The connected joints of pipe, usually made of three joints of pipe approximately 90 feet long, racked in the derrick when making a trip are called a __________.

Correct Answer: Option A — stand

A stand consists of multiple joints of drill pipe, typically three, connected together to form a single unit approximately 90 feet long. Racking these stands in the derrick during a trip significantly speeds up the process of pulling the drill string out of the hole for bit changes.