Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) – MCQs

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1. The primary objective of HSE management in petroleum engineering is to:





2. The “Golden Rules” of HSE generally emphasize:





3. PPE stands for:





4. Which gas is often called the “silent killer” in petroleum operations?





5. Hydrogen sulfide (H₂S) exposure is dangerous because:





6. The abbreviation “LOTO” in safety refers to:





7. The main goal of Job Safety Analysis (JSA) is to:





8. Fire triangles include:





9. The most common cause of accidents in the oil and gas industry is:





10. Which class of fire involves flammable liquids like oil and gasoline?





11. The emergency muster point on an offshore platform is:





12. Ergonomics in HSE focuses on:





13. The abbreviation MSDS refers to:





14. A leading indicator of safety performance is:





15. ISO 14001 certification deals with:





16. Which of the following is an occupational health hazard?





17. Which safety system is critical in preventing offshore blowouts?





18. The process of continuous improvement in HSE performance is known as:





19. Environmental impact assessments (EIA) are conducted to:





20. The ALARP principle in safety means:





21. Which firefighting agent is used for electrical fires?





22. The permit-to-work (PTW) system ensures that:





23. Which is NOT part of occupational safety?





24. OHSAS 18001 focuses on:





25. TRIR in safety performance monitoring stands for:





26. Which type of safety sign indicates prohibition (e.g., “No Smoking”)?





27. A confined space is defined as:





28. Which type of hazard does vibration cause?





29. Green safety signs usually indicate:





30. The “duty of care” in HSE means:





31. Which of the following is considered a lagging safety indicator?





32. The primary purpose of safety induction training is to:





33. Which international body provides offshore safety guidelines?





34. The “Swiss Cheese Model” in safety describes:





35. The primary hazard of working at height is:





36. Which waste disposal method is environmentally preferred offshore?





37. An HSE audit is carried out to:





38. A near-miss is defined as:





39. Which of these gases is lighter than air and can accumulate at ceiling level?





40. In offshore HSE, SOLAS refers to:





41. Which is the best method to reduce occupational noise exposure?





42. The “Greenhouse Effect” in environmental safety refers to:





43. Which is NOT an environmental pollutant in petroleum industry?





44. The purpose of gas detectors in HSE is to:





45. Heat stress can cause:





46. Which international agreement focuses on preventing marine pollution?





47. Which factor is considered a psychosocial hazard at work?





48. The main purpose of emergency drills is to:





49. A positive safety culture is characterized by:





50. Which international standard now replaces OHSAS 18001 for occupational health & safety?





 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