1) The following statements relate to the driller’s remote control BOP control panel located

on the rig floor. Decide if the statements are true or false.

a) If you operate a function without operating the master control valve that function will not
work.
b) The master control valve on an air operated panel allows air pressure to go to each function in
preparation for you operating the function.
c) The master control valve must be held depressed while BOP functions are operated.
d) The master control valve must be depressed for five seconds then released before operating a
BOP function.

Answer:
a) True
b) True
c) True
d) False

2) The API RP53 states that closing time should not exceed X seconds for annular BOPs
smaller than 18-3/4″. What is the value of X?

a) 30 sec.
b) 60 sec.
c) 2 min.
d) 45 sec.

Answer: d

3) Which is the correct definition of the HPU reservoir volume according to API RP53?

a) 2 times usable accumulator volume.

b) 2 times accumulator volume.
c) 5 times total accumulator volume .

Answer: a