Introduction to JavaScript: Interactive Learning Quizzes

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a recognized data type in JavaScript?

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String Array

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Number

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Boolean

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Undefined

Question 2

Which operator is used for assignment in JavaScript?

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=

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==

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+=

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++

Question 3

What is the purpose of the 'this' keyword in JavaScript?

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References the current object

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References the global object

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References the previous object

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References the parent object

Question 4

What is the difference between an array and an object in JavaScript?

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Arrays are ordered collections, objects are unordered collections of key-value pairs

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Objects are ordered collections, arrays are unordered collections of key-value pairs

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Arrays have numeric keys, objects have string keys

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Objects have numeric keys, arrays have string keys

Question 5

What is the purpose of the 'addEventListener' method in JavaScript?

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Attaches an event handler to an element

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Removes an event handler from an element

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Triggers an event on an element

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Gets the event handlers of an element

Question 6

What is the purpose of the 'document' object in JavaScript?

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Represents the HTML document

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Represents the browser window

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Represents the JavaScript engine

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Represents the network connection

Question 7

What is a potential disadvantage of utilizing asynchronous programming in JavaScript?

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Increased code complexity

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Enhanced performance and responsiveness

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Improved user experience

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Reduced memory usage

Question 8

Which of the following is a reserved keyword used to declare a constant variable in JavaScript?

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const

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for

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any

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data

Question 9

What data type should be used to represent a single character in JavaScript?

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symbol

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string

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char

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character

Question 10

Which operator is utilized to concatenate two or more strings in JavaScript?

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+

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*

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/

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&

Question 11

What is the primary purpose of defining a function in JavaScript?

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To organize and group related code

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To store data

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To create dynamic content

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To define variables

Question 12

Which of the following methods is commonly used to access an element within an array in JavaScript?

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[]

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get()

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index()

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length()

Question 13

Explain the key difference between a JavaScript object and an array.

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Objects have named properties, while arrays have indexed elements

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Arrays can store any data type, while objects cannot

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Objects are immutable, while arrays are mutable

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Arrays are used for storing primitives, while objects are used for storing complex data structures

Question 14

Which event listener is commonly used to detect when a user clicks on an HTML element?

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onclick

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onhover

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onchange

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onfocus

Question 15

What is the primary role of the 'document' object in JavaScript?

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Accessing and manipulating HTML elements

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Storing user data

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Handling events

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Creating variables

Question 16

Which operator in JavaScript is used for assigning values?

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=

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+=

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-=

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*=

Question 17

What is the key difference between an object and an array in JavaScript?

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Objects have named properties while arrays have indexed properties

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Arrays can only store numbers while objects can store any type of data

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Objects are mutable while arrays are immutable

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There is no difference between an object and an array in JavaScript

Question 18

Which of the following is not a reserved word in JavaScript?

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while

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var

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let

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const

Question 19

What is the primary purpose of the 'this' keyword in JavaScript?

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To refer to the current object

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To refer to the global object

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To refer to the parent object

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To refer to the child object

Question 20

How does JavaScript's 'try-catch' statement enhance program reliability?

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It enables graceful error handling, preventing program crashes.

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It eliminates errors from occurring.

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It is solely used for debugging code.

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It is a mandatory component of all JavaScript programs.

Question 21

What is the correct syntax to define a function named 'greet' in JavaScript?

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function greet()

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greet() { }

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def greet()

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fn greet()

Question 22

What is the output of the following JavaScript code: console.log(typeof 'hello')?

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string

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'hello'

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hello

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number

Question 23

Which of the following is a valid JavaScript variable name?

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my_variable

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my-variable

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123abc

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var

Question 24

What is the purpose of the '===' operator in JavaScript?

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Strict equality check

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Assignment

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Equality check

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Inequality check

Question 25

What is the purpose of the 'for...of' loop in JavaScript?

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Iterate over the elements of an array

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Iterate over the properties of an object

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Iterate over the values of a map

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Iterate over the keys of an object

Question 26

Which of the following is NOT a best practice in JavaScript coding?

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Write code that is as concise as possible

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Use descriptive and meaningful variable names

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Indent code consistently for readability

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Use comments to explain complex logic

Question 27

What's the primary benefit of using a modular architecture in JavaScript applications?

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Reduces code complexity and enhances maintainability

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Boosts application performance

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Prevents conflicts between code sections

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Enhances code readability

Question 28

What are the key benefits and potential challenges of using asynchronous operations in JavaScript?

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Enhances performance by allowing tasks to run concurrently, but can introduce complexity and require careful error handling.

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Always faster than synchronous operations and simplifies code structure.

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Can only be used for network requests and do not offer performance benefits.

Question 29

Which techniques are primarily used to enhance JavaScript performance?

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Caching

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Asynchronous loading

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Error logging

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Code duplication

Question 30

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental concept of object-oriented programming in JavaScript?

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Aggregation

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Encapsulation

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Inheritance

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Polymorphism

Question 31

Which operator is used to check if two values are strictly equal in JavaScript?

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===

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=

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==

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>=

Question 32

What is the result of concatenating a string with a number in JavaScript?

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A string

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A number

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An error

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Depends on the specific values

Question 33

What is the purpose of an array in JavaScript?

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To store an ordered collection of elements

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To store a collection of key-value pairs

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To define a function

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To compare two values

Question 34

Which of the following is a valid syntax for accessing an element in an array in JavaScript?

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arrayName[index]

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arrayName.index

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index.arrayName

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arrayName.get(index)

Question 35

What is the purpose of an object in JavaScript?

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To store a collection of key-value pairs

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To store an ordered collection of elements

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To define a function

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To compare two values

Question 36

Which of the following is a valid property declaration syntax in a JavaScript object?

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propertyName: value

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.propertyName = value

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propertyName = value

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property.value = value

Question 37

What is the purpose of the 'test()' method when working with regular expressions in JavaScript?

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Finds a pattern within a string

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Creates a regular expression

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Modifies characters in a string

Question 38

What is the purpose of the 'let' keyword in JavaScript?

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To declare a variable with block scope

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To declare a constant variable

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To declare a function

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To assign a value to a variable

Question 39

Which of the following operators is used for assignment in JavaScript?

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=

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==

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+=

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-=

Question 40

What is the difference between a 'for' loop and a 'while' loop in JavaScript?

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'For' loops are used when the number of iterations is known, while 'while' loops are used when it is not.

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'While' loops are used when the number of iterations is known, while 'for' loops are used when it is not.

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There is no difference between 'for' loops and 'while' loops.

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Both options are correct.

Question 41

What is the purpose of the 'this' keyword in JavaScript?

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To access the current object context

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To declare a new variable

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To call a function

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To return a value from a function

Question 42

What is the syntax to create an event listener in JavaScript?

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element.addEventListener('event_name', function_name)

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element.on('event_name', function_name)

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element.getEvent('event_name')

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element.observe('event_name', function_name)

Question 43

What is the result of the expression `typeof 10` in JavaScript?

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Number

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String

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Boolean

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Object

Question 44

Which operator assigns a value to a variable in JavaScript?

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=

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+

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*

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%

Question 45

What is the purpose of a function in JavaScript?

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To perform a specific task

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To store data

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To define a new data type

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To create a new object

Question 46

What is the difference between a property and a method in a JavaScript object?

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Properties hold data, while methods perform actions.

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Methods hold data, while properties perform actions.

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There is no difference between a property and a method.

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Properties are only available in arrays, while methods are only available in objects.

Question 47

What does the 'this' keyword refer to in JavaScript?

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The current object

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The global object

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The parent object

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A new object

Question 48

Which technique is commonly used for error handling in JavaScript?

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Try-catch blocks

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If-else statements

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While loops

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For loops

Question 49

How do synchronous and asynchronous code differ in JavaScript?

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Synchronous code runs immediately, while asynchronous code runs later.

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Asynchronous code runs immediately, while synchronous code runs later.

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Synchronous code is single-threaded, while asynchronous code is multi-threaded.

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Asynchronous code is single-threaded, while synchronous code is multi-threaded.

Question 50

What is the purpose of the 'console.log()' method in JavaScript?

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To display information in the browser console.

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To manipulate the DOM

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To run a function

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To store data in a variable

Question 51

What is the difference between '==' and '===' operators in JavaScript?

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'===' checks for strict equality, considering both value and type, while '==' checks only for value equality.

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'==' performs a shallow comparison while '===' performs a deep comparison

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'===' is used for primitive data types while '==' is used for objects

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There is no difference between '==' and '==='

Question 52

What is the purpose of the 'this' keyword in JavaScript?

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To refer to the current object context

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To call a function

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To store data

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To define a new variable

Question 53

What is the difference between a 'for' loop and a 'while' loop in JavaScript?

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'For' loops are used when the number of iterations is known, while 'while' loops are used when the number of iterations is not known or when the loop should continue as long as a certain condition is met.

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While loops are a specific type of for loop

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'For' loops are more efficient than 'while' loops

Question 54

What is the purpose of the 'addEventListener()' method in JavaScript?

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To attach an event listener to an HTML element, allowing the execution of a specified function when the event occurs.

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To create a new element

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To modify the content of an element

Question 55

Which of the following is a best practice for writing JavaScript code?

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Using meaningful and descriptive variable names

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Using short variable names

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Using long variable names

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Using random variable names