MEK Exit Exam • Set 1 Question 17 of 30
A "STUD" has
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Direct Answer
Option B: Thread at both ends
A stud is a threaded fastener that has threads on both ends and no head, used for connecting two components where nuts are typically threaded onto both ends. It differs from a bolt, which has a head and threads at one end for a nut.
All Options
A
Double pitch threads
B
Thread at both ends
(Correct Answer)
C
Threads at one end with a slot at the other end
D
Hexagonal head and thread at the other end
Detailed Explanation & Context
A stud is a threaded fastener that has threads on both ends and no head, used for connecting two components where nuts are typically threaded onto both ends. It differs from a bolt, which has a head and threads at one end for a nut.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Marine Engineering Knowledge (MEK).
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