SALESFORCE-PD1 User Interface Practice Question
Which base Lightning component is used to show a progress indicator or spinner in LWC?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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lightning-spinner
lightning-spinner is the standard component for loading spinners in LWC.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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ui:spinner
Why it's wrong here
Aura component.
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lightning-spinner
Why this is correct
Standard component for loading indicators.
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apex:spinner
Why it's wrong here
Visualforce does not have this component.
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lightning-progress
Why it's wrong here
Used for step progress bars.
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