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It's all about Drilling Trivia Quiz
See how well you know drilling terms and equipment.
A multiple-choice quiz by
virgogirl
. Estimated time: 7 mins.
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Author
virgogirl
Time
7 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
51,151
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Difficult
Avg Score
4 / 10
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Question 1 of 10
1.
By what name is the drilling technique of hydraulic fracturing better known?
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Question 2 of 10
2.
In regards to the diamond drilling, what is the purpose of the swivel head?
Hint
Provides 800-2300 rpm of rotation and feed force
Acts as a foundation for all components to sit on
Source of power for rotation
All of these are correct
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Question 3 of 10
3.
What is the function of the wireline overshot?
Hint
Increases diameter of the hole to reduce friction on drill string
None of these are correct
Holds and protects sample while drilling
Tool lowered to bottom of the hole to recover inner tube
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Question 4 of 10
4.
Dynamite is water resistant.
True
False
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Question 5 of 10
5.
Which term BEST describes the rotary crush method of drilling?
Hint
None of these describe Rotary Crush
This method requires the bit to wear away at the rock to advance the hole
This method uses a bit that has two or more rotating cones with carbide or steel teeth
This method involves percussive energy to crush rock
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Question 6 of 10
6.
Which term best describes the rotary abrasive method of drilling?
Hint
This method requires the bit to wear away at the rock to advance the hole. This requires material of high abrasive resistance. (Diamond, tungsten or carbide)
This method uses a variation of carbide cutting teeth normally associated with auger drilling
This method requires the bit to be worn away by the rock to advance the hole.
All for these can be used to describe Rotary Abrasive drilling
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Question 7 of 10
7.
This method uses variations of carbide cutting teeth, normally associated with auger drilling. The teeth take large cuts into the soil and transfer it to the surface by auger flights. What method of drilling is this?
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Question 8 of 10
8.
On the rotary drill what is the function of the rotary head?
Hint
Provides rotation and torque to the drill string
Attaches to the drill string to retrieve the drill bit
Allows flushing media to enter the hole
Provides lubrication and torque to the drill string
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Question 9 of 10
9.
Unconsolidated soil above rock is called what?
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Question 10 of 10
10.
A force generated on the bit by the weight of the drill string and powered by the drill rig is known as what?
Hint
Seismic Pressure
None of these are correct
Drilling Force
Feed force
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