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It's all about Drilling Trivia Quiz

See how well you know drilling terms and equipment.

A multiple-choice quiz by virgogirl. Estimated time: 7 mins.

Author
virgogirl

Time
7 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
51,151

Updated
Apr 30 25

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
4 / 10

Plays
1452

Last 3 plays: Guest 67 (0/10), Guest 172 (6/10), Guest 216 (2/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. By what name is the drilling technique of hydraulic fracturing better known?

Answer: (One Word (8 letters))

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Question 2 of 10

2. In regards to the diamond drilling, what is the purpose of the swivel head? Hint

Provides 800-2300 rpm of rotation and feed force

Acts as a foundation for all components to sit on

Source of power for rotation

All of these are correct

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is the function of the wireline overshot? Hint

Tool lowered to bottom of the hole to recover inner tube

Holds and protects sample while drilling

Increases diameter of the hole to reduce friction on drill string

None of these are correct

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Question 4 of 10

4. Dynamite is water resistant.

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which term BEST describes the rotary crush method of drilling? Hint

None of these describe Rotary Crush

This method requires the bit to wear away at the rock to advance the hole

This method uses a bit that has two or more rotating cones with carbide or steel teeth

This method involves percussive energy to crush rock

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which term best describes the rotary abrasive method of drilling? Hint

All for these can be used to describe Rotary Abrasive drilling

This method requires the bit to be worn away by the rock to advance the hole.

This method requires the bit to wear away at the rock to advance the hole. This requires material of high abrasive resistance. (Diamond, tungsten or carbide)

This method uses a variation of carbide cutting teeth normally associated with auger drilling

7. This method uses variations of carbide cutting teeth, normally associated with auger drilling. The teeth take large cuts into the soil and transfer it to the surface by auger flights. What method of drilling is this?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 8 of 10

8. On the rotary drill what is the function of the rotary head? Hint

Allows flushing media to enter the hole

Provides lubrication and torque to the drill string

Attaches to the drill string to retrieve the drill bit

Provides rotation and torque to the drill string

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Question 9 of 10

9. Unconsolidated soil above rock is called what?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 10 of 10

10. A force generated on the bit by the weight of the drill string and powered by the drill rig is known as what? Hint

Feed force

Drilling Force

Seismic Pressure

None of these are correct

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