Explore topic-wise MCQs in Petroleum Production Operations.

This section includes 5 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Petroleum Production Operations knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

What will be the vertical stress (without considering the pore pressures) if the average rock density if 100 lb/ft3 and depth is 5000 ft?

A. 3500
B. 4000
C. 3254
D. 5454
Answer» B. 4000
Discussion
2.

How can effective horizontal comPressive stress be calculated?

A. 0.007ρD – Pr
B. (ρv– Pr) .ν/ (ν-1)
C. 0.07ρD
D. 0.72ρD – Pr
Answer» C. 0.07ρD
Discussion
3.

How can the vertical stress be calculated by considering the pore Pressures?

A. σ = 0.007ρD – Pr
B. σ = 0.07ρD
C. σ = 0.009ρD
D. σ = 0.72ρD – Pr
Answer» B. σ = 0.07ρD
Discussion
4.

In which of the following the environmentalists are more concerned with due to fracking?

A. Seismic activity
B. Air quality
C. Endangered species
D. Groundwater
Answer» E.
Discussion
5.

Effective compressive stress increases when the formation has porosity and contains fluid.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
Discussion