the Installation/rig Manager, and the Electrician.
d) The Pump Operator, the Drilling Contractor Representative, and the Well
Operator.

45. Drill Pipe Safety valves (DPSVs) and Inside Blow Out Preventers (IBOPs) must be
pressure tested at the same time interval as the BOP stack. Per API Standard 53,
what test pressures should be applied at the initial test on the rig?
(Choose 1 answer)
a) High pressure at 150% of the rated working pressure of the components
followed by low pressure of between 250 psi and 350 psi.
b) High pressure at the rated working pressure of the components low pressure
between 250 psi and 350 psi.
c) Low pressure of between 250 psi and 350 psi followed by a high pressure at
150% the rated working pressure of the component.
d) Low pressure of between 250 psi and 350 psi followed by high pressure at
the rated working pressure of the component.
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46. After pulling out of hole, a routine function test identifies a failed High Closing Ratio
(HCR) valve. Which two barriers must be in place before you can begin to repair the
valve
(Choose1 answer)
a) A retrievable test packer assembly and the bottom pipe ram.
b) A retrievable test packer assembly and the choke line manual valve.
c) The drilling fluid and the choke line manual valve.
d) The drilling fluid and the bottom pipe ram.

47. Drill Pipe Safety valves (DPSVs) and Inside Blow Out Preventers (IBOPs) must be
pressure tested at the same time interval as the BOP stack. Per API Standard 53,
what test pressures should be applied at the subsequent high pressure tests?
(Choose 1 answer)
a) 150% of the rated working pressure.
b) Between 250 psi and 350 psi.
c) Rated working pressure of the component.
d) Maximum Anticipated Surface Pressure (MASP) for the hole section.

48. There is a kick while tripping the first stand off bottom and the well is securely shut-in
with a DPSV installed and closed. The drill string contains a functional flapper valve.
What would you need to do before killing the well?
(Choose 1 answer)
a) install an IBOP, make up the top drive, open DPSV, adjust the annular
closing pressure and strip back to bottom.
b) Make up the top drive, open the DPSV, pump open the flapper valve, record
SIDPP and calculate KMW.
c) Make up the top drive, open DPSV and pump back to bottom, record SIDPP
and calculate KMW.
d) Use the SICP and kick volume to estimate kill fluid weight.
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49. When should DPSVs be pressure tested as per API STD 53?
(Choose 1 answer)
a) At each function test of main BOP.
b) Each time a new component is added in the BHA.
c) Once a week or first trip after 7 day interval.
d) At intervals not exceeding 21 days.

50. Accumulator test performed on a 15K stack. Once all functions are performed
remaining accumulator pressure is 1380 psi. Interpretation?
(Choose 1 answer)
a) Pressure is too high, we need to reduce pressure.
b) Pressure is too low, we need to add more bottles.
c) Pressure is too low, we need to increase pre-charge.
d) Pressure is above the minimum pressure required.

51. Which type of vent line will minimize the pressure build up in the well for shallow gas
kick?
(Choose 1 answer)
a) Large ID vent from diverter to top of derrick.
b) Large ID vent from diverter to discharge overboard.
c) Small ID vent from diverter to discharge overboard.
d) Vent line from diverter to MGS

52. Main advantage of insert type diverter on large conventional annular type?
(Choose 1 answer)
a) Can allow large diameter tools to be run without removing inserts.
b) Can hold higher pressure as compared to conventional annular type.
c) Has a lower closing volume and is faster to close.
d) Takes longer time to close and reduces shock on formation.
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53. What is the limitation of a drill string flapper valve when stripping to bottom?
(Choose 1 answer)
a) Flapper valve cannot open.
b) SIDPP cannot be read.
c) You must reverse circulate before stripping.
d) You must run wireline to open.

54. On a surface BOP installation, the Driller simultaneously pushes the “Master” and
“Choke Open” buttons on the remote panel and the lights change colour. What do the
changing of the lights confirm?
(Choose 1 answer)
a) The 3-position/4-way valve on the hydraulic BOP control unit has shifted.
b) The close function light has blown.
c) The hydraulic closing line in the BOP is plugged.
d) There is a leak in the hydraulic line to the BOP.

55. An accumulator drawdown test is carried out on a surface BOP stack to API
Standard 53.
Accumulator bottle pressure 3000 psi.
Pre-charge pressure 1000 psi.
Final pressure recorded 1160 psi
After 15 min the pressure increased to 1240 psi. What should you do?
(Choose 1 answer)
a) Fail, bleed down the bottles and check Pre-charge pressure. Continue with
operation.
b) Pass, activate the charge pumps to charge the bottles to normal operating
pressure.
c) Wait 15 min, if the final pressure is less than 1400 psi, class the test a fail.
Check the pre-charge pressures.
d) Wait 15 min, if the final pressure is more than 1400 psi, class the test a pass.
Continue with next operation.
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56. A Surface BOP stack (top – bottom).
1 x 10000 psi annular preventer.
1 x 10000 psi 3 ½ - 5 ½ VBR.
1 x 10000 psi Blind shear ram
1 x 15000 psi drilling spool with 10000 psi HCR.
1 x 10000 psi 5” pipe ram
Which operation can you do with string 3000 ft off bottom with an influx in the well,
while keep control BHP?
(Choose 1 answer)
a) Circulating out an influx while shut-in on the lower pipe ram.
b) Circulating out an influx immediately while shut-in on 6 5/8 pipe.
c) Stripping 5” pipe through annular.
d) stripping 6 5/8 pipe to bottom, VBR to lower pipe ram.

57. You are drilling top hole from a platform rig using a surface BOP. An annular diverter
has been installed with a flowline located above it and the overboard valves below.
The wind is coming from the east. What pre-shift instructions would be given to the
driller about the diverter procedure for this day?
(Choose 1 answer)
a) Close the diverter and close the overboard vent line to the east.
b) Close the flowline before opening the overboard vent line to the east.
c) Close the flowline before opening the overboard line to the west.
d) Open the overboard vent line to the east. Close the overboard vent line to the
west and close the diverter.
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58. A surface BOP stack has RWP of 10,000 psi. Use the following graph to identify
which well control operations can be carried out using the annular preventer?

(Choose 2 answers)
a) Maintain a seal on 2 3/8” drill pipe with a well pressure of 1000 psi and an
annular pressure regulated to 650 psi.
b) Maintain a seal on 3 1/2” drill pipe with a well pressure of 1000 psi and an
annular pressure regulated to 400 psi.
c) Maintain a seal on 5” drill pipe with a well pressure of 1000 psi and an
annular pressure regulated to 375 psi.
d) Maintain a seal on 8” drill collar with a well pressure of 1000 psi and an
annular pressure regulated to 175 psi.
e) Maintain a seal with no pipe in the hole, with a well pressure of 1000 psi and
an annular pressure regulated to 1175 psi.
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59. What is the purpose of an inflow test?
(Choose 1 answer)
a) To test the barrier element in the direction of flow by applying pressure
upstream of the barrier element.
b) To circulate from drill string and take returns from the annulus.
c) To test the barrier element in the direction of flow by applying negative
pressure downstream of the barrier element.
d) To test the barrier element in the direction of flow when applying positive
pressure upstream of the barrier element.

60. The BOP test pump is connected to the kill line on a surface stack. A plug type tester
is in position and connected to the drill pipe. How can you tell if the test plug is
leaking?
(Choose 1 answer)
a) Check for a pressure increase at the manual choke.
b) Check if the test pump can reach the required pressure.
c) Monitor for flow back up the drill pipe.
d) Open the choke line valves through the Mud Gas Separator.

61. Your rig is equipped with a 15000 psi Surface BOP stack. What test-pump instrument
and equipment ratings are required to test this BOP?
(Choose 1 answer)
a) 10,000 psi
b) 15,000 psi.
c) 16,000 psi.
d) 20,000 psi.
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62. You are supervising the weekly BOP function test on a surface 18 ¾” 10000 psi
(10K) BOP stack. The regulated manifold pressure is 1500 psi and regulated annular
pressure is 1000 psi. What would tell you that the annular has closed?
(Choose 1 answer)
a) The annular light should change from ‘open’ to ‘close’ and 60 seconds later
the annular pressure should read 1000 psi.
b) The ram light should change from ‘open’ to ‘close’ and 23 seconds later the
ram pressure should read 1000 psi.
c) The ram light should change from ‘open’ to ‘close’ and 23 seconds later the
ram pressure should read 1500 psi.
d) The annular light should change from ‘open’ to ‘close’ and 43 seconds later
the annular pressure should read 1000 psi.

63. According to API standards, how often should a function test on all the components
of a surface BOP be performed during well operations?
(Choose 1 answer)
a) At least every 2 weeks (14 days).
b) At least every 3 weeks (21 days).
c) At least every week (7 days).
d) Before spudding or after installation.

64. How often should all operational components of BOP be functioned tested?
(Choose 1 answer)
a) Not exceeding 21 days
b) Once per week (weekly)
c) On installation
d) 2 months.
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65. What is the purpose of an inflow test?
(Choose 1 answer)
a) To check for communication between the choke manifold and the BOP stack
b) To check there is no communication from the formation through the casing,
liner lap or cement plug.
c) To check the integrity of the formation and surface equipment before running
a string of casing.
d) To check the integrity of the casing string and surface equipment before
drilling out the float collar and shoe.

66. An accumulator drawdown test is performed on a 15K surface BOP. Once all the
required functions were performed, the remaining pressure is 1380. What is your
interpretation?
(Choose 1 answer)
a) The remaining pressure is too low, need to reduce the regulated pressure.
b) The remaining pressure is too low, need to add more bottles to the system.
c) The remaining pressure is too low, need to increase the pre-charge pressure.
d) The remaining pressure is above minimum pressure required to work,
continue operations.

67. Why is the recommended diameter for the choke manifold bleed line (the line that by-
passes the chokes) the same diameter as the other lines in the choke manifold?
(Choose 1 answer)
a) To allow use of flow meter during high volume bleed off.
b) To prevent hydrates from forming.
c) To prevent the overloading of the MGS while maintaining back pressure on
the well using the chokes.
d) To allow the well to be circulated while maintaining minimum back pressure.
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68. While POOH, the driller uses the wellbore pressure assisted annular preventer to
shut-in a flowing well. If the SICP is 500 psi and the manufacture’s chart
recommends a minimum closing pressure of 400 psi when should the driller adjust
the closing pressure?
(Choose 1 answer)
a) Before shutting-in the well.
b) When stripping in hole.
c) When the gas reaches the BOP stack.
d) When the pumps are up to kill speed.

69. The BOP has not been operated and the electrically driven pumps are not running.
What do the gauges indicate?
Accumulator Pressure 2500 psi and decreasing
Manifold Pressure 1500 psi and constant
Annular Pressure 1500 psi and constant
(Choose 2 answers)
a) Accumulator charge pump pressure switch failed.
b) The accumulator pre-charge pressure is too high.
c) There is a leak at the BOP.
d) There is a leak in the hydraulic accumulator unit.
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Answer Key

1. b 30. a
2. d 31. d
3. a 32. d
4. c 33. d
5. b, e 34. a
6. d 35. b
7. a 36. a
8. b 37. d
9. c 38. c
10. a 39. a
11. c 40. a
12. c 41. d
13. b 42. c
14. a 43. c
15. d 44. d
16. d 45. d
17. d 46. a
18. b 47. d
19. b 48. b
20. a 49. d
21. c 50. d
22. a 51. b
23. d 52. c
24. b 53. b
25. a 54. a
26. d 55. b
27. c 56. c
28. c 57. a
29. b 58. c&e
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59. c 65. b
60. c 66. d
61. d 67. d
62. d 68. b
63. c 69. a&d
64. b