Electrical Resistivity Method MCQ Quiz

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1.

What is the Formation Factor, given the resistivity of the matrix as 100 ohm-m and the resistivity of water as 20 ohm-m?
- A.
  
  0.2
- B.
  
  2.5
- C.
  
  2.23
- D.
  
  5
2.

In a 4-layer subsurface model, which combination of A-, H-, K-, and Q- type electrical resistivitysounding curves is NOT possible
- A.
  
  HA
- B.
  
  AK
- C.
  
  HQ
- D.
  
  KQ
3.

For three-layered earth with resistivities ρ1, ρ2, and ρ3, and corresponding thicknesses h1, h2, and h3 respectively, the quantity (h1/ρ1) + (h2/ρ2) + (h3/ρ3) stands for
- A.
  
  Transverse Resistance
- B.
  
  Longitudinal Conductance
- C.
  
  Apparent Conductance
- D.
  
  Longitudinal Resistance
4.

The resistivity of conducting metallic sulfides vary from:
- A.
  
  4 to 800 ohm-m
- B.
  
  300 to 500 ohm-m
- C.
  
  0.00001 to 0.1 ohm-m
- D.
  
  300 to 10000 ohm-m
5.

Resistivity Profiling and sounding are taken at __________ angle to the strike, respectively.
- A.
  
  90 degree and 0 degree
- B.
  
  0 degree and 90 degree
- C.
  
  45 degree and 60 degree
- D.
  
  0 degree and 45 degree
6.

The formation factor is related to :
- A.
  
  Resistivity of Rock
- B.
  
  Permeability
- C.
  
  Porosity of Rock
- D.
  
  The resistivity of fluid in the rock
7.

The limiting depth of electrical sounding is :
- A.
  
  more than 300 m
- B.
  
  More than 1 km
- C.
  
  More than 5 km
- D.
  
  More than 10 km
8.

The shape of a VES curve over a three-layer sequence comprising: moist soil (top), freshwater saturated coarse sand (middle), and Clay (bottom) is:
- A.
  
  A Type
- B.
  
  H Type
- C.
  
  K Type
- D.
  
  Q Type
9.

The electrical conduction mechanism in Sedimentary rocks is usually :
- A.
  
  Pyroelectric
- B.
  
  Electronic
- C.
  
  Electrolytic
- D.
  
  Dielectric
10.

Which electrode configuration has the maximum depth of investigation for homogeneous earth ????
- A.
  
  Three electrode
- B.
  
  Two electrode
- C.
  
  Wenner
- D.
  
  Schlumberger
11.

Which 4-electrode configuration is best suited to Archaeological Investigations ???
- A.
  
  Pole Pole
- B.
  
  Schlumberger
- C.
  
  Wenner
- D.
  
  Dipole Dipole
12.

The Principle of Reciprocity is applicable for both homogeneous and non-homogeneous earth.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
13.

The resistivity of acidic igneous rocks is less than the resistivity of basic igneous rocks.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
14.

The resistivity along a bedding plane is less than the resistivity across it.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
15.

Which electrode configuration acquires maximum vertical resolution?
- A.
  
  Schlumberger
- B.
  
  Pole Dipole
- C.
  
  Half Wenner
- D.
  
  Wenner
16.

The value of coefficient of anisotropy lies between generally:
- A.
  
  1 to 2
- B.
  
  0 to 1
- C.
  
  0.1 to 0.5
- D.
  
  3 to 5
17.

The electrical Resistivity Method is generally used :
- A.
  
  In the investigation of the geological structure
- B.
  
  In engineering and groundwater investigations
- C.
  
  For tracking dykes
- D.
  
  For locating ore bodies
18.

The order of resistivity of clay is :
- A.
  
  10 ohm-m
- B.
  
  100 ohm-m
- C.
  
  1000 ohm-m
- D.
  
  5000 ohm-m