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Which component uses a coil symbol with an adjustable tap?

Variable inductor.

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  1. Variable inductor ✔
  2. Connector
  3. Meter

Why: A coil symbol with an arrow tap on it is a variable inductor. On the exam, it is component 3 in Figure T-3.

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Why does the variable inductor symbol have an arrow? So it can tap into its full potential.
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Answer: Variable inductor. A coil symbol with an arrow tap on it is a variable inductor. On the exam, it is component 3 in Figure T-3.

  1. NCVEC 2026-2030 Technician Question Pool, T6C10 ncvec.org/downloads/2026-2030%20Technician%20Pool%20and%20Syllabus%20Public%20Release%20Feb%2019%202026.pdf
    D. Variable inductor
    Checked 2026-10-09.

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