POST-TEST PETROLEUM CLASS 2

What is the process of analyzing rock samples obtained from drilling to determine the presence and composition of hydrocarbons called?

• Petrophysics

• Geochemistry

• Core analysis

• Wireline logging

Which geophysical method uses sound waves to create images of subsurface structures and is commonly employed in oil and gas exploration?

• Seismic reflection

• Gravity survey

• Magnetic survey

• Resistivity imaging

Which term refers to the natural underground occurrence of crude oil and natural gas in porous rocks or reservoirs?

• Seepage

• Accumulation

• Reservoir

• Formation

Which exploration technique involves examining surface rock and soil samples to search for traces of hydrocarbons?

• Seismic surveying

• Geochemical analysis

• Gravity surveying

• Magnetic surveying

Which type of drilling uses a flexible pipe to allow drilling at angles and directions other than vertical?

• Horizontal drilling

• Directional drilling

• Extended reach drilling

• S-curve drilling

Which step of hydrocarbon exploration involves conducting geological and geophysical surveys to identify potential areas for oil and gas accumulation?

• Prospect generation

• Seismic data acquisition

• Well drilling

• Reservoir characterization

What is the purpose of seismic data acquisition in hydrocarbon exploration?

• To locate potential drilling sites

• To estimate hydrocarbon reserves

• To assess the quality of reservoir rocks

• To determine the depth of oil and gas reservoirs

Which step involves drilling exploration wells to confirm the presence of hydrocarbons and evaluate reservoir characteristics?

• Seismic interpretation

• Prospect evaluation

• Well testing

• Reservoir simulation

What is the primary objective of well testing during hydrocarbon exploration?

• To determine the commercial viability of the discovery

• To estimate the reservoir size and volume

• To evaluate the reservoir's fluid properties

• To assess the geological structure of the area
  

Which step involves conducting reservoir characterization to understand the properties, behaviour, and potential production of the hydrocarbon reservoir?

• Seismic interpretation

• Well logging

• Reservoir engineering

• Production optimization