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Roustabout Module Integrated Project Management Section: 4 Page: 1
Workbook 1 Issued: 31 December 2006
Modular Training Program
Revision: 02
Rigging and Slinging
Workbook Questions
Refer to your Rigging handbook and QHSE handbook. Each question has only one correct answer.
1. Identify the following knot:
A. half hitch
B. clove hitch
C. square knot
D. bowline knot

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A. sheet bend
B. bowline knot
C. reef knot or square knot
D. clove hitch
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A. reef knot or square knot

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B. bowline
C. half hitch
D. sheet bend
A. half hitch
B. clove hitch
C. square knot or reef knot
D. sheet bend
A. half hitch
B. clove hitch
C. sheet bend
D. bowline
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Workbook Questions
6. Synthetic web slings are used for rigging loads that must not be marred or scratched, such as finely
machined or painted surfaces. Which statement below is correct?
A. Web slings are strong, tough, and highly resistant to cuts and abrasion.
B. Web style slings shall not be used unless specifically required by the type of load.
C. Web slings can be made of polyester, nylon, polypropylene or hemp.
D. all of the above statements are correct
7. Which statement below is correct concerning the use of wire rope clips?
A. Wire rope clips shall never be used on man riding equipment.

B. In every case, the clip u-bolt is applied over the dead end of wire rope with the live end resting in the
clip’s saddle.
C. The saying, “never saddle a dead horse” is an easy way to remember how to apply wire rope clips.
D. all of the above statements are correct
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A color coding system shall be in force on all rigs and worksites ______
A. for certified lifting equipment that has been tested to 2.5 times the safe working load.
B. in order to easily identify the lifting gear currently in use.
C. to certify the lifting equipment.
D. all of the above
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9. Lifting equipment shall be inspected thoroughly by an approved person every ______
A. six months.
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B. nine months.
C. year.
D. two years.
10. When a risk exists to release the load if the sling is slacked off, a shackle should always be used
instead of the hook.
A. This statement is correct.

B. This statement is incorrect.
C. This statement is correct only when working with open hooks.
D. Hooks are never allowed for hoisting.
11. What type of hooks shall be used when lifting casing by the box and pin ends with a crane?
A. pipe hooks
B. positive locking hooks
C. casing hooks
D. both A and B are correct
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Workbook Questions
12. Match each hand signal number

from the drawing with its appropriate
description in the list below.
A. 4 Hoist
B. 5 Lower
C. 11 Raise Boom
D. 10 Lower Boom
E. 1 Main Hoist
F. 2 Whip Line
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G. 7 Swing Left
H. 8 Swing Right
I. 3 Mover Slowly
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J. 6 Dog Everything
K. 12 Stop
L. 9 Emergency Stop
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13. You should know the weight of the load being lifted and become familiar with single line maximum loads.
It is also important to be aware of wind speed (pressure) and obstructions within the crane outreach and
working area.
A. True
B. False
14. When doing a blind lift, how does the Crane Operator know what to do?
A. A roustabout will signal before going to steady the load.

B. If the crane moves the wrong way, the banksman will appear to give directions.
C. The Crane Operator should pre-plan and already know what to do without a banksman.
D. A banksman will remain in sight at all times and give signals.
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Workbook Questions
15. When lifting a 1,000 pound load with a two leg vertical basket
sling, what is the weight on each sling leg?
A. 1,000 pounds
B. 2,000 pounds
C. 500 pounds
D. 750 pounds
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When rigging slings, the sling angle is very important and can have
a dramatic effect on the load on the sling. In the examples on the right, which
lifting method is less desirable due to increased sling load?
A. Example 1
B. Example 2
C. The sling leg loads are the same load in both examples.
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D. This basket hitch example can not be compared to multi-
legged bridle slings.
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17. Match the numbers in the drawing to the right with the shackle
inspection areas listed below.
A. __1__ Check that shackle hasn’t spread in this area.

B. __3__ Check for wear and pin straightness in this area.
C. __2_ Check that the pin seats properly in this area.
D. __4_ Check for outside diameter wear in this area.
18. Match the numbers in the drawing to the right with the hook
inspection areas listed below.
A. __2__ Check the hook for signs of “opening up” in this

area.
B. __3__ Check for cracks and twisting in this area.
C. _ 4___ Check for outside diameter wear and deformation in
this area.
D. __1__ Check for wear and cracks in this area.
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Workbook Questions
19. Which example of joining two wire ropes is correct?

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A. Example 1 is correct.
B. Example 2 is correct.
C. Both examples are correct. 2
D. Neither example is correct.
20. Which example of connecting chain slings reduces the chain

capacity by approximately 25 percent?
A. Example 1 reduces capacity.

B. Example 2 reduces capacity.
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21. The examples show a tubular load to be lifted using a

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sling and shackle. Which method is not correct
because the running line can cause the shackle pin to
loosen?
A. Example 1 is not correct.

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B. Example 2 is not correct.
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22. What should you do before cutting wire rope for a termination?
A. Clean the wire with diesel.

B. Tighten the wire rope clips.
C. Seize the wire.
D. Anchor the wire.
23. If the crane operator gets signals from two people at the same time, he shall ______
A. stop the operation.

B decide who is better at giving signals and follow them.
C. ignore both people giving signals.
D. try to follow both people giving signals.
24. Tag lines without knotted ends should be used on ______
A. heavy lifts.
B. blind lifts.
C. tubular lifts.
D. all lifts.
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Care and Handling of Drill Pipe
Workbook Questions
Refer to the ‘Care and Handling of Drill Pipe’ book in the reference library. Each question has only one
correct answer.
Section 1
1. What is the type of compound (dope) to be used on drill pipe tool joints?
A. grease base, calcium-lithium, oil of about 500 SSU at 100 degrees F, with a 30% metallic filler
B. grease compound with powdered zinc of 70% and no more than .03 percent sulfur
C. gray compound containing 40 to 60 percent metallic zinc powder by weight, and not more than 0.3
percent active sulfur
D. grease base compound with 50% metallic lead powder by weight, and not more than 0.03 percent
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2. If a regular grease or oil is used instead of the tool joint dope, what problem(s) can occur?
A. Metal will bind against metal because the torque will squeeze the grease out.
B. Some friction is needed to help retain the makeup torque. When slicker grease or oil is used, less
torque is required to engage the threads which will stretch pins and bell boxes.
C. Grease will break down easily, creating rough places on the threads and shoulders called galls.
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D. all of the above
3. Thread protectors should be put on the tool joints ______
A. only hand tight.

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B. any time the pipe is not on the rig floor.

C. only when transporting the drill pipe.
D. both A & B
4. If the slips are dropped into place while the pipe is in a downward motion, what will happen to the
drill pipe?
A. The downward force will stretch the pipe while the slips compress the pipe.
B. The slip dies will cut notches into the body of the pipe.
C. The drill string will be damaged and could fail later in the weakened area during drilling
operations.
D. all of the above
5. Where is the last swipe of dope applied?
A. on the box threads

B. on the pin threads
C. on the shoulder area
D. on the back of the slips
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Workbook Questions
Section 1
6. When stabbing the drill pipe, the swinging motion should be stopped before lowering the pin into
the box. If the pin lands on the shoulder of the box you should ______
A. push it so that it drops into the box, then spin up the connection.
B. bump it with the tongs so that it drops into the box, then spin up the connection.
C. wait until the Driller lifts the pin, then inspect the box shoulder for damage.
D. all of the above
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If the drill pipe is under-torqued at the rig floor with the tongs, it will ______
most likely over-torque down hole after drilling commences.

B. wobble, wear and break threads.
C. both A & B
D. none of the above
8. When making up new tool joints for the first time, you should ______
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A. not use a spinning wrench since this could gall the close tolerance threads.
B. carefully make up the connection, break it out and repeat the operation again.
C. keep the new threads especially clean and well doped during the first few connections.
D. all of the above
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9. Improper rotary speed can severely damage drill pipe by ______
A. repetitive vibration which intensifies the strain of the whipping action.

B. causing the pipe to coil up.
C. over torquing the upper connections.
D. all of the above
10. The best way to clean tool joints is by using ______
A. a wire brush and kerosene or varsol.

B. a wire brush and diesel.
C. a stiff round brush and soapy water.
D. all of the above
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Workbook Questions
Section 2
11. The Saver Sub is ______
A. an expendable tool that protects the pin end of the Top Drive or Kelly.
B. a short sub that screws into each tubular box while tripping or drilling.
C. a sub which is subjected to high usage and should be checked often.
D. all of the above
12. Very corrosive conditions exist in some drilling areas and it is necessary to take extra precautions
to clean the corrosive elements from the pipe as it is pulled from the hole. To reduce corrosion
you should ______
A. use a good rubber pipe wiper or two wipers together to strip off all the mud.
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B. fill the trip tank with inhibitor.
C. wash the pipe with large amounts of water as it is pulled from the hole.
D. all of the above
13. During each trip, you should plan your tool joint breaks so that the wear is distributed and the joints
can be routinely checked. This procedure is called ______
A. connection checks.
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B. rotating the breaks.
C. tripping.
D. connections.
14. Pulling out of the hole too fast will cause ______
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A. surging.
B. siphoning.
C. swabbing.
D. lost circulation.
15. When breaking out a connection, it is essential that both tongs are used. Using only one tong
will ______
A. cause the pipe to bend.

B. allow the pipe to turn in the slips creating gouges where cracks can begin.
C. stress the pipe body above the slips.
D. all of the above
16. During the setback procedure, the stand will sometimes be set out of position. The correct
procedure used to reposition this stand is to ______
A. use a pipe jack

B. wait for the Driller to pick up the stand again and then reposition correctly.
C. use a sledge hammer to smartly hit the tool joint body only.
D. use a pry bar.
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Workbook Questions
Section 2
17. When breaking out a joint, you should check the box area for evidence of dope. If there is a dry
connection (no evidence of dope), this could be due to ______
A. making up the joint without applying dope.

B. a washout.
C. insufficient makeup torque.
D. all of the above
18. You should never attempt to move pipe on the rack by inserting a bar inside the tube because this
will damage the protective plastic coating. This coating is less than ______
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A. 1/16 inch thick
B. 1/32 inch thick
C. 1/8 inch thick
19. When laying down pipe, a thorough clean-up procedure should take place. This procedure I
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ncludes ______
A. removing all dirt and old doping compound, inspecting the tool joints and applying a fresh
compound and clean thread protectors.
B. checking the tool joint for galls, burned threads, worn threads, and OD wear.
C. checking for shoulder washout, stretched pins and belled boxes.
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D. all of the above
20. Rubber pipe protectors serve a purpose, however if they are left in one place for very long, damage
can occur. How can this damage be avoided?
A. All rubber protectors should be moved periodically because they can cause corrosion at the
edges of the protectors.
B. Wash the protectors with fresh water.
C. Soak the protectors in inhibitor before installation.
D. Use only API protectors.
21. When stacking drill pipe, it is important to use spacers on each row to keep the pipe separated.
What spacer material should be used?
A. used wire rope

B. wood stripping
C. wood spacers are best, but wire r ope spacers can also be used
D. wire rope slings
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Workbook Questions
Section 3
22. What is hardfacing?
A. a protective material used to considerably decrease O.D. wear of the tool joint
B. tungsten carbide material welded to the lower portion of the tool joint box
C. a tool joint hardbanding material which reduces wear during drilling and tripping.
D. all the above
23. Coarse hardfacing will cause excessive wear on the riser, BOP, and casing. How can this be
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B. trip the drill string faster
C. use rubber drill pipe protectors
D. use a wear bushing
24. How can the torque measuring instrument be checked?
A. use two instruments and compare their load readings

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B. hoist a known weight and check the reading
C. anchor the load cell to the snub post and use the drawworks jerk chain to pull on it
D. both A & B
25. Why is proper torque especially important for new tool joints?
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A. The pin is only two thirds as strong as the box, and the only way their strengths can be made equal
is through correct compressive loading of the mating shoulders.
B. Because the boxes and pins are not of equal strength in their resistance to bending.
C. Because the threads are not work hardened yet.
D. all of the above
26. What are the three basic parts making up the thread?
A. crown, shoulder, pitch

B. crest, flank, root
C. crown, root, shoulder
D. pin, box, shoulder
27. A good time to inspect the tool joint for damage is when ______
A. cleaning it.
B. tripping it.
C. loading pipe.
D. all the above
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Workbook Questions
Section 3
28. Can minor thread damage on the pin be repaired in the field?
A. No, it can only be repaired in the shop

B. Yes, small nicks and dents can be filed away with a triangular file
C. Yes, only by Tuboscope
D. Maybe, if the Rig Superintendent does it
29. What is an indication of thread lapping?
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B. threads that are rounded rather than sharp
C. threads that are washed out
D. threads that are sharp rather than rounded
30. What is copper sulfate used for?
A. Copper sulfate solution is used to polish the new tool joint shoulder.
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B. It is used to lap in new threads.
C. It is used to clean the tool joint threads and shoulder.
D. Copper sulfate is a mild acid solution which slightly etches the newly polished shoulder, giving the
dope a rough surface to adhere to.
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31. Where will you most likely find pipe body damage?
A. in the upset area just above the pin

B. in the middle of the pipe
C. in the slip area of the pipe
D. There is no particular section more susceptible to damage. Pipe body damage can be equally
found anywhere.
32. Magnetic Particle Inspection is ______
A. performed by special pipe inspection crews.

B. a process that uses sophisticated instruments that can determine fatigue cracking.
C. a process that determines longitudinal or irregular flaws in the pipe.
D. all of the above
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Workbook Questions
Section 4
33. Identification markings found on drill pipe include ______
A. a high strength identification groove milled into the pin end tool joint.
B. an identification mill slot cut into the pin end tool joint.
C. coding stenciled in the base of the pin threads.
D. all of the above
34. Generally, most of the high strength drill pipe used on IPM-RMG rigs is ______
A. E75 and X95.

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C. G105 and S135.
D. all of the above
35. The five digit code information stenciled on the tool joint indicates ______
A. manufacturer, mill, classification, date welded, purchaser.

B. date welded, classification, steel grade, manufacturer’s symbol, weight.
C. weight, grade, month welded, manufacturer’s location, mill.
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D. year welded, month welded, grade, manufacturer, mill.
36. The inspection company will classify the drill pipe and the tool joints as one complete unit.
A. True
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B. False
37. One white paint band on the drill pipe indicates what?
A. new pipe
B. premium pipe
C. class 2 pipe
D. class 3 pipe
38. Two white paint bands on the drill pipe indicates what?
A. new pipe
B. premium pipe
C. class 2 pipe
D. class 3 pipe
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Painting
Workbook Questions
Refer to the painting DVD in the reference library. Each question has only one correct answer.
1. The most important step in the painting process is ______
A. cleaning up the equipment.

B. surface preparation.
C. mixing the paint.
D. all of the above
2. A good paint job protects ferrous metal from rust. Rusting takes place when ______ and ______
come in contact with bare ferrous metal.
A.
B.
C.
D.
water, iron
moisture, salt
oxygen, moisture
all of the above
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3. Corrosion is ______
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A. a surface oxidation of the metal.
B. when metal is attacked and appears to have been eaten or worn away by corrosives.
C. both A and B
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4. Before any paint is used, you must ______
A. inspect the surface and plan the job.

B. remove the rust, corrosion, and loose paint.
C. clean the surface for painting.
D. all of the above
5. The first step to any successful painting job includes ______
A. a complete check for signs of rust and corrosion, chipped paint and surface wear.
B. complete mixing of the paint and hardener.
C. scraping the entire area that requires paint.
D. all of the above
6. When planning the painting job, you should ______
A. decide how much you can do in one day.

B. prepare and clean the surface area and leave it exposed ready for painting first thing the next day.
C. allow traffic only over certain prepared sections that are ready to be painted.
D. all of the above
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Painting
Workbook Questions
7. You should make sure that all scaffolding is tied down and secured to the rig properly. Before
stepping out on the scaffolding you should ______
A. use a personal safety line and harness and make sure that it is tied to the scaffolding.
B. ask your supervisor to inspect the scaffolding and give it an OK.
C. always check the scaffolding first with a bag of cement.
D. all of the above.
8. ______ is when rust has been allowed to spre ad in large concentrations and appears to have
formed layers.
A. Heavy scale rust

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C. Concentrated corrosion
D. Link rust
9. One of the most widely used primer types for rigs is ______
A. epoxy.
B. enamel.
C. organic epoxy.
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D. inorganic zinc.
10. One of the most difficult surfaces to keep painted and protected is ______
A. metal edges due to the extreme angle of their small surface area.
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B. the main deck due to the constant use.

C. piping and railing due to the exposure.
D. BOP equipment due to the high working pressures involved.
11. Paints and thinners shall be stored in a dedicated paint locker. The Paint locker must be located
away from ______
A. living quarters and offices.

B. hazardous areas and classified zones.
C. ignition sources or other combustibles storage areas.
D. all of the above
12. The paint locker for ______ rigs must be an enclosed space with a fire detection system, a fixed
fire-extinguishing system, and an explosion-proof extractor fan.
A. onshore
B. offshore
C. land
D. all of the above
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Painting
Workbook Questions
13. When using spray paint equipment, painters shall ______
A. wear filter masks and goggles, or air-supplied respirators.

B. use barrier cream on all exposed skin.
C. both of the above
14. One of the best ways to clean a weld bead is by using a ______
A. power grinder.
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C. wire brush or power wire brush.
D. scraper.
15. The ______ is preferred when you need to prepare rough edges or sharp and pitted areas.
A. power grinder
B. needle gun
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C. power wire brush
D. scraper
16. To remove loose paint and rust on large surface areas and decks the ______ may be used.
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A. metal shot ‘blast trac’

B. sand blaster
C. water blaster
D. all of the above
17. After removing all of the rust, corrosion, and loose paint, the area to be painted should be cleaned
by ______
A. scrubbing with soapy water, rinsing with fresh water, and drying with clean rags.
B. blasting with the water blaster, rinsing with fresh water and drying with compressed air.
C. blasting with the sand blaster, rinsing with fresh water, drying with clean rags.
D. sweeping off, scrubbing with soapy water, rinsing with fresh water, air drying, and swabbing with a
thinner.
18. Never use a ______ to apply primer because it will mix air with the primer which provides the ideal
condition for corrosion to begin.
A. brush
B. roller
C. sprayer
D. pad
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Painting
Workbook Questions
19. The three primary ways of applying paint are by using ______
A. brush, pad, and mist.

B. brush, sprayer, and roller.
C. gloves, pad, and spray can.
D. pad, sprayer, and brush
20. When applying paint with a brush, you should overlap the paint strokes by at least ______
A. ten percent.
B. twenty percent.
C. thirty percent.
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21. Always apply the second coat of paint at ______ angles to the first coat.
A. left
B. right
C. the same
D. continuous
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22. There are basically two types of sprayers used on IPM-RMG rigs. They are the ______
A. compressor and conventional.

B. conventional and airless.
C. compressor and pump.
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D. pump and pumpless.
23. If the paint runs or sags when applying with a spray gun, the problem may be due to ______
A. holding the gun too close to the surface and moving the gun too slow.
B. too much atomization pressure.
C. a damaged spray tip.
D. all of the above
24. Which paint system has the longest service life?
A. Enamel
B. Lacquer
C. Primer
D. Two part epoxy or polyurethane
25. Which paint system has a very short pot life?
A. Enamel
B. Lacquer
C. Primer
D. Two part epoxy or polyurethane
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Forklift Operations
Workbook Questions
1. What are the two major causes of forklift accidents?
A. lack of visibility and excessive speed

B. excessive speed and heavy load
C. inexperienced operator and fatigue
D. hazardous materials and rough terrain
2. Prior to starting the forklift you should perform the ______
A. pre-operational or pre-use inspection.

B. operational checks.
C. power source checks.
D. controls, steering, and brake checks.
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After starting the forklift but prior to operating it for a job, you should perform the ______
A. pre-operational or pre-use checks.

B. operational checks.
C. engine, hydraulic, and transmission oil checks.
D. power source checks.
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4. Pre-operational or pre-use checks include ______
A. hydraulic & engine oil levels, tires, fuel, coolant, v-belts, head & tail lights, hour meter, gauges
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& instruments, seat belt, forks & chains, mast & carriage, transmission oil level, extinguisher charge,
obvious damage and leaks.
B. functioning of the hydraulics, steering, foot brake, park brake, horn, motion alarms, mirrors, gauges
& instruments.
C. both A & B
5. The operational checks include ______
A. hydraulic and engine oil levels, tires, fuel, v-belt tension, coolant, fork tines, and any obvious
damage.
B. checking the hydraulics by fully raising and lowering the forks and tilting the forks forward and back,
checking that the horn, lights, gauges, reverse alarm, park brake, foot brake, and steering are operational.
C. both A & B
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Forklift Operations
Workbook Questions
6. If the operational checks determine that the forklift has an unsafe condition such as faulty brakes, the
machine should be ______
A. driven very slowly and carefully while using the hand brake for stopping.
B. parked in a convenient location so that everyone can see that it is inoperable.
C. tagged and taken out of service and repaired.
D. controlled with easy throttle response.
7. It is important that all operators perform the operational checks because ______
A.
B.
C.
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often, different people see different things.
someone may discover a problem that the previous operator overlooked.
sometimes faults are very difficult to see.
D. all of the above
8. Information you need to know before picking up a load include ______

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A. rated lifting capacity of the forklift; size, weight and stability of the load.
B. how the load is packed and the weight distribution.
C. where the load is to be located and if the operator’s vision will be restricted.
D. all of the above
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9. What information should you find on the forklift’s manufacture data plate?
A. the safe working load at a nominated load center
B. the safe working load rating with the mast fully extended and forks tilted fully forward
C. the mast tilt angles both forward and back, maximum lift height, and recommended tire pressures
D. all of the above
10. What is “load center”?
A. It is the center of the load distance from the heal of the forks.
B. It is the center point of the load when measured vertically and horizontally.
C. It is the distance measured from the heal of the forks to the center of gravity of the load.
D. It is half the measured length and width of the load.
11. When raising a load, the vehicle center of gravity ______
A. shifts toward the back.

B. shifts forward.
C. shifts to the side.
D. remains the same due to the fork lift counter weights.
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Forklift Operations
Workbook Questions
12. Major causes of lateral instability (tipping over sideways) are ______
A. traveling fast, turning sharply, load not centered, incorrect tire pressure.
B. turning on an incline, carrying load too high, operating on uneven surfaces.
C. overloading, braking too hard, sudden reversing.
D. both A and B
13. Major causes of longitudinal instability (tipping over forwards or backwards) are ______
A. overloading, braking too hard, high load, and sudden reversing.

B. traveling loaded down an incline.
C. operating on uneven surfaces.
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14. If your vision is obstructed when traveling with a load ______
A. raise the load so you can see under it.

B. lower and tilt the load forward so you can see over it.
C. travel in reverse.
D. travel forward using a roustabout walking along beside the fork lift to guide you.
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15. When picking up a load you should ______
A. square up, ensure the mast is vertical, raise forks to required height, approach slowly until the
load rests against backrest, lift, check behind you and reverse, lower load and tilt mast back to traveling
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position.
B. stop just in front of the load, ensure mast is tilted back, creep forward until the forks contact the
load, raise the forks, position mast in vertical and backup.
C. move forward to engage the load, pick up load, back up and tilt the forks backward to give stability,
travel in reverse.
D. square up to the load, tilt the mast forward to give added stability to the forklift, move forward to
engage the load, check over both shoulders and back out.
16. Travel with your load ______
A. as low as possible and fully retracted.

B. at least one foot off the floor or ground surface and fully retracted.
C. high enough to see under it.
D. low enough to see over it.
17. When lifting a load that is too heavy for the fork lift, you should ______
A put some weight on the back of the fork lift in order to stabilize the machine.
B. reduce the load in order not to exceed the rated lifting capacity.
C. rearrange the load on the forks from the inside of the forklift with both hands between the carriage
assembly.
REF.: RSTMOD.DOC
Revision: 02
Forklift Operations
Workbook Questions
18. Passengers are allowed on the forklift if they ______
A. ride on the forks.

B. ride in the seat next to the operator.
C. ride in back.
19. When approaching an operating forklift you can usually assume that the driver will see you.
A. True
B. False
20.
A.
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Always place the load as far back on the forks as possible.
True
B. False
21. As a general “rule of thumb”, forklifts should be driven at walking pace.

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A. True
B. False
22. Never raise people on the forks, only use an approved lifting platform.
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A. True
B. False
23. Never allow a person between a stationary load and a loaded forklift.
A. True
B. False
24. When approaching blind spots, corners, or aisles you should slow down and sound the horn.
A. True
B. False
25. Forklift drivers should slow down to adjust vision when moving from light to dark areas (or vice versa).
A. True
B. False
REF.: RSTMOD.DOC
Revision: 02
Forklift Operations
Workbook Questions
26. Forklift drivers should always look in the direction of travel even when moving backwards.
A. True
B. False
27. You may use the forklift for pushing or towing a load.
A. True
B. False
28.
A
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Do not allow any part of your body to be placed inside the carriage of the mast.
True
B. False
29. When parking a forklift, you should ______

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A. park in a safe place, lower forks to within 6 inches of the ground, ensure transmission is in low
gear, apply the parking brake, switch off and remove key.
B. park in a safe place, tilt forks forward and lower to ground level, ensure transmission is in neutral,
apply the parking brake, switch off and remove key.
C. park in a designated place, lower forks to ground level, ensure transmission is in low gear, apply
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the parking brake, switch off and remove key.

D. park in a safe place, lower forks just above ground level, ensure transmission is in gear, apply the
parking brake, switch off.
30. Select the two basic rules of forklift operations. (select 2 answers)
A. Always ensure that the load to be lifted is within the rated capacity of the forklift.
B. Always ensure that the load to be lifted is stable, secure and lifted in accordance with the
manufacture’s guidelines.
C. Cautiously lift a load while the forklift is in motion.
D. Never drive the forklift backwards if you can not see around the load.
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REF.: RSTMOD.DOC
Revision: 02
Confined Space Entry
Workbook Questions
1. A confined space is large enough and so configured that an employee can bodily enter and perform
assigned work; has limited or restricted means for entry or exit; and is not designed for continuous employee
occupancy.
A. True
B. False
2. A confined space contains or has the potential to contain a hazardous atmosphere. This could
mean that the ______.
A. oxygen content of the space is inadequate.

B. air is polluted.
C.
D.
air is heavy.
all of the above
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3. A “permit required” confined space contains hazards that always make it dangerous to enter even
when taking all of the special safety precautions.
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A. True
B. False
4. Entry into a confined space occurs as soon as any part of the worker’s body breaks the plain of an
opening into the work space.
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A. True
B. False
5. The entry work permit is used to allow and control entry into a confined space. This document must
be signed by every worker in the confined space.
A. True
B. False
6. When the oxygen level falls below normal, there is a serious danger of asphyxiation or suffocation.
The oxygen level can fall in a confined space because ______
A. metal oxidation or rust uses up the oxygen.

B. oxygen is used up when flammable materials burn during welding or cutting operations.
C. workers may use up the oxygen during a simple clean-up job or repair job.
D. all of the above
REF.: RSTMOD.DOC
Revision: 02
Workbook Questions
7. The emergency rescue plan must prevent un-trained but well-intentioned workers from going into a
confined space to try and rescue a fallen co-worker. This is because rescue attempts account for the
majority of confined space fatalities.
A. True
B. Fall
8. The Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) information will ______
A. help you identify the hazards of the substance found in a confined space.
D. tell you how to execute the emergency response plan.
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C. tell you what chemicals are present.
D. help you locate the nearest safety chemicals.
9. The confined space Work Permit includes ______
A. information on the nature of work to be performed, and the safety precautions required for the
work.
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B. the supervisor’s signature and the MIC’s signature.
C. the names of all persons performing the work.
D. all of the above
10. Isolation of the permit space includes ______

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A. communication devices, atmospheric testing equipment, and ventilating equipment.

B. purging or flushing the space to bring it under control.
C. the use of proper lock out and tag out procedures to control electrical and mechanical hazards.
11. The confined space Work Permit is ______
A. no longer valid whenever there is a change in workers doing the job.

B. issued only for the length of time that it takes to complete the job listed.
C. no longer valid if working conditions change.
12. The confined space entry team’s attendant or standby person must ______
A. know the hazards of the permit space and the signs of exposure.
B. stay in continuous contact with the entrants and be sure that only authorized people enter the
area.
C. order all workers out of the space if something outside the permit space is seen that could cause
danger inside.
REF.: RSTMOD.DOC
Revision: 02
Workbook Questions
13. The entrant must know the hazards of the confined space and the signs of exposure. For example,
lack of oxygen can cause ______
A. breathing difficulty, loss of smell, confusion, and blurred vision.

B. mental confusion, breathing difficulty, ringing in the ears, and loss of muscle control.
C. hypothermia, breathing difficulty, and ringing in the ears.
D. all of the above
14. What equipment must be available for confined space entry?
A. A continuous monitoring portable gas detector.

B. A portable tripod with a combined fall arrestor-retreiving winch, and full harness with life line for
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each person.
C. One 30 minute SCBA per person, two explosion-proof lights and an air exhaust fan.
D. all of the above
15. The standby man at the confined space entry site should ______
A. keep a tally of the persons inside the confined space.

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B. be in contact with the workers inside the space and with a main control point.
C. know how to use the gas detector monitoring equipment.
D. all of the above
16. Not less than ______ persons shall be in the confined space at any time.
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A. two
B. three
C. four
D. five
17. The atmosphere shall be monitored with the portable gas detector ______
A. every five (5) minutes.

B. every ten (10) minutes.
C. every fifteen (15) minutes.
D. continuously.
18. ______ ventilation shall be in force during the entire entry period.
A. Periodic
B. Permanent
C. Intermittent
D. Internal
REF.: RSTMOD.DOC
Revision: 02
Workbook Questions
19. Any hot work performed on the periphery of tanks used for the storage of volatile substances
must be approved by the ______
A. Rig Superintendent.
B. Supervisor.
C. Rig Manager.
D. District Manager.
20. Hazardous atmospheres account for most of the deaths and injuries in confined spaces.
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1. Identify the following knot:

2. Identify the following knot:

3. Identify the following knot:

A. reef knot or square knot

4. Identify the following knot:

5. Identify the following knot:

A. Wire rope clips shall never be used on man riding equipment.

9. Lifting equipment shall be inspected thoroughly by an approved person every ______

A. This statement is correct.

12. Match each hand signal number

A. A roustabout will signal before going to steady the load.

A. __1__ Check that shackle hasn’t spread in this area.

A. __2__ Check the hook for signs of “opening up” in this

19. Which example of joining two wire ropes is correct?

20. Which example of connecting chain slings reduces the chain

A. Example 1 reduces capacity.

21. The examples show a tubular load to be lifted using a

A. Example 1 is not correct.

B. Example 2 is not correct.

A. Clean the wire with diesel.

A. stop the operation.

24. Tag lines without knotted ends should be used on ______

3. Thread protectors should be put on the tool joints ______

A. only hand tight.

B. any time the pipe is not on the rig floor.

5. Where is the last swipe of dope applied?

A. on the box threads

most likely over-torque down hole after drilling commences.

9. Improper rotary speed can severely damage drill pipe by ______

A. repetitive vibration which intensifies the strain of the whipping action.

10. The best way to clean tool joints is by using ______

A. a wire brush and kerosene or varsol.

11. The Saver Sub is ______

A. cause the pipe to bend.

A. use a pipe jack

A. making up the joint without applying dope.

D. all of the above

A. used wire rope

22. What is hardfacing?

A. trip the drill string slower om

24. How can the torque measuring instrument be checked?

A. use two instruments and compare their load readings

A. crown, shoulder, pitch

A. No, it can only be repaired in the shop

29. What is an indication of thread lapping?

A. threads that are worn in the middle om

30. What is copper sulfate used for?

A. in the upset area just above the pin

32. Magnetic Particle Inspection is ______

A. performed by special pipe inspection crews.

33. Identification markings found on drill pipe include ______

A. E75 and X95.

A. manufacturer, mill, classification, date welded, purchaser.

1. The most important step in the painting process is ______

A. cleaning up the equipment.

4. Before any paint is used, you must ______

A. inspect the surface and plan the job.

5. The first step to any successful painting job includes ______

6. When planning the painting job, you should ______

A. decide how much you can do in one day.

A. Heavy scale rust

B. the main deck due to the constant use.

A. 1 Check that shackle hasn’t spread in this area.

A. 2 Check the hook for signs of “opening up” in this