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 is the objective of the volumetric well control?

A. Maintain bottom hole pressure constant and allow gas to migrate to the surface
B. Maintain influx pressure constant
C. Maintain shoe pressure constant
D. To release the packer
Answer» B. Maintain influx pressure constant
2.

15 bbl/hr of partial losses are recorded and there is no tubing in the well. If personnel fails to keep the hole full for 5 hours, what is bottom hole pressure reduction after 5 hours if the casing capacity is 0.035 bbl/ft and the current mud weight is 9.2 ppg?

A. 950 psi
B. 1025 psi
C. 1255 psi
D. 550 psi
Answer» C. 1255 psi
3.

The subsurface safety valve is recently tested and the result is good. Personnel can just only shut the well in using a subsurface safety valve without installing a back pressure valve and then remove the x-mas tree.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
4.

Which production tree valve should not be operated in normal operations?

A. Swab valve
B. Upper master valve
C. Lower master valve
D. Wing valve
Answer» D. Wing valve
5.

If gas migrates to the surface by using the volumetric method, what should be the next step?

A. Bleed gas and pump mud as per calculation
B. Pump mud and bleed gas as per calculation
C. Bleed off the gas and flow check
D. Bleed off as continuously
Answer» C. Bleed off the gas and flow check