JavaScript Primitives vs. Objects
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What method in JavaScript rounds a number to a given precision?

  • toFixed(n) (correct)
  • roundPrecision(n)
  • precisionRound(n)
  • numberRound(n)
  • Which constructor in JavaScript is considered highly unrecommended for creating wrapper objects?

  • new String()
  • new Boolean()
  • new Object()
  • new Number() (correct)
  • What is the output from the alert( typeof new Number(0) ) statement in JavaScript?

  • "string"
  • "boolean"
  • "number"
  • "object" (correct)
  • Why does the alert( 'zero is truthy!?!' ) statement get executed in the given code snippet?

    <p>Because zero is treated as truthy since it's an object</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which function in JavaScript converts a string into a number?

    <p>Number()</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key distinction between primitives and objects in JavaScript?

    <p>Primitives are lightweight while objects are heavier and require additional resources.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a primitive type with its corresponding object wrapper?

    <p>BigInt - BigNum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a benefit of using objects in JavaScript?

    <p>Objects provide a way to store functions as properties.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does the creator of JavaScript use 'object wrappers' for primitives like String, Number, Boolean, Symbol, and BigInt?

    <p>To provide different sets of methods for each primitive type.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the JavaScript engine handle primitives when providing methods like str.toUpperCase()?

    <p>Optimizes the process by possibly skipping the creation of an extra object.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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