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1. Using the BOP configuration below answer the following six questions. (The
questions are based on whether the operations can be physically performed)

I. With no drill pipe in the hole, is it possible to shut the well in under pressure
and repair the side outlet flanges on the drilling spool?
a) Yes
b) No

II. With no drill pipe in the hole, is it possible to shut the well in under pressure
and repair the drilling spool?
a) Yes
b) No

III. Is it possible to shut the well in with drill pipe in the hole and circulate
through the drill pipe?
a) Yes
b) No

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IV. While changing blind rams to pipe rams with drill pipe in the hole the well
starts to flow. Can the well be shut in
a) Yes
b) No

V. With no drill pipe in the hole and the well shut in under pressure, can the
pipe rams be changed?
a) Yes
b) No

VI. With no drill pipe in the hole, is it possible to shut the well in under pressure
and change blind rams to pipe rams?
a) Yes
b) No

2. What is the purpose of the choke manifold bleed line (the line that by-passes the
chokes) according to API Standard 53?
a. To by-pass the chokes and bleed off high volumes of fluid.
b. To by-pass the chokes and connect the choke manifold to the kill line.
c. To connect to the Mud Gas Separator (MGS).
d. To connect the bleed lines to the buffer tanks.

3. When would casing rams be installed in a surface BOP?

a. Before pulling the Bottom Hole Assembly (BHA).
b. When the bit is at the shoe while tripping out the string.
c. While rigging up to run casing.
d. While running electric logs.

4. Which one of the following rated working pressures does not match an API type 6B
flange?
a. 5000 psi
b. 3000 psi
c. 10000 psi
d. 2000 psi

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5. When circulating clean mud into the Mud Gas Separator (MGS) through the 'hot
loop' during a well control event, where must the mud be taken from to maintain
the ability to monitor pit levels?
a. The active system.
b. The drilling fluid reserve system.
c. The pre-mix tank
d. The trip tank.

6. Which of the following statements about ring gaskets are correct? (TWO ANSWERS)
a. Ring gaskets are designed to be used several times.
b. Type BX ring gaskets provide a pressure-energised seal.
c. Only BX ring gaskets can be used with BX type flanges.
d. The same material specifications apply to ring gaskets as to ring grooves.

7. In which situation, would you choose to do an inflow test to verify a well barrier
element?
a. When pressure testing a liner lap.
b. When pressure testing the annular preventer.
c. When pressure testing the choke manifold valve upstream of the remote
choke.
d. When pressure testing the top-drive Inside Blowout Preventer (IBOP)

8. In an emergency situation it is possible to activate a ‘secondary seal’ on a ram type

preventer. Which one of the following pressures will it seal against?
a. Wellbore Pressure
b. Opening Chamber Pressure
c. Closing Chamber Pressure

9. What does “13-5/8 inch” mean when the BOP stack in use is described as “15K, 13-
5/8 inch”?
a. The through-bore (inside diameter) of the BOP.
b. The external diameter of the flange or hub.
c. The cylinder diameter of the hydraulic actuator for the ram BOPs.
d. The external diameter of the BOPs.

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10. What is a 7-1/16 inch, 10000 psi flange?

a. It has a 7-1/16 inch OD and a 10000 psi rated working pressure.
b. It is designed for RX ring gasket type.
c. It has a 10000 psi rated working pressure and 7-1/16 inch ID.

11. What is the purpose of an Inflow test?

A. To check for communication between the choke manifold and a surface BOP
stack.
B. To check the integrity of the casing strings and surface equipment before
drilling out the float collar and shoe.
C. To check the integrity of the formation and surface equipment before
running a string of casing.
D. To check there Is no communication from the formation through the casing,
a liner lap or cement plug.

12. Can all ram type BOPs close on Rated Working Pressure in the well bore when the
hydraulic operating pressure is 1500 psi?
a. Yes
b. No

13. Before running 7 inch casing with a variable pipe rams (5-7 inch) already installed, is
it necessary to change over to 7 inch casing rams.
a. Yes
b. No

14. What is the normal operating position of the 3-position/4-way valves on the
hydraulic BOP control unit while drilling with a surface BOP stack installed?
a. All valves in the closed position.
b. All valves in the neutral (block) position.
c. All valves in the open position.
d. Open or closed depending on BOP stack function.

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15. Which is one of the advantages of having a weep hole (drain or vent hole) on a ram
type BOP?
a. To indicate if the bonnet seals are leaking.
b. To indicate if the Closing Chamber operating pressure is too high.
c. To show that the primary ram shaft seal is leaking.
d. To indicate if the ram body rubbers are leaking.

16. What pressure is required to close the Shear/Blind Ram BOP, and shear 5 inch
Grade G drill pipe?
A. ___________ psi

17. Why is a master control valve fitted to the remote BOP control panel on the rig
floor?
a. To activate power to the control unit charge pumps.
b. To activate the open or close lights.
c. To adjust pipe ram closing pressure
d. To ensure that all BOP functions are 'two hand' operated from the Driller's
remote panel.

18. On a surface BOP stack, in which position must the valves on the kill line and choke
line be placed during drilling?
a. Hydraulic valves closed and manual valves open.
b. All valves must be closed.
c. Both types of valves closed on the kill line and open on the choke line.
d. Manual valves closed and hydraulic valves open.
e. All valves must be open.

19. Which type of rubber must be installed in an annular BOP while working with oil-
base mud?
a. Both types of rubber
b. Natural rubber
c. Nitrile rubber

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20. On a surface BOP stack there are hydraulically operated valves installed for the
choke and kill lines on the BOP side outlet connections. Is it true that the hydraulic
valves are designed to close automatically if the hydraulic pressure in the hydraulic
lines to the valves is lost?
a. Yes
b. No

21. The Driller closes the upper rams from the remote control panel. The green light
indicator turns off and the red light indicator does not tum on. The accumulator
pressure and the manifold pressure readings decrease and then return to normal.
What could be the cause of this malfunction?
a. The 3-positlon/4-way valves on the hydraulic BOP control unit did not move.
b. The rams did not close.
c. There is a leakage on the hydraulic circuit.
d. There Is an electrical fault with the lights.

22. Some Mud Gas Separators {MGSs) are fitted with hot mud inlets (shown in the
diagram M1-0003).
What is the main reason for this feature?

a. To displace the liquid seal to clean mud every 12 hours.

b. To fill the vessel with light fluid to increase MGS efficiency.
c. To increase the rate at which mud and gas separate.
d. To keep the liquid seal full of clean, uncontaminated mud during well
control operations.

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23. An Inside BOP (IBOP) should be accessible from the rig floor at all times, ready to fit
the tubulars in use.
Which statements are correct for this type of valve? Choose three answers.
a. It has to be pumped open to read the Shut-in Drill Pipe Pressure (SIDPP).
b. It is easier to stab than an open Drill Pipe Safety Valve (DPSV) when there is
flow up the drill string.
c. It is kept in its open position by a rod secured by a T-handle.
d. It requires a key to open and close.
e. It should not be run in the hole in the closed position.
f. It will not allow wireline to be run inside the drill string.
g. It's rated operating pressure is less than that of the drilling BOPs

24. Which one of the following statements about an Inside Blowout Preventer is
correct?
a. It requires a double box sub in order to be installed in the drill string.
b. It can be opened or closed by turning a wrench connected to an operating
crank.
c. It allows reverse circulation when installed in the drill string.
d. It is opened by drilling fluid pumped down the drill string.

25. If the liquid mud seal In a Mud Gas Separator (MGS) is broken, what should be the
first action to take?
a. Abandon the rig.
b. Reduce the pump speed by half.
c. Start the vacuum degasser.
d. Stop pumping and shut the well in.

26. If a standard float valve (non-return type) is installed in the string, can the correct
Shut-In Drill Pipe Pressure be read on the gauge after the pumps are stopped,
without further action?
a. Yes
b. No

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27. If a standard float valve (non-return type) is installed in the string, is greater surge
pressure generated when tripping in?
a. Yes
b. No

28. During tripping operations a conventional flapper type float valve is installed in the
bit sub in the closed position.
What effect does this have on the operation when tripping into the well? (THREE
ANSWERS)
a. If the drill pipe is not filled the risk of hydraulic collapse will increase.
b. Surge pressure will increase if tripping speeds are not decreased.
c. Reverse circulation may be performed at any time.
d. Back-flow through the drill string increases.
e. Returns to the trip tank increases.
f. Surge pressure on the formation will reduce.

29. Before cutting the drilling line, with the bit at the casing shoe, which item of
equipment must be installed to make the operation safe?
a. Circulating head
b. Make up top drive/Kelly
c. Full opening safety valve
d. Inside blowout preventer
e. Full opening safety valve and an inside blowout preventer

30. If the manifold gauge on the remote BOP control panel reads zero and the other
gauges read normal values, which BOP function can be operated?
a. All stack functions.
b. No stack function.
c. The annular preventer.
d. The ram preventers.

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31. Why should space out distances for the different BOP types on the stack be posted
where the Driller can see them?
a. So the Driller knows when a tool joint is in the annular preventer cavity.
b. So the Driller knows when a tool joint is level with the flow line.
c. So the Driller knows when a tool joint is level with the well head connector.
d. So the Driller knows when a tool joint is in the shear ram cavity.

32. Should diverter vent lines have small internal diameters to create sufficient back-
pressure for control?
a. Yes
b. No

33. On a surface BOP installation, the Driller activates the ram closed function from the
BOP remote control panel. Then the ram function lights change colour from green
to red while the annular preventer, the manifold pressure, and the accumulator
pressure remain constant.
What is the cause of malfunction?
a. The hydraulic line between the hydraulic BOP control unit and the BOP is
blocked.
b. The hydraulic line between the hydraulic BOP control unit and the BOP
leaking.
c. The pressure switch for the pumps on the hydraulic BOP control unit is
malfunctioning.
d. The 3-position/4-way valve is stuck in the ‘ram open position’.

34. When should well control equipment on a surface BOP installation be pressure
tested? (TWO ANSWERS)
a. Prior to spud or upon installation.
b. After circulating out a gas kick.
c. After the disconnection or repair of any pressure containment seal in the
BOP stack, choke line or choke manifold.
d. At intervals not exceeding two months

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35. When testing the BOP stack with a test plug or cup tester, why is pressure
communication maintained from below the tool to atmosphere?
a. Otherwise reverse circulation will be needed to release the tool.
b. To avoid potential damage to the casing/open hole.
c. To avoid the creation of extreme hook load.
d. To avoid swabbing a kick during the test.

36. Which gauges on the remote BOP control panel would show a reduction in
hydraulic pressure when the annular preventer is closed? (Choose two answers)
a. The accumulator pressure gauge.
b. The air pressure gauge.
c. The annular pressure gauge.
d. The cement line pressure gauge.
e. The manifold pressure gauge.

37. After a BOP is installed, and before running the drill string in hole, the driller checks
the valves on the hydraulic BOP control unit manifold. Which selector valves should
be in the closed position? (Two answers)
a. Lower pipe ram
b. Blind/Shear ram
c. Hydraulic kill line valve
d. Hydraulic choke line valve
e. Middle pipe ram
f. Annular preventer
g. Upper pipe ram

38. A surface stack BOP consists of:

1 x 10000 psi rated annular preventer
1 x 10000 psi rated 5”pipe rams
1 x 10000 psi rated blind/shear Rams
1 x 15000 psi rated drilling spool

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What is the maximum wellbore rated pressure of this stack?

a. 15000 psi
b. 20000 psi
c. 55000 psi
d. 10000 psi

39. What is the maximum closing time for a 21-1/4 inch annular surface BOP according
to API RP 16E?
a. 30 seconds
b. 2 minutes
c. 45 seconds

40. What is the normal operating position of the 3-position/4-way valves on the
hydraulic BOP control unit while drilling with a surface BOP stack installed.
a. All valves in the neutral (block) position.
b. All valves in the open position.
c. Open or closed depending on BOP stack function.
d. All valves in closed position.

41. Where are the electric pressure (activating) switches for the remote BOP control
panel lights located?
a. On the hydraulic BOP control unit.
b. On the pressure gauge mounted on the remote control panel.
c. On the remote control panel operating handles.
d. Inside the BOP operating chambers.

42. Which gas is used to pre-charge the accumulator bottles on a hydraulic BOP control
unit?
a. Air
b. Methane
c. Carbon Dioxide (CO2)
d. Nitrogen
A. Oxygen

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43. If the manifold gauge on the remote BOP control panel reads zero and other gauges
read normal values, which of the following statements is true?
a. No stack function can be operated from the remote panel.
b. The annular preventer can still be operated from the remote panel.
c. All stack functions can be operated from the remote panel.
d. Everything is correct.

44. Which function on a BOP stack is supplied from the annular pressure regulator?
a. Rams and hydraulically operated choke and kill line valves.
b. Ram preventer, annular preventer and hydraulically operated choke and kill
line valves.
c. Annular preventer and hydraulically operated choke and kill line valves.
d. Annular preventer only.

45. What is the purpose of the by-pass button on the Driller's remote BOP control
panel on a surface BOP installation?
a. To Increase the accumulator pressure to 3000 psi.
b. To increase the hydraulic annular pressure to the existing accumulator
pressure.
c. To increase the hydraulic manifold pressure to the existing accumulator
pressure.
d. To increase the manifold pressure to 2000 psi.

46. What factors determine the correct annular packing element to use in an annular
BOP? (Choose two answers)
a. The annular packing elements available on site.
b. The desired hydraulic closing pressure.
c. The maximum anticipated surface temperature.
d. The maximum external pipe diameter.
e. The type of drilling fluid.

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47. Why is a master control valve fitted to the remote BOP control panel on the rig
floor?
a. To adjust pipe ram closing pressure.
b. To ensure that all BOP functions are ‘two hand’ operated from the driller’s
remote panel.
c. To activate power to the control unit charge pumps.
d. To activate the open or close lights.

48. On which gauges on the remote BOP control panel would a reduction in hydraulic
pressure be observed when the Blind/Shear ram is closed? (TWO ANSWERS)
a. Annular pressure gauge
b. Air pressure gauge
c. Accumulator pressure gauge
d. Manifold pressure gauge

49. What would the hydraulic pressure in the ram opening lines between the hydraulic
BOP control unit and the BOP stack normally be while drilling?
a. 1500 psi
b. 500 psi
c. Zero
d. 3000 psi

50. What is the minimum pressure at which the charge pumps on the hydraulic BOP
control unit start up, according to API RP 53?
a. When the system pressure has decreased to approximately 75% of the
system working pressure.
b. When the system pressure has decreased to approximately 90% of the
system working pressure.
c. When the system pressure has decreased to approximately 80% of the
system working pressure.

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51. 3-position/4-way valves are used on the hydraulic BOP control unit to control
surface stack functions. Which of the following statements about their operation
are true? (TWO ANSWERS).
a. They can be placed in 4 positions.
b. They cannot be operated from the remote BOP control panel.
c. They can be manually operated.
d. They have four active hydraulic connections (inlets/outlets)

52. What is the normal accumulator pressure gauge reading on a 3000 psi hydraulic
BOP control unit?
a. 3000 psi
b. 500-1500 psi
c. 2500 psi
d. 1500 psi

53. Problems may occur when shutting in the pipe ram at the remote BOP panel on a
surface BOP installation. What has happened if the close light does not illuminate,
but the manifold pressure drops and later rises back up?
a. The hydraulic closing line to the BOP is plugged.
b. The light bulb has blown.
c. The 3-position/4-way valve on the hydraulic BOP control unit failed to
operate/shift.
d. There is a leak in the hydraulic line to the BOP.

54. Problems may occur when shutting in the pipe ram at the remote BOP panel on a
surface BOP installation. What has happened if the close light illuminates but the
manifold pressure does not drop?
a. The annular preventer is malfunctioning.
b. The hydraulic closing line to the BOP is plugged.
c. There is a leak in the hydraulic line to the BOP.
d. The 3-position/4-way valve on the hydraulic BOP control unit failed to
operate/shift.

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55. Why are some choke manifolds equipped with a glycol or methanol injection
system?
a. To allow use of the latest models of remotely operated chokes.
b. To help prevent hydrate formation while circulating a kick.
c. To help fluids flow better during well testing.

56. Why are two chokes incorporated into most choke manifolds?
a. To direct returns to the flare.
b. To direct returns to the separator.
c. To provide backup if a problem occurs with the active choke.
d. To direct returns to the pit.

57. Using the diagram of a 10000-psi (10K) surface BOP stack (figure A50-0001 ), why Is
the kill line out let is placed below the lower ram?
a. To allow the well to flow to the flare line.
b. To kill the well using the Driller's method or the Walt and Weight method.
c. To monitor the well or bullhead if the lower ram is closed.
d. To use the Volumetric method.

58. Which of the following statements about fixed bore ram type BOPs are correct?
(THREE ANSWERS)
a. Fixed bore ram type BOPs can be used to hang off the drill string.
b. Ram type BOPs are designed to contain and seal Rated Working Pressure
from above the closed rams as well as from below.
c. Ram type BOPs are designed to contain and seal Rated Working Pressure
only from below the closed rams.
d. Ram type BOPs should be equipped with a locking system.
e. Fixed bore ram type BOPs can close and seal on various pipe sizes.

59. What is the meaning of “Closing Ratio” for a ram type BOP – as defined by API
RP53?
a. The operating ratio between the BOP rated working pressure and hydraulic
BOP control unit working pressure.
b. The operating ratio between opening and closing time.

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c. The operating ratio between the wellhead pressure and the pressure
required to close the ram.
d. The operating ratio between opening and closing volume.

60. Which one of the following rams will be replaced before running casing?
a. Shear/ Blind rams in the intermediate position.
b. Lower pipe rams.
c. Upper pipe rams.

61. Which type of rubber should be installed in an Annular BOP while working in very
cold temperatures (-30° Celsius)? (Two answers)
a. Natural rubber
b. Nitrile rubber
c. Neoprene rubber

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62. In which order should the valves for the choke line be installed on a Surface BOP
with a ‘Rated Working Pressure’ of 10000 psi, according to best practice? (Note:
Inside means – closest to the BOP).
a. Inside – a manual valve, Middle – a check valve, Outside – a hydraulically
operated valve.
b. Inside – a hydraulically operated valve, Outside – a manual valve.
c. Inside – a manual valve, Outside – a hydraulically operated valve.
d. Inside – a check valve, Middle – a hydraulically operated valve, Outside – a
hydraulically operated valve.
e. Inside – a hydraulically operated valve, Middle – a manual valve, Outside – a
hydraulically operated valve.

63. During a trip out of the well a kick was taken while the bit was half way up inside
the casing. A drill pipe safety valve was installed on the drill pipe and closed. There
was no float in the drill string. The well was shut in on the annular BOP. What is the
driller’s next action before commencing to strip back to bottom?
a. Replace the drill pipe safety valve with an inside blowout preventer.
b. Keep the drill pipe safety valve in the closed position.
c. Open the drill pipe safety valve and install the inside blowout preventer.
d. Install a drill pipe safety valve on top in the closed position.
e. Install the inside blowout preventer above the drill pipe safety valve and
open the drill pipe safety valve.

64. How often should all operational components of the surface BOP stack equipment
systems be function tested according to API RP53?
a. Once per shift
b. Only after installation of the BOP stack
c. At least once a week

65. The air pressure gauge on an air operated remote BOP control panel reads zero.
Which BOP functions can still be operated?
a. All functions can be operated.
b. No function can be operated.
c. The annular preventer.
d. The choke and kill line valves.

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66. Problems may occur when shutting in the pipe ram at the remote BOP panel on a
surface BOP installation. What has happened if the close light does not illuminate
and the manifold pressures remain unchanged?
a. The hydraulic closing line to the BOP is plugged.
b. The 3-position/4-way valve on the hydraulic BOP control unit failed to
operate.
c. The light bulb has blown
d. There is a leak in the hydraulic line to the BOP.

67. What is the recommended diameter for the choke manifold bleed line (the line that
by-passes the chokes) according to API RP53?
a. At least equal to the diameter of the choke line.
b. At least 5 inches.
c. The same diameter as the other lines on the choke manifold.

68. What is used to remotely operate valves on the choke line?

a. Air.
b. Hydraulic fluid.
c. Nitrogen.
d. Wires.

69. When a Ram Type BOP on a surface stack is closed, what happens to the operating
fluid displaced from the operating chamber?
a. The fluid is used to boost closing pressure.
b. The fluid is returned to the unit reservoir.
c. The fluid drains into the well bore.

70. With a float installed in the drill string a kick is taken with the bit 32 stands off
bottom. Is it necessary to install an inside blow out preventer above the safety
valve to be able to strip back to bottom?
a. Yes
b. No

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71. What should be observed while a diverter function test is being performed?
a. BOP closes and then the vent line valve opens after one minute.
b. BOP closes before opening of the vent line valve.
c. Vent line valve opens before closing of the BOP.

72. Are all ram type BOPs designed to open in a situation where rated working pressure
is contained below the rams and mud hydrostatic pressure to the flow line is above
the rams.
1. Yes
2. No
73. Which fluid should be used in the reservoir of the hydraulic BOP control unit when
ambient temperatures of below zero degrees centigrade (32 degrees Fahrenheit)
are anticipated?
a. Fresh water with added lubricant and glycol.
b. Salt water.
c. Distilled fresh water with no additives.
d. Diesel oil.

74. The Driller has shut in on a kick, with the annular BOP from the remote panel.
SIDPP and SICP were observed, and it was noted that casing pressure was
increasing rapidly and nearing the Rated Working Pressure of the annular BOP. The
Driller activated the pipe ram close function to save the annular BOP.

The following pressures were observed on the Drillers remote panel: -

Accumulator pressure static at 3000 psi
Annular pressure static at 1500 psi
Annular indicator light steady on red colour
Manifold pressure decreased immediately to 0 psi
Which one of the following malfunctions do these pressures indicate?
a. The hydraulic line to the upper pipe ram is blocked.
b. There is a leak in the hydraulic line to the upper pipe ram.
c. The selector valve is stuck in the open position.
d. The ‘manifold pressure reducing and regulating valve’ is malfunctioning.
e. The ‘annular pressure reducing and regulating valve’ is malfunctioning.

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75. Which of the following will determine the correct annular packing element to use
on an annular BOP? (Two Answers)
a. Desired hydraulic closing pressure
b. Temperature rating of the element
c. Maximum external pipe diameter
d. Type of mud to be used

76. What happens when a diverter is closed?

a. The vent valve opens and then the BOP closes.
b. The BOP and vent valve close at the same time.
c. The BOP closes and then the vent valve opens.

77. Which one of the following is the correct procedure to activate a BOP function from
the Driller’s remote panel on a surface BOP stack installation?
a. The master button must be activated for 5 seconds and then released before
a BOP function button is depressed.
b. The master button must be activated while a BOP function button is
depressed.
c. The BOP function button is depressed and then released. The master button
must then be activated.

78. The upper Kelly valve is installed to isolate the surface installation from well
pressure. When should this valve be closed?
a. Always when the rotary Kelly hose is being replaced.
b. Only when the swivel packing is being replaced.
c. When connections are made, to save the spilling of drilling fluid.
d. In well control situations when the surface pressures may exceed the rated
working pressure of the rotary Kelly hose and the standpipe manifold.

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79. What is the first action to take after connecting the OPEN and CLOSE hydraulic lines
to the stack?
a. Drain the accumulator bottles and check the pre-charge pressure.
b. Function test all items on the stack.
c. Place all functions into the neutral position and charge up the hoses.
d. Record the slow circulation rate pressures.

80. According to API RP53, when should pre-charge pressure be measured on the
accumulator bottles for a surface bop installation?
a. Every time a BOP function test is conducted.
b. Prior to the installation of each BOP stack on each well.
c. Every time a pressure test of BOP equipment is conducted.
d. At least once per shift.

81. In a well control situation the Annular BOP was leaking badly. Therefore, the closing
of a pipe ram was urgently required. The driller activated the ram close function
and observed that the manifold pressure immediately decreased to zero. Which
one of the following options should be taken to close the pipe ram as quickly as
possible?
a. Activate the by-pass function.
b. Close the ram manually by use of ram lock screws.
c. Send the Assistant Driller to manually operate the stuck selector valve.
d. Use a hammer to free the stuck ‘manifold pressure reducing and regulating
valve’.
e. Send the Assistant Driller to put the upper pipe ram in the block position, and
then close the middle pipe ram.

82. Which pressure should be used to determine the rated working pressure of the
Ram type BOP to be installed on the well?
a. Maximum anticipated hydrostatic drilling mud pressure.
b. Maximum anticipated bottom hole pressure
c. Maximum anticipated surface pressure
d. Maximum anticipated dynamic choke pressure
e. Maximum anticipated MAASP
f. Maximum anticipated pore pressure

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83. What is the minimum capacity of the hydraulic fluid reservoir on the hydraulic BOP
control unit recommended in API RP53?
a. Equal to twice the closing volume of the BOP.
b. At least equal to the usable fluid capacity of the accumulator system.
c. At least twice the usable fluid capacity of the accumulator system.

84. Which one of the following is ‘good practice’ in relation to diverter systems?
a. As vent lines are not designed to take high pressures they can have bends
when needed.
b. Full-bore rubber hoses are acceptable on vent line bends.
c. If a rig can only have one vent line then that line should discharge down-wind
of the rig.

85. When annular BOPs are hydraulically pressure tested, test pressure may have to be
charged up two or more times before an acceptable test is obtained. What is the
most likely reason?
a. The compressibility of the hydraulic fluid from the hydraulic control unit
below the closing piston causes the test pressure to drop.
b. As a result of the applied hydraulic test pressure the packing unit elastomers
is flowing into a new shape.
c. Annular BOPs always leak at first.

86. What is the minimum number of independent sources of power that should be
available on each hydraulic BOP control unit, according to API RP 53?
a. One
b. Three
c. Two
d. It is the tool pusher’s choice

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87. A cup-type test tool is used on a drill pipe test joint to pressure test a surface BOP.
DATA:-
Inside diameter of casing: 12.41 inch
Cross sectional area corresponding to inside diameter of casing: 121 square inch
Outside diameter of drill pipe test joint: 5 inch
Cross sectional area corresponding to outside diameter of test joint: 19.5 square
inch
Annulus cross sectional area corresponding to inside diameter of casing and outside
diameter of test joint: 101.5 square inch
Test pressure: 5000 psi
Calculate the tension on the drill pipe test joint: Answer_______________ lbs

88. On a Driller’s remote BOP control panel on a surface installed BOP a ram close
function was activated and the following observations were made;

Green light went out; Red light came on; Annular, Manifold & Accumulator
pressure remained steady. What is the possible cause of the problem?
a. The pressure switch for the pumps on the hydraulic BOP control unit is
malfunctioning.
b. There is a blockade in the hydraulic line between the hydraulic BOP control
unit and the BOP
c. There is a leak in the hydraulic line between the hydraulic BOP control unit
and the BOP
d. The electric driven triplex pump on the hydraulic BOP control unit is
malfunctioning.
e. The selector (operating) valve (3-position/4-way) is stuck in the ‘Ram open
position’

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89. Only a small volume of fluid is required to operate the hydraulic valves on the BOP
side outlet connections on a surface BOP installation. If the Driller pushes “Master
and “Choke open” simultaneously he observes that the lights change colour. Do the
changing lights confirm that the choke line valve is in the open position?
a. Yes
b. No

90. What are the main purposes of having stored fluid under pressure in the
accumulator bottles on the hydraulic BOP control unit? (TWO ANSWERS)
a. To operate the remote choke.
b. To operate the kill line valve.
c. To enable the BOP to be closed in the event of a power failure.
d. To replace the drilling fluid when performing the weekly BOP tests.
e. To reduce the closing time of the BOP functions.

91. If a standard float valve (non-return type) is installed in the string, is it possible to
reverse circulate?
A. Yes B. No

92. On a surface BOP installation, the Driller activates the ram closed function from the
BOP remote control panel. Then the ram function lights change colour from green
to red while the annular pressure, the manifold pressure, and the accumulator
pressure remain constant.

What is the cause of malfunction?

a. The hydraulic line between the hydraulic BOP control unit and the BOP is
blocked.
b. The hydraulic line between the hydraulic BOP control unit and the BOP
leaking.
c. The pressure switch for the pumps on the hydraulic BOP control unit is
malfunctioning.
d. The 3-position/4-way valve is stuck in the ‘ram open position’.

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93. What is the normal closing pressure of a hydraulic valve (non fail safe) on the choke
line installed on a 10000 psi surface BOP stack?
a. 10000 psi.
b. 1200 psi.
c. 1500 psi.
d. 5000 psi.

94. What is the API RP53 definition of “Rated Working Pressure”?

a. The proof test pressure of a body or shell member.
b. The maximum internal pressure that equipment is designed to contain or
control.
c. The test pressure that equipment is designed to contain or control.
d. Twice the rated working pressure of the tool used. (Up to 5000 psi).

95. A hydraulic BOP control unit accumulator bank has 12 bottles:

Cylinder capacity (Nitrogen & fluid) : 10 gallons
Accumulator pre-charge pressure : 1000 psi
Accumulator operating pressure : 3000 psi
Minimum accumulator operating pressure : 1500 psi

Calculate the total usable (recoverable) fluid volume from the accumulator bank.

Answer__________ gallons

96. When is the accumulator valve closed on the hydraulic BOP control unit according
to API RP 16E?
a. When filling the reservoir with soluble oil.
b. During the testing of the accumulator unit, transportation and servicing.
c. During drilling.
d. During the testing of BOPs.

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97. What is the first action that should be taken after connecting the OPEN and CLOSE
hydraulic lines to the stack?
a. Record slow circulating rate pressures.
b. Place all functions to neutral position and charge up hoses.
c. Function test all items on the stack.
d. Drain the accumulator bottles and check the pre-charge pre

98. Which gauges on the remote BOP control panel would show a reduction in
hydraulic pressure when the blind/shear ram is closed? Choose two answers.
a. The accumulator pressure gauge.
b. The air pressure gauge.
c. The annular pressure gauge.
d. The cement line pressure gauge.
e. The manifold pressure gauge.

99. What is the normal accumulator pressure gauge reading on a 3000 psi hydraulic
BOP control unit?
a. 1500 psi
b. 2500 psi
c. 3000 psi
d. 500-1500 psi

100. How would you correctly activate a BOP function from the Drillers remote panel on
a surface BOP stack installation?
a. Push the BOP function button and them release it. Then push the master
button.
b. Push the master button for five seconds, and then release before pushing a
BOP function button.
c. Push the master button while a BOP function button is pushed.
d. Push the BOP function button and then release it.

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101. Why should the side outlet valves below the test plug be kept in the open position
while testing a surface BOP stack? Choose two answers.
a. Because the test will create extreme hook load.
b. If not kept open, reverse circulation will be needed to release the plug.
c. To check the position of the test plug.
d. To monitor the annulus for plug leakage.
e. To prevent potential damage to the casing formation.

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102. The gauges on the Driller’s remote BOP control panel are used to observe the
status of the surface BOP control unit while drilling. Figure below shows a set of
gauge readings. (The BOP has not been operated and the electrically driven pump is
not running)

What is the reason for these readings?

a. Leakage on the hydraulic circuit.
b. Leaking by-pass valve.
c. Everything is correct
d. Problem with the automatic hydro-electric pressure switch.

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103. The gauges on the Driller’s remote BOP control panel are used to observe the
status of the surface BOP control unit while drilling. Figure below shows a set of
gauge readings. (The BOP has not been operated and the electrically driven pump is
not running)

What is the likely reason for the change?

a. Leakage in the manifold hydraulic circuit.
b. Problem with the charging pump.
c. Everything is correct
d. Problem with the by-pass valve.

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104. The gauges on the Driller’s remote BOP control panel are used to observe the
status of the surface BOP control unit while drilling. Figure below shows a set of
gauge readings. (The BOP has not been operated and the electrically driven pump is
not running).

What is the likely reason for the change?

a. Problem with the annular regulator.
b. Leakage in the hydraulic circuit.
c. Everything is correct.
d. Problem with the by-pass valve.

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105. The gauges on the Driller’s remote BOP control panel are used to observe the
status of the surface BOP control unit while drilling. Figure below shows a set of
gauge readings. (The BOP has not been operated and the electrically driven pump is
not running)

What is the reason for these readings?

a. Pre-charge pressure is too low.
b. Problem with the hydraulic pumps.
c. Everything is correct.
d. Problem with the hydraulic regulating valve.

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106. The gauges on the Driller’s remote BOP control panel are used to observe the
status of the surface BOP control unit while drilling. Figure below shows a set of
gauge readings. (The BOP has not been operated and the electrically driven pump is
not running)

What is the likely reason for the change?

a. Everything is correct.
b. Problem with the charging pumps.
c. Leak in the annular hydraulic circuit.
d. Problem with the air operated pressure reducing and regulating valve for the
annular BOP.

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107. Figure Illustrates a typical piping schematic for a surface BOP Installation. The well
is shut in on the annular BOP.

The well control plan is to circulate from the cement pump through the drill string,
and bleed off through the manual choke to the mud tanks. Which group of valves
and chokes must be open?
a. Valve Nos. 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11. 13, 18, 20
b. Valve Nos. 1, 3, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 16, 19, 20
c. Valve Nos. 2, 3, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15, 17, 20
d. Valve Nos. 2, 3, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 19, 20

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108. Figure below illustrates a hydraulic control schematic for a BOP control system.

Select from the list below the valves that should be kept open while drilling.
A. Valves: 1, 2, 4, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 14, 16, 18
B. Valves: 2, 3, 7, 8, 11, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18
C. Valves: 2, 3, 4, 7, 9, 10, 12, 13, 15, 16, 18
D. Valves: 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 10, 11, 14, 15, 17, 18

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109. In the figure below, which dimension(s) determine the back pressure generated
within the handling capacity of the mud-gas separator?

a. H3 and D3
b. L4 and D4
c. H2
d. H1 and D1

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110. Figures below illustrate the profiles of three different types of end outlet or side
outlet connections used on BOPs. Which figure illustrates what connections?

a. ______________________________ Figure 1

b. ______________________________ Figure 2

c. ______________________________ Figure 3

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111. Given the volumes below, how much hydraulic fluid will be required to carry out
the following operations (no safety margin)

Operations : Close, Open then Close again

Equipment : One Annular Preventer, three pipe rams
One Kill line and One Choke line valve
Annular Preventer : 12 gallons to close & 9 gallons to open
Pipe ram : 6 gallons to close & 5 gallons to open
Each Choke & Kill line valve : 1 gallon to close & 1 gallon to open

a. 70 gallons
b. 90 gallons
c. 87 gallons

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112. Why is the manual valve and High Closing Ratio (HCR) valve installed in the position
shown in the diagram (figure No-07)?

a. The manual valve acts as a barrier if HCR needs maintained or repaired.

b. To increase the back pressure downhole for a safety margin.
c. To minimize the build-up of cuttings at the drilling spool side outlets.
d. To protect the HCR valve from eroding while cementing.

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113. Which one of the following statements defines “Well Pressure Assistance”?
a. The pressure exerted by the well on the exposed surface of the piston gives a
resultant force that is added to the force produced by the pressure in the
closing chamber.
b. The pressure exerted by the well on the exposed surface of the piston gives a
resultant force that is subtracted from the force produced by the pressure in
the closing chamber.
c. The well pressure acting on the piston produces an increasing pressure in the
closing chamber

114. A. BOP Stack and wellhead have the pressure ratings:

Wellhead: 10000 psi
Pipe Rams: 10000 psi
Blind-shear rams: 10000 psi
Side outlet valves: 10000 psi
Annular: 5000 psi
String valves (full open and non-return): 10000 psi
Rotary hose: 8000 psi
Chock manifold and pipework upstream of chokes: 10000 psi
Choke manifold valves and pipework downstream of chokes: 5000 psi

If the maximum anticipated surface pressure is 8200 psi, what changes are
required to ensure pressure integrity?
a. Replace the 5000-psi annular with a 10000-psi rated annular.
b. Replace the 8000-psi rotary hose with a 10000-psi rated hose
c. The stack rating is acceptable; no changes are required
d. Upgrade the choke manifold downstream of the chokes to 10000 psi.

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115. What is the advantage of a self-adjusting ram lock?

a. As the ram rubber wears, the closing pressure can be reduced to minimize
further wear
b. As the ram rubber wears, the lock position changes to maintain a seal around
the pipe
c. The ram closes quickly to minimize the size of the influx
d. The ram piston moves the same distance each time the ram is operated.

116. A conventional flapper type float valve is installed in the bit sub. What effect does
this have on the operation when tripping into the well? Choose three answers.
a. Back-flow through the drill string increases.
b. If the drill pipe is not filled, the risk of hydraulic collapse will increase.
c. Reverse circulation can be done at any time.
d. Surge pressure on the formation will decrease.
e. Surge pressure will increase if tripping speeds are not decreased.
f. The closed-in drill pipe pressure can be easily read.
g. There will be larger returns to the trip tank.

117. What is the correct description of a hydraulic pressure regulator on the hydraulic
BOP control unit manifold?
a. A hydraulic device that maintains supply pressure at a desired (regulated)
pressure.
b. A device that automatically converts hydraulic pressure signals into electric
signals or into pneumatic pressure signals.
c. A device that is built into a hydraulic or pneumatic system to relieve any
excess pressure.
d. A hydraulic device that reduces upstream supply pressure to a desired
(regulated) pressure.

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118. How does a vacuum degasser work?

a. Gas cut mud enter the degasser and forms a thin layer over the internal
baffle plates. It is vented to the overboard line.
b. Gas cud mud enters the degasser and forms a thick layer over the external
baffle plates. Excess pressure inside the vessel forces the gas to escape.
c. Gas cut mud enters the degasser and forms a thin layer over the internal
baffle plates. Atmospheric pressure in the vessel helps to remove the gas.
d. Gas cut mud enters the degasser and forms a thin layer over the internal
baffle plates. The vacuum inside the vessels helps remove the gas.

119. The maximum operating pressure allowed in a mud/gas separator is often

calculated on the assumption that there is mud in the liquid seal.

What would be the effect on this maximum operating pressure as a condensate (or
oil) kick is circulating though the mud/gas separator?
a. Maximum operating pressure would decrease.
b. Maximum operating pressure would increase.
c. No effect.

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120. Figure below illustrates a hydraulic control schematic for a BOP control system.

Select from the list below the valves that should be kept closed while drilling.
a. Valves: 1, 4, 9, 10, 12, 15
b. Valves: 3, 5, 7, 9, 13, 18
c. Valves: 2, 4, 8, 10, 11, 14
d. Valves: 3, 4, 6, 9, 11, 16

121. What is the primary reason to use the vacuum degasser when circulating out a gas
kick?
a. It can handle large volumes of free gas.
b. It has a limited volume capacity.
c. It removes dissolved gas from the returned drilling fluid.
d. It vents gas through the kill line to the rig flare line.

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122. There is a drill pipe in the hole and you are repairing the choke line High Closing
Ratio (HCR) valve (Figure no.-04). Which two barriers must be in place to allow you
to continue to replace the valve?
Figure no.-04

a. Choke line manual valve and bottom pipe ram.

b. The blind ram and the choke line manual valve.
c. The bottom pipe ram and drilling fluid.
d. The drilling fluid and choke line manual valve.

123. Why do choke manifolds have two chokes?

a. To direct returns to the flare
b. To direct returns to the Mud Gas Separator (MGS)
c. To direct returns to the mud pits
d. To provide a backup if there are problems with the active choke.

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124. What is good practice for diverter vent line system?

a. Diverter vent line bends can have full-bore rubber house installed.
b. Diverter vent lines should have options to allow discharge down-wind of the
rig.
c. Diverter vent lines should be routinely pressure tested.
d. Diverter vent lines can have bends as they are not designed to hold high
pressure.

125. The Driller shuts in on a kick with the annular BOP using the remote control panel,
and activated a pipe ram close function to protect the annular BOP. The Driller
notes and reports the following pressures:

Accumulator pressure static – 3000 psi

Annular pressure static – 1500 psi
Manifold pressure – 0 psi
Annular indicator light – red

What is the possible cause of this malfunction?

a. The ‘manifold pressure reducing and regulating valve’ is malfunctioning.
b. The hydraulic line to the upper pipe ram is blocked.
c. The selector valve is stuck in the open position.
d. There is leak in the hydraulic line to the upper pipe ram.

126. When testing the BOP stack with a test plug or cap type tester, why is pressure
communication maintained from below the tool to atmosphere?
a. Otherwise reverse circulation will be needed to release the tool.
b. To avoid potential damage to the casing / open hole.
c. To avoid swabbing a kick during the test.
d. To avoid the creation of extreme hook load.

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127. The force required to shear the pipe can be a lot greater than the force required for
a pipe ram to seal around drill pipe.

What are the main design features of a shear ram that create the required shearing
force?
a. The length of piston strike and closing pressure.
b. The ram rod diameter and closing pressure.
c. The shear ram closing ratio and closing pressure.
d. The shear ram opening ratio and opening pressure.

128. What is the main limitation of drill string flapper valves when stripping to bottom?
a. The flapper valve is a not a tested barrier
b. The Shut In Drill Pipe Pressure (SIDPP) cannot be read on surface
c. You must reverse circulate before stripping to bottom
d. You must run wireline inside the drill string to open the flapper valve.

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129. Before cutting the drilling line with the bit at the casing shoe, which item of
equipment must be installed to make the operation safe?
a. A circulating head in the closed position.
b. A Drill Pipe Safety Valve (DPSV) in the open position and an Inside Blowout
Preventer (IBOP) in the closed position.
c. A full opening Drill Pipe Safety Valve (DPSV) in the open position.
d. An inside Blowout Preventer (IBOP) in the closed position.

130. When a Mud Gas Separator (MGS) is working within its handling capability, which
design feature creates the back pressure on pressure gauge “A” (Shown in Figure
No-03)?
Figure No-03

a. Height and diameter of the secondary vent.

b. The flow rate of hot mud into the MGS
c. The height of the liquid seal
d. The length and diameter of vent line.

131. Why is pressure build up in the Mud Gas Separator (MGS) dangerous while
circulating out a kick?
a. Pressure build up may allow gas to be blown up the derrick vent line.
b. Pressure build up may allow gas to enter the shale shaker area.
c. Pressure build up will increase the risk of lost circulation.
d. Pressure build up will make choke adjustment difficult.

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132. The well has just been shut in using the upper pipe ram.
The flow meter reads 7.2 gallons.
Accumulator pressure has returned to 3000 psi
The manifold pressure has returned to 1500 psi.

Function Volume to close (gallons) Volume to open (gallons)

Annular 43 35

Top Ram 12.5 12.5

Lower Ram 12.5 12.5

Choke HCR 2.1 2.1

Kill HCR 2.1 2.1

Using the data in the table, has the BOP operated successfully?
a. No, the flow meter value is correct but manifold pressure is too low.
b. No, the flow meter value is incorrect.
c. Yes, all pressure value are correct.
d. Yes, the flow meter value is correct.

133. Can a vacuum degasser be used instead of a mud gas separator during well control
operations?
a. No-because its position and function makes it unsuitable to handle large
volumes of gas.
b. No-because the mud/gas separator is used to determine gas density.
c. Yes-because the flow rate used during a well kill is small.
d. Yes – because they perform the same function.

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134. While tripping out of hole, the wellbore pressure assisted annular preventer is used
to shut in a flowing well.
You decide to trip back to bottom to perform the kill operation.
When should you adjust the closing pressure to manufacture’s recommendation
while maintaining a seal?
a. Before shutting in the well.
b. When the gas reaches the BOP stack
c. When the pumps reach the kill speed.
d. When the Shut-in Casing Pressure (SICP) stabilizes

135. The Driller activates a ram close function from the remote BOP panel on a surface
BOP installation. The manifold pressure continues to drop and did not rise back up
again.
What is the reason for this?
a. The 3-position/4-way valve on the hydraulic BOP control unit failed to
operate.
b. The hydraulic closing line to the BOP is plugged.
c. The light bulb has blown.
d. There is a leak in the hydraulic line to the BOP.

136. What checks should you do when testing the remote chokes to API Standards 53?
a. Function test both primary and secondary control systems.
b. Function test the primary control system only
c. Function test the primary control system, then test the back-up system at
next test.
d. Only function test at the API ‘initial’ test.

137. How should the manually operated and hydraulically operated kill line valves on the
BOP be pressure tested?
a. From the pump side, with the check valve removed so that the pressure ca
be bled off.
b. From the pump side; because the check valve on the outside of the valves
prevents the detention of a faulty valve if they are pressure tested from the
well bore side.
c. From the well bore side, with the check valve installed.
d. From the well bore side, with the check valve removed and the kill line
vented.

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138. In a well control situation with a single ram BOP stack, the annular BOP has a
severe leak. The Driller activates the pipe ram close function, and sees that the
manifold pressure immediately decreases to zero.

Which action is required to shut in the well as quickly as possible?

a. Activate the by-pass function.
b. Close the ram manually by using the ram lock screws.
c. Send the Assistant Driller to manually operate the stuck selector valve.
d. Use a hammer to release the stuck ‘manifold pressure reducing and
regulating valve’.

139. Which pressure should be used to determine the rated working pressure of the ram
type BOP to be installed on the well?
a. Maximum anticipated bottom hole pressure.
b. Maximum anticipated hydrostatic drilling mud pressure.
c. Maximum anticipated pore pressure.
d. Maximum anticipated surface pressure.

140. During a pressure test of a surface stack annular preventer, the closing pressure
must be increased to achieve a successful test. What could be happening?
a. Regulated annular pressure should always be increased for pressure tests.
b. The annular element material is not correct for the drilling fluid type in the
well.
c. The annular regulator is damaged, and should be repaired at the next casing
point.
d. The annular element is starting to deteriorate, and may need replaced soon.

141. How often should all operational components of the Surface BOP stack equipment
systems be function tested according to API Standards 53?
a. At least once a week.
b. Once a shift.
c. Once every 14 days.
d. Only after installation of the BOP stack.

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