1 JavaScript Data Types Quiz

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Questions and Answers

Which of the following correctly represents the string type in JavaScript?

Backticks: 'Hello'. (correct)

Single quotes: 'Hello'. (correct)

Floating quotes: 'Hello'.

Double quotes: 'Hello'. (correct)

What does the value 'null' represent in JavaScript?

A boolean false value.

A special value representing 'nothing'. (correct)

An undeclared variable.

An empty string.

What indicates that a variable has not been assigned a value?

null

undefined (correct)

NaN

What will the expression '11 > 7' return in JavaScript?

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What is the output of 'typeof null' in JavaScript?

object Signup and view all the answers

Which statement regarding the number type in JavaScript is true?

It can represent both integer and floating-point numbers. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following values is considered NaN (Not a Number) in JavaScript?

alert('not a number' / 2 + 5) Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about booleans in JavaScript is correct?

They can only hold values true or false. Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary characteristic that differentiates JavaScript from Java?

JavaScript is a scripting language created for web development. Signup and view all the answers

Which ECMAScript version was abandoned?

ES4 Signup and view all the answers

How can JavaScript programs be embedded in an HTML document?

Using the script tag anywhere within the HTML document. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Math object in JavaScript?

It provides mathematical constants and functions. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about JavaScript syntax is correct?

Statements can be separated with semicolons. Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary use of the JavaScript DOM?

To manipulate and interact with HTML content. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the use of the 'alert' function in JavaScript?

It displays a message in a dialog box and pauses execution. Signup and view all the answers

In what scenario would you typically use local storage in JavaScript?

To remember user preferences on the client side. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the purpose of a variable in JavaScript?

A variable is a named storage for data. Signup and view all the answers

Which declaration is considered correct for multiple variables in one line?

let user = 'John', age = 25; Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the const keyword in variable declaration?

To declare a variable that cannot be changed. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a valid variable name in JavaScript?

1stVariable Signup and view all the answers

What will be the result of the following operation: let a = 10; a += 5;?

15 Signup and view all the answers

What does the expression '8 % 3' evaluate to?

2 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes the camelCase naming convention in JavaScript variables?

The first word is in lowercase followed by words starting with capital letters. Signup and view all the answers

In JavaScript, what does the command 'alert(5 % 2)' produce?

1 Signup and view all the answers

What does the expression 'a % b' return?

The remainder of the integer division of a by b. Signup and view all the answers

Which operation is NOT a unary operation?

a + b Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following methods returns a pseudorandom number?

Math.random() Signup and view all the answers

In prefix notation, how would you increment the variable 'a' by 1?

++a Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is TRUE about JavaScript primitive data types?

Boolean is a primitive data type. Signup and view all the answers

Which operation is an example of a binary operation?

a && b Signup and view all the answers

How can you retrieve the absolute value of a number 'x' in JavaScript?

Math.abs(x) Signup and view all the answers

What will the following code output: console.log('a = ' + 5); ?

'a = 5' Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

JavaScript Data Types

JavaScript has three types of quotes:
- Double quotes: "Hello"
- Single quotes: 'Hello'
- Backticks: Hello

Number

Number type represents both integers and floating point numbers
Special numeric values include:
- Infinity: alert( 1 / 0 )
- NaN (Not a Number): alert( "not a number" / 2 + 5 )

Boolean

Represents logical type with two values: true and false
Used for yes/no values, true represents "yes" and false "no"
true is assigned to nameFieldChecked when the field is checked
false is assigned to ageFieldChecked when the field is not checked

Null

null is a special value representing "nothing", "empty" or "value unknown"

Undefined

undefined indicates a value has not been assigned
If a variable is declared but not assigned, its value will be undefined

typeof Operator

The typeof operator returns the type of the argument
Two forms of syntax:
- As an operator: typeof x
- In parentheses: (typeof x)

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Test your knowledge of JavaScript data types including strings, numbers, booleans, null, and undefined. This quiz will help reinforce your understanding of how these data types work and their specific uses in JavaScript programming.