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.

Which of the following is correct regarding the fracture gradient?

A. It is the ratio of Fracture closure pressure to a depth
B. Pressure gradient in the fracture in excess of the fracture propagation pressure gradient
C. Pressure gradient in the fracture in less of the fracture propagation pressure gradient
D. The pressure required to hold the fracture open
Answer» B. Pressure gradient in the fracture in excess of the fracture propagation pressure gradient
Discussion
2.

What is fracture closure pressure?

A. Net fracture pressure
B. Pressure required to hold the fracture open
C. Pressure in the fracture less the fracture propagation pressure
D. Pressure in the fracture in excess of the fracture propagation pressure
Answer» C. Pressure in the fracture less the fracture propagation pressure
Discussion
3.

What is the main advantage of fracking?

A. Potential for economic revitalization
B. Cost-effectiveness as compared to other methods
C. Provision of an alternative energy source
D. Lack of environmental impact compared to other methods
Answer» D. Lack of environmental impact compared to other methods
Discussion
4.

What is fracture propagation pressure?

A. Fracture closure pressure
B. As the fracture extended the pressure in the fracture
C. Pressure in the fracture less the fracture closure pressure
D. Pressure in the fracture in excess of the fracture closure pressure
Answer» C. Pressure in the fracture less the fracture closure pressure
Discussion
5.

What is Net fracture pressure?

A. Fracture propagation pressure
B. Fracture closure pressure
C. Pressure in the fracture less the fracture closure pressure
D. Pressure in the fracture in excess of the fracture closure pressure
Answer» E.
Discussion