Science Course 2 Mini-Quiz

The initial phase in petroleum operation to identify and locate a prospect and to quantify the volume of hydrocarbons which might be contained in the potential reservoirs is called…

• Exploration

• Production

• Development

• Appraisal

What is the first stage of the exploration process?

• Aerial survey

• Regional study

• Drilling

• Seismic survey

What is the main goal of initial study phase?

• Develop field to boost its production

• Verify the presence or absence of a hydrocarbon reserve and its quantity

• Identify area with prospecting conditions

• Remove production facilities

Wells that are drilled to discover hydrocarbons are commonly known by drillers as ...

• Drawworks

• BOP

• Drill string

• Wildcat

The most common of geophysical exploration methods are

• Magnetic

• Seismic

• Electric

• Gravity

The measurement versus depth or time, or both, of one or more physical quantities in or around a well is the definition of ...

• Resistivity log

• Gamma ray log

• Well logging

• Caliper log

An impermeable rock that acts as a seal to prevent further movement of hydrocarbon liquids is called ...

• Cap rock

• Trap

• Reservoir

• Fault

What are the principal of seismic exploration methods?

• Statistical and physical

• Reflection and refraction

• Lithology

• Drilling and production

A tool that measures the diameter of the borehole is called ...

• Hoisting system

• Drill collar

• Vibroseis

• Caliper

What is the study of physical and chemical properties of rocks in relation to the pore systems in the rocks and the fluids in the pores?

• Lithology

• Geomechanics

• Petrophysics

• Geophysics