Energy Sector Knowledge Test

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Answer 12 carefully selected questions covering key trends and facts about the energy industry.
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Which of the following best describes the difference between primary and secondary energy sources?

Primary energy sources are raw forms of energy found in nature, while secondary sources are processed or converted forms

Primary energy sources are renewable, while secondary are always fossil-based

Primary energy sources are used only in electricity generation, while secondary are used in transportation

Primary energy sources include oil and gas, while secondary sources include only electricity

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Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) is a key component of the global gas trade. Which of the following is correct about LNG?

LNG is cooled to around –162 °C to reduce its volume for transport

LNG is lighter than air and easily dissipates in the atmosphere

LNG is transported mainly by pipelines across continents

LNG requires no specialized infrastructure for storage and regasification

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Which of the following countries is both a leading oil producer and a member of OPEC?

United States

Russia

Saudi Arabia

Canada

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Among fossil fuels, which one has the highest carbon emissions per unit of energy produced?

Natural Gas, because of methane leakage during extraction and transport

Crude Oil, because of its diverse mix of hydrocarbons

Coal, due to its high carbon content and lower energy density

Peat, because it is not widely used and inefficient

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Which of the following best explains the primary function of OPEC in the global energy market?

To promote renewable energy technologies across member countries

To coordinate oil production policies among members to influence global oil prices

To manage global LNG trade and ensure stable natural gas supply

To develop international safety standards for offshore drilling

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Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) is seen as a potential climate solution. Which of the following is a correct example of CCUS in practice?

Injecting captured CO₂ into depleted oil reservoirs to enhance oil recovery

Burning natural gas with higher efficiency turbines

Replacing coal plants with solar power farms

Liquefying natural gas for transport

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Which of the following sectors consumes the largest share of global oil demand?

Electricity generation, particularly in developing countries

Residential and commercial heating

Transportation, especially road vehicles and aviation

Petrochemical production, such as plastics and fertilizers

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A major challenge of integrating renewable energy sources like wind and solar into modern power grids is:

Their fuel costs are higher compared to coal and natural gas

They produce hazardous waste similar to nuclear power plants

Their generation is intermittent and requires backup or storage solutions

They emit more CO₂ during operation than fossil fuels

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Nuclear power is often described as a “low-carbon” energy source. Which of the following statements is correct?

Nuclear plants emit CO₂ directly during electricity generation

Nuclear power has near-zero operational CO₂ emissions, but lifecycle emissions occur during construction and fuel processing

Nuclear energy is classified as renewable because uranium resources are infinite

Nuclear waste has no environmental risks if stored temporarily

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The concept of “energy transition” most accurately refers to:

A temporary switch from coal to natural gas to reduce emissions

A broad shift from fossil fuel–based systems to low-carbon and renewable energy systems, supported by efficiency and new technologies

A complete replacement of nuclear power with solar and wind energy

A policy to increase energy efficiency without changing the fuel mix

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Which of the following is a current application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the energy sector?

Real-time optimization of drilling operations and predictive maintenance of equipment

Direct replacement of fossil fuels with hydrogen

Physical storage of electricity in AI servers

Mining of rare earth metals for solar panels

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Digitalization is transforming energy systems. Which of the following technologies is most critical for integrating smart grids?

Blockchain for secure energy transactions

Artificial intelligence for demand forecasting and load balancing

Virtual reality for operator training

Traditional paper-based reporting systems

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