JavaScript as a Scripting Language
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What is the primary purpose of JavaScript?

  • For client-end processing of HTML documents (correct)
  • For database management
  • For server-end processing of HTML documents
  • For styling HTML documents
  • Where is JavaScript code typically embedded?

  • Within the HTML document (correct)
  • In an external server
  • Within the JavaScript file
  • In a separate CSS file
  • What is the role of the interpreter in a browser when it comes to JavaScript?

  • It translates the JavaScript code to CSS
  • It converts JavaScript into Python
  • It interprets the JavaScript code when appropriate (correct)
  • It reads the HTML content only
  • Which text editor is recommended for writing JavaScript code in the provided example?

    <p>NotePad</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When would you use an if...else statement in JavaScript?

    <p>To check two conditions and execute a different set of codes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In JavaScript, which statement allows you to check multiple conditions with different outcomes?

    <p>if...else if...else statement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the 'alert' function do in JavaScript?

    <p>Display a confirmation box with a message</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of JavaScript, what is the purpose of a 'document.write' statement?

    <p>To write content directly to the HTML document</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of a scripting language?

    <p>Interpreted, translated into machine code when run</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following languages is NOT an example of a scripting language?

    <p>Java</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes scripting languages from other programming languages?

    <p>They do not need to be compiled</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which programming language is commonly used for server-side scripting?

    <p>JavaScript</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of JavaScript?

    <p>To create interactive webpages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are scripting languages often used for short scripts?

    <p>Because they do not need to be compiled before execution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an essential feature of a scripting language like PHP or Perl?

    <p>Ability to execute commands without compiling</p> Signup and view all the answers

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