Question

One the eight safety systems that failed was deemed to be ____________.

Select one:
a. political
b. misinterpreted pressure tests to determine whether the well had been sealed
c. the water temperature
d. the weather temperature

Answer 1

Answer: B. misinterpreted pressure tests to determine whether the well has been sealed.

Step-by-step explanation:

Pressure test is a non-destructive test carried out to ensure there is integrity of the pressure shell on an equipment that is new or pressure and piping equipment installed earlier that has undergone some repairs.

After a crew carried out a variety of pressure tests to determine whether the well was sealed or not. The results of these tests were misinterpreted, so they thought the well was under control. This caused oil to spill.