JAN_2018_PDB1012_INTRODUCTION_TO_OIL_&_GAS_INDUSTRY_AND_SUSTAINABLE[1].pdf

UNIVERSlTI TEKNOLOGI PF.TRONAS COURSE PDB 1012 -INTRODUCTION TO OIL & GAS INDUSTRY AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT DATE 27 APRIL...

UNIVERSlTI TEKNOLOGI PF.TRONAS COURSE PDB 1012 -INTRODUCTION TO OIL & GAS INDUSTRY AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT DATE 27 APRIL 2018 (FRIDAY) TIME 09.00 AM - 11.00 AM (2 HOURS) INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES 1. Answer ALL questions in the OMR sheet given using 2B pencil. 2. Choose either A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answeL 3. Select ONE (1) best answer for each question. 4. DO NOT open this Question Booklet until instructed. 5. You are NOT ALLOWED to bring this booklet out from the Examination HaiL Note L There are EIGHTEEN (18) pages in this Question Booklet including the cover page. iL DOUBLE SIDED Question Booklet Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS  " PDB1012 Select ONE (1) best answer for each question. 1. There areJour scenarios for Malaysia to be a net oil exporter. Identify which one of the following is TRUE. A. Increase oil production through enhanced oil recovery B. Increase investment in oil export C. Increase oil subsidy to increase oil consumption D. Tax elimination to minimize capital investment 2. Proper '.'field life cyclen sequence is: A. Development -7Appraisal -7Abandonment B. Exploration-7Development-7 Production C. Exploratiqn -7f\.ppraisai-7Development D. Producfion-7Appraisal -7Development 3. The wildcat well, or the first well drilled on a prospect, is to _ __ A. Determine hydroc9rbon resources B. Test ofconceptual G&G model C. Proof for hydrocarbon presence D. Have infill drilling 4. In a life of a field, the appraisal stage is the time duration for: A. Enhanced oil or gas recovery B. Determine volume of reserve C. Plap fLI.rther development D. Abandon the field 5~ Igneous rqck can form above ground, where the magma cools quickly. Igneous rock can also form underground, where the magma cools slowly. A. True B. False 6. Metamorphic rock transforms into sediments through the cooling of magma. A. True B. False 2  PDB1012 7. Select the TRUE statement about rock cycle. A. Igneous rock is formed by the melting of magma. B. Sedimentary rock is formed by heat and pressure of igneous rock. C. Sedimentary rock is formed by the compaction and cementation of sediments. D. Metamorphic rock is formed by weathering and erosion of igneous rock. 8. Select the components on Earth's surface that can break rock into pieces. I. Soil II. Wind Ill. Water IV. Sediments A. I and II B. II and Ill C. I and Ill D. Ill and IV 9. A reservoir rock is a place where oil migrates to and held underground. Select the CORRECT examples of reservoir rock from the following: I. Dolostones II. Limestone Ill. Anhydrite IV. Sandstone A. I, II, andlll B. I, II, and IV C. I, Ill, and IV D. II, Ill, and IV 10. The following are the applications of Gravimetric survey, EXCEPT A. The oil and gas exploration. B. Regional geological mapping. C. Measurements of sediment thickness. D. Deep seismic reflection survey. 3  PDB1012 11. The followings are rock properties, EXCEPT A. Porosity B. Saturation C. Formation volume factor D. Permeability 12. Select the TRUE statement about seal rock: I. Limestone is an example of seal rock. II. A seal is a critical component of a complete petroleum system. Ill. A relatively impermeable rock that forms a barrier or cap above and around reservoir rock such that fluid cannot migrate beyond the reservoir. IV. The permeability of a seal capable of retaining fluids through geologic time is between 10-6 to 10-8 Darcies. A. I, II, and Ill B. I, II, and IV C. l, Ill, and IV D. II, Ill, andiV 13. The 'Seismic Technology' value chain in Feedforward method is _ _ A. Acquisition -7··1nterpretation -7 Ql Evaluation ~ Processing & Imaging. B. Acquisition ~ Processing & Imaging ~ Interpretation I Ql Evaluation ~ Reservoir Characterization. C. Reseryoir Charact~rization ~ Interpretation I Ql Evaluation ~ Processing & Imaging -7 Acquisition. D. Processing & Imaging ~ Interpretation I Ql Evaluation ~ Acquisition ~ Reservoir Characterization. 14. Based on Da.l'cy's equation, the flow rate is directly proportional to _ _ A. Permeability B. Cross-sectional area C. P~essure gradient D. All ()f the above 4  PDB1012 15. Select the CORRECT statement about Gravimetric survey. I. Gravimetric survey was one of the first geophysical methods to be used in oil and gas exploration. II. The precondition of Gravimetric survey is that the geological structures have to be distinguishable through clear differences in density. Ill. Gravimetric surveys are performed with gravimeters. IV. Gravimetric surveys are carried out using extremely sensitive instruments capable of measuring tiny variations in the gravitational field. A. I, II and Ill. B. I, II, and IV. C. I, Ill, and IV. D. All of the above. 16. Seismic ground geophysical methods are techniques applied based on the study of the propagation of seismic waves. Select the CORRECT techniques used in seismic method. I. Resonance. II. Refraction. Ill. Reflection. IV. Multi-channel Analysis of Surface Waves (MASW) A. l, II, and Ill. B. I, II, and IV. C. II, Ill, and IV. D. All of the above. 17. _ _ _ _ _ is the tendency of one fluid to spread on the solid surface in presence of other immiscible fluids. A. Surface tension B. Wettability C. Capillary pressure D. None of the above 5  PDB1012 18. _ _ _ _ is the energy that determines the flow of fluid in porous media. A. Pressure gradient B. Porosity C. Compressibility D. Permeability 19. The average worldwide oil recovery is _ _ A. 60% B. 20% C. 35% D. 50% 20. Which one of the following is secondary recovery method? A. Water injection B. Immiscible gas injection C. Miscible gas injection D. A and B 21. _ _ _ _ is the least efficient primary driving mechanism. A. Rock and fluid expansion B. Water drive C. Dissolved gas drive D. Solution gas drive 22. The ultimate recovery of internal gas drive mechanism is _ _ A. 10% to 40% B. 5% to 30% C. 30% to 50% D. >30% 6  PDB1012 23. Steam flooding increases the oil production by: A. Reducing the oil viscosity B. Improving the mobility ratio C. Reducing the interfacial tension D. All of the above 24. Which of the following is FALSE about reservoir surveillance? A. It helps to monitor reservoir performance B. It is important to identify well patterns C. It is a one-time program to evaluate economic viability of the reservoir D. All of the above 25. Which of the following definitions is NOT correct? A. Hook: A large hook-shaped device B. Travelling block: An arrangement of sheaves C. Drawworks: Specialized heavy-duty hoisting equipment D. Drilling line: A heavy-duty clamps 26. Which of the following is the first step in the sequence of drilling operation? A. Drill surface hole B. Rig up C. Cement surface casing D. Drill intermediate hole 2TA cutting tool used to create cylindrical holes during drilling operations is known as: A. Kelly B. Casing C. Drill-bit D. Drill-collar 7  PDB1012 28. Which one of the following is used to separate drill cuttings from the drilling fluid before it is pumped back down the borehole? A Mud pump B. Shale shaker C. Mud tank D. Desander 29. Which component of a circulating system is used to remove entrained gases from drilling fluid? A Mud Pumps B. Desander C. Degasser D. Shale shaker 30. Choose a drilling rig system that is used to transfer the power required to cut through the formation. A Hoisting system B. Circulating system C. Rotary system D. Power system 31. Which of the following is NOT a type of fixed cutter bit? A Tungstencarbide insert (TCI) bit B. PDC bit C. Impregnated bit D. Natural diamonds bit 32. One of the following is part of a hoisting system whose main function is to reel in and out the drill line in order to raise or lower the drillstring. A. Drawworks B. Travelling block C. Hook D. Swivel 8  PDB1012 33. Which of the following is NOT part of the hoisting system? A. Drawworks B. Derrick C. Top drive D. Travelling block 34. The main function of cementing a wellbore is to: A. Provide a bond between the casing and open hole B. Create a conduit for transporting cuttings C. Provide additional weight on the bit D. Separate the hydrocarbons 35. Some common basic surface processing facilities are: A. Packers and drill bits B. Production tubing and surface safety valves C. Separators and compressors D. Pumps and gas-lift valve 36. The compressor station is the final destination of crude oil in a gathering system A. True B. False 37. What is the function of tubing head? A. To allow gas to flow into gathering system B. To allow access to tubing-casing annulus C. To support the weight of casing D. To keep the master valve in place 38. The design of process equipment depends on the following factors, EXCEPT A. Liquid condensation B. Physical properties C. Phase behavior D. Fluid flow 9  PDB1012 39. Produced gas is dehydrated by flowing through A. Fresh water B. Crude oil C. Triethylene Glycol (TEG) D. Drilling fluid 40. The following requirements are considered for selection of appropriate storage system, EXCEPT A. Economic consideration B. Reynolds number C. Pollution control D. Safety consideration 41.1f the upstream pressure is too high, it is recommended to use a positive choke in series with an adjustable choke. A. True B. False 42. The equipment that is used to handle stream with unusually high Gas-to-Liquid Ratio (GLR) is A. Knockout vessel B. Heater treater C. Scrubber D. Filter 43. The following are the advantages of vertical separators, EXCEPT A. Liquid level and fluids control not critical B. It is less expensive C. It is easier and cheaper to design for surge capacity D. It can handle solids with certain design 10  PDB1012 44. The following are types of positive and kinetic pumps, EXCEPT A Reciprocating B. Centrifugal C. Axial D. Rotary 45. Petroleum refining is: A A process for sorting the types of crude oil B. A process of distributing the most valuable oil products C. A process of separating different products from the crude oil D. A process for increasing the value of certain oil products 46. Please arrange the oil and gas transportation in accordance. I. Reporting 11. Scheduling Ill. Planning IV. Executing A I, 11, Ill and IV B. Ill, II, IV and I C. II, IV, I and Ill D. IV, Ill, II and I 47. The three basic steps in refining are _ _ _ _ _ , cracking and treating. A Conversion B. Distillation C. Reforming D. Desulphurization 48.A dense and sticky hydrocarbon also called as A Paraffins B. Aromatics C. Asphalts D. Naphthenes 11  PDB1012 49. What property plays a major role in separating products from crude oil? A Pour point B. API Gravity C. Melting point D. Boiling point 50. A sour crude oil contains more A Mercury B. Calcium carbonate C. Sulphur D. None of the above 51. How much ofthe world oil and gas production is estimated to be used in petrochemical production? A 15% B. 50% C. 5% D. 25% 52. Which of the following.is NOT a factor in determining the pricing & qemand of oil & gas A Distance B. Status of country's economy C. Political conditions D. Oil contract 53. The choice offeedstocks is governed by the following factors: A Cost B. Availability C. Product to be produced D. All of the above 12  PDB1012 54. Which one of the following is NOT an element for sustainability? A. Environment B. Society C. Employment D. Economy 55. What kind of strategies does the sustainable development focus on? A. Long-term B. Day to day strategies C. Short-term strategies D. Past strategies 56. One of the sustainability elements is Environment, wh.ich one of the followings is NOT related to Environment? A. Biodiversity B. Investment C. Biophysical interaction D. Materials 57. How many Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) have been agreed to, by all the world's nations, as part of the 2030 Agenda? A. 8 B. 17 C. 10 D. 16, plus a few statements about implementation that are not actually a Goal 58. What are the three parts that the Brundtland definition is comprises of? A. Development, Needs and Future Responsibility B. Development, Needs and Future Generations C. Development, Issues and Future Generations D. Growth, Needs and Future Generations 13  PDB1012 59. What is the main focus of sustainable development? A. Increase the population B. Reduce environmental issues C. Increase employment D. Reduce equity 60. Ecology is the study of A. Plants B. Gloqal climate change C. Relationships between organisms and their environment D. The chemistry of living things 61. Which of the following is NOT part of the sustainable development goals? A. Access to sustainable energy for all B. Availability of water and sanitation for all C. Provision of internet services for all D. Promotion ofdetent jobs for all 62. The term sustainability refers to _ _ __ A. Maintaining resource use at current or higher level B. Keepihg the natural environment and human society in a happy, healthy and functional state C. Holdil)f_] or increase the current quality of human life ::··.· ·::: D. dpposihg change from current policies 63.According to the first goal of sustainable development goals related to poverty, what is the aim of this Goal? A. Cutpoverty in half by 2030 B. Reduce poverty by 75% by 2030 C. End poverty in all its forms everywhere D. Help each nation mqke progress on reducing poverty 14  PDB1012 64. What are the Key issues in sustainable development? A. Poverty and energy security B. Education and food security C. Climate change and water scarcity D. A and C 65. One of the following is the MOST widely discussed impact of climate change: A. Increase in average sea level B. Deforestation C. Soil erosion D. None of the above 66. What are the effects of climate change and global warming? A. Dramatically altered weather patterns B. Major shift of deserts and rise in sea level C. Intensification of t~opical storms D. All of the above. 67. Which of the following is NOT TRUE about the sustainable development goals? A. They encourage the promotion of health, well-being, and education for all, at all ages B. They explicitly promote innovation C. They include the development of $UStainable cities, infrastructure, and industry D. They are a legally binding international treaty that all nations are required to follow 68. To which countries are the sustainable developmentgoals designed to apply? A. Only countries in sub-Saharan Africa B. Low- and middle-income countries, but not high-income countries C. All countries, both rich and poor D. Only countries where more than 50% of the population live below the poverty line 15  PDB1012 69. Which sector produces the most C02? A. Transportation B. Manufacturing and Construction C. Electricity and Heat Production D. Residences 70. What is a non-renewable energy source? A. One which will run out B. One which will not run out C. One which can be renewed D. None of the above 71. What is a renewable energy source? A. One which will run out B. One which won't run out C. One which can't be renewed D. None of the above 72. Which of these are renewable energy source~? A. Wind, sun, tidal B. Wind, nuclear, tidal C. Wave, wind, coal D. Solar, wind, gas 73. Economic Transformation Program (ETP) is an initiative by the Malaysian government to turn Malaysia into a high-income economy by the year of 2020. Identify the number of National Key Economic Areas that the ETP>focusses as announced in the Tenth Malaysia Plan. A. 13 B. 12 C. 11 D. 10 16  PDB1012 74. The Economic Transformation Programme (ETP) focusses on certain National Key Economic Areas (NKEAs). Identify which one of the following is NOT the NKEAs. A. Tourism B. Education C. Greater cities D. Agriculture 75. What can individuals do to help realize the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals? A. Hold their governments and the private sector accountable and support reputable civil society organizations B. Create projects and partnerships of their own and participate in existing initiatives to help achieve one or more of the goals C. Use their positions in society- as teachers, decision-makers, consumers, role-models, and ordinary citizens- to voice support for the Goals, to make decisions that advance the Goals, and to take actions help to implement the Goals. D. All of the above 76.1n crude oil, what is the MAIN product from Naphtha? A. LPG B. Kerosene C. Solvent D. Paraffins 77. Name the MAIN element that is required to run a nuclear plant. A. Sodium B. Arsenic C. Carbon D. Uranium 17  PDB1012 78. Malaysia has positioned itself strongly to support the needs of oil and gas value chain domestically and regionally. One of the initiatives is by attracting major international oil and gas companies to bring sizeable shares of their global operations to Malaysia. From the list, identify one of the major international oil and gas companies that.is currently operating in Malaysia. A. Deleum B. Scomi C. Bumiarmada D. Aker Solutions 79.As of July 2017, OPEC oil production is approximated about: A. 44% out of World total B. 6% out of.World total C. 73% out of World total D. 40% out of World total 80. Hydrocarbon produced in Malaysia has made PETRONAS as an A. Oil and gas supplier to Malaysia and the region B. One of the world largest natural gas suppliers C. Ohe of the Fq[tune 500 companies D. Exporter of crude oil for the nation -END OF PAPER- 18