Completion Operation

1. If there is a H2S gas leak, where should the personnel muster?

 A. Down wind and anywhere higher than the leak.

 B. Up wind and anywhere higher than the leak.
 C. Down wind and anywhere lower than the leak.
 D. Up wind and anywhere lower than the leak.

2. What is a hydrate?

 A. It is a chemical substance, that is formed by mixing high pressure gas with oil.
 B. It is a solid piece of ice, formed by rapid cooling of water in a lubricator.
 C. It is an emulsion, formed when mixing oil based mud with methane gas.
 D. It is a crystalline solid, formed from a mixture of water and natural gas.

3. A well is handed over from production to well services. After this handover has been
signed off, a barrier downstream of the tree fails and a well control incident
[Link] has overall responsibility for controlling the integrity of the well?

 A. Both production and well intervention crew.

 B. The production crew.
 C. The well service supervisor.

 D. The well intervention crew.

4. If possible, why is it best to de-pressure the production flow line when integrity
testing the Xmas Tree?

 A. As back flow from a leaking flow line wing valve will show an incorrect leak indicator.
 B. As flow line pressure will be higher than well head pressure.
 C. As the flow wing must be open when testing the swab valve.
 D. So that the production flow line cannot open the flow wing.
5. In a normally pressure formation, what would you expect the formation pressure to
be?

 A. Greater than hydrostatic pressure because of the overburden pressure.

 B. Less than hydrostatic pressure because of faults in the reservoir rock.
 C. The same as the hydrostatic pressure of fluids above it.
 D. The same pressure as the depth of sea water above the overburden.

6. What does a good well integrity management system ensure?

 A. All downhole safety valves are leak tight and tested weekly.
 B. Any test failures are reported to local government office.
 C. There is enough money in the budget to carry out maintenance.
 D. Well integrity is monitored and personnel know the status of all wells.

7. What would you expect the annulus surface to increase if gas leaks into a shut in
annulus?

 A. The gas pressure will be brought to surface as it migrates.

 B. The gas will expand as it rises up the annulus.
 C. The hydrostatic pressure will decrease as the gas migrates.
 D. The hydrostatic pressure will increase as the gas migrates.

8. Why is it best practice to have a Management of Change (MOC) process?

 A. It addresses and minimizes unseen and unplanned events.

 B. It allows anyone to modify or change the work program quickly.
 C. It allows the operation to continue without senior management approval.
 D. It increase efficiency by reducing the number of technical reviews.
9. When is it most important to ensure and clarify who will shut in the well once the
operation begins?

 A. At the pre-job safety meeting in the company office.

 B. The daily tool box talking.
 C. The onsite weekly HSE meeting.
 D. The end of shift report.

10. Pre-job meetings are important and can provide benefits to the upcoming operation.
Who should be invited to these pre-job meetings?

 A. All onsite personnel.

 B. Onsite services company personnel who will complete the job.
 C. All relevant managers, supervisors and operational staff.
 D. Senior company managers only.

11. Why it is necessary to record pressures after a well is shut in and before the next
run?

 A. So that any pressure build-up is recognized before re-opening the well.

 B. So that the annulus pressure can be increased to stop collapse.
 C. So that the correct pressure rating equipment is used.
 D. So that the well can be killed if the pressure build-up too much.

12. Why is the purpose of a systematic risk management system?

 A. To allow the cost of risks to be accounted for.

 B. To identify and analyze all likely risks before an operation.
 C. To eliminate all possible risks.
 D. To identify unexpected risks before they happen.
13. Why is it necessary to install intervention pressure control equipment on top of the
rig BOPs when running perforation gun?

 A. If the well starts to flow, the rig BOPs will not seal around the perforation cable.
 B. The rig BOP shear rams will not cut the perforating cable in a well control situation.
 C. The intervention pressure control equipment will kill the well with completion brine.
 D. The intervention pressure control equipment will have a higher pressure rating than
the rig BOPs.

14. During the final testing of the tubing hanger sealing elements, one of the sealing
elements fails its test. What should you do?

 A. Ignore the final test as all the other seals passed their tests.
 B. Try to get an acceptable final test by using a heavier fluid.
 C. Tell the onsite supervisor and prepare to establish the cause of the failure.
 D. Pressure up the failed seal by one and half times the test pressure to energize the seal.

15. The barrier status diagram below shows that the completion is installed and the drilling
BOP removed and the well is now waiting for the Xmas Tree to be installed. What is the
secondary barrier?

 A. The deep set plug

 B. The tubing hanger plug
 C. The completion tubing
 D. The production packer
 16. A flow wing valve must be shut on a flowing well. What precautions should you take?

 A. Close the as slowly as possible to slow the flow downstream.

 B. Close the lower master gate valve
 C. Close the valve while counting the turns as quickly as possible to minimize erosion
 D. Close the upper master gate valve.

17. What is the most important benefit of pre-job meetings?

 A. All necessary paperwork can be checked and approved.

 B. Capital and operational budget can be discussed and signed off.
 C. Issues or problems from previous operations can be discussed and improvements can
be applied to the new operation.
 D. The manager can use the meeting to reduce the operational days assigned to the
operation.

18. If a well control incident is not contained and become out of control, it can impact
on the company reputation in several ways. What is the worst results?

 A. The company share price falls.

 B. The company can no longer operate.
 C. There is an oil spill into the environment.
 D. There is loss of life.

19. What are the main conditions for a fluid column to be classified as a barrier?

No. required Answers 2

 A. It must be able to be monitored.

 B. It must be able to be circulated.
 C. It must be a clear completion fluid.
 D. It must be a drilling mud.
 E. It must be maintainable.
20. Equipment is installed on high pressure sweet gas well without proper inspection
after it was used on a low pressure H2S well. What could be the consequences?

 A. ‘O’ rings or ring joints will leak when under high pressure.
 B. Catastrophic failure under pressure because of hydrogen embrittlement.
 C. There will be no significant consequences, the new pressure test will show if there are
any equipment defaults.
 D. The equipment will not be rated to the new well head pressure.

21. Why is it important to know the status of well integrity at shift handover?

 A. The barriers may need to be inflow tested.

 B. The barriers of their status may have changed since the last handover.
 C. The barriers will need to tested every handover.
 D. The company safety management systems require barriers to be tested every shift
handover.

22. After a gravel pack operation, the well is shut in to allow for the preparation of the
next step of operation. There is a gradual increase in well pressure. What is a possible
cause of the increase in well pressure?

 A. The annulus wellhead seals are leaking.

 B. The formation has been broken down during the gravel pack.
 C. There is cross flow in the gravel pack from the formation.
 D. There is thermal expansion of the fluid in the well.
23. Which situation would make interpreting a pressure test of a large annulus difficult?

 A. If the casing contracts, causing the pressure test pressure to drop.

 B. If there is a large volume of test pressure fluid.
 C. If there is a small leak masked by the temperature rise of the test fluid.
 D. If there is a large leak masked by the temperature rise of the test fluid.

24. Which option describes a main advantage of ‘reverse circulation’ well kill method?

 A. It is a slow circulation method.

 B. Wireline work is normally involved.
 C. Gas will be circulated out of the well early in the operation.
 D. Down hole pressure are lower throughout the operation.

25. A well is prepared for a ‘plug and abandon’ operation. The tubing is punched just
above the packer allowing the contents of the tubing and annulus to reverse circulate
out. After short time of circulating, the casing pressure begins to increase. What is the
most likely cause of this pressure rise?

 A. Annulus debris has blocked the punched holes.

 B. The pumped fluid is heavier than the contents of the tubing and annulus.
 C. The well has begun to take an influx.
 D. The tubing has collapsed above the punched holes.
26. During an inflow test of Formation Isolation Valve (FIV), who is responsible to
monitor and record fluid returns?

 A. The cement engineer.

 B. The completion supervisor.
 C. The production supervisor.
 D. The derrick man.

27. Which statement best explains the primary well control?

 A. Any piece of equipment or fluid column that holds well pressure.

 B. The casing shoe above a tested packer.
 C. Any fluid column that balance the closed-in tubing head pressure.
 D. The BOPs rams installed on the well before running a completion.

28. Which statement best describes the need for well control training?

 A. To ensure that all supervisors have the correct certification.

 B. To ensure that all personnel pass the required exam.
 C. To ensure that some personnel attend the necessary courses.
 D. To ensure that tested personnel are competent to carry out well control to the
required level.

29. A gas influx is circulated out of a well. What will happen to the influx volume as it
rises up the well?

 A. It will decrease.
 B. It will increase.
 C. It will stay the same.
 D. There is no way of knowing what the volume is.
 30. When doing a formation leak off test in an unconsolidated formation, why is it
important not to exceed formation fracture pressure?

 A. The formation will break down and kill the the well.
 B. The well may not flow after leak off test.
 C. The well may have uncontrolled losses.
 D. You will need to repeat the leak off test.

31. What is the purpose of an inflow test?

 A. It indicates if the device will hold pressure from the direction of flow.
 B. It indicates if the device will hold pressure from the direction of pressure.
 C. The operating company requires inflow testing.
 D. It is the only test done on downhole plugs and barriers.

32. Why must there be trained and competent well control personnel at the well site?

 A. So that the local government officers can audit the operating company.
 B. So that in the event of a well control incident, personnel take the correct actions.
 C. So that the well site manager does not worry about a well control incident.
 D. So that well site manager has attended and passed the required well control
examination.

33. What can create a resistance and result in friction pressure loss during circulation?
Choose three answers.

No. required Answers 3

 A. MAASP.
 B. The speed of circulation.
 C. Bottom ole pressure (BHP)
 D. The roughness of surface making contact.
 E. The surface area in contact.
 F. The tubing wall thickness.
34. What are steps of the lubricate and bleed procedure?

 A. The well is bled down to zero and then filled with kill fluid.
 B. So that in the event of a well control incident, personnel take the correct actions.
 C. A measured volume of kill fluid is pumped into a gas well and a calculated gas
pressure bled off.
 D. Kill fluid is pumped into a gas well and gas pressure is bled of as the fluid is pumped
into the well.

35. Why would you carry out an inflow test on a liner lap before running the completion?

 A. To ensure that the upper casing shoe is tested before running the completion
 B. To ensure that the completion tail pipe will enter the liner.
 C. To ensure that the completion packer will hold pressure.
 D. To ensure that the liner lap integrity is not compromised.

36. The completion packer is set in the liner, but the liner inflow test is inconclusive and
you are unsure whether it is the liner lap or casing shoe that is leaking. What action is
required to ensure well integrity once the completion is run?

 A. Perforate the liner and do a cement squeeze.

 B. Continue to run the packer into the liner as the packer will seal the liner.
 C. Redesign the completion to set the packer above the liner lap.
 D. Spot cement at the casing shoe.
37. A retrievable bridge plug is set in the liner, and the well is displaced to an under
balanced fluid to inflow test the liner lap. Using the diagram below, what is one reason
why the bridge plug is set?

 A. To allow running of the completion.

 B. To eliminate a possible lower casing shoe leak.
 C. To isolate the upper casing cement.
 D. To enable pressure testing of the well head.

38. A wireline set plug is being used as a barrier and it fails an inflow test. What is the
correct action to take?

 A. Continue with the operation as there is a second barrier in place.

 B. Repeat the inflow until there is an acceptable test result.
 C. Pull the plug and establish the cause of the failure.
 D. Pressure test the plug from above as it may pass the test.
39. During a ‘lubricate and bleed’ kill operation, the outlet flange on the gas bleed-off
line in the riser begins to leak. What action should you take?

 A. Continue with the operation as kill fluid is being pumped into the well.
 B. Continue the operation and repair the leak as the well is being killed.
 C. Continue with the kill operation as the gas will be low pressure.
 D. Stop the operation, make the well safe and repair the leak.

40. You are working on a well that produce barium sulphate. What may be the impact
on a well intervention operation if you open the SSD?

 A. Full bore tools will become stuck as they pass the soft barium sulphate scale.
 B. Full bore tools will not pass the hard barium sulphate scale deposit.
 C. The intervention wire will need to be inhibited as the barium sulphate is highly
corrosive.
 D. Tools may become stuck in hydrates formed if a water wash is carried out to dissolve
the barium sulphate scale.

41. During an inflow test on a downhole barrier, which direction would you expect the
pressure to be greater?

 A. From above.
 B. From the test pump.
 C. From below.
 D. From the annulus.
42. There is a gradual loss of production from a gas well with high salinity water cut.
What is the most likely cause of loss of production?

 A. The sub surface safety valve is gradually closing due to a seal leak.
 B. There is a build-up salts in the production tubing.
 C. The tubing is gradually corroding.
 D. Flow is diverted to another well with a joint flow line.

43. How would you line up a well to monitor returns if you are inflow testing a gravel
pack with a Formation Isolation Valve (FIV) installed?

 A. Through the kill line to the active tank.

 B. Through the choke line through a calibrated gauge to tank.
 C. Through work string back through the stand pipe manifold.
 D. Through work string to mud gas separator (MGS).

44. A completion is run open ended with perforations are open, what is the primary
barrier?

 A. Fluid column (Overbalance)

 B. Drilling BOPs.
 C. Cemented casing shoe.
 D. Well head.
45. During a completion operation, the rig BOP pipe rams are open, but can be closed if
required. In this situation, what type of equipment can the BOP pipe rams?

 A. Primary well control equipment.

 B. Shearing well control equipment.
 C. Secondary well control equipment.
 D. They are not considered as well control equipment.

46. In a typical completion which element is part of the primary well barrier envelope?

 A. The Production packer and ‘A’ annulus fluid.

 B. The Production packer and completion tubing.
 C. The Tubing hanger seals and ‘A’ annulus valves.
 D. The ‘A’ annulus casing and cement.

47. A tubing hanger plug is set in hanger for removal of the BOPs. Is it necessary to test
the plug even through the fluid column has proven to kill the well and remain static?

 A. Yes, because these types pf plugs always leak.

 B. Yes, because the fluid column can no longer be monitored.
 C. No, because the fluid is a primary barrier.
 D. No, because the BOP can be replaced quickly if the well flow.

48. When carrying out an annulus integrity test, the annulus pressure continues to rise
very slowly to the wellhead pressure and pressure in annulus exceed MAASP. Is this
acceptable?

 A. Yes, because the annulus has a double block valves on outlet side.
 B. Yes, as the rise is below the acceptable leak rate.
 C. No, because there is a communication between annulus and tubing.

 D. No, because the wellhead will not hold full well head pressure.
49. What is the impact on operation if well integrity status is not confirmed at
handover/takeover of well?

 A. A well control incident will occur.

 B. Personnel may be at risk if well barrier is not in place.
 C. The BOP cannot be installed and pressure tested.
 D. The well will flow when running the completion.

50. Well integrity management system ensures that well integrity maintenance is
maintained and appropriate action are taken. How does this help in preventing well
control incidents?

 A. If there is a well integrity issue, the well can be killed quickly.

 B. The BOPs are tested before they are rigging up.
 C. Personnel know well integrity failure before an operation start.
 D. The well will not have any integrity issues through its life cycle.

51. What is it the best practice to carry out well control drills?

 A. Every morning before the operation continues.

 B. When new crew arrive at site/new operation.
 C. On the same day of the month, every month, as outlined in the drill schedule.
 D. When a new crew arrives onsite and/or before the start of a new operation.

52. A well is killed by the ‘lubricate and bleed’ method. All pumped volumes are correct,
and the correct kill fluid weight is used. The well is shut in after the final bleed off.

After a short time, the well head pressure begins to gradually rise. What is the most likely
reason for this?

 A. The well is starting to flow.

 B. Gas migration.
 C. The kill fluid is ‘U’ tubing.
 D. The downhole plug is leaking.
53. What is the purpose of an inflow test?

 A. To prove the integrity of a barrier from above.

 B. To prove the integrity of pressure control equipment.
 C. To prove the integrity of a barrier in the direction of flow.
 D. To prove the working limitations of the equipment.

54. A slick ( non upset ) coiled tubing bottom hole assembly is pulled out of the stripper
packer. Well fluid is escaping to atmosphere. What valve or ram should you close first?

A) The BOP pipe ram

B) The BOP shear ram
C) The hydraulic upper master valve
D) The manual swab valve

55. Well killed by fluid and only the rig BOP available and tested ok before preforming
well intervention operation, Can you start operation?

➢ Yes, because rig BOP as a barrier.

➢ Yes, because kill fluid as active barrier.
➢ No, not start operation before handle another barrier.

56. After RIH with completion & formation isolation valve was close, what’s the primary
barriers at this moment?

➢ Formation Isolation valve

➢ Completion fluid.
➢ Hydrostatic fluid under the FIV.
 57. In a gas well completion there’s a dump kill valve in the side pocket mandrel planned
to be used for killing and you suspect there a leak in this valve what is the first sign
of this leak?

➢ The annulus pressure will be slowly increase.

➢ The annulus fluid level will be dropped rapidly.
➢ The well tubing pressure will be increased.

58. You are instructed to remove the tree cap from a well you will be rigging-up on. You
think the pressure gauge on the cap might be broken. What should you do?

 A. Stop the job and tell the wellsite supervisor of your concerns.
 B. Ask your equipment operator to confirm that there is no pressure beneath the cap.
 C. Get a new gauge and put it on the tree cap so that you can check for pressure.
 D. Continue to remove the tree cap as the person that told you to do the job knows
what he is doing.

59. Why do you do an integrity test on equipment run into the well? Choose two answers

No. required Answers 2

 A. To satisfy procedures.
 B. To make sure the equipment is in the right place.
 C. To ensure a seal is formed against any increase in pressure.
 D. To ensure there is no flow from the well pass the item being tested.
 E. To ensure the well has a means of flowing to surface.
60. A well is killed by the “lubricate and bleed “method. All pumped volumes are correct.
And the correct kill fluid weight is used. The well is shut in after the final bleed off,
after a short time the well head pressure begins to gradually rise. What is the most
likely reason for this?

a. Gas migration.
b. The kill fluid is U tubing.
c. The down hole plug is leaking.
d. The well starting to flow

61. What would you expect to see attached to the final well barrier test document?

a) A signed test chart.

b) A completion stress analysis.
c) A risk registers.
d) The certificate of conformity.

62. Which statement best explain primary well control?

a. Any piece of equipment that retains well pressure.

b. Any piece of equipment that can be used to pump kill fluid into the well.
c. Any piece of equipment that can be closed if primary well control is lost.
d. Any piece of equipment that is tested to full well head pressure.

63. Who is responsible for interpreting inflow test information and confirming if the test is
acceptable or not?

a) The office based completion design engineer.

b) The office based well site/rig engineer.
c) The office based well site/rig manager.
d) The completion supervisor.
e) The senior well site supervisor.
64. A tubing hanger plug is set in the hanger, ready for removal of the BOP. Is it necessary
to test the plug even though the fluid column has proven to kill the well and remain
static?

a) NO, because the BOP can be replaced quickly if the well flows.
b) Yes, because the fluid column can no longer be monitored.
c) Yes, because these types of plugs always leak.
d) No, because the fluid column is the primary barrier.

65. After pumping cold fluid to pressure test a barrier, what would you expect the test
pressure to do?

a. Slowly decrease due to thermal effect.

b. Slowly increase due to thermal effect.
c. Rapidly decrease due to thermal effect.
d. Stay the same throughout the whole test.

66. Which type of mechanical devices can you install by intervention methods and use as
down hole barriers? T w o a n s w e r s
a) Expandable plug.
b) Hi vis pill.
c) Retainer.
d) Orifice valve.
e) Pump open plug.

67. What is the impact on the operation if well integrity status is not confirmed at the
handover/takeover of the well?

a) A well control incident will occur.

b) The BOP cannot be installed and tested.
c) The well will flow when running the completion.
d) Personnel may be put at risk if well barriers are not in place.
68. What information should always be included within the well barrier test document?

a) The barrier material.

b) The barrier manufacture.
c) An extract of the risk register.
d) The test acceptance criteria.

69. Why would you expect the annulus pressure to increase if gas leaks into a shut-in
annulus?

a) The gas pressure will brought to surface as it migrates.

b) The gas will expand as it rises up the annulus.
c) The hydrostatic pressure will decrease as the gas migrates.
d) The hydrostatic pressure will increase as the gas migrates.

70. A gas influx migrates up the hole with the well open. What will happen to the gas
volume as the gas migrates up the hole?

a. The gas volume of the influx will decrease.

b. The gas volume cannot be calculated.
c. The gas volume of the influx will increase.
d. The gas volume of the influx will remain the same.

71. - What is one of the consequences if gas is allowed to migrate up the hole uncontrolled?

a) The gas will expand and displace more fluid.

b) The gas will replace the fluid as the fluid falls back down the hole.
c) The gas will be displaced into the hole fluids and be absorbed.
d) The gas will remain at BHP as it rises.
72. During a “lubricate and bleed” kill operation, the outlet flange on the gas bleed-off
line begins to leak. What action should you take?

a. Continue the operation and repair the leak as the well is being killed
b. Continue with the kill operation, as the gas will be low pressure
c. Continue with the operation as kill fluid is being pumped into the well
d. Stop the operation, make the well safe and repair the leak.

73. When shut in a gas producing well. After the first rapid increase in pressure there may
be a slower and longer lasting increase displayed on the x tree gauge. Which one of the
following statement is correct?

Please select 2 answer(s)

a) The increase is caused by pressure build up from reservoir.
b) The increase is caused by temperature decrease in the well.
c) The increase is caused by cross flow in the reservoir.
d) The increase is mainly caused by gas migration in the well.

74. A fresh water influx circulated out of the well, what will happen to the
influx volume when it come out to surface?

* It will increase
* It will decrease
* Volume remains the same
* There is no way to know

75. where can you find the barrier test creteria?

a) In tool box talk document

b) In industrial standards like API,NORSOC,….
c) In MOC
d) In the Company safety management document
76. What is the systematic risk management?
a. Identify all possible risks
b. Identify unexpected risks
c. Identify &analyze all the likely expected risks
d. Identify the cost of possible ris

77. What is considered a part of the primary well barrier envelope?

a. Annulus A and production tubing

b. Annulus A and cemented casing
c. Production tubing and packer
d. Tubing head spool seals and annulus A side outlet valves

78. During pressure test the barriers and rams what the test document should include?

a. Location where pressure test implemented

b. Pressure test acceptance criteria
c. Fluid volume & density
d. Names of crew attending the test

79. The well intervention R/U is going and the pressure test for the stack will
be followed. what should you do to ensure the test will not fail?

a. Use cold water to avoid thermal expansion during test

b. Increase the pressure as soon as possible to avoid leak at low pressure
c. Inspect all ring grooves, ring gaskets and seals and any connection at which may be leak
observed

80- A cold fluid used to pressure test the barriers what will happen for the pressure in the
stack after time?
a. Will slowly increase
b. Will slowly decrease
c. Will remain the same
d. Nothing will happen
81. The well is killed by bleed & lubricate, the volume pumped and fluid weight was correct
and after final bleeding and after short time the well pressure start to increase
gradually, what's the reason?

a. This is normal due to thermal expansion

b. Gas migration
c. Build up of pressure due to formation pressure
d. Cross flow between well layers
82. A plug is set in the tubing hanger, is this plug should be tested although an overbalanced
fluid is pumped before it?

a. No as the over balanced fluid will prevent the well flow of hydrocarbons
b. Yes as the fluid will be no longer monitored
c. Yes but test should be in the direction of pressure
d. No as we normally do not test the plug in tubing hanger

83. When would you choose the bullheading kill method?

Please select 2 answer(s)

A. When there is a wireline plug stuck in the tubing.

B. When the well is in the process of being abandoned.

C. When the well has stopped flowing naturally due to sand and scale.
D. When the casing has collapsed below the tailpipe.
E. When there is a well control emergency.
84. Figure COM-0017 shows a Xmas Tree and flowline.
The Xmas Tree upper master gate valve has failed its inflow test

The manual valves have achieved a successful pressure test.

What actions should you take before repairing the upper master gate valve?

Please select 1 answer(s)

A. Close and inflow test the production manifold valve.

Install a plug in the well.
Inflow test the plug.

B. Close and inflow test the production manifold and flow wing valves.
Install a plug in the well.
Inflow test the plug.
Close and inflow test the lower master gate valve.

C. Install a plug in the well.

Inflow test the plug.

d. Close and inflow test the surface controlled subsurface safety valve (SCSSSV).
Close and inflow test the lower master gate valve.
85. After displacing a new well with completion fluid, a loss zone was accidently
perforated during the first run. What could happen to the completion fluid?

Please select 1 answer(s)

A. The salts in the completion fluid may plug the perforations.

B. The fluid may flow to surface.
C. . There may be cross flow between formations.
D. The completion fluid may flow into the loss zone.

86. You install a shear/seal BOP onto the Xmas Tree flange (Figure COM-OOOI ).

Before the rest of the riser assembly is installed, how would you test the shear/seal
BOP

rams?

A. Pump through the kill wing valve.

B. Pump through the flow wing valve.
C. Use well pressure.

D. Pump through a test cap top of the shear/seal BOP

Completion equipment
1. The completion tubing is exposed to many stresses as the well is produced.

In extreme cases the loading will be higher than the tubing can withstand.

What action can be taken?

 A. Flow the well at flow rate.

 B. Increase the tubing wall thickness (weight/yield).
 C. Set a permanent packer.
 D. Set a retrievable packer.

2. Small blisters have developed in the outer cover of the hydraulic hose; what
action should be taken?

 A. Change the hydraulic oil as it is the incorrect type.

 B. Change out the hose immediately as the inner has been damaged.
 C. Wrap some tape around the blister to stop any oil leaking.
 D. Continue with the ongoing operation as this is normal.

3. A flanged riser is installed onto Xmas tree. On inspection the ring groove is
corrode. Will this cause problem?

 A. No, as the flange are designed to have some corrosion.

 B. No, as the ring joint will seal when tightened.
 C. Yes, as the flange will be too large to fit the Xmas Tree.

 D. Yes, as the ring joint may not seal when pressure tested.
4. The completion below has a Polished Bore Receptacle (PBR) installed in a high
temperature well.

When spacing out the PBR seal assembly, where would you expect the seal assembly
to be placed in relation to its stroke length?

 A. At the bottom of the stroke.

 B. At the middle of the stroke.
 C. At the top of the stroke.

5. The completion has a Polished Bore Receptacle (PBR) installed. The well was a
high temperature well; it has now been converted to a water injector.

The PBR seal assembly was spaced out to give the seal assembly the optimum
stroke length when producing.

What integrity issues are there, now the well has been converted to an injector?

 A. The seal assembly is not designed for an injection well.

 B. The seal assembly may bottom out in the PBR.
 C. The seal assembly may pull out in the PBR.
 D. The seal assembly will have enough stroke in either direction.
6. How would a hydraulically set packer be set in a mono bore completion?

 A. Close the subsurface safety valve and apply pressure to the ‘A’ annulus.
 B. Close the subsurface safety valve and apply pressure to the completion
tubing.
 C. Set a bridge plug above the packer and apply pressure to the ‘A’ annulus.
 D. Set a bridge plug below the packer and apply pressure to the completion
tubing.

7. A well is installed with a surface controlled sub-surface safety valve. What

two factors affect the surface control line pressure?

 A. The well fluid type and control line pump output.

 B. The well fluid type and the hydrostatic head of the control line fluid.
 C. The well pressure and the hydrostatic head of the control line fluid.( it is my
believe that this is the correct answer)
 D. The well pressure and control line pump output.

8. After unlatching a retrievable packer during a workover. Why should you

wait before pulling it out of the hole?

 A. To allow the well to flow.

 B. To allow the sealing element to relax.
 C. To allow the tubing string to stretch.
 D. To allow the kill fluid to enter the formation.

9. When running non-shearable equipment, what length should be the lubricator

above the BOP’s be?

 A. Shorter than the tool string being run.

 B. Longer than the tool string being run.
 C. The same length as the tool string being run.
10. Tubing movement due to temperature change, must be considered in the
design of a completion because the tubing can: Select two
answers

 A. Burst when the well is flowed.

 B. Collapse when the well is flowed.
 C. Part due to contraction.
 D. Buckled due to expansion forces.
 E. Not move as the tubing is hang off on the hanger.

11. A well is fitted with several landing nippples that are all different sizes. Where
will the smallest size nipple be installed?

 A. At the shallowest setting depth.

 B. In the middle of the completion.
 C. At the deepest setting depth.

12. When stimulating a well, what can you do to limit the tubing movement?

 A. Pump fluid at high flow rates.

 B. Pump fluid at slow pump rates.
 C. Pump warm fluid.
 D. Pump cold fluid.

13. A standered SSD is installed in a highly deviated well completion. What operation
is needed to establish communication therough the SSD?

 A. Run an explosive cutter on slick line to open SSD.

 B. Run a shifting tool on slick line to open SSD.
 C. Run a kick-over tool on slick line to open SSD.
 D. Run a shifting tool on coiled tubing to open SSD.
 14. When connecting the BOP hoses to the slick-line BOP, the quick connections on
the hose end are different to those on the BOP outletsWhat action should be
taken?

 A. Change out the complete hose with the correct connections.

 B. Try to make up the BOP connections and pressure test.
 C. Change out the hose connection with unmarked adapters.
 D. Still install the hose as all hose connections are interchangeable.

15- How is a sub-surface controlled down hole safety valve closed ?

a) By increasing temp.

b) By reducing temp.

c) By increasing tubing pressure above

d) By decreasing tubing pressure above

16. The completion tubing is exposed to many stresses as the well is produced. In
extreme cases the loading will be higher than the tubing can [Link] action can
be taken?

a) Increase the tubing wall thickness(weight-yield)

b) Set permanent Packer.

c) Flow the well at a lower flow rate.

d) Set a retrievable Packer.

17. How is a sub-surface controlled down hole safety valves- operated?

Please select 2 answers

a) By a rise in the temperature of the well bore fluid.

b) By change in ambient pressure at the valve.

c) By change in differential pressure at the valve.

d) By a fall in the temperature of the well bore fluid.

e) By hydraulic pressure.
18. A sliding side door (SSD) has been run in a completion string to aid circulating out the
well after the completion is run, why is the SSD placed one joint above the packer?

a) To allow the slick line tools to engage the SSD profile.

b) To allow annulus solids to settle without interfering the SSD.

c) To allow the annulus to be pressure tested.

d) To allow the well to be killed using an under balance fluid.

19. The Mule shoe guide has been run on the tail pipe of completion to assist entry into
the [Link] efforts to run the completion into the liner, it was hung up. The crew
rotated the completion into place through the [Link] effect may have on future
interventions?

a) The mule shoe will have totally collapsed restricting intervention tool exiting the
tubing.

b) All Mule Shoe have a large ID to allow all tools to pass through.

c) The leading edge of the Mule Shoe may be damaged and intervention tools may
become stuck at this point.

d) No effect, as the Mule Shoe is designed to allow this type of operation.

20. A hydraulically set permanent packer is run as part as the completion string with the
packer setting plug installed. What precautions should be taken?

a. The completion string should be run quickly to get the completion to depth to meet
the time depth curve.

b. The completion string should be run slowly to ensure pressure surges do not
prematurely set the packer.

c. The completion string should be halfway into the hole and pressured tested to make
sure the tubing is not leaking.

d. The completion string should be continually in motion to ensure the string does not
get stuck.
21. A hydraulically set permanent packer is run as part of the completion string. The well
is perforated and has a full column of kill fluid and no losses are seen when running
the completion. If there is no wire line nipple below the packer, how would you set
the packer?

a. A wire line set bridge plug should be set in the tail pipe below the packer and the
tubing pressured up to set the packer.

b. A wire line set bridge plug should be set in the completion above the packer and the
annulus pressured up to set the packer.

c. Pressure up on a control line to set the packer.

d. The tubing should be pressured up against the formation to set the packer.

22. During the well test of a new well, why should the annulus pressure be monitored?

A. To ensure the well can be killed is a well control incident arises.

B. To ensure the well can be flowed to its maximum flow rate.

C. To ensure the annulus is full of the correct fluid.

D. To ensure that the annulus integrity is not being compromised.

23. Why is it best to have a positive pressure when monitoring the annulus?

a) As the annulus outlet valves need pressure to seal.

b) The annulus fluid will kill the well.

c) As the positive pressure helps to energize the well head seats.

d) As losses or gain in pressure is clearly seen.

24. The completion has polished bore receptacle installed in a high temperature well.
When spacing out the BPR seal assembly, where would the seal assembly to be
placed in relation to its stroke length?

a) At the middle of the stroke.

b) At the bottom of the stroke.

c) At the top of the stroke.

25. A well is expected to have a high tubing head temperature, what is an advantage of
using an expansion device?

a) The device is less moving parts than other options.

b) Lower yield tubing can be used.

c) The device will lower the tubing head pressure.

d) The annulus can be circulated through the device.

26. Which of the following is true about a production retrievable packer?

No. required Answers 2

A. Can only be retrieved by milling

B. Can be set either mechanically or by application of hydraulic pressure

C. Is permanently fixed to the completion string

D. Can only be retrieved when the completion string is pulled out of the hole.

27. How is a hydraulic packer set?

A. A pre-set or wireline installed plug or standing valve is placed in the tailpipeand a pre-
determined pressure is applied below it.

B. A pre-set or wireline installed plug or standing valve is placed in the tailpipeand a pre-
determined pressure is applied on the annulus side.

C. A pre-set or wireline installed plug or standing valve is placed in the tailpipeand a pre-
determined pressure is applied on the tubing side.
28. What action should be taken if you are unable to bleed off rising “A” annulus
pressure after changing out the “A” annulus contents through the sliding side door
(SSD)?

a) Run shifting tool to check the SSD is fully closed.

b) Run a temperature log to find the leak.

c) Flow the well to reduce the tubing head pressure.

d) Pressure test “A” annulus pressure

29. When rigging up to pull a plug from the tubing hanger nipple , BOP arrangement was
not [Link] attempting to pull the plug, the slick- line tool string became
stuck with the plug still in place and tool string across both x tree and BOP , what action
can be taken to remove the tool string?

a) The wellhead will have to be frozen with an ice plug and tool string removed.

b) The well will have to be left until the reservoir is depleted enough to remove the
Christmas tree.

c) The well will have to be killed via the Christmas tree kill line

d) The well will have to be killed via the riser pump in sub.

30. In wells with a high carbon dioxide (CO2) content and carbon steel tubing, corrosion
inhibition is achieved by pumping corrosion inhibitor down the annulus into the
tubing via a Side Pocket Mandrel (SPM) with an injection valve installed.

If the injection valve fails to open, why should it be changed out as soon as possible?

a. Gas will immediately enter the annulus

b. The inhibitor will start to corrode the casing

c. The loss of inhibitor hydrostatic head will allow gas to enter the annulus

d. The tubing will not be inhibited and will start to corrode

31. When rigging up slick line to pull a plug from the tubing hanger nipple, what
considerations should be given to the BOP arrangement if the slick-line tool string
becomes stuck?

a) A kill line and pump should be rigged up to be able to pump into the riser above the
Christmas tree.

b) A kill line and pump should be rigged up to be able to pump into the Christmas tree.

c) A blind ram BOP should be placed directly into the Christmas tree.

d) The slick line BOP should be placed so it will always be higher than the top of a stuck
tool string

32. How is a sub-surface controlled down hole safety valve closed ?

a) By increasing temp.
b) By reducing temp.
c) By increasing tubing pressure above
d) By decreasing tubing pressure above

32. The completion tubing is exposed to many stresses as the well is produced. In
extreme cases the loading will be higher than the tubing can [Link]
action can be taken?

a) Increase the tubing wall thickness(weight-yield)

b) Set permanent Packer.
c) Flow the well at a lower flow rate.
d) Set a retrievable Packer.

33. How is a sub-surface controlled down hole safety valves- operated?

Please select 2 answers
a) By a rise in the temperature of the well bore fluid.
b) By change in ambient pressure at the valve.
c) By change in differential pressure at the valve.
d) By a fall in the temperature of the well bore fluid.
e) By hydraulic pressure.
 34. A sliding side door (SSD) has been run in a completion string to aid circulating
out the well after the completion is run, why is the SSD placed one joint above
the packer?

a) To allow the slick line tools to engage the SSD profile.

b) To allow annulus solids to settle without interfering the SSD.
c) To allow the annulus to be pressure tested.
d) To allow the well to be killed using an under balance fluid.

35. The Mule shoe guide has been run on the tail pipe of completion to assist entry
into the [Link] efforts to run the completion into the liner, it was hung up.
The crew rotated the completion into place through the [Link] effect may
have on future interventions?

a) The mule shoe will have totally collapsed restricting intervention tool exiting
the tubing.
b) All Mule Shoe have a large ID to allow all tools to pass through.
c) The leading edge of the Mule Shoe may be damaged and intervention tools
may become stuck at this point.
d) No effect, as the Mule Shoe is designed to allow this type of operation.

36. A hydraulically set permanent packer is run as part as the completion string with
the packer setting plug installed. What precautions should be taken?

a. The completion string should be run quickly to get the completion to depth to
meet the time depth curve.
b. The completion string should be run slowly to ensure pressure surges do not
prematurely set the packer.
c. The completion string should be halfway into the hole and pressured tested to
make sure the tubing is not leaking.
d. The completion string should be continually in motion to ensure the string
does not get stuck.
37. A hydraulically set permanent packer is run as part of the completion string. The
well is perforated and has a full column of kill fluid and no losses are seen when
running the completion. If there is no wire line nipple below the packer, how
would you set the packer?

a. A wire line set bridge plug should be set in the tail pipe below the packer and the
tubing pressured up to set the packer.
b. A wire line set bridge plug should be set in the completion above the packer
and the annulus pressured up to set the packer.
c. Pressure up on a control line to set the packer.
d. The tubing should be pressured up against the formation to set the packer.

38. During the well test of a new well, why should the annulus pressure be monitored?

A. To ensure the well can be killed is a well control incident arises.

B. To ensure the well can be flowed to its maximum flow rate.
C. To ensure the annulus is full of the correct fluid.
D. To ensure that the annulus integrity is not being compromised.

39. Why is it best to have a positive pressure when monitoring the annulus?

a) As the annulus outlet valves need pressure to seal.

b) The annulus fluid will kill the well.
c) As the positive pressure helps to energize the well head seats.
d) As losses or gain in pressure is clearly seen.

40. The completion has polished bore receptacle installed in a high temperature
well. When spacing out the BPR seal assembly, where would the seal assembly
to be placed in relation to its stroke length?

a) At the middle of the stroke.

b) At the bottom of the stroke.
c) At the top of the stroke.

41. c a n c e l l e d
42. Which of the following is true about a production retrievable packer?

No. required Answers 2

A. Can only be retrieved by milling
B. Can be set either mechanically or by application of hydraulic pressure
C. Is permanently fixed to the completion string
D. Can only be retrieved when the completion string is pulled out of the hole.

43. How is a hydraulic packer set?

A. A pre-set or wireline installed plug or standing valve is placed in the
tailpipe and a pre- determined pressure is applied below it.
B. A pre-set or wireline installed plug or standing valve is placed in the
tailpipe and a pre- determined pressure is applied on the annulus
side.
C. A pre-set or wireline installed plug or standing valve is placed in the
tailpipe and a pre- determined pressure is applied on the tubing side.

44. What action should be taken if you are unable to bleed off rising “A” annulus
pressure after changing out the “A” annulus contents through the sliding side door
(SSD)?
Please select 1 answer(s)
a) Run shifting tool to check the SSD is fully closed.
b) Run a temperature log to find the leak.
c) Flow the well to reduce the tubing head pressure.
d) Pressure test “A” annulus pressure

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46. When rigging up slick line to pull a plug from the tubing hanger nipple, what
considerations should be given to the BOP arrangement if the slick-line tool string
becomes stuck?

a) A kill line and pump should be rigged up to be able to pump into the riser
above the Christmas tree.
b) A kill line and pump should be rigged up to be able to pump into the
Christmas tree.
c) A blind ram BOP should be placed directly into the Christmas tree.
d) The slick line BOP should be placed so it will always be higher than the top of
a stuck tool string.
 47. When running a permanent hydraulic set packer with the setting plug in the
tubing ,what is the best practice?

a) RIH quickly to the setting depth

b) Pressure test the string half way to insure good integrity
c) RIH slowly to prevent pressure surge setting the packer
d) RIH quickly to match the time depth curve

48. Decision is taken to pull a completion with retrievable packer and bell type wireline
fentry guide,what may happen while POOH ?

A) The casing solids and scale will be collected behind the bell type and may be
sticking while POOH
B) Bell type wire line entry guide is design for this operation
C) You need to circulate brine while POOH to prevent pipe collapse
D) Bell type might stuck while coming out of the tubing hanger
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49. When RIH with completion in horizontal well with packer and tail pipe and bell type
wire line entry guide, what's the effect on intervention tool in the future?

A) Intervention tools might stuck while coming out of the open hole
B) The key mark will be formed in bell guide over time
C) Nothing will happen
D) Large diameter pipe should be used in the future to avoid buckling

50. When testing a new well, why the annulus pressure should always be monitored?

A) To avoid tubing burst while flowing the well

B) To ensure the well integrity is not compromised
C) So scales will not accumulate on top of the packer preventing SSD to be open when
required
D) There should not be pressure in the Annulus at all times
51. What is the reason of loosing weight all of a sudden while RIH
Select two answers
A) Scale
B) Pipe Collapse (we mean completion collapse)
C) Well deviation
D) Increase in well pressure
Wire line
1. What is the purpose of running a drift run?
?

A. To confirm if there are any obstructions in the well that will prevent from
flowing.
B. To confirm that the wire is strong enough to reach the safety valve.
C. To confirm that widest Internal diameter of the well so that the planned
tools can be used in the operation.
D. To confirm that all planned tools can be run to the desired depth and then
be retrieved.

2. The BOP must be closed for an urgent repair on the stuffing box, but the
hydraulic control unit that operates the BOPs completely fails and the BOPs
cannot be closed. What is the correct action to make the well
safe?

 A. Pump up the stuffing box, inflow and then close the swab valve.
 B. Close the wire cutting upper master valve, inflow test and then close the swab
valve.
 C. Close the wire cutting lower master valve, inflow test and then close the swab
valve.
 D. Cut the wire by closing the shear seal BOP by hand, and then close the Xmas
tree.

3. After the first wireline run out of three, a lubricator seal shows clear signs of
damage due to explosive decompression. What should you do?
?

 A. Inspect all seals and pressure test all equipment before continuing the
operation.
 B. Inspect all seals for damage, replace only where needed and continue the
operation.
 C. Check out the damaged seal, do another pressure test and continue the
operation.
 D. Check the lubricator seals and change them out with the same type of seals,
pressure test the lubricator and then continue with the operation.
4. While running wireline into the well, the well control panel that is operating
the hydraulic master valve begins to leak, what may be the consequences if
tools are in the well and no immediate action is taken?

 A. The hose may start to leak well fluids instead of hydraulic oil.
 B. The pump pf hydraulic panel will automatically stop as it has detected a lower
pressure than set pressure.
 C. The hose may continue to leak as the valve will not close and the hydraulic oil
will create a spill and create pollution.
 D. The hydraulic valve may close and cut the wire and the valve may be
damaged.

5. The pressure control equipment (PCE) have arrived on site and you have
checked it against the manifest and performed a visual [Link] is the next
equipment check you should do?

 A. Check that the declaration conformity for the pressure control equipment
shows a pressure and temperature rating than 25% higher than that of the
Xmas tree.
 B. Check the pressure control equipment is certified for least minimum of one
month from the date of operation.
 C. Check the pressure control equipment is certified for the duration of
operation and for conditions will be used for.
 D. Check that maintenance manager of the supply base has signed the
Certificate of Conformity (COC) for the pressure control equipment.

6. There is a leak of injection grease, and the grease injection head fails to hold
[Link] may happen if no immediate action is taken?

 A. The flow of well fluids will be stopped by the ball check valve.
 B. The stuffing box will be over pressured and the well gas will flow to the
atmosphere.
 C. Well fluids will only flow into the bottom grease injection hose.
 D. Well fluids will escape to the atmosphere and into the grease injection skid
through the return line.
7. When working on an oil well the tools in the lubricator and the master valve
is closed. What is the next step?

 A. Open the wing valve and try to bleed down through the production line.
 B. Close the swab valve and bleed down to a vessel routed to a temporary flare
to atmosphere.
 C. Open the bleed valve on the lubricator and depressurize to the atmosphere.
 D. Open the bleed valve on the lubricator and depressurize via a separator line
overboard to atmosphere.

8. What factor can cause well fluids to leak from the weep hole of a BOP ram
during a well intervention operation?

 A. Damage to the seals on the internal piston.

 B. The BOPs not completely closing.
 C. Too much hydraulic pressure in the opening actuator of the BOP.
 D. The BOPs completely closing.

9. A wireline operation has two BOPs with both normal and inverted rams. What is
the correct procedure to close the BOPs to allow a repair on the grease injection
head (GIH)?

 A. Close the bottom set of the BOPs, bleed down lubricator to zero, and inflow
test the bottom set of the BOPs. When test is satisfactory, close the top set of
the BOPs.
 B. Close the bottom set of the BOPs, do an inflow test, close the top set of the
BOPs and then bleed off the lubricator to zero.
 C. Close the top set of the BOPs and then bleed off the lubricator to zero, and
inflow test the top set of the BOPs. close the bottom set of BOPs, and then
inflow test the bottom set of BOPs.
 D. Close the top set of BOPs, close the bottom set of BOPs, and then bleed
down the lubricator to zero.
10. There is a problem during operation which requires the braided wire to be cut.
The stack has a shear/seal BOP. What is the correct procedure?

 A. Active the hydraulic master valve, inflow test the valve and close the swab
valve by hand. Then inflow test the swab valve.
 B. Active the shear seal BOP immediately, so that the shear seal BOP cuts any
tool string. Then close swab valve and do an inflow test.
 C. Check if the shear seal BOP is clear of any tools, active the shear seal BOP and
then close the hydraulic master valve, then do an inflow test.
 D. Check that the shear seal is clear of all tools. If it is clear, active the shear seal
BOP, close the swab valve and inflow test. Then close the master valve and
inflow test.

11. What preventative measures can you take before rigging up, to minimize the
risk of a leaking stuffing box?

 A. Check the packing condition and replace if necessary, do a function test, and
once rigged up, pressure test the stuffing box.
 B. Function test and pressure test the stuffing box.
 C. Select a soft packing element as this will close better around the wire if the
packing becomes worn and start to leak.
 D. When the lubricator is under pressure, increase the hydraulic pressure on the
stuffing box to maximum pressure.

12. The BOP was accidently closed on the tool string. The BOP was opened and
closed several times. After rigging down, it is observed that the wire guides on
the rams are badly damaged. Which one of the following actions is required?

 A. Change the wire guides, nothing else can be damaged.

 B. The BOP should be stripped down and all sealing surfaces inspected and
repaired if needed. All damaged parts should be replaced.
 C. The hydraulic cylinder may be damaged due to hydraulic pressure and should
be replaced.
 D. The equalizing valve properly needs to be changed.
13. When would you most likely attempt to kill the well during braided line
operations?

 A. If there is a leak below shear valve.

 B. If there is a leak in the grease injection head.
 C. If extreme over pull is observed on the wireline.

 D. If there is a leak between the grease injection head and the wireline BOP.

14. Urgent repair in the stuffing box leak and when trying to close the BOP found
the panel was mulfunctioned and the BOP will not be close, what rams you
should close to safe the well?

➢ Close the upper muster valve.

➢ Close the lower muster valve
➢ Increase the stuffing box pressure.

15. A grease injected have a leak and the grease injection head pressurized to
maximum but failed to hold any pressure, what will be happen?

➢ The well fluid will be flow through the grease injection head to the atmosphere and
grease skid through the return line.
➢ The well head pressure will reach to bottom part of grease.
➢ The stuffing box pressure will be increased over it’s designed.
➢ Reduce the pressure on seal of the grease injection head and increase injection
grease.

16. During wire line operation a grease injection head has a leak and increasing
grease pressure to fix the leak but un-successful , what should you do to fix
the problem?

➢ Stop the winch

➢ Close the BOP rams , inject grease to fix the leak
➢ Inject grease between two rams.
➢ Close the return line.
➢ Close the pack off and draw down.
 17. Which one of the following, when running in hole with a tool string on slick line,
could be the reason for very quick, unexpected weight loss as the tool string gets
deeper into the well?

No. required Answers 2

 A. Scale.
 B. Decreasing well pressure.
 C. Increasing inclination in the well.
 D. Collapsed tubing.
 E. Decreasing density of well fluid.

18) A dual BOP is configured with the upper ram in the normal position and the
lower ram inverted. The wireline operator closes the BOP on the wireline, injects
grease and tests the BOP rams. What level of barrier protection does this
provide?

A) when combined with a shear/seal device. It provides triple barrier protection.

B) Double barrier protection.

C) Single barrier protection.

D) No barrier protection.

19) Which factors influence the integrity of a grease injection head?

Please select 2 answers

A) The distance between the sheave and the top of the grease injection head.

B) The annulus pressure.

C) The viscosity of the grease

D) The PCE height above the Xmas Tree

E) The number of flow tubes

20) The wireline operator has informed you that a slickline BOP has been accidentally
closed on the tool string. Which action is required?

A) Ensure the BOP rams can be fully opened again

B) Visually inspect the BOP rams opening and closing

C) Replace the BOP ram guides

D) Repair and re-test the BOP

21) You prepare to rig up slickline on a live gas well to pull a plug installed in the
tubing hanger. What important factor must you consider when planning the PCE
rig-up?

A) If a shear seal valve is required immediately on top of the Xmas Tree.

B) How you will shut in the well in if the tool string becomes stuck.

C) If a dual BOP is required as the tools will not pass the tubing hanger.

D) How to inflow test the subsurface safety valve (SSSV) before starting the
operation.

22) The BOPs are closed with wireline in the well to allow the repair of leaking PCE
above repair are successful, and the wireline has been pulled back to surface.
The well has been shut in and the PCE is depressurized. What action is required
before continuing?

A) Check the wireline tool string for damage.

B) Pull wireline from the drum to move any damaged wire away from the stuffing
box.

C) Complete a full pressure and function test of the BOP.

D) Check the BOP ram seal and guide plates for damage before doing a full pressure
and function test of the PCE.
23) You arrive at the wellsite and the wireline is deep in the well. When inspecting
the PCE, you notice that one of the components has a pressure rating that is
slightly lower than the shut-in well head pressure. What is the first action to
take?

A) Continue with the operation as the PCE has passed the integrity test

B) Pull the wireline back to [Link] the Xmas Tree,Rig down,Reconfigure the
PCE to ensure that all components are compatible with well conditions.

C) Complete the wireline intervention,Close the Xmas Tree,Rig down,Reconfigure the

PCE to ensure that all components are compatible with well conditions.

D) Complete the full operation,Rig down,Ensure that the component with the
incorrect pressure rating is removed and not used in the next operation

24) When running slickline into a dry gas well, what should you do to reduce the
wear of the stuffing box packings?

A) Run the wire into the well very slowly.

B) Drill out the stuffing box packings so the wire can move freely.

C) Keep the wire oiled.

D) Install additional stuffing box packings.

25. During a well intervention operation, a SSSV must be kept in an open

position to allow into the well, what action should you take?

a) Closely monitor any change in well pressure during the operation, as this
will indicateif SSSV is closing.
b) Closely monitor the hydraulic pressure and temperature during first hour
of operationas the well heats up.
c) Closely monitor the hydraulic pressure compared to the well pressure
and temperature throughout the entire operation, to ensure the safety
SSSV stay open .
d) Keep the hydraulic pressure equal to the well pressure to ensure the
SSSV is not closed.
26. When testing the BOP, it is found that the certification is out of date the
next day butoperation will last for several days. The correct action is

a. Continue the operation and have the certification done after the operation.
b. Replace the equipment with tested and certified equipment with expiry
date after the operation
c. Test the equipment to 1.5 times working pressure on site and if
the test is ok, continue with the operation
d. Use the equipment during the operation as at the time of the expiry did not
come.

27. Slick line is to be rigged up on a live gas well to pull a plug installed in tubing
hunger where can the BOPs be positioned in the rig up?

a. Above the point where the rope socket will be when retrieve the plug
b. At a suitable height to allow them to close around the wire if the tools are
stuck across the Xmas tree valves
c. Directly on top of the Xmas tree
d. It doesn’t matter where as long as they are installed in the rig up

28. During rigging up, your lubricator was dropped 10 feet from the crane and the
pin damaged below the O ring. The o ring groove does not appear to be
damaged. Should you :

a. File away the damaged area so that tools will not hang up during
running/pulling.
b. Shut down the job until the section of lubricator is replaced.
c. Visually inspect the damage, and if you believe the damage will not
impact on operation continue rigging up.
d. Continue with operation and ignore the damage.

29. During braided line operations with tool string at 3000 ft the seal in the
grease-head haslost and attempts to regain a seal have been unsuccessful.
What actions should be taken? 2 answers

a. Close the pack off and pull out of hole.

b. Increase grease pressure between the rams and pull out of hole.
c. Decrease the grease pressure in the grease injection head.
d. Stop the wench.
e. Close the grease return line valve.
 30. There is a lack of injection grease and the grease injection head fails to hold any
pressure. What may happen if no immediate action is taken?

a. The flow of well fluids will be stopped by the ball check valve
b. The stuffing box will be over pressured and the well gas will flow to the
atmosphere
c. Well fluids will escape to the atmosphere and into the grease injection
skid through return line
d. Well fluids will only flow into the bottom grease injection hose

31. A dual BOP is configured with the upper ram in the normal position and the lower
ram inverted. The wireline operator closes the BOP on the wireline, injects grease
and tests the BOP rams. What level of barrier protection does this provide?

A) when combined with a shear/seal device. It provides triple barrier

protection.

B) Double barrier protection.

C) Single barrier protection.

D) No barrier protection.

32. The wireline operator has informed you that a slickline BOP has been
accidentally closed on the tool string. Which action is required?

A) Ensure the BOP rams can be fully opened again

B) Visually inspect the BOP rams opening and closing

C) Replace the BOP ram guides

D) Repair and re-test the BOP

33. You prepare to rig up slickline on a live gas well to pull a plug installed in the
tubing hanger. What important factor must you consider when planning the PCE
rig-up?

A) If a shear seal valve is required immediately on top of the Xmas Tree.

B) How you will shut in the well in if the tool string becomes stuck.

C) If a dual BOP is required as the tools will not pass the tubing hanger.

D) How to inflow test the subsurface safety valve (SSSV) before starting the
operation.
 34 -The BOPs are closed with wireline in the well to allow the repair of leaking
PCE [Link] repairs are successful, and the wireline has been pulled back
to surface. The well has been shut in and the PCE is depressurized. What
action is required before continuing?

A) Check the wireline tool string for damage.

B) Pull wireline from the drum to move any damaged wire away from the stuffing
box.

C) Complete a full pressure and function test of the BOP.

D) Check the BOP ram seal and guide plates for damage before doing a full
pressure and function test of the PCE.

35. You arrive at the wellsite and the wireline is deep in the well. When inspecting
the PCE, you notice that one of the components has a pressure rating that is
slightly lower than the shut-in well head pressure. What is the first action to
take?

A) Continue with the operation as the PCE has passed the integrity test

B) Pull the wireline back to [Link] the Xmas Tree,Rig down,Reconfigure the
PCE to ensure that all components are compatible with well conditions.

C) Complete the wireline intervention,Close the Xmas Tree,Rig down,Reconfigure

the PCE to ensure that all components are compatible with well conditions.

D) Complete the full operation,Rig down,Ensure that the component with the
incorrect pressure rating is removed and not used in the next operation

36. When testing the BOP, it is found that the certification is out of date the
next day butoperation will last for several days. The correct action is

a. Continue the operation and have the certification done after the operation.
b. Replace the equipment with tested and certified equipment with expiry
date after the operation
c. Test the equipment to 1.5 times working pressure on site and if
the test is ok, continue with the operation
d. Use the equipment during the operation as at the time of the expiry did not
come.
37. Slick line is to be rigged up on a live gas well to pull a plug installed in
tubing hunger where can the BOPs be positioned in the rig up?

a. Above the point where the rope socket will be when retrieve the plug
b. At a suitable height to allow them to close around the wire if the tools are
stuck across the Xmas tree valves
c. Directly on top of the Xmas tree
d. It doesn’t matter where as long as they are installed in the rig up

38. During rigging up, your lubricator was dropped 10 feet from the crane and
the pin damaged below the O ring. The o ring groove does not appear to be
damaged. Should you :

a. File away the damaged area so that tools will not hang up during
running/pulling.
b. Shut down the job until the section of lubricator is replaced.
c. Visually inspect the damage, and if you believe the damage will not
impact on operation continue rigging up.
d. Continue with operation and ignore the damage.

39. During braided line operations with tool string at 3000 ft the seal in the
grease-head haslost and attempts to regain a seal have been unsuccessful.
What actions should be taken?
Select 2 answers

a. Close the pack off and pull out of hole.

b. Increase grease pressure between the rams and pull out of hole.
c. Decrease the grease pressure in the grease injection head.
d. Stop the wench.
e. Close the grease return line valve.

40. There is a lack of injection grease and the grease injection head fails to hold
anypressure. What may happen if no immediate action is taken?

a. The flow of well fluids will be stopped by the ball check valve
b. The stuffing box will be over pressured and the well gas will flow to the
atmosphere
c. Well fluids will escape to the atmosphere and into the grease
injection skid through return line
d. Well fluids will only flow into the bottom grease injection hose
 41. On a wireline operation while the line is deep in the well it got stuck,you closed
the upper set of BOP but it leaks,you closed the bottom set and it [Link]
to do next?

a. Raise the riser and drop the cutter bar

b. Close the cutter upper master valve and prepare for fishing operation
c. Close the swab valve
d. Close the lower master valve
42. While rig up slickline lubricator found crane boom height is less than BHA
length although BOP installed directly above X-tree what should you do

a. Perform management of change (MOC) for best solution

b. Close DHSV and continue rig up

c. Close upper master valve, inflow test and continue rig up

43. During an inspection of slick line BOP, you noticed that one of the ram seal is
swollen and oil saturated. What should you do? 1
a. Arrange a full redress and verification of the BOP

b. Don’t replace either ram seal as there is no mechanical damage to the ram

c. Make note in your tally book to change the ram when you have time

d. Replace the swollen ram seal only

44. During an inspection of a Slick line BOP, you notice that one of the ram
seals is swollen and appears to be oil saturated. Do you:

a. Do not replace either ram seal as there is no mechanical damage to the

ram.

b. Make a note in your tally book to change the ram when you have a time.

c. Replace the swollen ram seal only.

d. Carry out a full redress of the BOP

 45. You are using a wire line BOP that is rated to a working pressure of 5000 psi. the
well has a maximum tubing head pressure of 4800 psi. the well is 12892 feet with
9.1 ppg completion brine. after perforating the tubing head pressure is a little
higher than expected at 5020 [Link] Should you do:

a. Arrange for higher rated equipment before continuing-inform your

manager.

b. Check the calibration of the gauge used to measure the tubing

head pressure and proceed if out of date.

c. Carry on: the 9.1 ppg fluid will reduce the BHP due to hydrostatic pressure.

d. Carry on: the BOP has a 10% safety factor.

46. When inspecting the BOP rams one hour before running in hole you notice a
cut on the upper inner seal. Should you:

a. Invert the upper element so the cut diverts pressure down the well.

b. Carry on as the top element is only a backup.

c. Suspend work, replace the inner seal and test before proceeding.

d. Test the element and confirm it is not leaking before proceeding.

47. The BOP was accidently closed on the tool string. The BOP was opened and
closed several times. After rigging down, it is observed that the wire guides on
the rams badly damaged. Which one of the following actions is required?

a. Change wire guide. Nothing else can be damaged

b. Hydraulic cylinders may be damaged due to hydraulic pressure and should be

replaced

c. The equalizing valve probably needs to be replaced

d. The BOP should be stripped down and all sealing surface inspected and
repaired. If needed, all damaged parts should be replaced.
48. There is a lack of injection grease and the grease injection head fails to
hold any pressure. What may happen if no immediate action is taken?

a. The flow of well fluids will be stopped by the ball check valve

b. The stuffing box will be over pressured and the well gas will flow to the
atmosphere

c. Well fluids will escape to the atmosphere and into the grease injection skid
through return line

d. Well fluids will only flow into the bottom grease injection hose

49. The shear seal BOP fails to close hydraulically due to pump
failure. What operations can be done by hand?

a. Nothing can be operated

b. Operate the valve, and cut wire and seal

c. Operate the valve, but only the seal function will work

d. Operate the valve, but only the shear function will work.

50. During a well intervention operation, a SSSV must be kept in an open

position to allow into the well, what action should you take?

a. Closely monitor any change in well pressure during the operation, as

this will indicate if SSSV is closing.

b. Closely monitor the hydraulic pressure and temperature during first

hour of operation as the well heats up.

c. Closely monitor the hydraulic pressure compared to the well

pressure and temperature throughout the entire operation, to
ensure the safety SSSV stay open .

d. Keep the hydraulic pressure equal to the well pressure to ensure the

SSSV is not closed

51. The wireline operator reports that there is some damage to the BOP
blind seal and there are no spare seal available. The BOP has passed
a pressure test .What should you do ?

Suspend the operation until a replacement BOP arrive.

52. During a braided line intervention operation with tools in the well ,
there is a leak in the PCE above both sets of dual BOPS.

The operator closes the both sets of BOPS , the upper sets of BOPS
passes a pressure test , but the inverted rams of lower sets are
leaking. Which is the safest action to take to allow the PCE to be
repaired?

Shear the braided line, close and inflow test the swab valve and the upper
master gate valve.

53. With wireline tool in the well , you replace a leaking seal above
the BOP. how should the repaired seal be pressure tested?

By testing the lubricator to wellhead pressure plus a safety factor using

test fluid.

54. During a PCE pressure test , an external leak develops at the wire line
BOP stem .After bleeding off the pressure, what action should you take?

Investigate the cause of the BOP stem leak.

55. During a braided line intervention, two sets of BOPS will be installed.
How should the BOP rams be configured from top to bottom?

Normal, inverted, normal inverted.

56. The wire line operator has informed you that a Slikeline BOP
has been accidently closed on the tool string, which action is
required?

Repair and retest BOP.

57. Which ram BOP configuration is required when running Slikline?

Two BOPs that both have blind rams that hold pressure from below.

58. After changing a lower master gate valve, you are rigging up
slickline to retrieve a plug from the tubing hanger. Where should you
position the BOPs?

At a height greater than the full tool string length above the x tree.

59. With a Slikline in the well, there is a leak above the BOPs .

You close the BOPs but the leak continue , you close the wire cutting
UMV and the leak stops. What should you do next?

Close the swab valve.

60. While pull out of the well the winch operator notices that a strand is
missing from the braided line and sees high weight indicator
[Link] operation is stopped. What is the correct action to take?

Run back into the well a short distance .

Close and test the BOPs and then lift the lubricator.

Clamp the braided line above the [Link] repair.

61. During braided line operations with tool string at 3000 ft the seal in
the grease-head has lost and attempts to regain a seal have been
unsuccessful. What actions should be taken? 2 Answers

a. Close the pack off and pull out of hole.

b. Increase grease pressure between the rams and pull out of hole.

c. Decrease the grease pressure in the grease injection head.

d. Stop the wench.

e. Close the grease return line valve.

62. There is a lack of injection grease and the grease injection head
fails to hold any pressure. What may happen if no immediate
action is taken?

a. The flow of well fluids will be stopped by the ball check valve

b. The stuffing box will be over pressured and the well gas
will flow to the atmosphere

c. Well fluids will escape to the atmosphere and into the

grease injection skid through return line

d. Well fluids will only flow into the bottom grease injection hose
Coiled tubing
1. You see hydraulic oil leaking from the weep hole during a BOP function test.
What could cause this?

 A. The ram seal is leaking.

 B. The ram guide is damaged.
 C. The ram body is cored or damaged.
 D. The hydraulic piston seal is leaking.

2. What can happen if sand screens are run on coiled tubing and they need to be
sheared in an emergency?

 A. The blind rams may shear the sand screens.

 B. All coiled tubing shear rams can cut sand screens.
 C. The shear ram may not shear the sand screens completely.
 D. The Kill fluid can’t be pumped through the sand screen.

3. Why is the coiled tubing connector a mechanical barrier?

 A. It contains the BHA check valves.

 B. It is the only way for the BHA to be connected to the coiled tubing body.
 C. It prevents the coiled tubing from pulling out of the stuffing box.

 D. It prevents well fluid and pressure entering the coiled tubing.

4. The coiled tubing BHA is in the riser, ready to bleed off, when the stripper
rubbers begin to leak. How do you close in the well quickly and safely?

 A. Close the pipe ram.

 B. Close the blind ram.
 C. Close the shear ram.
 D. Close the Xmas tree upper master valve.
5. A coiled tubing cement placement is in progress when the BHA becomes
blocked. What action is required?

 A. Increase the coiled tubing pump pressure to continue the operation.

 B. Increase the tubing head pressure to unlock the BHA.
 C. Shear the coiled tubing to make the well safe.
 D. Pull the coiled tubing back to surface to clear the blockage.

6. What is the closing sequences of a quad BOP when the coiled tubing is sheared
and held in an emergency situation?

 A. Pipe ram, slips ram, shear ram, pick up and close the blind ram.
 B. Slip ram, shear ram, pipe ram, pick up and close the blind ram.
 C. Slip ram, pipe ram, shear ram, pick up and close the blind ram.
 D. Any order is correct.

7. The coiled tubing BHA is stuck in one of the well’s down hole [Link] is
a consultation with the offsite operation manager, and it is decided that the
coiled tubing will be pulled to the maximum over-pull in an attempt to free the
stuck coil. What impact to the operation if the coiled tubing parts at surface?

 A. The coiled tubing operators are put at risk from the recoil of the broken
coiled tubing.
 B. The well will begin to flow out of the stripper and the BOP will must be
closed.
 C. The well must be circulated with N2 to remove the broken coiled tubing
 D. The coiled tubing will be held in the injector chains and so it can be jointed
using an inline connector.

8. What are the indications that there is a hole developing in the coiled tubing
below the stripper?

 A. The coiled tubing weight will decrease

 B. The pump pressure will increase.
 C. The pump pressure will decrease.
 D. The wellhead pressure will increase.
9. You run coiled tubing into subsea well from a semi-submersible [Link] the
tubing stresses on the coiled tubing the same as you would see from the coiled
tubing being run from a jack-up rig?

 A. No, there will be less as the rig is heave compensated.

 B. No, there will be more as the coiled tubing between the reel and injector
head will not be heave compensated.
 C. Yes, as the coiled tubing will be run into the well over the same type of
gooseneck.
 D. Yes, as the lift frame on the semi sub will be heave compensated.

10. What is the effect on the operation if a general muster alarm is sounded
when coiled tubing is still in the hole?

 A. The coiled tubing must be sheared and the operation will be compromised.
 B. The well must be killed and the operation stop for a full investigation.
 C. There will be no major impact to the operation, as general muster alarms are
conducted regularly.
 D. There will be a major impact to the operation as the operation will have to
stop for an extended period.

11. What is the impact on the operation if the pump unit fails while pumping kill
fluid through the coiled tubing?

 A. The coiled tubing must be sheared and the well made safe.
 B. The well kill must be recalculated and completed once the pump is restarted.
 C. The well must be circulated out using the N2 pump.

 D. The well will be dead once the kill fluid falls out of the coiled tubing.

12. There is a leak in the riser below the safety head ram when coiled tubing is
deep in the well. The coiled tubing is below the DHSV and is sheared, but fails to
fall below the Xmas tree valve. What alternative action can be taken?

 A. Kill the well before fishing the coiled tubing.

 B. Open the shear rams, run the free end of the coiled tubing, and attempt to
push the coiled tubing down below the Xmas tree valves.
 C. Run a chemical cutter to cut the coiled tubing below the Xmas tree
 D. Pull the coiled tubing out of the hole using a snubbing unit.
13. During a packing element change, you see that the brass wear bushing are
badly worn out. What effect will this have on the new sealing element?

 A. The coiled tubing will begin to stick in the new sealing elements.
 B. The new sealing elements will leak when the coiled tubing is run into the well.
 C. The new sealing elements will begin to wear due to the excessive coiled
tubing movement through the stripper.
 D. The excessive wear on the brass bushing has no effect on the new sealing
elements.

14. There is a leak in the riser below the safety head ram, when coiled tubing is
deep in the well. The coiled tubing is below the DHSV. What should you do to
ensure a double barrier?

 A. Shear the coiled tubing so that it drops below the Xmas tree valves and then
close the tree valves.
 B. Pull the coiled tubing and close the Xmas Tree valves.
 C. Shear the coiled tubing, and close the blind ram and pipe ram.
 D. Bleed off the coiled tubing and inflow test the check valves in the BHA.

15. The kill fluid is N2 lifted out a gas well by coiled tubing. Once the gas has
reached the surface. It is directed to a flare-boom through the kill wing valve.
How would you close in the well quickly and safely?

 A. Close the Xmas Tree upper master valve.

 B. Close the Xmas Tree flow wing valve.
 C. Close the Xmas Tree kill wing valve
 D. Close the choke at the flare-boom

16. A standard service BOP is tested onsite but it was last used on high H2S well.
For the next operation, you are going to use the BOP on a sweet well. What
action should be taken?

 A. Do not use this BOP as H2S may have caused metal embrittlement.
 B. Pressure test the BOP and continue the operation.
 C. Source a suitable H2S BOP adaptor to connect to the standard service BOP.
 D. Visually inspect the BOP for metal embrittlement. If none is found, continue the
operation.
17. There is a leak in the coiled tubing above the stripper. What is the impact on
the overall operation?

 A. The coiled tubing must be sheared and the operation stopped.

 B. The well must be killed and the operation abandoned.
 C. There is no impact as the coiled tubing can be repaired on the site.
 D. The operation must be stopped and the emergency procedures implemented.

18. When running in the hole, you see a crack in the coiled tubing as it passes
through the injector head in the front of the reel. Before you can stop the
injector chains, the coiled tubing parts. You stop the coiled tubing. Shut
down the pumps, and close the BOP slip and pipe rams. After a short time
there is a flow coming from the well out of the broken coil. What should you
do next?

 A. Close the shear rams and close the blind rams.

 B. Close the shear rams, pull back enough coiled tubing and then close the blind
ram.
 C. Pull back the coiled tubing and close the blind rams.
 D. Run the broken coiled tubing end back into the well and close the Xmas tree
valves.

19. The injector chains begin to slip while pulling out of the hole with the coiled
tubing. What is the impact on the operation if traction cannot be
regained?

 A. The coiled tubing must be spooled back onto the reel using the reel motor.
 B. The coiled tubing will eject out of the well.
 C. The injector head can be replaced easily.

 D. The well may have to be killed to replace the injector head.

20. A slick (non-upset) coiled tubing BHA is pulled out of the stripper packer.
Well fluids are escaping to atmosphere. What valve or ram should you close
first?

 A. The manual swab valve.

 B. The BOP pipe rams.
 C. The BOP shear rams.
 D. The hydraulic upper master valve.
21. During a coiled tubing operation, the coiled tubing begins to ‘Run away’.
The coiled tubing stops the ‘Run away’ by using the pipe/slips [Link]
could be a problem with continuing to use the current BOPs?

 A. No problem, as the pipe/slips rams are designed for this type of use.
 B. The BOP flange will no longer seal.
 C. The BOP stack is designed to withstand this type of use.
 D. The pipe/slips rams may be damaged and will need replacing.

22. When using coiled tubing to mill out a stuck plug, the coiled tubing fluid
pump fails and circulation is lost. What action is required?

 A. Flow the well to remove any debris around the Bottom Hole Assembly.
 B. Pull the coiled tubing off bottom, and repair the pump.
 C. Pull the coiled tubing back to surface to allow the repair of the pumps.
 D. Keep the coiled tubing moving to ensure it does not become stuck.

23. A pump-off sub is included in the BHA in case the coiled tubing get stuck.
What else do you need in the BHA to release the pump-off sub if there is no
circulation?

 A. A coiled tubing jetting nozzle.

 B. A dual flapper check valve.
 C. A shear out ball circulation sub.
 D. A rupture disc circulation sub.

24. The coiled tubing is sheared and is held in place by slip ram. The pipe rams
have also been closed. What must you do before you can shut the blind
rams?

 A. Kill the well.

 B. Run back into the well below the blind rams.
 C. Pick up the coiled tubing above the blind rams using the injector.
 D. Pick up the coiled tubing above the blind rams using the reel motor.
25. What valve or ram should you close if the rotating joint on the coiled tubing
reel is leaking?

 A. The BOP pipe rams

 B. The BOP shear ram.
 C. The pump isolation valve.
 D. The reel isolation valve inside the reel

26. As the coiled tubing is pulled out of the hole. You see a leak between the
stripper and the injector head. The company procedure outlines that the coiled
tubing should be run back into the well and the leak should be placed below
the stripper, but the operator continues to pull out of the hole. What is the
impact of the operator’s action on the overall operation?

 A. The coiled tubing may catastrophically fail as it passes over the gooseneck
and may cause a major incident.
 B. The operation must stop while the emergency procedures are rewritten.
 C. The coiled tubing will be spooled back onto the reel and the operation can
continue when the reel is replaced.
 D. The coiled tubing may part as it passes through the injector head, and the
rest of the coiled tubing will eject out of the well.

27. There is a decrease in pump pressure during a coiled tubing lift operation. You
suspect that there is a hole in the coiled tubing above the check valves. Is there
any way to identify where the hole is located?

 A. Yes, by calculating the difference in well head and pump pressures.

 B. No, there is no way of calculating the location of the hole.
 C. Yes, by calculating the difference in the pump pressures.

28. When pumping nitrified acid, the rotating joint leaks. The pumps are shut
down, but the rotating joint continues to leak as the BHA dual check valves are
not holding. The reel isolation valve is manually operated. What action is
required?

 A. Displace the reel to water and raise a dispensation to repair the rotating joint
with one barrier in place.
 B. Displace the reel to water, close the manual isolation valve, and repair the
rotating joint.
 C. Shear the coiled tubing and close the blind rams before repairing the rotating
joint.
 D. Stop the operation while the manual isolation valve is closed and rotating
joint is repaired.
29. During a coiled tubing N2 lifting operation, the N2 convertor fails and
pressure in the coiled tubing begins to drop. What action is required?

 A. Continue the operation by pumping fluid to lift the well.

 B. Let the coiled tubing pressure fall to zero while pulling out of the well.
 C. Maintain the coiled tubing differential below collapse pressure by killing the
well.
 D. Maintain the coiled tubing differential above collapse pressure by pumping
fluid.

30. When running into the well with coiled tubing, the general muster alarm is
sounded. The coiled tubing well shut in procedures are followed and everyone
then goes to their muster stations – but the coiled tubing unit is left running
and the coiled tubing reel brake is not applied. What may be the impact on the
operation?

 A. The coiled tubing reel may creep and the coiled tubing wraps may become
loose, making recovery very difficult.
 B. The coiled tubing will gradually slip into the well and finally run away, causing
a fishing operation.
 C. The coiled tubing will remain stationary as the well has been closed in at the
BOP, so the operation can continue as normal.
 D. The coiled tubing unit will automatically shut down, so there will be no
impact on the operation.

31. To repair the rotating joint, the inner reel isolation valve is shut and the
necessary isolations are put in place. What else should you do to allow the safe
removal of leaking rotating joint?

 A. Close the pipe rams.

 B. Apply the reel brake and chain the reel to prevent rotation.
 C. Close the blind rams.
 D. Increase the injector tension to the maximum working load.
32. When is a Back Pressure Valve (BPV) activated?

 A. When the well will need to be killed as the cement is placed.

 B. When the hydrostatic pressure in the coiled tubing is greater than the
external pressure.
 C. When the well pressure is greater than the coiled tubing internal pressure.
 D. When the hydrostatic pressure in the coiled tubing is equal to the external
pressure.

33. What internal well control devices are installed in a coiled tubing velocity
string to maintain well integrity?

 A. Extra quad BOP on surface.

 B. The sub surface safety valve in the existing completion string.
 C. Dual flapper check valve.
 D. Wireline nipples and plugs.

34. In a coiled tubing BOP rig-up, what do the hydraulic accumulators do?

 A. Allow the BOP rams to open against well pressure if the main hydraulic pump
fails.
 B. Allow the blind rams to close before the pipe rams.
 C. Allow the BOP rams to function if the main hydraulic pump fails.
 D. Allow the shear seal rams to close before the pipe rams close.

35. The power unit fails while running coiled tubing into the well. What is the
impact on the operation if the power unit cannot be restarted?

 A. The coiled tubing must be pulled out of the hole using the reel motor.
 B. The coiled tubing will eject out of the well.
 C. The well must be made safe until the power unit is restarted.
 D. The coiled tubing will begin to run uncontrolled into the well
 36. You do a coiled tubing nitrogen (N2) lift operation on a sweet gas well. The
coiled tubing stripper rubbers continually need replaced. What could cause
this? Choose two answers

No. required Answers 2

 A. The N2 is drying out the stripper element.

 B. The well fluid is corrosive.
 C. The N2 gas is corrosive.
 D. The stripper pressure is too high.
 E. The coiled tubing has internal corrosion.

37. During a coiled tubing sand clean out, circulation is lost. What action is
required?

 A. Apply pressure to the coiled tubing annulus in an attempt to regain

circulation.
 B. Bleed the coiled tubing pressure in an attempt to regain circulation.
 C. Keep the coiled tubing moving to ensure that it does not get stuck.

 D. Shear the coiled tubing to allow the well to be killed.

38. A shear/seal ram is installed onto the Xmas tree flange. Before the rest of the
riser assembly installed, how would you test the shear/seal in the direction of
flow?

 A. Open the master gate and swab and use well pressure to test shear/seal
closed.
 B. Pump pressure through a test cap on top of the shear/seal, seal/seal closed.
 C. Pump pressure through the kill valve, swab valve open, shear/seal closed.
 D. Pump pressure through Xmas tree side outlet, swab valve closed, shear/seal
closed.

39. A coiled tubing rig up has a quick union to allow installation of the injector
head. What part of the quick union needs inspected to ensure correct sealing?

 A. The quick union ‘O’ ring.

 B. The quick union pin.
 C. The quick union pressure rating.
 D. The quick union thread.
40. A well test package is used during a well clean up, where would you install
the chokes manifold?

 A. Between the separators and stock tank.

 B. Between the coiled tubing reel and high pressure pump.
 C. Between the flow head outlet and separators.

 D. Between the stock tank and flare booms.

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42. Coiled tubing is deep in the well when the general muster alarm is sounded.
The coiled tubing operator follows the correct shut-in procedures. The
procedure includes closing the BOP slip rams, closing the BOP pipe rams and
then going to the muster station. However, the supervisor accidentally shuts
the shear rams from the remote BOP panel. What impact does this have on the
operation?

 A. The well is not in a safe condition because the dual check valves will not hold
pressure if the coiled tubing sheared.
 B. The well is still safe because the BOP slip and pipe rams are closed and the
coiled tubing is hanged in the slips.
 C. The well is not in a safe condition because the pipe must be pulled back and
blind rams must be closed.
 D. The well is still safe because the Xmas tree upper master valve can still be
closed remotely.

43. There is a decrease in pump pressure during a coiled tubing N2 lift operation.
You suspect that there is a hole in the coiled tubing below the stripper. If left
unnoticed, what will the impact be?

 A. The hole may become larger due to erosion.

 B. The hole will gradually close due to the blocking effect of the N2.
 C. The N2 will form hydrate across the hole.
 D. The hole will remain the same size and in the same place.
44. When using a BHA with an external up-set, the coiled tubing connector is pull
tested against the stuffing box. If the connector fails, what is the impact on
the operation?

 A. The coiled tubing will whiplash out of the hole and hydrocarbons will escape
to the atmosphere.
 B. During the pull test, the Xmas tree valves must be closed so that there is no
release of hydrocarbons.
 C. Hydrocarbons will flow into the coiled tubing as there are now no BHA check
valves.
 D. The well will flow through the stripper as the coiled tubing is pulled out
through the stripper.

45. When pulling the coiled tubing out of the hole, you see a leak as the coiled
tubing is pulled through the stripper seal element. You pull the coiled tubing
back further until the leak is across the injector head chains. At this point, the
coiled tubing parts. What is the best course of action to be taken?

 A. Pull the coiled tubing out of hole and continue wind the broken end onto the
reel.
 B. Pull the free end of the coiled tubing onto the deck and crimp the end to seal
it.
 C. Stop pulling the coiled tubing out of hole, close slips and pipe rams and
monitor for leaking check valves.
 D. Run the coiled tubing back hole onto the broken end and try to kill the well.

46. During a well clean out operation, N2 and fluid returns are directed through a
three phase separator. Liquids are separated and passed to stock tank, and the
gas is routed to the flare stack. The separator cannot cope with the liquid
returns, and the flow control valves close. How would you make the well safe?

 A. Close the shear rams, drop the coiled tubing, and shut the Xmas tree swab
valve.
 B. Stop pumping and close the DHSV.
 C. Stop pumping and close the return line surface safety valve.
 D. Stop pumping and close the Xmas tree upper master valve.
47. You see a pin hole leak in the coiled tubing as it passes through the injector
head. You pull back out of hole and position the pin hole on the reel. As the
pinhole passes over the gooseneck, the coiled tubing catastrophically fails.
What action is required?

 A. Continue the operation by pulling the coiled tubing out the hole using the
reel motor.
 B. Continue the operation once the coiled tubing is joined by a roll-on
connector.
 C. Stop the operation and put a full corrective plan in place to recover the coiled
tubing.
 D. Stop the operation while the injector head is replaced, and weld the coiled
tubing at the break point.

48. Coiled tubing is in the well when a general muster alarm is sounded. Everyone
goes to their muster stations without closing in the well or shutting down the
power units. What is the overall impact on the operation?

 A. There is no impact, as all of the personnel are accounted for at the muster
stations.
 B. The supervisor must ask the senior site manager to close in the well.
 C. The coiled tubing must be remotely sheared to make the well safe.
 D. The well must be left in its current condition until it has been assessed safe to
close in the well.

49. Fluid is dipping from the center of the coiled tubing reel. What may have
caused this?

 A. The coiled tubing has parted in one of wraps.

 B. The injector hydraulics are leaking.
 C. The fluid pump has a leak.
 D. The rotating joint has a leak.

50. When testing the coiled tubing BHA with the coiled tubing in the well, the
check valves can be inflow tested. Can both check valves be inflow tested?

 A. No, the bottom valve can be tested by bleeding off the coiled tubing
pressure.
 B. No, the top valve can be tested by bleeding off the coiled tubing pressure.
 C. No, you can only assume one is fully tested.
 D. Yes, by bleeding off the coiled tubing pressure.
51. Coiled tubing is deep in the well when a leak occurs in the riser between the
shear/seal rams and the Xmas Tree. What should you do?

 A. Stop the coiled tubing and close the Xmas Tree upper master valve.
 B. Stop the coiled tubing, ensure that the coiled tubing is off bottom, close the
shear/seal rams and then close the Xmas Tree swab valve.
 C. Stop the coiled tubing, ensure that the coiled tubing is off bottom, close the
shear/seal rams and then close the Xmas lower master valve.
 D. Pull out of the hole quickly to get the coiled tubing above the DHSV.

52. What is a ‘double barrier’ when changing out stripper rubbers?

 A. One tested barrier between BOP stack and the stripper rubber being changed
out.
 B. One tested barrier between the well fluid/pressure and the stripper rubber
being changed out.
 C. Two tested barriers between any fluid/pressure and the stripper rubber being
changed out.
 D. Two tested barriers between the production system and the stripper rubber
being changed out.

53. The shear rams have been damaged due to cutting a BHA. In the next
operation, can you use the same shear BOP?

 A. Yes, but should be function tested before the next operation.

 B. Yes, shear rams are designed to be used many times.
 C. No, they will have to be replaced before the next operation.
 D. No, they will have to be pressure tested as they will not hole pressure with
this type of damage.
54. During C.T operation there’s a leak in the flange between the X-tree & riser
above it directly, what action is required to make the well safe?

➢ Close the shear/seal ram then close the X-tree valves.

➢ Close the upper master valve.
➢ Close the pipe ram.
➢ Close the blind ram
55. The perforation run is planned to be conducted with C.T through the
deployment system ,the BHA length measured correctly but the space out
was wrong what’s of the following is the most danger?

➢ Close the shear ram on the deployment bar

➢ Close the shear ram on the C.T coil
➢ Close the shear ram on the firing head
➢ Close the shear ram on the C.T check valve.

56. During A C.T operation and while C.T RIH but still above the SSSSV “ Surface
controlled sub surface safety valve” the hydrocarbon leak observed at the X-
tree adaptor flange, what action should you do to stop the leak

➢ Close the SCSSSV.

➢ Close the BOP pipe ram.
➢ Close the shear/seal ram.
➢ Close the X-tree valves.

57. What’s the pressure you need to bleed to zero when the rotating joint on the
C.T has a leak?

➢ The pressure between the reel isolation valves & the rotating joint.
➢ The pressure from the BHA to the rotating joint.
➢ The pressure from the rotating joint to the pump.

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59. During POOH with C.T you notice a damage marks on the C.T. and there’s a
slippage for the C.T. , what’s the reason for that?

➢ The injector traction pressure is low

➢ The well pressure is very high compared to the injector pressure.
➢ The C.T. size smaller than injector design for.
 60. During running in hole with C.T, found crack between reel & injector, then C.T
parted, pipe & slip rams closed and the C.V leaks what action to make well
safe?

➢ Drop C.T. in the well, then close X-tree.

➢ Close shear/seal, drop the C.T. then close the X-tree valves.
➢ Close shear and pull out enough and close blind ram.
➢ Close shear/seal & blind ram.
60. Why the shear/seal located directly on the top of the tree?
No. required Answers 2

 A. To eliminate additional connections.

 B. Because it is a primary barrier.

 C. If the coil needs to be cut, it should fall below the tree valves.

 D. To avoid congestion on the rig floor.

61. Space-out of a deployment system Bottom Hole Assembly (BHA) is critical to

ensure which piece of equipment is across the pipe rams?

 A. The coiled tubing firing head.

 B. The coiled tubing check valves.
 C. The coiled tubing deployment bar.
 D. The coiled tubing connector.

62. When pulling coiled tubing out of the well. You see that the coiled tubing is
marked and the injector skates are slipping. Why has this happened?

 A. The stuffing box pressure is too high.

 B. The injector skates tension pressure is too low.
 C. The coiled tubing is not the correct size for the injector head.
 D. The well pressure is too high for the injector head.
 63. What additional equipment may be needed when running a heavy walled
Bottom Hole Assymbly (BHA) on coiled tubing?

 A. Large pipe rams.

 B. Shear ram boosters.
 C. Second set of slip rams.
 D. Second set of blind rams.

64. What will happen to the sealing elements if the stripper hydraulic pressure is set
too low and the stripper begins to leak?

 A. The stripper housing will erode and leak will get worse.
 B. The stripper elements will not work with low hydraulic pressure.
 C. The stripper elements will begin to flow cut and the leak could get worse.
 D. The hydraulic pressure will automatically increase and the leak will stop.

65. What can you do to prevent pipe collapse during an inflow test of the BHA checks
valves

No. required Answers 2

 A. Reduce the riser pressure by bleeding down through the kill wing valve first.
 B. Only use Nitrogen (N2) as a test medium.
 C. Flow the well via the kill wing.
 D. Limit the amount of pressure that is bled off through the reel.
 E. Depressurize the coiled tubing slowly via the reel.

67. Coiled tubing deployment system is used to run a long perforating gun into alive
well. What is the deployment bar used for?

a) To connect the BHA to the coiled tubing.

b) To seal and hang the lower BHA.
c) To allow the well to be circulated.
d) To tighten the BHA to the coiled tubing
68. Space out of a deployment system BHA is critical to ensure which piece of
equipment is across the pipe rams?

a) The coiled tubing firing head.

b) The coiled tubing connector.
c) The coiled tubing deployment bar.
d) The coiled tubing checks valves.

69. The Upper sealing element of A dual stripper is leaking with coiled tubing deep
in the well. What should you do before pulling out of the hole?

a) Close the pipe ram and kill the well.

b) Close the lower stripper element and pull out of the well.
c) Close the pipe rams and lower stripper element then change the upper
stripper element.
d) Close the pipe ram and pull out of the well.

70. Why are coiled tubing shear rams placed above the pipe and slip rams?

a) So that the coiled tubing can be held in the slips and sealed with the pipe rams
before shearing.
b) So that the coiled tubing can be held in the pipe rams for pressure testing and
blind rams before running in.
c) So that the coiled tubing can be sheared and dropped in case of an emergency.
d) So that the BOP can be inflow tested and pressure tested with coiled tubing in
the hole.

71. What is the function of the upper and lower brass bushing in the stripping?

a) Apply pressure on the seal element.

b) Form seal around the coil.
c) Ensure the CT in centrally in stripper.( is held centrally within the stripper).
72. In the diagram below, you have pressure tested the reel against the swab valve.
What valves would you open to inflow test the dual check valves in the BHA?

a. 6,7,8,9,10 b. 3,4,5,8,9 c. 1,2,3,4,5,8 d. 2,3

73. When pressure testing the BOP stack and rams with coiled tubing in place, why
is it important to increase the injector chain gripper force?

a) The coiled tubing may burst during the pressure test.

b) The coiled tubing will contract during the pressure test.
c) The slip rams may not hold the pipe.
d) Pressure testing increases the upward forces.

74. A well test package is used during a well clean up. Where would you install
the remote choke valve ?

a) Between separators and the stock tank

b) Between the coiled tubing reel and the high pressure pump
c) Between the flow-head outlet and the separators
d) Between the stock tank and the flare booms.
75. In the diagram below, the stripper is flanged to the base of the injector. What will
happen if the gap between the injector and the stripper is too long?

a) The CT will become stuck in the injector chain.

b) The CT will buckle between the injector and stripper.
c) The stripper element will not seal around the CT.
d) Nothing. The CT will still pass through the stripper.

76. When pulling coiled tubing out of the well, you see that the CT is damaged and
there is evidence of the CT slipping at the injector head. Why has this happened?

a) The correct tubing is not the correct size for the injector head.
b) The stuffing box pressure is too high.
c) The well pressure is too high for the injector head.
d) The injector coil gripping pressure is too low.

77. The CT is sheared and is held in place by the slip rams. The pipe rams have also
been [Link] must you do before you can shut the blind rams?

a. Kill the well.

b. Pick up the CT above the blind rams using the injector.
c. Pick up the CT above the blind rams using the reel motor.
d. Run back into the well below the blind rams.

78. When pulling coiled tubing out of the hole, you see a leak as the coiled tubing is
pulled through stripper seal element. You pull the coiled tubing back further until
the leak is across injector head chains, At this point, the coiled tubing parts. What is
the best course of action?

a) Pull the coiled tubing out of the hole and continue to wind the broken end .
b) Pull the free end of the coiled tubing onto the deck and crimp the end to reel
c) Run the coiled tubing back down onto the broken and try to kill the well
d) Stop pulling the coiled tubing out of the hole, close the BOP slip and pipe rams
monitor for leaking check valves
 79. You use single side door stripper and quad BOP on a coiled tubing rig-up. What do
you need to ensure two barriers when changing out the stripper element with pipe in
the hole?

a) An additional gate valve.

b) An additional shear ram.
c) An additional blind ram.
d) An additional pipe ram.

80. You are using a dual coiled tubing stripper when the upper stripper needs replaced.
What other seals-rams would you need to close to assist the repair?

a) Lower stripper element and BOP pipe rams

b) BOP pipe rams and BOP shear rams.
c) Lower stripper element and shear rams
d) BOP pipe rams and blind rams.

81. During a coiled tubing operation, the riser must be connected directly to the Xmas
tree. The Xmas tree has a flange to quick union [Link] is the best
practice for the Xmas tree to riser cross-over?

a) Connect the riser to the Xmas tree with a quick union connector.
b) Change the Xmas tree connection a flange to flange crossover.
c) Change the Xmass tree connection with a new flange to quick union cross over.
d) The riser cannot be hooked up to the Xmas tree with any type of Cross over.

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83. You prepare a rig-up procedure. What should you include to ensure that the
pressure testing is completed without failures?

a) The flange faces and other sealing areas are inspected before installation.
b) The pressure test is carried out for five minutes only.
c) The water glychol is used as a test fluid.
d) The injector head is assembled onto the stuffing box before installation.
84. The coiled tubing is cut and dropped due to leak in the riser stack below the safety shear
rams. How will this affect the operation?

a) The operation can continue once the downhole safety valve has been tested.
b) The operation requires a new riser section before it can continue.
c) The operation can continue as the riser leak can be repaired.
d) The operation will now become complex fishing operation.

85. The flange between the Xmas and the coiled tubing riser assembly is leaking with
coiled tubing in the well. What valve or ram should you close first?

a) The BOP pipe rams

b) The BOP shear/seal ram
c) The BOP slip rams
d) The Xmas Tree upper master valve
86. Where do the majority of bending stresses happen in normal coiled tubing
operations?
a. At the lower collapse limits of conventional tubing.
b. At the mechanical footage counters.
c. At the injector gooseneck or arch guide when pulling out of the hole.
d. Between the reel and the gooseneck.

87. In a coiled tubing operation, there is a pin hole leak in the coiled tubing
between the reel and the injector head. What effect will this have on the
operation?
a. There will be no impact as the coiled tubing can be spooled back onto
the reel.
b. There will be a potential impact to the safety of the onsite personnel.
c. There will be no environmental impact.
d. There will be some minor well integrity issues.

88. There is a leak in the coiled tubing above the stripper. How will this affect
the operation?

a. The operation must stop while the operator calls the supervisor for instructions.
b. The operation will continue as normal, as leaks in coiled tubing are common.
c. The emergency procedures must be applied and all personnel must follow
the procedure.
d. The supervisor will take control of pulling the coiled tubing. And all other
personnel must go to their muster stations.
89. The CT BHA is in the PCE and ready to be run in the well, when a leak develops in
the riser ,how would you close the well quickly and safely?

A. Close the lower master and BOP pipe ram.

B. Close the X-tree upper master valve And swab valve
C. Close the upper master valve and SSSV.
D. Close the x-tree upper maser and swab and sssv.

90. The injection chains begin to slip while pulling out of the hole with the coiled
[Link] is the impact on the operation if traction cannot be regained?
a) The coiled tubing must be spooled back onto the reel using the reel motor
b) The coiled tubing will eject out of the well
c) The injector head can be replaced easily
d) The well may have to be killed to replace the injector head

91. You plan to do a production logging test (PLT) with coiled tubing on flowing sand
producing [Link] potential situation should you prepare to ?

a) The CT could buckle.

b) The CT could become stuck.
c) The CT may collapse.
d) The rotating joint on the reel may become blocked.

92. What may happen if the hydraulic piston seals in the CT stripper housing leaks?

a) The stripper element may begin to leak as not enough pressure is applied.
b) The CT will begin to erode as it passes the stripper element.
c) The well fluid will be contained.
d) The brass bushings may fail due as not enough pressure is being applied.

93. While running coiled tubing into the well, you see that the BOP hydraulic
pump pressure is falling. How will this affect the overall operation?

a) The well must be killed as the BOPs have failed.

b) The coiled tubing must be sheared as the BOP system is inoperative.
c) The well can be made safe, as the BOPS can still be operated using the
accumulator.
d) The well must be flowed while the hydraulic system is repeated.
94. When pumping acid through coiled tubing, there is a decrease in pump
pressure. There are indications that there is a hole in the coiled tubing above
the check valves. What action is required?

a) Displace the acid with N2 before pulling out of the hole.

b) Displace the acid with water before pulling out of the hole.
c) Kill the well before pulling out of the hole.
d) Shear the coiled tubing to make the well safe.

95. How would you repair the rotating joint on the CT reel if it begins to leak?

A. Pull the CT out of the hole and bleed the reel before repairing the rotating
joint.
b. Inflow test the BHA dual check valve and close the BOP pipe rams
before repairing the rotating joint.
C. The rotating joint cannot be repaired or replaced without killing the well.
D. Inflow the BHA check valves and close the reel isolation valve
before repairing the rotating valve.

96. Fluid is dripping from the center of the coiled tubing reel. What may have
caused this?

a. The fluid pump has a leak.

b. The injector hydraulics are leaking.
c. The coiled tubing has parted in one of the wraps.
d. The rotating joint has a leak.

97. In order to repair or replace a leaking rotating joint, what pressures must be bled off
to zero psi before work begins?

Please select 2 answer(s)

a) The pressure between the rotating joint and the pumps.
b) The well pressure between the pipe rams and the CT.
c) The pressure between the pipe rams and the stripper rams.
d) The coiled tubing pressure between the BHA check valves and the reel
isolation valve.
e) The pressure between the rotating joint and the reel isolation valve.
98. What can you do to prevent pipe collapse during an inflow test of the BHA
check valves?

Please select 2 answer(s)

a) Reduce the riser pressure by bleeding down through the kill wing valve first.
b) Depressurize the coiled tubing slowly through the reel.
c) Flow the well through the kill wing.
d) Limit the amount of pressure that is bleed of through the reel.
e) Only use N2 as test media

99. A shear/seal ram is installed onto the Xmas Tree flange. Before the rest of the riser
assembly installed, how would you test the shear/seal in the direction of flow?

a) Open the master gate and swab and use well pressure shear/seal closed
b) Pump pressure through a test cap on top of the shear/seal, shear seal closed
c) Pump pressure through the kill valve, swab valve open, shear/seal closed
d) Pump pressure through Xmas Tree side outlet, swab valve closed,
shear/seal closed.

100. You see a pin hole leak in the CT as it passes through the injector head. You pull
back out of the hole and position the pin hole on the reel. As the pinhole passes
over the gooseneck, the CT catastrophically fails. What action is required?

a. Stop the operation while the injector head is replaced, and weld the CT at
the break point.
b. Continue the operation by pulling the CT out the hole using the reel motor.
c. Stop the operation, and put a full corrective plan in place to recover the CT.
d. Continue the operation once the CT is joined by a roll-on connector.

101. You are pulling out of the hole with a long logging tool complete with a
radioactive [Link] string becomes trapped across the BOPs and you are
unable to free ( or to shut in ) . What must you do?

a) You have to close the pipe rams

b) You have to kill the well
c) You have to shear the tool and radioactive source
d) You have to try and close the blind rams
102. When running in the hole, you see a crack in the coiled tubing as it passes the
injector head in front of the reel. Before you can stop the injector chains, the
coiled tubing parted , shut down the pumps and close the BOP slip and pipe
ram , there is flow coming from the well out of the broken coil. What should
you do?

a) Close the shear rams and close the blind rams

b) Close the shear rams, pull back enough coiled tubing and then close
blind ram
c) Pull back the coiled tubing and close the blind rams
d) Run the broken coiled tubing end back into the well and close the blind
ram.

103) A well has been circulated with nitrogen (N2). In which situation would the
check valves close?

a. When nitrogen continues to be pumped into the coiled tubing

b. When the pressure in the coiled tubing BHA is more than the pressure at the
same point within the well
c. When starting to pump completion fluid into the coiled tubing.
d. When the pressure in the coiled tubing BHA is less than the pressure at the
same point within the well

104) A well has been circulated with nitrogen (N2). In which situation would the check
valves close?
A. When nitrogen continues to be pumped into the coiled tubing
B. When the pressure in the coiled tubing BHA is more than the pressure at the same
point within the well
C. When starting to pump completion fluid into the coiled tubing.
D. When the pressure in the coiled tubing BHA is less than the pressure at the same
point within the well
105) Coiled tubing is deep in a gas well when there is a serious leak at the reel. The
coiled tubing is full of water and the pressure across the BHA is balanced.
You shut down the fluid pump and close the quad BOP slip rams and pipe rams.
Water flow from the leak stops. Why has the leak stopped?
A. The downhole check valves have functioned.
B. The coted tubing has collapsed
C. A hydrate has formed in the reel
D. The water in the coiled tubing has killed the well

106) You plan a reverse circulating sand clean-out operation which component of a
coiled tubing BHA must be removed?
A. The coiled tubing connector
B. The downhole check valves
C. The shear sub.
D. The wash nozzle

107) During a Coiled tubing programme, you plan to circulate solids out of the well.
What must you do before starting the operation?
A. Rig up a line to the A' annulus to divert the solids away from the location when
they reach surface.
B. Plan to run the coiled tubing as deep into the solids as possible.
C. Measure the size of the solids to make sure you use the correct size sieve.
D. Calculate the circulation velocity to make sure you use the correct pump rate.

108) Why is the shear seal BOP located directly on top of the tree?
Please select 2 answer(s)
A. To eliminate additional connections
B. To allow a longer bottom hole assembly (BHA) to be run.
C. To avoid congestion on the rig floor
D. If the coiled tubing needs to be cut, it should fall below the tree valves
E. Because it is a primary barrier
109) Perforating gun are being run on CT. The firing head is ball activated. where in
the CT BHA should the down hole check valve be positioned?
A. Immediately below the firing head.
B. Immediately below the CT BHA connector.
C. At the bottom of the perforating gun assembly.
D. Between the circulation sub and the ball operated shear sub.

110. What must the deployment system have to ensure internal well integrity, when
hanging of the lower BHA ?

a. Tested pump off sub.

b. Tested internal isolation valve.
c. Tested slip ram.
d. Tested external isolation valve.

111. The Upper sealing element of A dual stripper is leaking with coiled tubing deep in
the well . What should you do before pulling out of the hole?

a) Close the pipe ram and kill the well.

b) Close the lower stripper element and pull out of the well.
c) Close the pipe rams and lower stripper element then change the upper
stripper element.
d) Close the pipe ram and pull out of the well.

112. A CT operation is required to N2 lift a well. The CT is rigged up on the upper deck
of a platform that is 90ft above the well [Link] additional piece of
equipment would you use to ensure a double barrier?

a) A shear seal BOP on the platform deck.

b) A set of slip rams on platform deck.
c) A set of blind rams just above the X tree.
d) A shear seal BOP just above the X tree.
113. During a coiled tubing operation, the riser must be connected directly to the Xmas
tree. The Xmas tree has a flange to quick union [Link] is the best
practice for the Xmas tree to riser cross-over?

a) Connect the riser to the Xmas tree with a quick union connector.
b) Change the Xmas tree connection a flange to flange crossover.
c) Change the Xmass tree connection with a new flange to quick union cross
over.
d) The riser cannot be hooked up to the Xmas tree with any type of Cross
over.

114. In coiled tubing rig up. What does the hydraulic accumulator do?

a) Allow the BOP rams to function if the main hydraulic pump fails.
b) Allow the shear ram to close before the pipe rams close.
c) Allow the blind ram to close before the pipe rams close
d) Allow the BOP rams to open against well pressure if the main hydraulic pump
fails.

115. You prepare a rig-up procedure. What should you include to ensure that the
pressure testing is completed without failures?

a) The flange faces and other sealing areas are inspected before installation.
b) The pressure test is carried out for five minutes only.
c) The water glychol is used as a test fluid.
d) The injector head is assembled onto the stuffing box before installation.

116. What's the effect on Coiled tubing pipe if the distance between injector
and stripper increased?

A) The Coiled tubing may be buckled

B) There is no affect as this is normal
C) The coiled tubing may be ejected out due to well head pressure
D) The Coiled tubing may run away
 117. During muster alarm the CT operator followed the emergency
procedure which include close the slip and pipe ram but accidently
supervisor close the shear ram from remotely point, is the well safe?

A) Yes, as the untested C.V in the BHA is a barrier

B) No as the CT should be pulled back and close blind ram
C) No ,the master valve should be closed
D) Yes because the pipe ram hold the well pressure

118. What's the function of deployment bar when RIH with long BHA.

a. Deployment bar should not be run with long BHA

b. To isolate and hang long BHA during RIH
C. To connect the BHA with CT
D. To connect the long BHA to each other
119. During RIH with long BHA with deployment system what should you
do to insure the internal integrity system not be compromised?
A) Close the external isolation valves
B) Close the internal isolation valves
C) Close the shear ram
D) Close the down hole SSV

120. The CT in the riser and ready to RIH but the N2 Converter found
damaged. what should you do to close the well safely and quickly?

A) Close the upper master valve ,inflow test then close the swab Valve
B) No problem ,you can fix it after the job
C) Use pumping unit instead of the N2 converter and continue the job
D) Add shear/seal BOP to your rig up before RIH
121. During CT operation there's a leak above the stripper. To repair the leak
what should you do?

A) Close the swab valve while counting turns , inflow test it then repair the leak
B) Shear the pipe using shear/seal safety head
C) If the leak is not a hazard fluid continue the job with caution
D) Close the lower stripper, inflow test & close the pipe ram and test

122. You are pulling out of the hole but BHA get out of the stuffing box,how to secure
the well?

a. Increase the pressure on the stripper to avoid blow out

b. Close pipe ram
c. Close the swab valve
d. Pump kill fluid through the pipe
1-You are pulling out of the hole with a long logging tool complete with a radioactive
source in the [Link] string becomes trapped across the BOPs and you are unable
to shut in the well . What must you do?

You have to close the pipe rams.

You have to kill the well.
You have to try and close the blind rams.
You have to shear the tool and radioactive source.

2- A leak in the coiled tubing below the stripper is left unnoticed, and eventually
the bottom hole assembly (BHA) and a length of coiled tubing becomes
detached from the coiled tubing String. What may be the consequences?

There will be no consequences as the coiled tubing will stop in the riser.
Hydrocarbons will escape when the tubing exits the stuffing box.
The coiled tubing will become stuck in the stripper elements.
The extra fluid pumped will kill the well.

3- You are using a dual coiled tubing stripper when the upper stripper elements need
to be replaced. What other seals/rams should you close to assist the repair?

Lower stripper element and BOP shear rams.

BOP pipe rams and BOP blind rams.
Lower stripper element and BOP pipe rams.
BOP pipe rams and BOP shear rams.

4- A coiled tubing operation is required to nitrogen (N2) lift a well. The coiled tubing
is rigged up on the upper deck of a platform that is 90 ft above the [Link]
additional piece of equipment would you use to ensure a double barrier?

A shear seal BOP on the platform deck.

5- During a Coiled tubing operation, the riser must be connected directly to the Xmas
Tree. The XmasTree has a flange to quick union [Link] is the best practice
for the Xmas Tree to riser cross-over?

Connect the riser to the Xmas Tree with a quick union connector.
Change the Xmas Tree connection to a flange to flange cross-over.
Change the Xmas Tree connection with a new flange to quick union cross-over.
The riser cannot be hooked up to the Xmas Tree with any type of cross-over.
6- When pressure testing the BOP stack and rams with coiled tubing in place,
why is it important to increase the injector chain gripper force?

The slip rams may not hold the pipe.

Pressure testing increases the upward forces.
The coiled tubing will contract during the pressure test.
The coiled tubing may burst during the pressure test.

7- What does the brass bushing in a coiled tubing stripper assembly do?

It forms form a seal around the coiled tubing.

It applies hydraulic pressure to the stripper element.
It ensures the coiled tubing is held centrally within the stripper.
It applies pressure to the stripper element.

8- You have the coiled tubing in the riser and are ready to run in the hole. when
there is a problem with the nitrogen (N2) converter. How would you close in the
well quickly and safely?

Close the Xmas Tree lower master valve and close the BOP pipe rams.
Close the Xmas Tree swab valve and down hole safety valve.
Close the Xmas Tree upper master valve and swab valve.
Close the Xmas Tree upper master valve and the down hole safety valve

9- The coiled tubing bottom hole assembly (BHA) is in the PCE and ready to run in
the well when a leak develops in the riser. How would you close in the well quickly
and safely?

Close the Xmas Tree swab valve and subsurface safety valve (SSSV).
Close the Xmas Tree upper master valve and swab valve.
Close the Xmas Tree lower master valve and subsurface safety valve (SSSV).
Close the Xmas Tree upper master valve and close the BOP pipe rams.

10- When running into a high deviated well, what can happen when there is a large
difference between the coiled tubing outside diameter (OD) and the completion
tubing internal diameter (ID)?

The coiled tubing could hang up on the completion tailpipe crossover.

When the well is opened up to flow. the fluid velocity could damage the coiled
tubing.
The coiled tubing could buckle.
The coiled tubing could collapse.
11- Due to height limitations, the coiled tubing PCE rig up must be as short as
[Link] could you reduce the height of the PCE?

Replace the standard quad BOP with a combi BOP.

Remove the riser and use the closed surface controlled subsurface safety valve
(SCSSSYV)
to install the BHA.
Remove the check valves from the BHA and rig up a short riser.
Rig up a single stripper and move the standard quad BOP directly on top of the
Xmas Tree.

12- During a coiled tubing programme, you plan to circulate solids out of the well
. What must you do before starting the operation?

Calculate the lift velocity to make sure you use the correct pump rate.
Rig up a line to the ‘A’ annulus to divert the solids away from the location when
they reach surface.
Measure the size of the solids to make sure you use the correct size fitter.
Plan to run the coiled tubing as deep into the solids as possible.

13- You plan ta change the upper stripper element of a dual stripper. You will use
the pipe rams and the lower stripper element as barrier elements. How can you
tell if the pipe rams are leaking during an inflow test?

Pressure will build up between the pipe rams and the lower stripper element.
Pressure will build up between the injector head and the upper stripper element.
Pressure will build up between the pipe rams and the Xmas Tree.
Pressure will build up between the lower stripper element and the upper stripper
element.

14- The injector head fails during a coiled tubing acid scale removal operation. The
BHA is at the tubing retrievable surface controlled subsurface safety valve
(TRSCSSSV) and cannot be [Link] coiled tubing is full of acid. What should
you do to maintain well integrity?

Bullhead fresh water into the ‘A’ annulus to prevent tubing burst.
Pump nitrogen into the completion tubing.
Circulate a neutralizing fluid into the well through the coiled tubing.
Close the BOP shear/seal rams and kill the well.

15- You plan to run a production logging tool (PLT) on coiled tubing in a sand
producing [Link] potential situation should you prepare for?

The coiled tubing may collapse.

The coiled tubing could buckle.
The rotating joint on the reel may become blocked.
The coiled tubing may become stuck.
16- In a coiled tubing nitrogen (N2) lift operation, well fluids are flowing through
the flow wing into a clean up [Link] should you shut in the well?

Close the flow wing valve and then stop pumping.

Stop pumping. close the pipe rams and then close the flow wing valve.
Stop pumping, close the choke and then close the flow wing valve.
Continue pumping and close the flow wing valve.

17- Kill fluid is being gas lifted out of a well using coiled tubing. Once the wellbore
fluid reaches surface, it is directed to a flare boom through the Xmas Tree flow
wing. If a leak develops at the choke manifold, how would you close in the well
quickly and safely?

Close the BOP shear/seal ram.

Close the Xmas Tree flow wing valve.
Close the Xmas Tree kill wing valve.
Close the Xmas Tree upper master valve and swab valve.

18- You plan to use coiled tubing to mill out a lower master gate valve stuck in the
closed [Link] well is live below the lower master gate valve. What extra PCE
should you install?

A flanged riser that is longer than the BHA on top of the Xmas Tree.
A pipe ram BOP on top of the Xmas Tree.
An additional stripper and gate valve.
A shear/seal BOP on top of the Xmas Tree.

19- Coiled tubing is deep in a gas well when there is a serious leak at the reel and the
coiled tubing is full of scale treatment [Link] shut down the fluid pump and
close the quad BOP slip rams and pipe rams. Flow from the leak stops. Why has
the leak stopped?

The fluid in the coiled tubing has killed the well.

The downhole check valves have functioned.
A hydrate has formed in the reel.
The production tubing has collapsed .

20- The well is live, and the Coiled tubing is filled with fresh [Link] barriers
should be in place to allow the repair of a rotating joint when coiled tubing is in the
well?

The reel isolation valve and the down hole check valves.
The pump isolation valve and the Xmas Tree kill wing valve.
The coiled tubing pipe rams and slip rams.
The pump isolation valves and the down hole check valves.
21. Space-out of deployment system bottomhole assembly (BHA) is critical to ensure
which piece of equipment is across the pipe rams?
A. The coiled tubing firing head
B. he coiled tubing connector
C. he coiled tubing deployment bar
D. he coiled tubing check valves

22. In a coiled tubing operation, there is a pinhole leak in coiled tubing between the reel
and the injector head. What effect will this have on the operation?

A. There will be no impact as the coiled tubing can be spooled back onto the reel
B. There will be a potential impact to the safety on the onsite personnel
C. There will be some minor well integrity issues
D. There will be no environmental impact

23. During the emergency alarm, the coiled tubing operation has been stopped. The slip
rams are closed with coiled tubing in the well and all the personnel have met at their
muster stations. What additional valves or rams should have been closed?

A. The Xmas Tree upper master valves

B. The BOP shear rams
C. The BOP blind rams
D. The BOP pipe rams

24. A leak in the coiled tubing below the stripper is left unnoticed, and eventually the
bottom hole assembly (BHA) and a length of coiled tubing becomes detached from
the coiled string. What may be the consequences?

A. The coiled tubing will become stuck in the stripper elements

B. Hydrocarbons will escape when the tubing exits the stuffing box
C. The extra fluid pumped will kill the well
D. There will be no consequences as the coiled tubing will stop the riser

25. When pumping acid through Coiled tubing. there is a decrease in pump pressure.
There are indications that there is a hole in the coiled tubing above the check valves.
What action is required?

A. Shear the coiled tubing to make the well safe.

B. Displace the acid with before pulling out of the hole.
C. Kill the well before pulling out of the hole.
D. the acid with nitrogen (N2) before pulling out of the hole.
26. Figure CTO-0002 shows coiled tubing PCE rigged up on a Xmas Tree.

You plan to change the stripper element of a dual stripper. You will use the rams and the
lower stripper element as barrier elements.

How can you tell if the pipe rams are leaking an inflow test?

A. Pressure will build up between the lower stripper element and the upper element. B.
Pressure WII build up between the head and the upper stripper element.
C. Pressure will build up the pipe rams and the lower stripper element
D. Pressure will build up between the pipe rams and the Xmas Tree.

27. You plan to use coiled tubing to mill out a lower master gate valve stuck in the closed
[Link] well is live below the lower master gate valve. What extra PCE should
you install?

A pipe ram BOP on top of the Xmas Tree.

B. A shear/seal BOP on top of the Xmas Tree.
C. A flanged riser that is longer than the BHA on top of the Xmas Tree. D.
An additional stripper and gate valve.
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𝑸𝒖𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒃𝒂𝒏𝒌 (𝑳𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒍 4)

28. You are planning a coiled tubing operation in a well with large diameter completion tubing.

What is an important thing to consider when choosing the size of coiled tubing for these well
conditions?

A. How coiled tubing buckling may prevent access deep into the well. B.
How the corrosion rate of the coiled tubing is affected.
C. How the well flow rate will affect coiled tubing erosion. D.
How the BHA connects to the coiled tubing.

29. You plan to run coiled tubing into a well to mill [Link] is it important to consider coiled

tubing diameter?

A. To ensure there is enough clearance on the outside of the coiled tubing to keep
Pumping pressures high.
B. To ensure coiled tubing does not collapse if too much weight is applied while
pushingthrough the scale.
C. To ensure the annular velocity can lift the scale back to surface.
D. To ensure the volume of the completion tubing is greater than the volume of the
coiled tubing.

30. Perforating guns are being run on coiled tubing. The firing head is ball activated. Where in
the coiled tubing BHA should the downhole check valves be positioned?

A. Immediately below the coiled tubing BHA connector.

B. At the bottom of the perforating gun assembly.
C. Between the circulating sub and the ball operated shear sub.
D. Immediately below the firing head.

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𝑸𝒖𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒃𝒂𝒏𝒌 (𝑳𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒍 4)

31. Figure CTO-0003 shows coiled tubing PCE rigged up on a Xmas Tree.

The coiled tubing bottomhole assembly (BHA) is in the PCE and ready to run in the well when a
leak develops in the riser. How would you close in the well quickly and safely?

A. Close the Xmas Tree upper master valve and swab valve.
B. Close the Xmas Tree lower master valve and subsurface safety valve (SSSV).
C. Close the Xmas Tree swab valve and subsurface safety valve (SSSV).
D. Close the Xmas Tree upper master valve and close the BOP pipe rams.

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