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64. Initial circulating pressure

A. ________________ psi

65. Final circulating pressure

A. ________________ psi

66. MAASP after well has been killed

A. ________________ psi

67. Pressure drop per step (one-tenth of strokes to Bit)

A. ________________ psi/step

68. What action should a Driller take if a sudden increase in mud gas level is recorded?
A. Check for flow and call Supervisor
B. Stop drilling, circulate bottoms-up, record gas levels and inform your supervisor
C. Request Mud Engineer to increase mud weight by 0.3 ppg
D. Increase rate of penetration to minimize the warning signs

69. Well has kicked when 30 stands off bottom. Shut-in pressure both equal 150 psi. which of the
following is the best action to take to restore primary control?
A. 1st circulating
B.
C. Raise mud weight by 150 psi and circulate out using Wait and Weight Method

70. What is the function of the choke in the choke manifold?

A. To create a back-pressure when killing the well
B. To bleed high volume of formation fluid
C. To close the well softly

71. Which of the following actions should be taken when drilling through a transition zone?
A. Increase Weight on Bit
B. Increase time between mud weight checks
C. Reduce Revolutions per Minute (RPM)
D. Monitor cuttings and cavings at the Shakers

72. After the well is shut-in, what key data should be recorded?
A. Shut In Drill Pipe Pressure (SIDPP)
B. Weight on Bit
C. Hook Load
D. Rotary Torque
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73. While running casing, the string became hung up. The operator has made the decision to pull the
casing. You have advised the Driller to go slow and watch his fill-up volumes as he pulls the casing
string. What is the reason for this?
A. Potential surging due to tight wellbore to casing geometry
B. Potential down time for not being ready to trip back in the hole
C. Potential swabbing due to tight wellbore-to-casing geometry
D. Potential damage to the casing string and cost to the Operator

74. In a well with the Bit to Shoe volume greater than drill string volume, which of the following kill
methods will minimize the risk of losses?
A. Bullheading Method
B. Wait and Weight Method
C.
D. Volumetric Method

75. When running in the hole with casing, what is a benefit of routine fill-ups?
A. To provide hydrostatic support to the casing and related components
B. To prevent casing burst due to high internal pressure
C. To minimize surge pressure when running in
D. To reduce Hook Load and wear on the drilling line

76. The Derrickman states that there has been a 10 bbl increase in the pits over the last 15 minutes.
What is the safest action to take?
A. Carry out a flow check
B. Inform the Mud Engineer
C. Ask the Derrickman to check for any mud transfers
D. Call the Toolpusher for advice

77. When testing a surface BOP stack with a test plug, why must the side outlet valves below the plug
be kept in the open position?
A. Because of potential damage to wellhead/casing/open hole
B. To prevent a pressure lock
C. Because the test will create extreme hook loads
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