PRINCIPLES AND PROCEDURES

1. What is the definition of a barrier?

A. A closed-off area
B. Something that prevents a flow of hydrocarbons from a well
C. A fluid in over-balance ·
D. A BOP locking mechanism
E. A mechanical plug.
2. Which of the following statements describe types of barriers?
A. A Positive and negative
B. Pump open and pump closed
C. Mechanical and liquid
D. Over-balanced and under-balanced
E. Primary and secondary
F. Upper and lower.
3. What does the term "positive plug" mean?
A. It prevents flow from above
B. It prevents flow from below
C. It prevents flow from both directions.
4. How can a plug stop flow?
A. By blocking the perforations
B. By blocking the Xmas tree swab valve
C. By providing 10 kg of over-balance
D. By sealing the tubing hanger
E. By isolating the well flow.
5. In which direction should a barrier; be tested?
A. From above
B. From below
C. In any direction
D. In the direction of flow.
6. What is the correct name of the various barriers?
A. First-line, second-line and third-line
B. Primary, secondary and tertiary
C. First, second and third.
7. What does the term "inflow test" mean?
A. To apply pressure above a plug
B. To .apply pressure below a plug
C. To bleed of pressure above a plug
D. To equalize pressure across a plug.
8. If an inflow test cannot be performed, should the equipment be tested from above?
A. Yes
B. No.

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9. What item of equipment should be pressure tested before we rig up intervention equipment?
A. Xmas tree
B. Tubing hanger
C. Packer
D. Annulus.
10. When is a fluid-filled column regarded as a barrier?
A. When the hydrostatic pressure is lower than the formation pressure
B. When the hydrostatic pressure is equal to the formation pressure
C. When the hydrostatic pressure is higher than the formation pressure.
D. The control line pressure closes it.
11. A well is to be killed using packing fluid with a specific gravity of 1.08. The measured depth is 3210
meters and vertical depth is 3128 m. Formation pressure is 328 bar. Which of the following statements
is correct?
A. There will be an overpressure of 6.8 bar vis-a-vis the formation.
B. There will be an overpressure of 3.4 bar vis-a-vis the formation.
C. The formation will be in balance
D. There will be an under pressure of 3.4 bar vis-a-vis the formation
E. There will be an under pressure of 6.8 .bar vis-a-vis the formation.
Hydrostatic Pressure = 0.433 × S.G × TVD= 0.433 ×1.08 × 3128 × 3.281= 4799.4 PSI = 331.0 PSI
Differential Pressure = 331.0 - 328 = 3 bar
12. What do we mean by the term "underbalance"?
A. The hydrostatic pressure of the fluid is less than the formation pressure.
B. The hydrostatic pressure of the fluid is equal to the formation pressure.
C. The hydrostatic pressure of the fluid is greater than the formation pressure.
13. Which of the following fluids are common fluid barriers? (Check three answers)
A. Seawater
B. Diesel oil
C. Packing fluid
D. Nitrogen
E. Condensate
F. Drilling fluid.
14. Can we combine mechanical and fluid barriers in the same well?
A. Yes
B. No.
15. When we open a valve that is pressurized on only one side, which of the following statements are
correct? (Check two answers)
A. The valve may suffer damage
B. The valve may suffer a slight hydraulic shock
C. We reduce the probability of pressure lock
D. We may cause damage to equipment downstream of the valve
E. We minimize the risk of damage to the valve.

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16. Is it good practice to have more than one barrier always available?
A. Yes
B. No

17. During a well operational a problem arises that requires the well to be killed. Which of the following is
the most appropriate killing method?
A. Volumetric
B. Circulation
C. Wait and weigh up
D. Bull heading
E. Concurrent.
18. In a planned kill operation, which killing method will probably be used?
A. Concurrent
B. Reverse circulation
C. Wait and weigh
D. Circulation
E. Volumetric.
19. In an emergency situation in which it is impossible to bullhead, what will be the most suitable killing
method?
A. Volumetric
B. Circulation
C. Wait and weigh up Bleed off and lubricate
D. Concurrent.
20. What are the advantages of utilizing reverse circulation? (Check four answers)
A. The surface pressure is kept low.
B. There is less danger of formation damage
C. It is a slow process
D. We have to utilize wire line
E. Dirt can plug up the formation
F. The production tubing and annulus end up with pure killing fluid
G. All wells can normally be killed using this method.
21. Which of the following statements regarding bull heading are correct? (Check two answers)
A. It can only be carried out if the perforations are open.
B. It can be carried out before the intervention begins when there is a two way check valve in the
tubing hanger.
C. It may plug the formation
D. It is normally done instead of the alternative of opening the sliding sleeve
E. The method is more difficult than bleeding off and lubricating.

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 22. In the drawing below, identify the barrier elements (envelope) that:

X-mas tree

Tubing Hanger

Well head with annulars

Production Tubing

DHSV

Casing
Well Fluid
Completion Fluid

Production Packer

Perforations

1. Maintain well pressure. (Check five answers) 2. Prevent outflow from the annulus (Check tour answers)
A. Xmas tree A. Xmas tree
B. Tubing hanger/wellhead B. Tubing hanger/wellhead
C. Annulars in wellhead B. Annulars in wellhead
D. Production string C. Production string
E. Completion fluid D. Completion fluid
F. Well fluid E. Well fluid
G. Casing F. Casing
H. Production packer. G. Production packer.

23. Answer the following question on the basis of data given for a gas well:
Well depth: 3100 m / MD 2700 m TVD,
Formation gradient: 0.105 bar/m → 0.464 Psi/Ft.
Gas gradient: 0.01 bar/m. → 0.044 Psi/Ft.
A. What is the bottom-hole pressure?
BHP= 0.105 × 2700 = 283.5 bar
B. What will be the maximum surface pressure?
Max. Surface Pressure= (0.105-0.01) × 2700 = 256.5 bar = 3719.3 bar
C. What is the correct working pressure for the wellhead/x-mas tree?
1. 2000 psi I 138 bar
2. 3000 psi I 207 bar
3. 5000 psi I 345 bar.
On the basis of the following additional data, answer the following questions:
Casing capacity: 36.9 L/m
Tubing capacity: 12.1 L/m
Tubing closed end capacity: 15.3 L/m
Tubing depth: 2790 m MD / 2450 m TVD
Pumping capacity: 15 L/stroke.

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 D. How many pump strokes are required to fill the tubing with killing fluid?
1. 1946
2. 2251
3. 2437
Strokes = Tubing depth MD “m” × Tubing capacity “L/m” / (Pumping capacity “L/stroke”)
= 2790 ×12.1/15 = 2251 Stroke.
E.How many pump strokes are needed to fill the whole well?
1. 6269
2. 6842
3. 7031
Required Strokes =
(Tubing capacity + Casing capacity - Tubing closed end capacity) × Tubing depth / Pumping capacity
= (36.9+12.1-15.3) × 2790 /15 = 6268 Stroke.
24. Given the following data:
Depth of tubing: 2670 m MD / 2480 m TVD
Tubing capacity: 12.1 L/m
Annulus capacity: 21.6 L/m
Pumping rate: 800 L/min
A. Calculate the time required to pump up the well
Tubing capacity× Depth of tubing MD / pumping rate =21.6 × 2670 / 800=72.1 min
B. Calculate the time required for full circulation.
(Tubing capacity+ Annulus capacity) × Depth of tubing MD / pumping rate
= (12.1+21.6) × 2670 / 800=112.5 min
25. The following graph illustrates changes in pressure when we use the reverse circulation method. The
ID and OD of the casing and completion string are constant. The kill fluid being pumped is lighter
than the completion fluid in the annulus. There is Oil and gas inside the completion.

Answer the following questions:

a. What is the total volume of the well? 72 m3
b. What is the well pressure at start of kill? 160 Psi
c. What is the well pressure after 12 m3 have been pumped? 40 Psi
d. What is the annulus pressure after I 2 m3 have been pumped? 0 Psi
e. At what point does the kill fluid fill the annulus while the original completion fluid fills the
completion string?
A B C D E F

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26. Which of the following statements are true? (Check two answers)
A. Losses always occur in the lowest zone of the formation
B. Losses always occur in the uppermost formation zone
C. Losses can occur in any formation zone
D. Losses can occur in one zone while another zone is producing
E. Pumping a heavy liquid will cure the losses.
27. Which of the following measures can prevent or remove hydrates? (Check three answers)
A. Rapid bleed-off of gas from the topside system
B. Use of water/glycol mixture during pressure testing
C. Pressure testing up to close-in pressure
D. Raising the temperature of the equipment used
E. Injecting methanol into the equipment.
28. Who shuts in the well and is responsible for safe working if a problem occurs during an intervention
operation?
A. The operator's representative (well foreman)
B. The well service manager
C. The production manager
D. The leader of the intervention team
E. The operator of the intervention equipment.
29. Answer the following questions by "True" or "False"
A. The temperature must be below 0° C for hydrates to form. “ False "
B. Hydrates only form in the presence of free water. " True "
C. Hydrates are less likely to form if glycol is injected. " True "
30. Which of the following statements are applicable to tasks that are performed well and safely?
(Check three answers)
A. Always use Xmas tree as the primary barrier
B. Hold a pre-job safety meeting with all personnel involved
C. Always warn the foreman before shutting in the well
D. Make sure that the foreman is always in position near the well /Make
E. sure that all personnel know what to do if a problem should arise
F. Only use tested, inspected and well-maintained equipment.
31. If a well-control incident occurs, which of the following actions are correct?
A. The well-team, well foreman (operator's representative) and foreman hold a meeting when the
incident has occurred, at which they discuss the best way of getting the well back under control
B. The well-team, well foreman (operator's representative) and foreman hold a pre-job meeting to
allocate roles and responsibilities for the shut-in and for controlling the well if an incident should
occur.
C. The well-team, well foreman (operator's representative) and foreman hold a meeting with the
onshore organization after the incident has occurred in order to get instructions regarding how
the shore organization wishers the situation to be dealt with.
D. The well-team, well foreman (operator's representative) and foreman hold a meeting with the
well-fluid operator when the incident has occurred, at which they seek his advice regarding the
best kill method.

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32. Which of the following statements best describes a good kick-off meeting?
A. Get everyone involved to attend the meeting and explain exactly what is going to happen
during the operation
B. Get everyone involved to attend the meeting and go through plans, ask for feedback and
comments, modify the plan if necessary and make sure that everyone understands in
properly.
C. Get everyone involved to attend the meeting and read out the plan sent out by the onshore
organization. Explain that the plan must be followed exactly.

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 COILED TUBING PRE-COURSE EXERCISE

1. How is the maximum working Pressure of the stripper assembly determined?

A. Pressure Testing
B. Manufacturer's data for test pressure.
C. Type of stripper (conventional, side door, radial)
D. Manufacturer’s data for working pressure.

Stripper Packer
The stripper packer (or stuffing box) is the primary sealing mechanism for isolating wellbore fluids while
under static or dynamic operating conditions.
2. In Figure 1 some of the components in the conventional stripper have been numbered. Enter the
number in each box below that matches the correct
descriptions.
6. Lower Bushing
3. Non Extrusion Ring
4. Packing Insert
2. Upper Bushing/Split Cap
1. Lock Pins
5. Energizer

3. Identify each assembly by entering the drawing letter beside the descriptions below. (Figure 2)
B. Conventional Stripper Assembly
A. Radial Stripper Assembly
C. Side Door Stripper Assembly

Stripper Pack off Port

B C

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4. In a conventional stripper, the hydraulic pressure is applied to wellhead pressure port and
compresses the packing upward.
A. True
B. False
5. When the stripper in Figure 3 is packed, if wellhead pressure increases, does it assist the assembly to
pack the stripper?
A. Yes
B. No.
6. What happens when the stripper in Figure 4 is energized?
A. Hydraulic pressure is applied to the lower bushing and compresses the packing upward
B. Hydraulic pressure is applied to the upper bushing and compresses the packing downward.
C. Wellhead pressure will pack the stripper without the assistance of hydraulic pressure
D. The hydraulic pressure is applied to the wellhead pressure port and compresses the packing
upward.
7. When the stripper in Figure is packed, if the wellhead pressure increases, does it
assist the assembly to retract the stripper?

A. Yes
B. No.

8. Figure shows a standard combination BOP configuration. Match the correct numbers to the following
components description.

6. Pressure Sensor Port

1. Shear - Blind Ram
2. Kill Port
3. Pipe - Slip Ram
4. Hydraulic Actuator
5. Equalizing Valve

9. What are the main advantages of the combination BOP over the quad BOP? (Select Two)
A. Less height.
B. When CT pipe is cut and the blind is closed, it is easier to pump the kill fluid down
C. Minimize steps for BOP emergency operation
D. When the lower set of rams on a combination BOP are closed, it is possible to pump-down
the CT annulus "'
E. A combination BOP has more flexibility in carrying out operations.

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10. What is the purpose of a shear seal BOP?
A. To provide additional shear capacity in the BOP
stack
B. To replace a quad or combination BOP
C. To effect a seal on the pipe
D. To shear tubulars without sealing the well.

11. Why is an annular BOP installed in the rig up?

A. When the stripper assembly is not available
B. When there is a need to seal around tools which have a different outside diameter than the
CT
C. When extra security is desired for high-pressure work
D. When it is required to strip the coiled tubing into the well under pressure.
12. What essential precautions should be taken when stripping through an annular BOP? (Select Two)
A. Lubricate the tubing
B. Have a spare annular insert available
C. Closely monitor annular operating pressure and weight indicator reading
D. Consult fishing (dimensional) diagram of BHA
E. Set strippers to retract.

13. Which set up of well control equipment is more suitable

for higher pressure coiled tubing operations?

A. A
B. B.

14. If the choke line in figure A were leaking, would you be

able to repair the leak with the coiled tubing in the hole?
(Figure)

A. Yes
B. No.
15. If the CT parted between the gooseneck and the reel,
and the check valves did not hold, which stack
configuration would allow you to secure the well and kill
it by circulating down the CT and taking returns to the
choke? (Figure)

A. A
B. B.
16. In either stack configuration, is it possible to change the
stripper element with CT in the hole, while maintaining
two barriers? (Figure)
A. Yes
B. No.

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17. What is the purpose of the check valve in bottom hole assembly?
a. To eliminate the necessity to pressure test the coiled tubing before running it into the well
b. To protect the bottom hole assembly from exposure to well pressure
c. To maintain control of pressure if the coiled tubing should fail at the surface
d. To prevent collapse of the coiled tubing when it is exposed to differential pressure.

18. What is the correct order of assembly, from top to bottom, in a CT Bottom Hole Assembly?
a. Connector, Check valve I, Release element, Check valve 2, Circulation port, Motor/Drill crown
b. Connector, Release element, Check valves 1and 2, Circulation port, Motor/Drill crown
c. Connector, Check valves 1 and 2, Release element, Circulation port, Motor/Drill crown.
d. Connector, Release element, Circulation po1t, Check valves 1 and 2, Motor, drill crown.

19. Which are not acceptable configurations of coiled tubing bottom-hole assembly? List Three
a. CT connector, check valve 1, release joint, check valve 2, circulating port, DH motor/bit.
b. CT connector, release joint, check valve I, check valve 2, circulating port, DH motor/bit.
c. CT connector, check valve 1, check valve 2, release joint, circulating port, DH motor/bit.
d. CT connector, release joint, circulating port, check valve 1, check valve 2, DH motor/bit.

20. What is the purpose of having a check valve in the coiled tubing bottom-hole assembly?
a. The coiled tubing does not have to be pressure tested before running in hole
b. The bottom-hole assembly will not be exposed to pressure
c. Pressure control can be maintained if the coiled tubing fails at surface
d. The coiled tubing will not collapse if exposed to annular differential pressure.
21. Why are flapper type check valves preferred over ‘ball and seat’ types for coiled tubing operations?
a. They can withstand more pressure
b. Balls, plugs, or darts can be pumped through them to other tools in the BHA
c. They will close faster
d. They require less maintenance.
22. One of the main purposes of blowout preventers, is to contain well pressure?
a. True
b. False.
23. What pressure does the manufacturer use to carry out a body test of a new10,000 psi working
pressure BOP? “1.5 × Working Pressure”
a. 15,000 psi
b. 10,000 psi
c. 20,000 psi
d. 17,500 psi.
24. Single ram type BOP are designed to hold pressure from below only?
a. False
b. True.
25. What is the purpose of the blind/shear Rams'?
a. To shear coiled tubing while simultaneously sealing the hole
b. To shear coiled tubing without sealing the hole
c. To effect a seal on the coiled tubing in the hole.
26. What is a 71/16" 10,000 psi flange?
a. This flange is designed for RX ring gasket type
b. This flange has a 10,000 psi test pressure and 5,000 psi working pressure
c. This flange has a 10,000 psi working pressure and 71/16" ID.
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27. What would be the effect of fitting a 71/16" X 5,000 psi flange to a 10,000 psi rated BOP stack?
a. The rating would remain at 10,000 psi
b. The rating would become 5,000 psi
c. The rating would become 7,500 psi.
28. Some components in Figure 8 arc numbered. Match the correct number to the component
descriptions below.
1. Opening chamber cover 3. Closing chamber port
2. Opening Chamber port 4. Piston
5. Body 6. Seal Piston
7. Pack-off units 8. Wear Plate
9. Piston position indicator 10. Groove
11. Latched Head 12. Lock Screw

29. Accumulator bottles are pre-charged with Air?

a. True
b. False.
30. What is the meaning of the expression '6BX' for a flange?
a. Type
b. Dimension
c. Trademark
d. Serial number.

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31. Figure illustrates an annular preventer commonly used
for surface installations. Some components have been
marked with a number. Match the correct numbers to
the component descriptions below.

3. Vent
4. Body

6. Pack-off port
1. Bonnet
5. Sleeve

9. Wear ring

32. Four types of check valves are illustrated in Figure 10 below. Match the correct type of the check
valve to the descriptions below by entering the valve letters in the boxes.

D Flapper Valve.

A Ball and Seat Valve.

C Removable Cartridge Flapper Valve

B Dome Valve

33. Which of the following statements is true of a coiled tubing deployment system?
a) On a semi-submersible it suppo1is the weight of the injector head, stripper and BOP
b) On a land job, it is the frame that supports the injection head
c) It is the equipment that is used to insert a long BHA through the injection head
d) It is the equipment that is used to nm a long BHA into the well.

34. A ball has been dropped to open a circulating sub above the check valves and reverse circulation
has been carried out. The well remains live.
Which of the following statements are true? (Select Two)
a) The reel valve will have to remain closed while pulling out of the hole, to maintain proper coil
internal well control
b) There will be no mechanical barriers at the bottom of the coil while pulling out of the hole
c) The coil can be pulled out of the hole in the normal way after successfully testing the check
valves
d) Reverse circulation will have to be continued while pulling out of the hole to maintain proper well
control.

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35. Some of the components of a conventional stripper
shown in the figure below are numbered. Identify the
components by marking the boxes with the correct
number in the figure.

36. What happens when the stripper in the figure is activated?

a) Hydraulic pressure is applied to the lower bushing, which
compresses the packer 'in an upward direction.
b) Hydraulic pressure is applied to the upper bushing, which
compresses the packer in a downward direction
c) c) Well pressure will activate/pack the stripper without-the
aid of hydraulic pressure
d) d) Hydraulic pressure is applied to the wellhead pressure
p01t, which compresses the packer in an upward
direction.

37. The stripper shown in the figure is activated. If the well

pressure increases will this help this type of stripper to be
activate any further?
a. Yes
b. No

38. What is the first thing that should be done after connecting the hydraulic control hoses to a BOP?
a. Set the ram energizers in neutral position and pressurize the hydraulic hoses Install the injector
head
b. Subject all components in the BOP stack to 'functional test
c. Check that the BOP accumulator bank is sufficiently loaded.
39. The following figure shows the standard configuration for a quad coiled tubing BOP. Some of the
components in the figure are 'numbered. Icler1tify them by marking the boxes with the correct
number in the figure. ( 5 points)

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40. The following figure shows the standard configuration for a combi coiled (CT) tubing BOP. Some of
the components in the figure are numbered. Identify them by marking the boxes with the correct
number in the figure. ( 6 points )

41. What are the main advantages of using a Combi CT BOP over a Quad CT BOP?
a. Rig-up occupies less height.
b. It is easier to pump kill fluid down cut coiled tubing when the blind ram is closed
c. It reduced the number of steps involved in an emergency closure of the BOP
d. It is possible to pump down the annulus between the coiled tubing and the production tubing
when the lower ram is closed up on a Cambi CT BOP
e. A Combi CT BOP is more flexible in use.
42. What is the purpose of a shear/Seal BOP?
a. To provide further possibilities of cutting the workover
string
b. To replace a Quad or Combi CT BOP.
c. To seal around the workover string.
d. To enable the workover string to be cut without closing
down the well.
43. When should an annular BOP be utilized?
a. When the stripper is not available.
b. When it is necessary to pack round tools of different dimensions than the coiled tubing.
c. When extra packing is desirable in high-pressure well workovers
d. When stripping/running the coiled tubing in a well that is under pressure.
44. What is the maximum working pressure permitted when we use a 7 1/16" x 5000 psi flange on a BOP
with a working pressure of 10,000 psi?
The maximum working pressure will be 5,000 psi
45. Which type of gas is used to prefill accumulator bottles? Nitrogen
46. Where is the shear seal BOP normally located in the s tack? Just above the wellhead
47. Why is an annular BOP installed?
When there is a need to seal around tools which have a different outside diameter than the CTU.
48. what is the first action that should be taken afte1· connecting the hydraulic hoses to the BOP ?
Function test all items on the BOP stack
49. What is the meaning of the expression “BX156 “for a flange? Type
50. what pressure does the manufacturer use to test a new 10,000 psi working pressure BOP ( Body only)
15,000 psi
51. How must the pump be lined up in order to test the blind ram on a BOP?
To Pump into the KWV.
52. Which of the following devices can be repaired safely with pipe still in the hole ?
A worn and leaking Stripper rubber.

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 WELL INTERVENTION WELL CONTROL

1. Where a sliding sleeve is normally positioned?

a. Immediately above the packer
b. Immediately below the packer
c. Between the two packers.

2. Which of the following statements are true (2 answers)

a. Check that the pressure rating of the SSD is correct
b. Check the SSD is fully open starting circulation.
c. Check that the tail pipe is plugged before opening the SSD
d. Check that pressures are equalized across the SSD before opening.
e. Check that the catcher is in place below the SSD before opening.

3. How can circulation be established if the SSD is stuck in the closed position?
a. Unseat the packer
b. connect the annulus and tubing at surface
c. Punch a hole in the tubing.
d. Pull the DHSV from its nipple.
4. Which of the following are true? (2 answers)
a. The SPM plugs the tubing
b. The SPM is the receptacle for the DHSV
c. The SPM is receptacle for gas lift valves.
d. The SPM is the receptacle for downhole plugs
e. The SPM can provide a mean of communication between annulus and tubing
5. What stops wellbore fluids entering the annulus through a gas lift valve in an SPM?
a. Differential Pressure
b. A check valve in the gas lift valves.
c. The venturi effect across the port of the gas lift valve
6. When used as communication device, what is installed in the SPM to isolate the annulus from the
tubing?
a. A gas lift valve
b. A gate valve
c. A dummy valve
d. A chemical injection valve
e. A circulation valve
7. Why is DHSV used?
a. To close in the well to allow maintenance on the tree
b. To close in the well to shut in production
c. To control production rates
d. To prevent production in case the surface valves are opened too far.
e. To close in the well in an emergency

8. Why is an annulus safety valve installed?

a. a. In place of the tubing safety valve
b. To prevent flow from the annulus in gas lift valve wells
c. To close off flow into the annulus in gas lift wells

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9. What is the function of DHSV? '
a. To close the well to allow maintenance on the X-mas tree
b. To close the well to shut-in production
c. To con1rol production rates
d. To prevent production in case the surface valves arc opened too far
e. To shut off well now in an emergency
f. To be used as a barrier.
10. What is the main advantage of using wire line retrievable DHSVs?
Can be easily retrieved and replaced.
11. From which direction does DHSV prevent flow?
a. Above
b. Below
c. Above and Below.
12. What is the main reason for using tubing nipples?
a. To receive flow control devices
b. To reduce well flaw
c. For wire line depth control.
13. How are lock mandrels locked into nipples?
a. With slips
b. On No-Go shoulders
c. With mandrel locking dogs in matching profiles.
d. With expanding rubber elements in the bore
e. With elastomeric packings in the bore
f. By metal to metal seals
14. How do flow control devices seal within the nipple bore? Or how do lock mandrels seal within the
nipple bore?
a. With slips
b. On No-Go shoulders
c. With locking dogs in matching profiles
d. With expanding rubber elements into the bore
e. With elastomeric packings in the bore
f. By mew to metal seals
15. What is the primary purpose of No-Go shoulders in nipples?
a. To locate the correct lock mandrel
b. To prevent the tools falling out of the bottom of the tubing
c. To bear the load from the differential pressure across the plug
d. To lock the mandrel into the nipple
16. Do DHSVs prevent flow in both directions?
a. Yes.
b. No.
17. Which are the common types of DHSV? (2 answers)
a. Coiled Tubing retrievable
b. Wire line retrievable
c. Tubing retrievable
d. Permanent

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18. What type of closure mechanism is fitted to surface controlled wire line retrievable DHSVs?
Or What type of closure mechanism is fitted ·to tubing retrievable DHSV s? (2 answers)
a. Poppet
b. Flapper
c. Plug
d. Ball
e. Sleeve
f. Gate.
19. Which of die following me not closing mechanism used In Tubing Retrievable Surface Controlled
DRSV (Select 4)
a. Poppet
b. Flapper
c. Plug
d. Ball
e. Sleeve
f. Gate.

20. Which of the following are not closure mechanisms fitted to surface controlled wireline retrievable
DHSVs? (Select Three)
a. Flapper
b. Plug
c. Ball
d. Sleeve
e. Gate.

21. Which of the following DHSVs are surface controlled? (2 answers)

a. Differential pressure
b. Ambient pressure
c. Wire line retrievable
d. Tubing retrievable
e. Ball.
f. Flapper.
g. Automatic
22. Which of the following DHSVs are subsurface controlled? (2 answers)
a. Differential pressure
b. Ambient pressure
c. Wire line retrievable
d. Tubing retrievable
e. Ball
f. Flapper.
g. Automatic
23. Which DHSV has the largest ID for the same tubing size?
a. Differential pressure
b. Ambient pressure
c. Wire line retrievable
d. Tubing retrievable

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24. What is the correct action to take to re-instate production in a well with a failed tubing retrievable
DHSV?
a. Workover the well.
b. Lock open the DHSV.
c. Lock open the DHSV and install an insert valve
25. Do DHSVs prevent flow in both directions? No
26. Does a DHSV bold pressure from above? No
27. How is a. tubing retrievable DHSV run in the open position? (2 answers).
a. With pressure on control line
b. By using the lock, open mechanism
c. With straddle set across the valve.
d. By keeping tubing pressurized
28. What is the main advantage of using wire line retrievable DHSVs?
a. Simple construction.
b. Can be installed after running the completion
c. Can be removed to allow intervention work
d. Can be retrieved and replaced
29. What causes a sub-surface controlled DHSV to close?
a. Temperature
b. Pressure
c. Fluid density
d. Coiled Tubing
e. Wire line.
30. How is a surface controlled wire line retrievable DHSV run in the open position?
a. With locked in hydraulic pressure
b. With a lock open sleeve
c. With a prong on wire line running tool.
d. With an automatic “J” Device
31. How is the hydraulic communication achieved in a surface controlled wire line retrievable DHSV?
a. Through the hydraulic stab
b. Through the open sliding sleeve
c. Between the two packing stacks

32. How a sub-surface is controlled, DHSV re-opened?

a. By allowing ambient temperature to return to normal
b. By running the opening tool
c. By opening up the well.
d. By pressurizing up and above valve.
e. By pulling and redressing the valve
33. How temporary communication normally made between the tubing and annulus? (2 answers)
a. Open the SSD
b. Punch a hole in the tubing
c. Connect the tubing and annulus on surface
d. Install circulation valve in SPM.
34. Does the check valve in a gas lift valve, fitted in an SPM, prevent well bore fluids entering the
annulus? Yes.

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35. How are sub-surface controlled DHSVs operated? (2 answers)
a. By differential pressure
b. By ambient pressure
c. By hydraulic pressure
d. By a rise in temperature of wellbore fluids.
32. Which of the following is NOT true about a production retrievable packer'? (Select 2)
Can only be retrieved by milling
a. Can be set either mechanically or by application of hydraulic pressure
b. Is permanently fixed to the completion string
c. Can only be retrieved when the completion string is pulled out of the hole.
33. Which of the following is considered a permanent means of communication Unseat the packer?
a. Connect the annulus and tubing at surface
b. Punching a hole in the tubing
c. Pull the DHSV from its nipple.
34. What is the primary purpose of a top packer'?
a. To support the tubing
b. To anchor the tubing
c. To isolate the completion annulus
d. To hold the completion fluid in the annulus.
35. Is a permanent packer only retrieved by milling? Yes.
36. How does n packer create the annulus/tubing seal?
a. By sealing off the tubing in the packer bore
b. By isolating the annulus above the packer from the casing below the packer and the tubing
c. By being located in a tie-back receptacle.
37. No-Go 1houlden in landing nipples enable the correct lock mandrel to be located in it (True or
false)? True
38. Is the primary purpose or a sliding side door to provide a temporary means of communication?
Yes
39. When a tubing retrievable DHSV is run into the well we need to lock it open( true or false)
False
40. How is the hydraulic communication achieved to operate a surface controlled wireline retrievable
DHSV?
In between the two packing stacks.
41. What is the primary reason that determines the setting depth of the DHSV?
a. To prevent deliberate sabotage
b. Is set as high as possible to reduce the inventory of well bore fluids that might escape
c. Is set below the depth where it can be damaged by surface impact explosion or cratering
d. Is set below the cratering depth from a blow out around the casing
e. Is set as close to the packer as possible
f. To prevent penetration of drilling tools from an adjacent well.

42. Would it be an acceptable practice to lock open m1d set an insert valve to reinstate production in a
well with a failed tubing retrievable DHSV? Yes
43. Can a dummy SPM positively isolate the annulus from the tubing? Yes

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44. Which of the following statements are not true? (Select Three)
a. Check that the pressure rating of the SSD is correct
b. Check that the SSD is fully open before starting circulation
c. Check that the tailpipe is plugged before opening the SSD
d. Check that the pressures across the SSD are equalized before opening
e. Check that the catcher is in place below the SSD before opening.
45. Name the two basic packer types used in completions. (Select Two)
a. Bridge plug
b. Permanent
c. Pump through
d. Retrievable
e. Check valve.
46. Given the drawing above, match the correct numbers to their descriptions.

47. Which of the following statements about Xmas tree valves are not true? ( Select three)
a. Any swab valve can be used to cut slickline
b. Some master valves can be used to cut slickline
c. Any flow wing valve can be used to cut slickline
d. Any kill wing valve can be used to cut slickline.

48. Which of the following statements about Xmas tree valves are true? (Select Two)
a. After closing, a manual valve handle should be backed out by part of a turn
b. The valve must be closed as tightly as possible
c. All valves take 30 turns to open or close
d. The indicator shows how many turns have to be made
e. Counting the turns as the valve is opened or closed can show any obstructions in front of the
valve.

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49. Given the following additional data, answer the questions below.

Casing capacity 0.04049 bbl/ft.

Tubing capacity 0.00829 bbl/ft.
Tubing displ. (Closed end) 0.01190 bbl/ft.
Pump displacement 0.0899 bbl/stroke
Tubing shoe 9000ft. MD 7800ft. TVD
a. How many strokes to displace the tubing string?
1. 1845 strokes
2. 830 strokes
3. 2860 strokes
No of strokes = Tubing capacity bbl/Ft. × Tubing shoe Ft / Pump displacement bbl/stroke
= 0.00829 × 9000 / 0.0899 = 830 strokes.
b. How many strokes to displace· the entire wellbore?
1. 2860 strokes
2. 3200 strokes
3. 3690 strokes
No of strokes = {Casing capacity bbl/Ft. – (Tubing displ.-Tubing capacity) } × Tubing shoe Ft /
Pump displacement bbl/stroke = {0.04049 – (0.01190 – 0.00829) } × 9000 / 0.0899 = 3692 strokes.

50. Which of the following statements about tubing hangers are not true? (Select Four)
a. Plug can usually be set inside the hanger body
b. It supports the weight of the bottom or the completion
c. It supports the weight of the top of the completion
d. It allow communication from inside the completion to the completion annulus through the
control line port.
e. It allow communication into completion annulus through the control line port(s)
f. It isolates the completion from the completion annulus.
g. It can be closed by applying pressure to the control line.
51. In a planned well kill operation, which is the most appropriate kill method?
h. Concurrent
i. Reverse circulation
j. Wait and Weight
k. Forward circulation
l. Volumetric.
52. In an emergency where it is not possible to bullhead, what would be the most appropriate kill
method?
a. Concurrent
b. Wait and Weight
c. Forward circulation
d. Lubricant and bleed
e. Volumetric.
53. Which of the Following determine, whether it is possible to bullhead? (2 answers)
a. Rated working pressure of the surface equipment
b. Completion tubing collapse pressure
c. Blind ram position
d. Formation permeability
e. Type of tool string in use
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54. In which of the following would bull heading be more likely to be used than bleed and lubricate?
(2 answers)
a. A well that has stopped flowing because of sand and scale in the wellbore.
b. A well with a packer-setting plug stuck in the tailpipe
c. A well with SSD stuck closed
d. A well with the DHSV stuck in the open position.
e. A well with severely collapsed casing just above the perforations
55. In which of the following situations is bull heading most likely to be used to kill the well? (3 answers)
a. A well with a failed DHSV that cannot be pulled
b. Where speed is important.
c. Where there is not enough information to calculate a reverse circulation kill.
d. Where there is a risk of formation damage
e. A well with a packer-setting plug stuck in the tailpipe
56. Which of the following statements about bull heading are true? (2 answers)
a. Can only be done if the perforations are open.
b. Can be done before the intervention work starts when there is a Two Way Check Valve in the
tubing hanger
c. Can possibly plug the formation.
d. Is normally done in preference to opening the SSD
e. Is more difficult to perform than the bleed and lubricate method
57. Given the following data:
Tubing depth 8750 ft. MD 8125 ft. TVD
Tubing capacity 0.00387 bbl/ft.
Annular Capacity 0.00970 bbl/ft.
Pump rate 1.25 bbl/min
a. Calculate the time to pump bottoms up.
8750 x 0.00970 / 1.25 = 68 min
b. Calculate the time for a complete circulation
(0.00970+0.00387) x 8750/ 1.25 = 95 min
58. Which of the following best describes the bleed and lubricate method of well killing?
a. Is performed by bleeding off the wellhead pressure to zero and circulating the tubing to kill fluid.
b. Is performed by bleeding off the wellhead pressure to zero and topping up the tubing with kill
fluid.
c. Is performed by pumping a tubing volume of kill fluid and then bleeding off the wellhead
pressure to zero.
d. Is performed by repeatedly bleeding off a small amount of pressure and then pumping a small
amount of kill fluid.

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59. The kill graph below shows the pressures during a reverse circulation kill. The tubing and casing IDs
and ODs do not vary. The kill fluid being pumped is lighter than the completion fluid in the annulus.
There is oil and gas inside the completion.

a. What is the total volume of the well? 1200 bbls.

b. What is the tubing pressure at the start of the kill? 1650 Psi
c. What is the tubing pressure after pumping 200 bbls? 650 Psi
d. What is the annulus pressure after pumping 200 bbls? 0 Psi
e. At what point does the completion fluid fill the tubing? D
f. At what point does the kill fluid fill the annulus? E

60. Which of the following statements are true? (2 answers)

a. Losses always occur in the lowest formation zone
b. Losses always occur in the highest formation zone
c. Losses can occur in any formation.
d. Losses can occur in one zone whilst anther is producing.
e. Pumping a heavy fluid will cure losses.
61. Which of the following actions can help prevent or remove hydrates? (3 answers)
a. Bleeding gas quickly from surface equipment.
b. Using a water/glycol mix for pressure testing.
c. Pressure testing to no more than shut in pressure
d. Raising the temperature of the affected equipment.
e. Injecting methanol into affected equipment.

62. Who shuts in the well and makes the job safe if there is a problem during an intervention operation?
a. The Operator rep. (Co. man)
b. The Well Services Supervisor
c. The Production Supervisor
d. The intervention crew supervisor
e. The intervention equipment operator

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63. Answer the following questions True of False.
a. Temperatures below 0 deg. Care necessary for hydrate formation. False
b. Hydrates only form if there is free water Present. True
c. Hydrates are less likely to form if injecting Glycol. True
d. For the same pressure, hydrates melt ill the same temperature as they formed. False
e. Hydrates are common downstream of chokes. True
f. Hydrates will form at low rather than high pressures. False
g. Hydrates can cause damage if they become loose True

64. Which of the following actions can help remove hydrates after the have formed? ( 3 answers)
a. Pull out of the hole and fill the surface equipment with diesel
b. Check for external ice to find the location of hydrates.
c. Close the lowest BOP, bleed off pressure above it, and open the connection above the BOP
and clear the hydrates
d. Inject Methanol.
e. Try to warm up the equipment with a steam cleaner, etc.
Work the pipe or wire up and down whilst bleeding surface pressure.
65. Which of the following are required for the smooth and safe running of a job? (3 answers)
a. Use the X-mas tree as the primary barrier at all times
b. Hold pre-job meetings with all persons involved in the work.
c. Always call the Well Services Supervisor before shutting in
d. Ensure the Well Services Supervisor .stays at the well site at all times
e. Ensure crews understand what to do in the event of a problem
f. Use tested, inspected and properly maintained equipment only.

66. During a well control incident, which one of the following is correct?
a. The intervention crew, the operator rep. and the Well Services Supervisor have a meeting
during the incident to decide how best to bring the well back under control
b. The intervention crew, the operator rep. and Well Services Supervisor have had a prejob
meeting to decide roles and responsibilities for shutting in and controlling well if an incident
occurs.
c. The intervention crew, the operator rep. and the Well Services Supervisor have a meeting
during the incident to learn from the office management response team how they wish the
problem solved.
d. The! Intervention crew the operator rep. and the Well Service Supervisor have a meeting
during the incident with the mud engineer to seek advise on the best well kill method.
67. Which of the following best describes a good toolbox meeting?
a. Get all those involved in the work to attend the meeting before the work starts and explain to
them exactly what will happen during the job.
b. Get all those involved in the work to attend the meeting before the work starts and go through
the plan, encourage feedback , adjust the plan if required .and ensure everyone
understands properly.
c. Get all those involved in the work to attend the meeting before the work starts and read
them the office management team plan. Explain that there can be no deviations from this
plan.

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68. A well control problem has occurred. The well has been shut in. What is the next course of action?
a. Delegate the problem to the operator rep. (Co. man) and wait for the shift to finish.
b. Read the plan from the office management response team and call them to seek directions.
c. Monitor the well while evacuating the crew.
d. Contact the local emergency services and get them on standby.
e. Hold a meeting with all those involved in the work and form a plan invite comment from the
office management team.
69. A producing oil well has been shut in and the SSD is to be opened before killing the well. Calculate
the differential pressure that exists across the ·sleeve before it is opened.
Tubing shoe 11350 ft. MD 8750 ft. TVD Completion fluid density 9.0 ppg
Packer depth 11000 ft. MD 8600 ft. TVD Oil density 6.8 ppg
SSD depth 10950 ft.MID 8550 ft. TVD SIWHP 1000 Psi
Annulus pressure @ SSD = 0.052 ×8550 × 9.0 =
Tubing Pressure @ SSD = 0.052 ×8550 × 6.8 + 1000 = 4023.28 PSI
Differential Pressure across SSD = 4001.40 - 4023.28 = 22 PSI
There is 23 psi. more in the tubing than the annulus
70. So that a x-mas tree can be changed out on a producing well, a deep-set positive plug has been
set in the nipple below the packer. A second plug will be set in the tubing hanger before removing
the tree. After setting the first plug, what is the correct first action to test it?
a. Pressure up on the annulus
b. Pressure up on the tubing
c. Bleed down tubing pressure
d. If the wellhead pressure is static, a test is not required.
71. A newly completed well has a sliding sleeve (SSD) just above the packer. The sleeve has just been
closed with the tubing full of diesel and the annulus full of brine. The tubing is open to the
perforations. How should the SSID be tested to ensure it is closed?
a. Flow the well
b. Pressure up the annulus
c. Bleed down the annulus
d. Bleed down the tubing.
72. A production well is to be shut in after pulling out of the hole with the intervention tool string. Which is
the first correct action?
a. Close the LMV.
b. Close the LMV while counting turns
c. Close the Swab valve.
d. Close the swab valve while counting turns.
e. Close the DHSV.
f. Close the DHSV while measuring returns.

73. A closed gate valve has a differential of 2500 psi. across it. Which of these statements are true about
opening this valve? (2 answers)
a. The mechanical force required to turn the handle can damage or break the stem.
b. The high differential pressure assists the gate movement when opening
c. Pressure on only one side of the valve reduces the chance of it being pressure locked
d. The equalizing poppet in the gate equalizes the pressure as the gate starts to move
e. The sudden pressure surge on opening damage piping and equipment downstream.

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74. A string of 2.3/8" pipe has been run into a live producing well. Fluid will be pumped down the pipe
and returns taken, via a choke, through the tree kill wing. Which of the following statements are true
about the pump rate to be used? ( 4 answers)
a. The annular pressure loss (annular friction loss) will not be affected by an increase in pump rate
b. The annular pressure loss (annular friction loss) will increase with an increase in pump rate.
c. The bottom hole circulating pressure (BHCP) will not be affected by an increase in pump rate
d. The bottom hole circulating pressure (BHCP) will increase with an increase in pump rate
e. Doubling the pump rate will double the tubing head pressure (THP)
f. Doubling the pump rate will more than double the tubing head pressure (THP).
g. Increasing the pump rate should not cause losses ·
h. Increasing. the pump rate may cause losses

75. A live well is to be killed by bull heading. Which of these factors limit the maximum allowable
surface pressure? (3 answers)
a. Completion size
b. Maximum pump speed
c. SIWHP
d. Maximum safe working pressure of the surface equipment
e. Completion burst limit.
f. DHSV operating pressure
g. Possible formation fracture.
76. Which of the following indicates that a gas cap may be fonning in a live well that has just been shut
in at the tree?
a. Initial SIWHP slowly falls
b. Initial SIWHP slowly rise
c. Initial SIWHP remains steady
d. Annulus pressure slowly falls
e. Annulus pressure slowly rises
f. Annulus pressure remains steady.
77. A live production well has a lot of sand and scale in the casing below the perforations. There are
several hundred feet of open perforations and some zones are at a much lower pressure than the
others are. A workstring is to be run through the completion to clean ou.t the well to ID. Which of the
following statements is true? (2 answers)

a. The thief zone(s) may stop proper circulation back to surface.

b. Reverse circulation is best when there is a thief zone
c. A high pump rate will be required to overcome any losses into the thief zone(s)
d. It may be necessary to use a fluid containing LCM (lost circulation material). Such as sized salt
particles to stop the losses into thief zone(s).
e. The circulation system will have to permit pumping down the workstring/completion annulus and
the completion/casing annulus at the same time to have enough. flow rate to overcome any
losses into the thief zone(s).
78. The flow rate from a naturally flowing production well has been slowly and steadily reducing. It has
been checked that the tree valves and the DHSV are all fully open. It is thought that there may be a
blockage fonning in the wellbore. What is the first correct action to take?
a. Pressure up on the well to try to clear any blockage
b. Bleed down the well to try to move the blockage
c. Run a gauge cutter on wire line to look for blockage
d. Pressure up on the annulus to try and loosen the blockage.
e. Bleed down the annulus to try and loosen the blockage

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79. In the production well in the schematic below, the possible barrier elements have each been
identified with a letter. Answer the questions on the page following the schematic by placing a letter
in each of the boxes provided

a. Pressure has been observed in the

completion annulus. If the DHSV is “A“ X-mas tree
closed and the wellhead pressure bled
off, the annulus pressure falls with it. A
leak at which tow barrier elements could “B“ Tubing Hanger/Hanger Spool
cause this?
B and D “C” Tubing 'spool Outlet Valves

b. There is a leak at the flange between the “D” Production Tubing

tubing hanger spool and the X-mas tree.
What can be closed to minimise this
leak? “E“ DHSV

DHSV “ F “ Overbalanced Completion Fluid

c. There is a leak in the tubing below the
DHSV. Which three barrier elements “G “ Production Casing
prevent any wellbore fluids escaping
from the well?
B, C, & H “H“ Well Fluids
d. There is a. leak at the packer. What
initially prevents the wellbore fluids from reaching the production
casing?
F
“I“ Packer

Perforation

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80. Use the following data, the well schematic and the reverse circulation kill graph to answer the
questions after the graph.
Tubing capacity = 0.0087 bbl/ft., Annular capacity = 0.0242 bbl/ft., Kill fluid= 0.49 psi/ft.
There will be an overbalance of 200 psi. Over formation pressure all times during the kill.
Friction pressure losses and any fluid losses to the formation are ignored.

a. At what point has all the gas just been circulated out? E
b. What is the pressure at the sliding sleeve throughout the kill?
200 Psi.
c. What is the annular volume to the sliding sleeve?
120 Bbls.
d. If the THP were kept at 100 psi instead of 200 psi. from point C to point E, which of the
following is true?
1. The well is still- overbalanced.
2. the well is now in balance
3. the well is now underbalanced
e. After pumping 85 bbls. The THP stabilizes at 200 psi. (Point C). This pressure remains
constant until point E. What is the reason for this?
1. The fluid level in the tubing has fallen
2. The choke size remains unchanged while the oil is exiting the well
3. The tubing stays filled with the old completion brine and there is no change in the
hydrostatic pressure in the tubing.
4. The gas is exiting the well and has stopped expanding further

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 WIRELINE EQUIPMENT

1. What are the advantages of installing the blowout preventer (BOP) directly on top of the X-mas
tree?
a. Provides access to the BOP
b. Less likelihood of leaks between barriers
c. Permits use of full-bore tools
d. Possibility of locking full-bore tools in the X-mas tree.
2. With a wire line tool stuck in the X-mas tree and the tool string passed through the BOP, the wire
line is pulled out of the rope socket. What prevents the well from flowing ~mt through the stuffing
box?
a. The stuffing box packer
b. The Shuck tool string
c. Killing the well.
d. The stuffing box plunger.
3. In the course of rigging of the slick line control equipment, we find that the stuffing box gland nut
has been screwed fully in. What measures should we take?
Repack the sh1ffing box with a new packing
4. Why is the lower ram installed upside-down when grease injection is being performed on a dual
wire line BOP?
The lower ram maintains lubricant pressure, not well pressure.
5. What is the function of an equalizing valve in a BOP?
It allows the pressure to be equalized above and below a closed ram

6. Which of the following actions must be performed before the lubricator is broken off above a
closed wire line BOP?
a. Bleed off the well pressure above the closed wire line BOP
b. Perform an inflow test of the wire line BOP
c. Screw in the manual stems in order to lock the hydraulic rams.
7. Which of the following actions must be performed before a riser section or lubricator is or
exposed to well pressure?
a. Pressure test the section as part of the rigging process to minimum shut- in wellhead
pressure
b. Check that the pressure class is large or at least equal to the maximum operating
pressure
c. Check that the sealing surfaces and 0-rings are in good condition.
8. Which of the following situations would you install an extra wire line BOP?
For fishing operations

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9. Some of the components in the following
figure numbered. Note .the correct number
in the appropriate box below.

10. Some of the components in the above

figure are numbered. Note the correct
number in the appropriate.

11. Some of the component in the figure

are numbered. Note the correct
number in the appropriate box be
low.

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12. Some of the components in the figure are numbered. Note the correct number in the
appropriate box
below.

13. What are the main purposes of the blowout preventers? (Select two answers)
a. To guarantee safe operation and maintain control of the well
b. To offer better protection than the sniffing box
c. To clean the wire line when it is pulled fron1 the hole
d. To enable any leakages that occur in connections above the BOP to be repaired.

14. In which of the following situations would a wire line BOP be used?
a. To check or repair the packer in the stuffing box
b. To fish up a tool if the wire line breaks
c. To install a wire line tool
d. To clean the wire line when it is pulled from the hole.

15. Which of the following ram configurations are correct for working with braided cable?
a. Braided inverted; Braided normal; Shear seal
b. Braided normal; Shear seal; Braided inverted
c. Braided normal; Braided inverted; Shear seal
d. Shear seal; braided inve1ted; braided normal.

16. Which closable?? Barrier is utilized if a slick line breaks off down-hole and is forced out by the
well pressure?
a. The down-hole safety valve (DHSV)
b. The BOPs
c. The blowout plug or internal safety valve in the stuffing box
d. The check valve in the grease control head.

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17. Some of the components in the figure are numbered. Note the correct number in the
appropriate box below.

18. Which of the following statements is correct when a Single ram BOP is being used?
a. It only maintains pressure from above
b. It only maintains pressure from below
c. It maintains pressure from both above and below.
19. What is a 7 1/16" 10,000 psi flange?
This flange has an operating pressure of 10,000 psi with an i1mer diameter (ID) of 7. 1 /16"
20. What will be the result of installing a 7 1/16", 5,000
psi flange on a BOP stack with an operating
pressure class of 10,000 psi?
The pressure class will .be reduced to 5,000 psi
21. What does the expression "6BX" refer to in a
flange?
Type

22. Identify the primary, secondary and tertia1y

barrier elements in the above well diagram,
where the wire line is in the well. Note the correct
numbers of the components in the boxes below.

1. Stuffing Box Primary

2. Wire line BOP Secondary
4. Master valve wire cutter(UMV) Tertiary

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