Questions on Bit Selection & Classification : SKS / 110310

Question 1 : Second digit in Roller Bit Classification is :

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

Cutting Structure Type

Cutting Structure Series
Bearing type
Alphabetic : Special Features

Question 2 : While drilling 12 phase, formation having compressive

strength less than 4000 psi, which roller bit combination would you
prefer most :
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

1
1
1
3

1
2
3
4

&
&
&
&

4
4
5
7

2
3
1
3

Series
Series
Series
Series

Question 3 : Which statement is correct reg. Roller Bit Classification :

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

1-4-1 is
1-2-1 is
2-2-1 is
3-1-1 is

softer than 1-3-1

harder than 2-1-1
softer than 2-1-1
harder than 2-4-1

Question 4 : Rate Contract for procurement of Bits on consignment

basis has been finalized recently for all work centers of ONGC for next
3 years with following company :
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

RBI - Gearhart
Reed - Hycalog
Smith International Inc.
Drillbit International

Question 5 : Name the propriety software for log based bit selection
being used by leading bit manufacturer M/s Smith International Inc. :
a) RSA

b) OASIS

c) DBOS

d) ROCKY

Question 6 : 5-3-7-Y Roller Bit has special following feature :

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

Chisel Tooth Insert

Enhanced C/S
Conical Tooth Insert
Other Shape Inserts

Question 7 : While drilling 8 phase, formation encountered is mainly

Sand / Sandstone, having compressive strength around 7000psi, which
PDC bit would you prefer most :
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

S 221
M 221
M 323
S 323

Question 8 : In 8-digit dull-bit grading system, if a driller writes 8th digit

as TW, then what exactly he means :
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

TD reached
Twist-of
Torque
Washout in drill string

Answers :
S. No.
1.
2.
3.
4.

Answer
a
a
d
c

S. No.
5.
6.
7.
8.

Answer
c
c
b
b