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Which of the following is NOT a primary function of drilling fluids?

A.    Cuttings removal

B.    Frac proppant

C.    Lubrication and cooling

D.    Weil control

8.

Which of the following methods is MOST likely to hydrostatically balance a well kick with only one circulation?

A.    Concurrent

B.    Driller’s

C.    Toolpusher’s

D.    Wait and weight

9.

Critical rotary speed longitudinally (rpm*) is calculated by rpm* = 258,000/L, where L is the total length of the drill string (ft). Which of the following is a multiple of rpm* at which secondary and higher harmonie vibrations will occur?

A.    2

B.    8

C.    16

D.    32

10.

Which of the following is NOT a colloidal polymer?

A.    Xantham gum

B.    Starch

C.    Sodium carboxy methyl cellulose

D.    Hydroxyethyl cellulose

11.

Which of the following is a major consideration for cuttings transport in horizontal wells?

A.    Annulus size

B.    Drilling Ratę

C.    Eccentricity

D.    Rotary speed

12.

Which of the following is NOT a routine roller cone bearing package description?

A.    Friction-ball-friction

B.    Friction-ball-roller

C.    Roller-ball-friction

D.    Roller-ball-roller