Drilling and Workover Rig Audit & Inspection Quiz

1. Counter weight sheaves and hoist line sheaves should be mounted to a dedicated cross
member with:

A. 4-part shackle (bolt, nut with keeper pin)

B. 2 -part shackle (bolt, nut w/o keeper pin)
C. 3-part shackle (bolt, nut with keeper pin)

2. Nonconformity that has a significant risk of failure, well control event and/or personnel
injury, danger of explosion, environmental damage and must be corrected, otherwise
may lead to loss of life
a. Critical Nonconformity
b. Major Nonconformity
c. Minor Nonconformity

3. What is the Maximum Run Out test reading for Running Sheaves
a. 0.60 mm
b. 1.2 mm
c. 1.6 mm

4. As per Draw down Test checklist form start conducting the Draw Down Test What
should be the final Pressure Reading?

A) 120 psi
B) 250-300 psi
C) 1000 psi
D) 1200 Psi

5. What is the Maximum Clearance of the Sheave Shaft and its Bearings
a. 0.020 in
b. 0.016 in
c. 0.040 in
d. None of the Above

6. Eye wash provides a minimum continuous flow of :

a. 0.4 gallons of water/solution per minute for 15 minutes
b. Available in 10 seconds walking distance from hazard when caustic is used
c. A&B
d. None of the Above
7. In Pre-spud Bop Test the Test pressure for the ram is:
A) 100 % of the Ram Rating Pressure
B) 250-300 psi
C) 1000 psi
D) 1200 Psi

8. Travelling blocks in long-term storage are kept in a ……………. position.

a. Vertical
b. Horizontal
c. Disassembled

9. Function-test the rotary table is done at:

a. 120 rpm for 30 minutes in a clockwise rotation
b. 20 rpm for a short period in anti-clockwise rotation
c. A&B
d. None of the Above

10. Emergency Shower provides a minimum continuous flow of …….. gallons of water per
minute for 15 minutes
a. 20
b. 0.4
c. 5

11. The wobble test reflects the condition of the

A) The groove wear
B) Bearing Clearance
C) Sheave Run-Out
D) None of the Above

12. The Vent Line of the Mud pump pressure relief valve should be
A) Down Dip and filling into the mud Tanks
B) Up- Dip and filling into the mud Tanks
C) Routed to the Shaker Tank
D) None of the Above

13. For the stand pipe which of the following can be accepted as high standard operation
A) Using a NPT threaded Joints
B) Using a heavy duty flanged connection pressure gauge
C) Marking the valve numbers by welding

14. It’s essential for the topdrive to provide the following

A) Withstand suspension of heavy axial loads
B) Swivel powerfully to generate 1000 HP
C) To provide Safe handling for the DP and DC
 D) All of the Above

15. The First gas alarm is normally set at ……….. of LEL

A) 5%
B) 10%
C) 20%
D) None of the Above

16. Lower Explosive Limit at 20°C (LEL) is the saturation at which there is a chance of an
explosion starts
A-Methane up to 5% saturation by volume of air
B-Methane up to 10% saturation by volume of air
C-Methane up to 15% saturation by volume of air
D-None of the Above

17. The Maximum allowable Stretch in the Rotary Table chain is

A) 3%
B) 5%
C) 10%
D) None of the Above

18. Lifting appliances of people should be with safety factor of

A) 1:10
B) 1:40
C) 1.5
D) 3.5

19. ……………. under the crown should be wrapped in expanded metal to prevent broken
pieces from falling to the rig floor.

A. Wooden bumper blocks

B. Metal bumper blocks
C. Fiber bumper blocks

20. In Shale Shaker we Check each spring for signs of fatigue or fracture
a. every 3 months
b. Every 6 Months
c. weekly
21. The main causes of sheave wear are as follows:
A. Extremely heavy loads
B. Very quick stopping or starting of the drawworks
C. Vibrations and whipping
D. Incorrect fleet angle
E. Differences in the rope and sheave diameters
F. Worn sheave bearings.
G. All of the above

22. How often should lifting accessories undergo a thorough examination?

a) Every five years

b) Every 2 months
c) When it’s just been purchased
d) Every 6 months as a minimum

23. Which of these conditions could significantly affect the materials of which lifting
equipment is made?

a) Exposure to high volumes of noise

b) Exposure to superficial scratches and bumps
c) Exposure to extreme high or low temperatures
d) Exposure to smoke

24. For the TDS, it’s better to use a chrome swivel wash pipe rather than a mild-steel wash
pipe assembly because:
A) Chrome pipe need to be checked every 1,200 to 1,500 hours rather than 400 to 600
hours for mild-steel
B) Better for corrosion resistance
C) A,B
D) None of the Above

25. Tubing hooks and sucker-rod hooks?

a) Cat III every 6 month,

b) Cat IV every one year,
c) A,B
d) Cat IV every 5 years
26. Elevator links, Casing elevators, tubing elevators, Sucker-rod elevators, drill-pipe elevators
and drill-collar elevators?

a) Cat III every 6 month,

b) Cat IV every one year,
c) Cat IV every 5 years
d) A, B

27. The maximum temperature of the outlet cooling water is

A) 74°C
B) 100°C
C) 25°C
D) None of the Above

28. New brake bands are fabricated to fit perfectly on the rims and They must be
A) Stored in a perfect circle.
B) Heat Treated to prevent cracks
C) A,B
D) None of the Above

29. An area in which an air/gas mixture is not likely to occur during normal operations, or
an area in which such a mixture, if it does occur, will only exist for a short time.

a) Zone 0
b) Zone 1
c) Zone 2

30. An area in which an air/gas mixture is likely to occur during normal operations

a) Zone 0
b) Zone 1
c) Zone 2

31. Crown blocks sheaves and bearings?

a) Cat III every 6 month,

b) Cat IV every one year,
c) Cat IV every 5 years.
d) A, C
32. Spiders, if capable of being used as elevators?

a) Cat III every 6 month

b) Cat IV every one year
c) A, B
d) Cat IV every 5 years

33. The minimum distance between the BOP Accumulator Unit to the well is
A) 100-120 ft.
B) 110 % of the mast height
C) A and B whichever is greater
D) None of the Above

34. Deadline tie-down/wire line anchors?

a) Cat III every 6 month

b) Cat IV every one year
c) Cat IV every 5 years
d) A, C

35. Safety clamps, if capable of being used as hoisting equipment?

a) Cat IV every 6 month

b) Cat IV every one year
c) Cat IV every 5 years
d) A, B

36. What is the maximum diameter of a padeye which its specified pin diameter is 2.5”
A) 52 mm
B) 68 mm
C) 55.2 mm
D) None of the Above

37. If there is a bowed portion of the front leg of the mast and the bowed length was 2 m what
shall be the maximum bow value
A) 6.4
B) 12.7
C) 4
D) 19.1
38. The Maximum distance between 2 adjacent jumper bars of the Crown cluster sheaves is
A) 100° Radial distance
B) 120° Radial distance
C) 150° Radial distance
D) 180° Radial distance

39. For Drilling and well servicing structures Cat IV inspection process, which of the
following is correct
A) All welds shall be 100% visually accepted
B) All welds in critical areas to be examined with MT, PT, UT or RT as applicable
C) Thickness measurement and/or internal camera with cable to be used for Corrosion
check in tubular and Closed profile Items
D) All of the Above

40. For Drilling and well servicing structures inspection process Cat III is carried out
every…….. working days
A) 180
B) 360
C) 730
D) 3650

41. If there is no independent bulk compressor present, inspector should verify that there are at
least two ……………. fitted to convert rig air into bulk air supply.
A) reducing valves
B) diesel-driven cold-start compressor
C) air dryer
D) relief valve

42. inspector should Verify that the rig carries out wall-thickness measurements on the bulk
silos and bulk air piping as a standard…….of original wall thickness must be left
A) 87.5%
B) 95%
C) 75%
D) None of the Above
43. Compared to the conventional SCR controlled DC driven system, a frequency controlled
AC driven system has advantages such as:

a) Reduced maintenance due to general simplicity of design.

b) No brushes, hence no sparks from commutator.
c) No supply of cooling water.
d) Full torque at standstill.
e) Accurate regulation around standstill and improved efficiency.
f) All of the above

44. In diesel engines Blue smoke indicates a ……………. leak somewhere inside the engine
A) cooling-water
B) Lubricating Oil
C) A, B
D) None of the Above

45. Inspector should verify that all engines located within ……. feet of the wellbore have spark
arresters.
A) 100
B) 120
C) 80
D) None of the Above

46. Degasser pressure gauge shall be

a. With negative values beyond zero
b. Heavy duty with Bolted and Flanged Connection
c. A&B
d. None of the Above

47. For the Swivel the which of the following checks should be done:
A) Review the wall-thickness inspection records for the gooseneck
B) Ensure there is a connection for the wire line operations installed on the gooseneck.
C) Ensure that at least one spare wash pipe assembly, fully dressed with the correct
seals, is available.
D) Ensure that the spare swivel assemblies are stored in a vertical position.
E) All of the Above

48. For the BOP, Spare ram block seals should be

A) Not stored and covered in petroleum-based grease
B) Stored in 6-20 °C A/C Room
C) Away from Sun Light and Florescent light
D) Away from large Air streams and Ozone
E) All of the Above
49. The annular preventer elements should close within …… seconds if the ID is smaller than
18¾ inches
A) 30 seconds
B) 45 Seconds
C) 60 Seconds
D) None of the Above

50. The hydraulically-operated gate valves are installed on the

A) outside of the BOP
B) inside of the BOP
C) After the Check Valve

51. Normally closed valves in drilling mode have ……… color coded handles
A) Black
B) White
C) Yellow
D) Red
E) B, C

52. the choke line internal diameter is at least

A) 2.5 inches
B) 3 inches.
C) 1.5 inches