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.

When sufficient hydraulic pressure is applied through the wellbore against a formation, it fractures along a plane __________ to the direction of least compressive stress.

A. Parallel
B. Perpendicular
C. Random direction
D. 60°
Answer» C. Random direction
Discussion
2.

Which of the following is correct regarding the theoretical considerations of cement dehydration?

A. The thickness of the filter cake doesn’t depend on the permeability
B. The filtration loss can be reduced to lower values by adding non- dispersing agents
C. The differential pressure applied to the slurry affects the rate of building of the filter cake
D. The differential pressure affects the permeability of the filter cake
Answer» D. The differential pressure affects the permeability of the filter cake
Discussion
3.

How can the filtration loss be reduced to lower values?

A. By adding Bentonite
B. By adding more water
C. By adding cement
D. By releasing packers
Answer» B. By adding more water
Discussion
4.

What is the range of the API Filter Loss of neat cement in 30 minutes?

A. 610 to 2470cc
B. 160 to 250cc
C. 600 to 2500cc
D. 60 to 250cc
Answer» D. 60 to 250cc
Discussion
5.

Sedimentary rocks are inherently a high tensile strength material.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
Discussion