OIL AND GAS MCQ QUESTIONS

1. Major midstream operating components:

i. Field gathering
ii. Field processing
iii. Fractionation
iv. Transportation

ANSWER: ALL

2. Oil and gas field life cycle involves five steps, ___ is referred to building subsurface and surface
facilities to produce oil and gas safely and efficiently.
a. Production
b. Abandonment
c. Development
d. Construction
3. Crude oil is one of the worlds most precious commodities. The following lists are factors that
affecting oil prices globally EXCEPT:
a. OPEC production decisions
b. Royalty
c. Weather
d. Geopolitical risks
4. The following is TRUE about the organization of the petroleum exporting countries (OPEC)
EXCEPT:
a. OPEC is founded to ensure the stabilization of oil markets
b. OPEC countries aim to coordinate and unify the petroleum policies
c. Libya, Algeria and gabon are the members of OPEC
d. The OPEC was founded in 1960 at Riyadh, Saudi arabia
5. In studying resercoir rock, geophysical methods can be used to determine the following,
EXCEPT:
a. Rock volume
b. Current permeability
c. Faulting or fracturing
d. Conditions of deposition
6. Source rock, which is rich In organic matter can be transformed int hydrocarbon. Which of the
following componnents form hydrocarbons?
i. Nitrogen
ii. Carbon
iii. Oxygen
iv. Hydrogen
7. Igneous rock transforms into ___ via heat and pressure, while sediments transforms into
sedimentary rock through ___.
a. Metamorphic rock, compaction and cementation
8. The followings describe magnetic method EXCEPT:
a. The magnetic method may be used to estimate the thickness of the crust
b. The magnetic measurement data can be collected from the air and the sea
 c. The magnetic method is the study of distribution of magnetic minerals in the upper 50-
80 km of the earths crust
d. The magnetic method may be used to constrain temperatures in the crust
9. National oil company (NOC) is an oil company that fully or in the majority owned by a national
government. Select one example of NOC from the following lists
a. Statoil
b. Schlumberger
c. Chevron
d. Total
10. What is the general permeability range for seal rocks
a. 10^-6 to 10^-8 darcies
11. The following are the information provided by a reservoir model, EXCEPT:
a. Reserves estimation
b. Number of wells to drill
c. Size of well to drill
d. Best location to drill a well
12. ___ flooding Is one of the most important methods for tertiary methods because it not only
increases oil recovery efficiency but also causes a reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.
a. Carbon dioxide
b. Carbon monoxide
c. Methane
d. Water vapor
13. Identify the bits which belong to rolling cutter type:
a. Friction bearing
b. Natural diamond
c. PDC
d. TSP
B,c,d are fixed cutter types
14. The following are used for chemical EOR methods, EXCEPT:
a. Acid
b. Caustic (alkali/base)
c. Polymer
d. Surfactants
15. Which of the following are not reservoir rock properties?
i. Porosity
ii. Permeability
iii. Specific gravity
iv. Viscosity
16. The following are true regarding an active water drive reservoir, EXCEPT:
a. Oil recovery efficiency ranges from 35-75%
b. Water in the aquifier will replace the volume of hydrocarbons produced, partially or
wholly
c. Reservoir pressure would be maintained at/near its original reservoir pressure value
d. The main source of energy is from the expansion of water bubbles
17. Which of the following drilling rig components is used to lower or raise the drillstring, casing,
and other equipment?
a. Hoisting system
b. Power system
c. Circulating system
d. Rotary system
18. Which of these are part of the rotary system
a. Hook (hoisting)
b. Degasser (circulating)
c. Swivel
d. Desilter (circulating)
19. Which of the following drilling rigs is a fixed-bottom type?
a. Drill ship
b. Truss spar
c. Semi-submersible
d. Jack up
20. The main function of cementing a wellbore is to:

Select one:

a. Provide a bond between the casing and open hole

b. Create a conduit for transporting cuttings
c. Separate the hydrocarbons
d. Provide additional weight on the bit
21. Which of the following is NOT a type of fixed cutter bit?
a. Impregnated bit
b. Natural diamonds bit
c. PDC bit
d. Milled tooth bit
22. Which of the following statements is FALSE about reservoir surveillance?
a. It is a one-time program to evaluate economic viability of the reservoir
b. It is important to identify well patterns
c. All of the answers mentioned
d. It helps to monitor reservoir performance
23. The main function of cementing a wellbore is to:
a. Provide additional weight on the bit
b. Create a conduit for transporting cuttings
c. Separate the hydrocarbons
d. Provide a bond between the casing and open hole
24. Tertiary methods are any methods that increase oil production by using techniques or materials
that are not part of normal pressure maintenance or water flooding operations, such as:
i. Thermal recovery
ii. Gravity drainage drive
iii. Miscible gas injection
iv. Internal gas drive
25. Select a component of a circulating system which is used to remove entrained gases from
drilling fluid.
a. Mud pumps
b. Desander
c. Degasser
d. Shale shaker
26. Which of the following is NOT a petroleum refining process?
a. Catalytic cracking
b. Product blending
c. Distillation
d. Sulphur reforming
27. Two phase separators separate flow stream into:
a. Liquid and gas
b. Oil and gas
c. Oil and water
d. Water and hydrocarbons
28. What property plays a major role in separating products from crude oil?
a. Melting point
b. Boiling point
c. API gravity
d. Pour point
29. The design of process equipment depends on the following factors EXCEPT:
a. Physical properties
b. Fluid flow
c. Phase behavior
d. Liquid condensation
30. What is the function of the gas dehydration unit?
a. To remove acid gases (CO2 and H2S)
b. To add water in the gas stream
c. To prevent hydrate and corrosion problem in the pipeline
d. To remove oil from the gas stream
31. The following requirements are considered for selection of appropriate storage system EXCEPT:
a. Pollution control
b. Safety consideration
c. Economic consideration
d. Reynolds number
32. Choose the correct sequence in oil and gas transportation
i. Reporting
ii. Scheduling
iii. Planning
iv. Executing
b. 3,2,4,1
33. Steam cracking is a petrochemical process in which saturated hydrocarbons are broken down
into smaller unsaturated hydrocarbons such as :
 a. Ethylene
b. Cyclohexane
c. Benzene
d. Propane
34. The MOST preferred means of transport for separated crude oil and natural gas to the refineries
are ___
i. Large oil tanker
ii. Railway trucks
iii. Air flights
iv. Pipelines
35. The following are types of artificial lift methods, EXCEPT:
a. Progressive cavity pump
b. Gas lift
c. Electrical submersible pump
d. Water injection
36. ____is used to contain the pressure while drilling to ensure safe drilling operation
a. Well control and monitoring system
37. Which one of the following is used to separate drill cuttings from the drilling cuttings from the
drilling fluid before it s pumped back down the borehole?
a. Shale shaker
38. Which of the following describes a tool pusher correctly?
a. Experienced individual who ensures that there are sufficient materials, spare parts and
skilled personnel
39. Which of the following is NOT a type of fixed cutter bit?
a. Insert tooth bit
b. Impregnated bit
c. Natural diamonds bit
d. PDC bit
40. Which of the following describes the functions of drilling mud during drilling operations?
i. Lift drill cutting to surface
ii. Cooling the drill bit
iii. Control downhole pressure
b. 1,2,3
41. Select a well completion type from the following which is MORE preferred in very consolidated
formations that can prevent caving and sloughing
a. Slotted liner completion
b. External gravel pack completion
c. Perforated casing completion
d. Open hole completion
42. During drilling operations the casings are set or arranged in the following order from top to
bottom of the formation. Which order of arrangement is CORRECT?
a. Conductor casing, surface casing, intermediate casing, production casing
43. Which of the following is not part of the hoisting system?
a. Top drive
 b. Travelling block
c. Derrick
d. Drawworks
44. Specific responsibilities of drilling engineers include the following.
i. Plan the well before drilling
ii. Monitor drilling operations
iii. Prepare drilling reports
iv. Review production surveillance and recommend well stimulation techniques
b. 1,2,3
45. Select a component of a circulating system which is used to remove entrained gases from
drilling fluid
a. Degasser
46. The ___ casing isolates the reservoir from formation damage
a. Production
b. Intermediate
c. Conductor
d. Surface
47. The MAIN function of cementing a wellbore is to ___.
a. Provide a bond between the casing and the open hole
48. Which of the following is the typical sequence of drilling operations (not including completion)
a. Rig setup/rig up > drill the hole > run casing > cement casing > drill the hole with a
smaller bit and repeat step 2, 3 & 4 until pay zone or target depth
49. The followings are components of a compressor, EXCEPT:
a. Thrust bearing
b. Bleeder valve
c. Labyrinth seal
d. Discharge volutes
50. The produced water should be treated before disposal or re-injection, examples of
contaminants in water are:
i. Oil droplets
ii. Solid particles
iii. Dissolved gases
b. 1,2,3
51. What is the function of the gas sweetening system:
a. To remove acid gases (CO2 and H2S)
52. What is the function of the gas dehydration unit
a. To prevent hydrate and corrosion problem in the pipeline
53. Select the reasoning for pigging based on the following:
i. To clean and increase pipeline efficiency
ii. To locate obstructions and inspections of the line
iii. Air purge and water removal
iv. To obtain maximum recovery of oil when pressure has reduced
b. 1,2,3
54. Consider a three-stage separation process, select the most logical arrangement of separation
pressure, starting from the first stage:
a. 1200 psia, 500 psia, 50 psia
55. With regards to separators, which one of the following is correct
a. Horizontal; separators can more effectively handle foamy crude
56. Some common basic surface processing facilities are ___
a. Separators and compressors
57. The following types of artificial lift methods, except
a. Plunger lift
b. Heater treater
c. Rod pump
d. Hydraulic lift
58. The function of the swab valve at the christmas tree
a. For well interventions like slickline and wireline
59. The fluids produced from wells are usually routed to the test or processing facilities through
a. Gathering system
60. Which of the following components are present in the electrical submersible pump
i. Gas separators
ii. Junction box
iii. Motor
b. 1,2,3
61. The following are the advantages of vertical separators EXCEPT
a. It is easier and cheaper to design for surge capacity
b. Liquid level and fluids control not critical
c. It is less expensive
d. It can handle solids with certain design
62. The following methods are water disposal techniques, EXCEPT
a. Drainage
b. Drinking
c. Re-injection
d. Open pit disposal well
63. Choose the CORRECT statement about distillation columns
a. Small chain molecules are collected at the top of the column since they have lower
boiling point
64. Factors govern the choice of feedstock in petrochemical plants include the following
i. Cost
ii. Power consumption
iii. Availability
iv. Political conditions
b. 1,2,3
65. Describe petroleum refining
a. It is a process of separating different products from the crude oil
66. In crude oil, which constitutes paraffin
a. Straight chain single bond hydrocarbon
67. Steam cracking is a petrochemical process in which saturated hydrocarbons are broken down
into smaller unsaturated hydrocarbons, such as:
a. Ethylene
68. The following are true regarding the distillation columns, EXCEPT:
a. Bigger molecules are collected at the top of distillation column
b. Crude oil is heated outside the distillation column before it is pumped into the column
c. The temperature is hotter at the bottom compared to the top of the column
d. Distillation columns consist of several trays (bubble caps)
69. Choose the CORRECT statement of crude oil distillation
i. Separation is the latest process to breaks up crude oil into various
petrochemicals based on boiling points
ii. Cracking used heat and pressure to crack heavy hydrocarbon molecules into
lighter ones and lowers the viscosity of heavy crude oil residue
iii. Reforming decreases the volume of gasoline that can be produced
iv. Treating process involves removing or significantly reducing molecules that are
corrosive or cause air pollution
b. 2,4
70. The following are examples of aromatic hydrocarbons, EXCEPT:
a. Benzene
b. Hexane
c. Xylene
d. Toluene
71. Crude oil properties can be analyzed from the following criteria EXCEPT ____
a. NaCl content >10lb/1000bbl can cause severe corrosion
b. Low carbon residue makes crude oil more valuable
c. Considered sour if Sulphur content is 0.3wt%
d. High pour point shows a low content of aromatic compound
72. A sour crude oil contains MORE ___
a. Sulphur
73. Which of the following refining stage involves increasing the volume of gasoline which can be
produced
a. Reforming
74. Which of the following refining stage involves lowering the viscosity of heavy crude oil residue?
a. Conversion
75. Select the CORRECT statements about crude oil consumption
i. Low Sulphur content crude are referred to as sweet crude
ii. High Sulphur content crude are generally cheaper, harmful and toxic
iii. API gravity is used as a reference to measure relative density of various
petroleum liquids
iv. Light crude has an API gravity ranging from 10-26 o API
b. 1,2,3
76. Which of these are characteristics of P-wave?
i. Compressional wave
ii. Longitudinal displacement
 iii. Shear wave
iv. Transverse displacement
b. 1,2
77. The following are scenarios for Malaysia to continue being a Net Oil Exporting Country, EXCEPT:
a. Increase subsidy of gasoline and other petroleum related products
b. Lookout for technology advances to improve overall energy efficiency in the industrial
sectors
c. Increase CAPEX investment for exploration activities
d. Deploy enhanced oil recovery for exploration fields
78. Select the components on earths surface that can break water into pieces
i. Soil
ii. Wind
iii. Water
iv. Sediments
b. 2,3
79. Limestone and shales are a typical examples of source rock. It contains ___ of total organic
carbon (TOC)
a. 0.5% to 1.0%
80. Understanding of the physical properties of the rock and its interaction with the hydrocarbon
system is very important to be able to evaluate performance of a reservoir. The tendency of one
fluid to spread on or adhere to a solid surface in the presence of other immiscible is the
definition of:
a. Wettability
81. One of oil and gas refinery products are light distillates as listed below, EXCEPT:
a. Kerosene
b. Liquid petroleum gas
c. Naptha
d. Gasoline
82. The mission of OPEC is to coordinate and unify the petroleum policies of its member countries.
Select one of the OPEC member countries from the following lists
a. USA
b. Indonesia
c. Venezuela
d. Russia
83. In water drive recovery method, the ultimate recovery is expected to be in the range from:
a. 35% - 75%
84. The oil from the ___ will migrate to the ___ and is held underground
a. Reservoir rock; source rock
b. Overburden rock; source rock
c. Cap rock; reservoir rock
d. Source rock; reservoir rock
85. Select the CORRECT application of gravimetric survey from the following
i. Mineral exploration
ii. Deep seismic reflection survey
 iii. Archaeological surveys
iv. Determination of improvement of terrestrial geoid
b. 1,3,4
86. Select the correct OPEC definition from the following
a. Organization of the petroleum exporting countries
87. What is the two types of waves which are propagated in seismic method?
i. Body wave
ii. Surface wave
iii. Sound wave
iv. Ocean wave
b. 1,2
88. Select the LEAST efficient primary driving mechanism from the following
a. Solution gas drive
b. Water drive
c. Rock and fluid expansion
d. Gravity drainage drive
89. Which of these are considered as source rock?
i. Shale
ii. Limestone
iii. Sandstone
iv. Carbonate
b. 1,2
90. Select the function of appraisal phase in an oil and gas field life cycle
i. Delineate the physical dimensions of the field
ii. Calculate the fields development potential
iii. Extract, process, and export oil and gas
iv. Define oil and gas volumes and reservoir rock characteristics
b. 1,2,4
91. Choose the CORRECT sequence of the LNG process:
a. Gas production > liquefication > LNG shipping > regasification > end customers
92. What does OOIP stands for:
a. The original amount of oil in place that existed before production began
93. Which of the following statements is INCORRECT about secondary recovery methods:
a. They are processes in which oil is subjected to immiscible displacement
b. The recovery percentage is more than 95%
c. Water is injected into the reservoir to provide additional pressure for petroleum to flow
out of the pores int reservoir rock
d. Common injected fluids are water or gas
94. The following are rock properties, EXCEPT:
a. Porosity
b. Formation volume factor
c. Permeability
d. Overburden pressure
95. The following are the founding members of OPEC, EXCEPT:
 a. Iraq
b. Iran
c. Bahrain
d. Saudi arabia
96. One of the purposes of chemical flooding technique is: add chemical to water being injected into
reservoir to increase oil recovery and increasing water viscosity
a. None from the list of answers
b. Increase porosity of the rocks
c. Increase viscosity of oil
d. Reduce permeability of the rocks
97. Select the TRUE statement about seal rock:
i. A relatively impermeable rock that forms a barrier or cap above and around
reservoir rock such that fluid cannot migrate beyond the reservoir
ii. Examples of seal rock are limestone and dolostones
iii. A seal is critical component of a complete petroleum system
iv. The permeability of a seal capable of retaining fluids through geologic time is
between 10^-6 to 10^-8 darcies
b. 1,3,4
98. Select the main reservoir fluid properties from the following
i. Viscosity
ii. Specific gravity
iii. Formation volume factor
iv. Isothermal compressibility coefficient
b. 1,2,3,4
99. The ultimate recovery of internal gas drive mechanism is
a. 5% - 30%
100. Select the CORRECT statement about gravimetric survey
i. Gravimetric survey was one of the first geophysical methods to be used in oil
and gas exploration
ii. The precondition of gravimetric survey is that the geological structures have to
be distinguishable through clear difference in density
iii. Gravimetric surveys are performed with gravimeters
iv. Gravimetric surveys are carried out using extremely sensitive instruments
capable of measuring tiny variations in the gravitational field
b. 1,2,3,4
101. Which of the following features are required for hydrocarbon accumulation
i. Source rock
ii. Reservoir rock
iii. Trapping mechanism
iv. Migration path
b. 1,2,3,4
102. The following lists are examples of petroleum activities with one exception. Identify the
exception
a. Well logging
 b. Gravity survey
c. Magnetic survey
d. Wildcat drilling
103. International oil company (IOC) is the largest publicly owned oil and gas company. Select
one example of IOC from the following list
a. Total
b. Halliburton
c. Saudi Aramco
d. Petrobras
104. Which of the following statement describes the downstream oil and gas industry
accurately?
a. The oil and gas downstream activities involves refining crude oil and processing raw
natural gas into sale products and wholesale marketing
b. The oil and gas downstream activities involves activities related to searching, recovering
and producing crude oil and natural gas
c. The oil and gas downstream activities involves activities related to searching, recovering,
producing and transportation of crude oil and natural gas
d. The oil and gas downstream activities involves the transportation and storage of crude
oil and natural gas from E&P fields to processing plants
105. The following statements are TRUE about upstream sector in oil and gas industry
EXCEPT:
a. Subsea engineering is one of the technologies that boost the profit of unconventional
upstream developments
b. Operator performs geophysical and geological surveys to determine the first well site,
often called as “wildcat well”
c. Oilfields services companies normally own the asset that contain hydrocarbon reserves
d. Some of the largest oil and gas discoveries of the last 10 years have been found in deep
water off the coast of south America and the gulf of Mexico
106. The followings describe the midstream business characteristics
i. Contains regulated components
ii. A low-risk business
iii. Market prices affect demand
iv. Impact by global politics
b. 1,2,3
107. The biggest consumers of oil in 2015 are:
a. South korea and brazil
b. Russia and china
c. Unites states of America and china
d. Germany and Saudi arabia
108. The following explain about unconventional upstream oil and gas characteristics,
EXCEPT
a. Fracking is the process of injecting chemicals, water and sand into wells under very high
pressure
b. Horizontal wells increase the size of the drill pad footprint
 c. Horizontal drilling and subsea engineering are among the technologies that have made
unconventional developments profitable
d. Unconventional resources are defined as any resource extracted by any method other
than the traditional vertical well
109. The following list the key players in midstream oil and gas sector
i. transCanada
ii. british petroleum
iii. Halliburton
iv. Spectra energy
b. 1,4
110. Choose the CORRECT statements about the midstream operating components
i. Natural gas primarily methane, enter a large diameter transmission pipeline to
be moved to end users
ii. LNG is natural gas that has been converted to liquid for easier transport and
storage. This occurs when the gas is cooled to -162 degrees fahrenheit
iii. Surface units in field processing are designed to separate oil and gas from the
wastewater
iv. Natural gas which flows at much higher pressure than crude oil, is most often
transported in large diameter inter and intrastate regulated pipelines
b. 1,3,4
111. Select the CORRECT statements on rocks:
i. Sedimentary rocks and metamorphic rocks are called as secondary rocks
ii. Igneous rocks are formed when magma cools down and become solid crystals
iii. Metamorphic rocks are mostly found in mountain areas
iv. Metamorphic rocks transformed into sediments by heat and pressure
b. 1,2,3
112. Which of these waves belong to the surface wave classification
i. P-wave
ii. Love wave
iii. Rayleigh wave
iv. S-wave
b. 2,3
113. Which of these waves belong to the body wave classification:
i. P-wave
ii. Love wave
iii. Rayleigh wave
iv. S-wave
b. 1,4
114. The followings describe seismic method, EXCEPT
a. The seismic reflection method involves inducing seismic waves into the earth and
recording the waves that are reflected from subsurface layers
b. The seismic resonance is a new technique based on the frequency analysis of seismic
records for high resolution seismic investigation
 c. The multi-channel analysis of surface waves is a seismic method used to evaluate the
shear-wave velocities of subsurface materials through the analysis of the dispersion
properties of Rayleigh surface waves
d. The seismic refraction method involves measuring the longest time required for an
induced seismic pulse to travel from the source location to a series of receivers
115. ___ transforms into ___ via heat and pressure
a. Granite, gneiss
116. The following lists of elements pf a source rock tht can be identified via geophysical
techniques, EXCEPT
a. Rock volume
b. Rock type
c. Original organic content
d. Conditions of deposition
117. The elements of a migration path as listed below can be identified vie geophysical
techniques, EXCEPT
a. Fractured rock
b. Rock type
c. Current permeability
d. Orientation of the path
118. Choose the CORRECT statements on reservoir surveillance
i. Reservoir surveillance targets to identify barriers to meeting or exceeding
forecast performance
ii. Reservoir surveillance is vital to identify well patterns and enhance injection
process
iii. Reservoir surveillance aims to provide information on performance parameters
to improve ability for prediction
iv. Reservoir surveillance is a process of acquiring and analyzing data to monitor
reservoir performance
b. 1,2,3,4
119. The following lists the objectives of reservoir simulation, EXCEPT
a. To evaluate alternative reservoir management scenarios
b. To predict future production
c. To make better decisions regarding the development of the field
d. To design new surface facilities equipment
120. The secondary recovery includes the following processes:
a. None from the list of answers
b. Miscible gas injection and chemical flooding
c. Waterflooding and pressure maintenance
d. Artificial lift pump and gas lift
121. Recoveries from steam flooding are typically in the range of ___
a. 50% - 60% OOIP
122. ___ is defined as the ratio of the pore volume to the total volume of rock
a. Porosity
123. The following are TRUE regarding an active water drive reservoir, EXCEPT
 a. The main source of energy is from the liberation of water vapor as the reservoir
pressure reduces
b. Reservoir pressure would be maintained at/near its original reservoir pressure value
c. Oil recovery efficiency ranges from 35% - 75%
d. Water in the aquifer will replace the volume of hydrocarbons produced
124. Which of the following describes the darcy’s equation CORRECTLY?
a. The rate of fluid flow in porous media is inversely proportional to fluid viscosity
125. In tertiary recovery methods, the following are the functions of the alkaline, EXCEPT
a. To reduce the amount of surfactant adsorption onto formation
b. To reduce the interfacial tension between crude oil and the injection solution
c. To increase the sweep efficiency
d. To form in-situ surfactant
126. The following are rock properties, EXCEPT
a. Formation volume factor
b. Permeability
c. Overburden pressure
d. Porosity
127. The following are true regarding the distillation columns, EXCEPT
a. Bigger molecules are collected at the top of distillation column
b. Distillation column consist of several trays (bubble cap)
c. The temperature is hotter at the bottom compared to the top of the column
d. Crude oil is heated outside the distillation column before it is pumped into the column
128. When circulating a well, the following equipment are arranged in the order of
separating particles from large to small, identify the correct order.
a. Shale shaker, desander, desilter
129. Which of the following statement is CORRECT regarding Reynolds number?
a. Turbulent flow exists at Re>5000

Laminar Re<2000

Turbulent Re>4000

130. ____ is used for offshore drilling at a shallow water depth less than 120m
a. Drillship
b. Jack-up rig
c. Semi-submersible rig
d. Truss spar
131. Select the CORRECT statements about crude oil distillation
i. Naphtha creates valuable source of organic molecules
ii. LPG is highly flammable gas fuel
iii. Bitumen has a boiling point of between 40oC to 200oC
iv. Petrol which is used as a car fuel typically contain 5-10 carbon atoms
b. 1,2,4
132. The following are types of artificial lift methods, EXCEPT
a. Water injection
b. Electrical submersible pump
 c. Gas lift
d. Progressive cavity pump
133. Which of the following components are present in the electrical submersible pump
i. Gas separator
ii. Junction box
iii. Motor
b. 1,2,3
134. Choose the correct sequence in the oil separation system
a. Separator > degassing > dehydration > evacuation
135. A ___ provides weight on the drill bit during drilling
a. Drill collar
136. Why should the water source be treated prior to injection into the well?
a. To minimize pore throat plugging
137. The ___casing isolates the reservoir from formation damage
a. Conductor
b. Production
c. Surface
d. Intermediate
138. Which of the following describes a roustabout correctly
a. Manual labourer on the rig site
b. Looks after the engine and other machines
c. Guides the top of the drillpipe from 25 metres above the rig floor
d. A floor hand who makes or breaks connections as drill pipe is tripped in or out of the
drilled hole
139. ___ well is drilled in a proved/set production field to extract hydrocarbons
a. Injection
b. Appraisal
c. Wildcat
d. Development
140. The following are factors which govern the choice of feedstock in petrochemical plants,
EXCEPT
a. Product to be produced
b. Availability
c. Cost
d. Power generation
141. Which of the following refining stage involves increasing the volume of gasoline which
can be produced
a. Treating
b. Distillation
c. Conversion
d. Reforming
142. Which of the following is the advantage of a vertical separator over a horizontal
separator
a. More effective in handling foamy crude
 b. Requires smaller diameter for the same gas capacity
c. Liquid level control is not critical
d. Less expensive
143. During drilling operations the casings are set or arranged in the following order from top
to bottom of the formation. Which order of arrangement is correct?
a. Conductor casing, surface casing, intermediate casing, production casing
144. The following are examples of aromatic hydrocarbons, EXCEPT
a. Ethylene
b. Xylene
c. Benzene
d. Toluene
145. Which of the following describes the function of drilling mud during drilling operations?
i. Lift drill cutting to surface
ii. Cooling the drill bit
iii. Control downhole pressure
b. 1,2,3
146. Arrange the workflow for the oil and gas transportation (midstream) segment below
accordingly
i. Reporting
ii. Scheduling
iii. Planning
iv. Executing
b. 3,2,4,1
147. A PIG tool is used for a variety of function within a pipeline, often for cleaning or taking
measurements. What is the abbreviation of “PIG”
a. Pipeline inspection gauge
148. The following chemicals are derived from ethylene, EXCEPT
a. Engine coolant
b. Polyester
c. Epoxy resins
d. Polyvinyl chloride
149. What is the function of the gas sweetening system
a. To remove acid gases (CO2 and H2S)
150. The ___ casing isolates the reservoir from formation damage:
a. Conductor
b. Production
c. Surface
d. Intermediate
151. Which of the following are NOT one of the 5 pillars of sustainability development?
a. Peace
b. Pledge
c. Planet
d. Prosperity
152. What kind of strategies does the sustainable development focus on
 a. Long term strategies
b. Day to day strategies
c. Past strategies
d. Short term strategies
153. “combating climate change and reducing disaster risks” was designated as one of the
three priority areas under the revised 11th Malaysian plan. The following are the priority areas
under the combating climate change and reducing disaster risks area, EXCEPT
a. Strengthening policy, legislation and institutional framework
b. Intensifying climate change mitigation
c. Augmentation climate change adaption
d. Strengthening disaster risk management
154. Economic sustainability I one of the three elements of sustainability. Which of the
following are NOT examples of economic sustainability?
a. Responsibly manage fisheries and aquatic ecosystems
b. Companies should support local ecology, minimize energy use and utilize recycled
products
c. Relax laws and regulations on resource depletion in order to stimulate the economy
d. Encourage sustainable agriculture practices
155. According to the world health organization, contaminated water and poor sanitation are
linked to the transmission of the following diseases, EXCEPT:
a. Typhoid
b. Polio
c. Diarrhea
d. cancer
156. the sustainable development goals are designed to apply to which countries?
a. Only countries in sub-saharan Africa
b. All countries both rich and poor
c. Only countries where more than 50% of the population live below the poverty line
d. Low and middle-income countries but not high-income countries
157. Net carbon consumption can be reduced by ___
a. Increasing number of fossil fuel plants
b. Increasing exploration of natural gas
c. Offsetting the demands for hydrocarbon with renewable energy
d. Increasing residential properties
158. Which of the following are NOT one of the 8 international development goals proposed
by untied nations prior to the introduction of the sustainable development goals
a. Reduce child mortality
b. Ensure environmental sustainability
c. Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger
d. Improve paternal health
159. Which of the following is NOT TRUE about the sustainable development goals
a. They are legally binding international treaty that all nations are required to follow
b. They encourage the promotion of health, well-being and education for all
c. They include the development of sustainable cities, infrastructures and industry
 d. The include the provision of affordable and clean energy to all
160. Which of these do NOT correctly match the energy source with its advantages
a. Geothermal energy is abundant and widely available at many locations throughout the
world
b. Tidal energy usage does not produce greenhouse gases and has an efficiency close to
80%
c. Solar power is pollution free and causes no greenhouse gases to be emitted after
installation
d. Hydroelectric energy allows the production of electricity at a constant rate
161. The following are strategies proposed by Malaysia to strengthen disaster risk
management, EXCEPT
a. Increase artificial rain activities
b. Develop an integrated weather and flood forecasting system
c. Develop seasonal climate forecasting system
d. Develop early warning system for natural disasters
162. According to the Brundtland report, the following are steps towards sustainability,
EXCEPT
a. Encourage financial success through openness and transparency
b. Not assigning a monetary value to sustainability
c. Develop honesty and integrity in daily life
d. Encourage the fair distribution of wealth
163. Which of the following are renewable energy sources
a. Wind sun tidal
164. Bill gates strategy for a zero carbon world is ___
a. Biodiversity
b. Materials
c. Biophysical interaction
d. Investment
165. We presently live in the Anthropocene era in which humans are deemed to be the ___
cause for climate change and environmental degradation
a. Partial
b. Secondary
c. Tertiary
d. Primary
166. What kind of strategies does the sustainable development focus on?
a. Short-term strategies
b. Past strategies
c. Long term strategies
d. Day to day strategies
167. Which of the following is NOT a sustainable development goal?
a. Advocate economic and gender inequality
b. Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts
c. Ensure healthy lives and promote wellbeing for all at all ages
d. End poverty in all its forms everywhere
168. Which of the following are CORRECT regarding energy?
a. Poses threat to marine ecosystem
b. Suitable in all locations
c. Produces harmful by-product
d. Expensive to operate and maintain
169. In nuclear power plant, nuclear reactor is used to produce and control the release of
energy from splitting the atoms of ____
a. Vanadium
b. Hydrogen
c. Carbon
d. Uranium
170. Which of the following are NOT one of the sustainable development goals proposed by
the united nations
a. Improve maternal health
b. Climate change
c. Partnership for the goals
d. Affordable and clean energy
171. Which of the following is NOT TRUE about sustainable development goals
a. They encourage the promotion of health, well-being, and education for all, at all ages
b. They include the development of sustainable cities, infrastructure, and industry
c. They explicitly promote innovation
d. They are a legally binding international treaty that all nations are required to follow
172. How many sustainable development goals has been agreed by all the worlds nations as
part of the united nations agenda 2030?
a. 17
b. 15
c. 11
d. 13
173. Environmental sustainability is one of the three elements of sustainability. Which of the
following are NOT examples of environmental sustainability
a. The absorptive capacity to the environment to assimilate wastes should not be
exceeded
b. The extraction of non-renewable resources should be maximized to meet energy
demands
c. The extraction of renewable resources should not exceed the rate at which they are
renewed
d. The source and sink function of the environment should not be degraded
174. Which of the following are NOT examples of sustainable development goals
a. Availability of water and sanitation for all
b. Access to sustainable energy for all
c. Access to internet connection for all
d. Availability of decent jobs for all
175. What are the effects of climate change and global warning
a. Intensification of tropical storms
 b. Dramatically altered weather patterns
c. All of the options given
d. Major
176. What can an individuals do to help realize the sustainable development goals
a. Use their position in society – as teachers, decision-makers, consumers, role model, and
ordinary citizens – to voice support for the goals, to make decisions that advance the
goals, and to take help to implement the goal
b. All of the options given
c. Create projects and partnership of their own and participate in existing initiatives to
help achieve one or more of the goals
d. Hold their governments and the private sector accountable and support reputable civil
society organizations
177. The following are one of the six specific sustainable development goals reviewed by the
annual high-level political forum on sustainable development (HLPF) in July 2019, EXCEPT
a. Promoting sustainable cities and communities
b. Ensuring inclusive and equitable quality education
c. Reducing inequality within and among countries
d. Promoting peaceful, just and inclusive societies
178. How does the greenhouse effect work
a. Greenhouse gases reflect the suns energy, causing it to warm the earth
b. Greenhouse gases absorb the suns energy, slowing or preventing heat from escaping
into space
c. Greenhouse gases directly warm oceans and cause dramatic weather
d. Oceans absorb greenhouse gases, which cause the earths temperature to rise
179. Which of the following non-renewable energy source is highly used by Asia’s two largest
consumers
a. Coal
b. Natural gas
c. Oil
d. Biomass
180. The common definition used to define sustainable development, “development which
needs of the present without compromising the needs of future generations” was adopted from
a. Our common future report (1987)
b. Kyoto declaration (1997)
c. Gothenburg European council (2001)
d. Rio summit (1992)
181. By 2100AD global temperature is expected to rise by about 2oC and consequently, the
sea level by about 50cm from the present level. How is a rise in temperature expected to
increase the level of the sea
a. All of the options given
b. By expanding ocean water
c. By causing ice sheets of antarctica and greenland to melt and slide into the oceans
d. By melting glaciers
182. The following are malaysias electricity generation fuel mix, EXCEPT:
 a. Hydropower
b. Natural gas
c. Nuclear
d. Coal
183. In regards to the worlds water crisis scenario, “water stress” is:
a. The ratio of total water withdrawal to the total supply in a given area
b. The processes involved in separating dissolved salts and other minerals from water to
provide non-potable water
c. The physiological stress experienced by a plant as a result of a lack of available moisture
d. The process of removing undesirable chemicals, biological contaminants, suspended
solids and gases from water to produce potable water
184. Prior to 2016 the united nation monitored sustainable development using the ___
a. Millennium development goals
b. Sustainable development goals
c. Environmental development goals
d. Education development goals
185. According to Brundtland report, the following are steps towards sustainability, EXCEPT
a. Encourage ethical business practices
b. Encourage more concentrated wealth inequality
c. Develop honesty and integrity in daily life
d. Encourage financial success through openness and transparency
186. Which of the following statement is INCORRECT regarding natural gas
a. Natural gas is a type of fossil fuel
b. When burnt, natural gas produces more carbon dioxide compared oil
c. When burnt, natural gas produces less carbon dioxide compared to coal
d. Natural gas is primarily made of methane
187. Which of the following is INCORRECTLY matched to its advantages?
a. Hydroelectric energy allows the production of electricity at a constant rate
b. Solar power is pollution free and causes no greenhouse gases to be emitted after
installation
c. Geothermal energy is abundant and widely available at many locations throughout the
world
d. Tidal energy usage does not produce greenhouse gases and has an efficiency close to
80%
188. Which of the following highlights the worlds water crisis scenario
a. The lack of clean and uncontaminated water can cause deaths
b. As many as 785 million people lack basic drinking water services
c. By 2025, two-thirds of the worlds population will be living in water-stressed areas
d. Contaminated water can transmit diseases such as diarrhea and polio
189. Which of the following are INCORRECT regarding wave energy
a. Will never run out
b. No harmful by-products
c. Does not pose threat to marine ecosystem
d. Not expensive to operate and maintain
190. Which of the following is CORRECT regarding wind energy
a. Cause pollution
b. Cause noise disturbance
c. Does not poses threat to wildlife
d. Not cost effective
191. El nino is defined as:
a. A 3-5 year cycle of warmer than usual surface temperatures in the eastern tropical
pacific ocean, which results in disruptive changes in weather patterns
192. When did the term “sustainable development” came into existance
a. 1987
193. The following are components present in nuclear power plants, EXCEPT
a. Uranium fuel
b. Cooling tower
c. Steam generators
d. Point absorber buoy
194. The sustainable development goals come into effect on 1 january 2016. When are they
due to expire?
a. 2030
195. A solar cell is an electrical device that converts the energy of light directly into electricity
by the ___
a. Physical effort
b. Photovoltaic effect
c. Atmospheric effect
d. Chemical effect
196. The following are components present in wind turbines, EXCEPT
a. Transformer
b. Tower
c. Photovoltaic panel
d. Rotor blade
197. The following are consequences associated with climate change, EXCEPT
a. A decrease in the availability of clean water resources
b. Flooding and erosion of coastal and low-lying areas
c. A decrease in the number of heat-related death
d. Loss of flora and fauna biodiversity
198. Which of the following are NOT consequences associated with climate change
a. Loos of flora and fauna biodiversity
b. An increase in the number of heat-related death
c. Flooding and erosion of coastal and low-lying areas
d. An increase in the availability of clean water resources
199. In hydroelectric power, what is necessary for the production of power throughout the
year
a. Availability of high tidal waves
b. High velocity of wind
c. Very intense sunlight
 d. Dams filled with water
200. The following are countries contributing to the top 4 highest carbon emissions in the
world, eXCEPT
a. USA
b. China
c. Norway
d. India
201. The following are individual needs categorized under the social sustainability category,
EXCEPT
a. Shelter
b. Cultural expression
c. Environmental assessment
d. Education
202. The following describes sustainable tourism CORRECTLY, EXCEPT
a. Respecting and enhancing the heritage, culture and traditions, and distinctiveness of
communities
b. Construction of hotels and touristic places at gazette coral reef areas to boost the
economy of coastal towns
c. Engaging residents in deciding the role of tourism is their communities
d. Increasing the number and quality of local jobs supported by tourism
203. Which of the following are the main key words describing climate change
a. Ensuring a sustainable level of population
b. Conserving and enhancing the resource base
c. Acute threat to global development
d. Development without compromising the needs of future generation
204. Which of the following is NOT part of the sustainable development goals
a. Promotion of decent jobs for all
b. Access to sustainable energy for all
c. Provision of internet services for all
d. Availability of water and sanitation
205. Which of the following are NOT efforts taken to address climate change by the
Malaysian government
a. Increase usage of renewable energy
b. Promote construction of green buildings
c. Strive to produce cheaper energy
d. Optimize usage of energy
206. The following are characteristics of education for sustainable development, eXCEPT
a. Promotes life-long learning
b. Promotes participatory learning
c. Locally relevant and culturally appropriate
d. Engage in formal education only
207. The following activities aid in the reduction of greenhouse gas emission, except
a. Reducing the consumption of meat
b. Replacing natural gas with coal for electricity generation
 c. Avoid products with excessive packaging
d. Encouraging the use of hybrid cars
208. Which of the following is NOT for a core pillar of sustainability?
a. Employment
b. Economy
c. Society
d. Environment
209. The following are the world health organizations support on public health and water
quality for countries, EXCEPT
a. Producing water quality guidelines
b. Providing direct country support on implementing drinking water guidelines
c. Constructing water dams and providing water to the citizens
d. Development off practical guidance material on water quality’
210. Which of the following are CORRECT regarding tidal energy
a. Requires natural gas to run
b. Efficiency of around 20%
c. A form of hydropower
d. Emits greenhouse gases during normal operations
211. One of the core pillars of sustainability is the environment. Which of the following is
NOT related to the environment
a. Biodiversity
b. Biophysical interaction
c. Investment
d. Materials
212. The following are challenges for water supply systems, eXCEPT
a. Population shrinkage
b. Increasing water scarcity
c. Urbanization
d. Demographic changes
213. Which of the following is NOT strategic imperatives for sustainable development
described in the Bruntland report
a. Meeting essential needs for jobs, food, energy, water and sanitation
b. Developing a social organization in which all property is owned by the community and
each person contributes and receives according to their ability and needs
c. Conserving and enhancing the resource base
d. Merging environment and economics in decision-making
214. This energy is the heat generated by natural process within the earth. The main energy
sources are the hot rocks, magma, geysers and hot-springs. This form of energy is known as
a. Geothermal energy
215. Which of the following is TRUE about geothermal energy
a. Uses photovoltaic rocks to harness energy
b. A form of renewable energy that converts the energy form ionic volcanic rocks to
electricity
 c. Power is generated using steam produced by heat emanating from the molten core of
the earth
d. Is the transport and capture of energy by radio magnetic rocks
216. Which of the following is INCORRECT regarding wind energy
a. Poses threat to wildlife
b. Pollution free
c. No noise disturbance
d. Cost effective
217. The following are examples of sustainable practices in the oil and gas industry except
a. Conducting exploration activities in the arctic
b. Ensure new oil fields are developed with associated gas utilization solutions and without
routine flaring or venting
c. Provide the technology, capital and trained personnel to meet the needs of society until
alternate energy sources are available
d. Support the social objectives of the communities in which the company operates
218. Definition of sustainable development
a. Development which meets the needs of the present without compromising the needs
of future generations
219. Hydroelectricity
a. A form of hydropower
220. The following are strategies proposed by Malaysia to reduce greenhouse gas emission
except
a. Augmenting climate change adaptation
b. Intensifying climate change mitigation
c. To discourage low-carbon mobility
d. Strengthening disaster risk management
221. The following are the sphere of sustainable development except
a. Culture
b. Environment
c. Education
d. Society
222. Factors are effects of climate change and global warming
a. Major shift of deserts and rise in sea levels
b. Dramatically altered weather patterns
c. All of the given options
d. Intensification of tropical storms
223. Purpose of metering includes the following except
a. Safety
b. Contractual requirement
c. Production planning
d. Well testing
224. Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) is a petrochemical product for synthetic
a. Rubber
225. Crude oil is a mixture of hydrocarbons with different chain length. The longer molecules
have ___ molecular forces. ___ energy is required, and a ___ temperature will be needed to
evaporate these molecules
a. Stronger, more, higher
226. Which of the following are categorized under kinetic pump
i. Reciprocating pump
ii. Peripheral pump
iii. Rotary pump
iv. Centrifugal pump
b. 2,4
227. Sour crude oil contains more
a. Sulphur
228. Select the reasons for pigging based on the following
i. To clean and increase pipeline efficiency
ii. To locate obstruction and inspection of the line
iii. Air purge and water removal
iv. To obtain maximum recovery of oil when pressure has reduced
b. 1,2,3
229. Hydrocarbons include paraffins, napthenes, asphaltics and aromatics. An example eof
napthenes is ___
a. Cyclohexane
b. Bitumen
c. Benzene
d. Alkanes
230. Which of the following is NOT a type of fixed cutter bit
a. PDC bit
b. Natural diamond bit
c. Impregnated bit
d. Tungsten carbide insert (TCI) bit
231. Which of the following is the first step in the sequence of drilling operation
a. Cement surface casing
b. Drill surface hole
c. Drill intermediate hole
d. Rig up
232. The equipment that is used to handle steam with unusually high gas-to-liquid ratio (GLR)
is
a. Knockout vessel
b. Scrubber
c. Heater treater
d. Filter
233. One of the following is NOT a function of oil and gas surface facilities
a. Oil refining
234. The key upstream oil and gas business characteristics includes the following
i. Technology intensive
ii. Impact by global politics
iii. High risk – high return
iv. Market prices affect demand
b. 1,2,3
235. Choose the CORRECT statements about midstream oil and gas from the following
i. Midstream segment was considered a small part of upstream and downstream
operations
ii. Midstream depends on strong customer demand and healthy upstream supply
iii. Without demand from downstream commercial, industrial and retails
consumers, the need to bring these supplies to market greatly enhanced
iv. The midstream segment which involves moving oil and gas around is considered
very high capital risk
b. 1,2
236. Arrange the following products of crude oil distillation, from the highest boiling point to
the lowest boiling point
a. Bitumen > paraffin > LPG gas
237. Why should the water source be treated prior injection into the well
a. To minimize throat plugging
238. The bruntland report is significant because it:
a. Introduced the notion of intergenerational equity
239. A new city is built in an area with a large lake. The city primarily uses the lake as a major
water supply for a variety of different city needs. This becomes a concern for environmentalists.
Why are they concerned?
a. Water is a renewable natural resource, but if they use it too fast, nature wont keep up
240. The following are sued for chemical EOR methods, EXCEPT
a. Polymer
b. Caustic (alkaline)
c. Surfactant
d. Acid
241. International oil company (IOC) is the largest publicly owned oil and gas company. Select
one example of IOC from the following lists
a. Total
b. Petrobras
c. Saudi Aramco
d. Halliburton
242. Metamorphic rock transforms into ___ via melting process, while igneous rock
transforms into sediments through ___
a. Magma, weathering and erosion
243. Which one of the following techniques is considered as a primary recovery process
a. Water injection
b. None from the lists of answers
c. Gas injection
 d. Solution gas drive
244. Which of the following are examples of onshore rigs
i. Coiled-tubing rig
ii. Jack-up
iii. Portable mast
iv. Conventional land rig
b. 1,3,4
245. What is the function of the gas dehydration unit
a. To prevent hydrate and corrosion problem in the pipeline
246. The following methods are water disposal techniques, except
a. Drinking
247. Which of the following describes a tool pusher
a. Unskilled manual labourer on the rig site
b. A floor hand who makes or breaks connections as drill pipe is tripped in or out of the
drilled hole
c. Experienced individual who ensures that there are sufficient materials, spare parts, and
skilled personnel
d. Looks after the engine and other machinery