Reservoir Simulation – MCQs

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1. What is the primary purpose of reservoir simulation?





2. Which equation is fundamental in reservoir simulation?





3. Reservoir simulation is most commonly performed using:





4. Which of the following is NOT a type of reservoir simulation model?





5. A black-oil model is based on:





6. A compositional reservoir model tracks:





7. Which reservoir simulation method is used for thermal recovery processes?





8. Finite difference method in simulation involves:





9. Which of the following is a main input to reservoir simulators?





10. Grid refinement in reservoir simulation improves:





11. The main limitation of reservoir simulation is:





12. Reservoir simulators solve which type of equations?





13. Which drive mechanism is most challenging for simulation?





14. History matching in reservoir simulation means:





15. Which is a common reservoir simulator output?





16. Upscaling in reservoir simulation refers to:





17. The Courant condition in simulation relates to:





18. Which of the following increases computational cost in simulation?





19. The variable “saturation” in simulation refers to:





20. Which coordinate systems are used in reservoir simulation grids?





21. Which model is simplest for gas reservoirs?





22. Dual-porosity models are used for:





23. Which technique accelerates simulation performance?





24. Which reservoir property strongly influences simulation accuracy?





25. Sensitivity analysis in simulation is used to:





26. In thermal simulation, heat transfer mechanisms considered are:





27. What is the role of relative permeability curves in simulation?





28. Reservoir simulators typically run on:





29. Which method is used to validate reservoir simulation results?





30. In black-oil simulation, solution gas-oil ratio (Rs) is a function of:





31. What does a reservoir simulator NOT directly predict?





32. The main advantage of compositional simulation is:





33. Which recovery methods require thermal reservoir simulation?





34. The variable “kh” in reservoir simulation refers to:





35. Grid block size in reservoir simulation affects:





36. Reservoir simulation requires integration of:





37. Streamline simulation is different from conventional simulation because it:





38. Pseudo-functions in simulation are used to:





39. Which recovery process is best modeled by compositional simulators?





40. The term “convergence” in simulation refers to:





41. Which factor has the largest uncertainty in simulation?





42. Which of the following is a key limitation of history matching?





43. Dynamic models in simulation incorporate:





44. Which type of reservoir has higher simulation complexity?





45. Simulation forecasts are used for:





46. Which law is essential in multiphase flow modeling?





47. Which technique reduces uncertainty in reservoir simulation?





48. Black-oil models assume that gas solubility in oil depends only on:





49. Which of the following is a limitation of compositional simulation?





50. The ultimate goal of reservoir simulation is to:




 FOUNDATIONAL SUBJECTS (Year 1 – Year 2)

  1. Engineering Mechanics (Statics & Dynamics) – MCQs

  2. Fluid Mechanics – MCQs

  3. Thermodynamics – MCQs

  4. Computer Programming (e.g., MATLAB, Python) – MCQs

  5. Introduction to Engineering – MCQs

  6. Geology for Engineers – MCQs

  7. Technical Communication – MCQs

 CORE PETROLEUM ENGINEERING SUBJECTS (Year 2 – Year 4)

  1. Introduction to Petroleum Engineering – MCQs

  2. Petroleum Geology – MCQs

  3. Drilling Engineering – MCQs

  4. Reservoir Engineering – MCQs

  5. Production Engineering – MCQs

  6. Petroleum Fluid Properties – MCQs

  7. Well Logging and Formation Evaluation – MCQs

  8. Petroleum Economics – MCQs

  9. Petroleum Refining and Processing – MCQs  

  10. Natural Gas Engineering – MCQs

  11. Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) – MCQs

  12. Well Testing – MCQs

  13. Reservoir Simulation – MCQs

  14. Drilling Fluids and Cementing – MCQs

  15. Offshore Petroleum Engineering – MCQs

  16. Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) – MCQs

  17. Petroleum Project Management – MCQs

  18. Corrosion Engineering – MCQs

  19. Artificial Lift Techniques – MCQs

  20. Petrophysics – MCQs

 LABORATORIES & PRACTICALS (Theory-based MCQs can be made from these)

  1. Drilling Fluids Lab – MCQs

  2. Core Analysis Lab – MCQs

  3. Reservoir Simulation Lab – MCQs

  4. Rock and Fluid Properties Lab – MCQs

  5. Well Logging Lab – MCQs

 ELECTIVES (Optional/Advanced)

  1. Energy Transition and Sustainability – MCQs

  2. Unconventional Resources (Shale, Tight Gas, etc.) – MCQs

  3. Data Analytics in Petroleum Engineering – MCQs

  4. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) – MCQs

  5. Petroleum Law and Policy – MCQs

  6. Pipeline Engineering – MCQs

  7. Renewable Energy Integration – MCQs