Question 1

What is the function of the choke manifold on a drilling rig?

Accepted Answer

To control the flow of drilling fluid and pressure in the wellbore

Answer

To remove large solids from the drilling fluid

Answer

To rotate and provide torque to the drill string

Answer

To separate and safely vent gas from the drilling fluid

Question 2

Which component of a drilling rig is responsible for rotating the drill string?

Accepted Answer

Rotary table

Answer

Drawworks

Answer

Crown block

Answer

Top drive

Question 3

What is the function of the blowout preventer (BOP) on a drilling rig?

Accepted Answer

To prevent the uncontrolled release of oil or gas

Answer

To control the drilling fluid circulation

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To provide power for the rig operations

Answer

To lift and lower the drill string

Question 4

What is the function of the mud pump on a drilling rig?

Accepted Answer

To circulate drilling fluid down the drill string and back up the annulus

Answer

To rotate the drill string

Answer

To lift and lower the drill string

Answer

To control the blowout preventer (BOP)

Question 5

What is the function of the crown block on a drilling rig?

Accepted Answer

To support the weight of the drill string and provide a path for the drilling line

Answer

To control the blowout preventer (BOP)

Answer

To circulate drilling fluid down the drill string

Answer

To rotate the drill string

Question 6

What is the function of the shale shaker on a drilling rig?

Accepted Answer

To remove large solids from the drilling fluid

Answer

To rotate and provide torque to the drill string

Answer

To circulate drilling fluid down the drill string and back up the annulus

Answer

To control the drilling line

Question 7

What is the function of the mud gas separator on a drilling rig?

Accepted Answer

To separate and safely vent gas from the drilling fluid

Answer

To rotate and provide torque to the drill string

Answer

To remove large solids from the drilling fluid

Answer

To control the drilling line

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