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Wellhead Pumper Practice Test

Check what you know about the wellhead pumper job with 15 free questions and instant explanations.

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15 multiple-choice questions on wellhead pumper knowledge, safety and vocabulary. Submit to see your score and explanations, or open any question’s answer as you go. Nothing is saved or shared.

Question 1 of 15A run ticket records:
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Answer: Oil sold. It tracks sales.

Question 2 of 15When gauging, stand:
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Answer: Upwind. Avoid vapors.

Question 3 of 15A choke:
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Answer: Controls flow. It regulates flow.

Question 4 of 15For a spill, first:
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Answer: Stop the source if safe. Stop it first.

Question 5 of 15A pumpjack:
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Answer: Lifts oil. It lifts oil.

Question 6 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Separates oil and water with heat.”
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Answer: Heater treater. Heater treater: Separates oil and water with heat.

Question 7 of 15What does “SPCC” mean?
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Answer: Spill prevention plan.. SPCC: Spill prevention plan.

Question 8 of 15Which term matches this definition: “A pumping unit that lifts oil.”
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Answer: Pumpjack. Pumpjack: A pumping unit that lifts oil.

Question 9 of 15What does “Separator” mean?
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Answer: Separates oil, gas and water.. Separator: Separates oil, gas and water.

Question 10 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Remote monitoring.”
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Answer: SCADA. SCADA: Remote monitoring.

Question 11 of 15What does “Flowline” mean?
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Answer: Pipe from well to battery.. Flowline: Pipe from well to battery.

Question 12 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Water that comes out with oil.”
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Answer: Produced water. Produced water: Water that comes out with oil.

Question 13 of 15What does “Choke” mean?
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Answer: A valve that controls flow.. Choke: A valve that controls flow.

Question 14 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Seals the polished rod.”
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Answer: Stuffing box. Stuffing box: Seals the polished rod.

Question 15 of 15What does “BS&W” mean?
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Answer: Basic sediment and water.. BS&W: Basic sediment and water.

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