Question 2814 Deck General

The correct answer is B) hoisting drill pipe out of and returning it to the wellbore. The term "tripping" in MODU (Mobile Offshore Drilling Unit) operations refers to the process of removing the drill pipe from the wellbore and then returning it back into the wellbore. This involves hoisting the drill pipe out of the well and then lowering it back down, which is a critical part of the drilling process. The other answer options are incorrect because they do not accurately describe the meaning of "tripping" in the context of MODU drilling operations. Option A is about welding, option C is about sliding the drill pipe, and option D is about releasing the tongs, none of which are the correct definition of "tripping" in this context.