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Identifiers can begin with any character including digits.
Identifiers can begin with any character including digits.
False
The const keyword must be followed by an initialization value upon declaration.
The const keyword must be followed by an initialization value upon declaration.
True
A variable declared using the let keyword is globally scoped regardless of its location.
A variable declared using the let keyword is globally scoped regardless of its location.
False
When a variable is declared using var without being assigned a value, it has the value null.
When a variable is declared using var without being assigned a value, it has the value null.
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Hoisting allows a variable declared with var to be used before its declaration.
Hoisting allows a variable declared with var to be used before its declaration.
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Global variables can only be declared within functions.
Global variables can only be declared within functions.
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The expression var fontKerning; is valid Javascript code as it does not require initialization.
The expression var fontKerning; is valid Javascript code as it does not require initialization.
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Using the type operator typeof role == 'undefined' checks if role is declared but not initialized.
Using the type operator typeof role == 'undefined' checks if role is declared but not initialized.
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The example let user = { mode: role, numVisits: visits }; would throw an error if role or visits are not initialized.
The example let user = { mode: role, numVisits: visits }; would throw an error if role or visits are not initialized.
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A function can access local variables declared outside of it.
A function can access local variables declared outside of it.
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A variable declared with the const keyword can be completely reassigned to a new value.
A variable declared with the const keyword can be completely reassigned to a new value.
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There are ten data types available in JavaScript for creating variables.
There are ten data types available in JavaScript for creating variables.
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Variable hoisting allows a variable to be accessed before its declaration, but it will return the actual value assigned to it.
Variable hoisting allows a variable to be accessed before its declaration, but it will return the actual value assigned to it.
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Global variables can be accessed from any function within the same scope.
Global variables can be accessed from any function within the same scope.
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The identifier for a variable must begin with a number.
The identifier for a variable must begin with a number.
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The null data type in JavaScript represents the absence of any value.
The null data type in JavaScript represents the absence of any value.
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Local variables are accessible from any part of the program regardless of where they are declared.
Local variables are accessible from any part of the program regardless of where they are declared.
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The let and var keywords can be used interchangeably for declaring variables in terms of scope.
The let and var keywords can be used interchangeably for declaring variables in terms of scope.
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When initializing an object, any property can be omitted without causing an error.
When initializing an object, any property can be omitted without causing an error.
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JavaScript allows adding properties to an object declared with const, but not removing them.
JavaScript allows adding properties to an object declared with const, but not removing them.
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A variable declared using the var keyword can only be used after it is declared due to variable hoisting.
A variable declared using the var keyword can only be used after it is declared due to variable hoisting.
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The variable identifier must consist solely of alphabetical characters.
The variable identifier must consist solely of alphabetical characters.
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Global variables are specifically declared to exist only within the function they are defined in.
Global variables are specifically declared to exist only within the function they are defined in.
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The undefined value is a data type in JavaScript.
The undefined value is a data type in JavaScript.
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Variables initialized with const can have their content reassigned a new value after initialization.
Variables initialized with const can have their content reassigned a new value after initialization.
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Object properties can be added or modified when the object is declared with the const keyword.
Object properties can be added or modified when the object is declared with the const keyword.
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Local variables can be accessed from any function within the same program.
Local variables can be accessed from any function within the same program.
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BigInt is one of the eight data types available for creating variables in JavaScript.
BigInt is one of the eight data types available for creating variables in JavaScript.
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Variable hoisting allows a variable to be accessed before its declaration but will return its actual value.
Variable hoisting allows a variable to be accessed before its declaration but will return its actual value.
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Objects in JavaScript must be initialized with at least one property.
Objects in JavaScript must be initialized with at least one property.
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Identifiers can consist of uppercase letters, lowercase letters, digits, underscores, and dollar signs.
Identifiers can consist of uppercase letters, lowercase letters, digits, underscores, and dollar signs.
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The let keyword allows you to declare a global variable regardless of its position in the code.
The let keyword allows you to declare a global variable regardless of its position in the code.
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A variable declared with var can be accessed even before its declaration due to hoisting.
A variable declared with var can be accessed even before its declaration due to hoisting.
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If a variable is declared but not initialized, its value is set to an empty string.
If a variable is declared but not initialized, its value is set to an empty string.
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Global variables can only be declared using the var keyword.
Global variables can only be declared using the var keyword.
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A local variable declared with let cannot be accessed outside of the function it was declared in.
A local variable declared with let cannot be accessed outside of the function it was declared in.
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Using unicode characters in identifiers is not allowed in JavaScript.
Using unicode characters in identifiers is not allowed in JavaScript.
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The typeof operator can be used to check if a variable has been declared but not initialized.
The typeof operator can be used to check if a variable has been declared but not initialized.
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The const keyword allows you to declare a variable without initializing it.
The const keyword allows you to declare a variable without initializing it.
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Identifying a variable as null is equivalent to it being undefined in JavaScript.
Identifying a variable as null is equivalent to it being undefined in JavaScript.
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Study Notes
Variables Overview
- Variables store data in JavaScript, including numbers and text values.
- Identifiers, or variable names, must follow specific naming rules: they must begin with a letter, underscore (_), or dollar sign ($) and can include letters, digits, underscores, and dollar signs thereafter.
- Identifiers are case-sensitive, treating uppercase and lowercase letters differently.
Variable Declarations
- JavaScript supports three variable declaration keywords:
- var: can declare local or global variables.
- let: declares a block-scoped local variable.
- const: declares a block-scoped read-only constant which must be initialized.
Global and Local Variables
- Global variables are declared outside any function and can be accessed from anywhere within the code.
- Local variables are declared within a function and can only be accessed inside that function.
Variable Hoisting
- Variable hoisting allows referencing a variable before its declaration using
var, returningundefinedif it hasn’t been initialized. -
letandconstare also hoisted but throw a ReferenceError if accessed before their declaration.
Data Types
- JavaScript supports eight data types:
- Boolean
- Number
- String
- BigInt
- Symbol
- Object
- null
- undefined
Initializing Variables and Objects
- Initialization considerations for objects and arrays include mutable content when declared with
const. - It’s essential to initialize variables properly to avoid unexpected behaviors or errors in the code.
Best Practices
- Always check if a variable has a value before using it to prevent runtime errors.
- Using
typeofcan help determine if a variable isundefined. - Initialization examples demonstrate different scenarios for
var,let, andconst, highlighting the appropriate assignment practices.
Example Code Snippets
- Declaring variables:
-
var pagesize = 100; -
let department = 'Sales'; -
const pi = 3.14159;(throws error if reassigned)
-
- Global variable affecting scope:
- Global:
var name = 'Astro'; - Local scoped:
let name = 'Codey';(only accessible within the function where declared)
- Global:
Comments in Code
- Single-line comments use
//. - Multi-line comments are enclosed in
/* ... */.
Variables Overview
- Variables store data in JavaScript, including numbers and text values.
- Identifiers, or variable names, must follow specific naming rules: they must begin with a letter, underscore (_), or dollar sign ($) and can include letters, digits, underscores, and dollar signs thereafter.
- Identifiers are case-sensitive, treating uppercase and lowercase letters differently.
Variable Declarations
- JavaScript supports three variable declaration keywords:
- var: can declare local or global variables.
- let: declares a block-scoped local variable.
- const: declares a block-scoped read-only constant which must be initialized.
Global and Local Variables
- Global variables are declared outside any function and can be accessed from anywhere within the code.
- Local variables are declared within a function and can only be accessed inside that function.
Variable Hoisting
- Variable hoisting allows referencing a variable before its declaration using
var, returningundefinedif it hasn’t been initialized. -
letandconstare also hoisted but throw a ReferenceError if accessed before their declaration.
Data Types
- JavaScript supports eight data types:
- Boolean
- Number
- String
- BigInt
- Symbol
- Object
- null
- undefined
Initializing Variables and Objects
- Initialization considerations for objects and arrays include mutable content when declared with
const. - It’s essential to initialize variables properly to avoid unexpected behaviors or errors in the code.
Best Practices
- Always check if a variable has a value before using it to prevent runtime errors.
- Using
typeofcan help determine if a variable isundefined. - Initialization examples demonstrate different scenarios for
var,let, andconst, highlighting the appropriate assignment practices.
Example Code Snippets
- Declaring variables:
-
var pagesize = 100; -
let department = 'Sales'; -
const pi = 3.14159;(throws error if reassigned)
-
- Global variable affecting scope:
- Global:
var name = 'Astro'; - Local scoped:
let name = 'Codey';(only accessible within the function where declared)
- Global:
Comments in Code
- Single-line comments use
//. - Multi-line comments are enclosed in
/* ... */.
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Description
This quiz covers essential concepts related to variables in programming, including naming rules, declaration methods, and the differences between global and local variables. Additionally, it explores variable hoisting and the various data types available for variable creation. Test your knowledge on these foundational topics!
