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Which statement about 'const' variables is true?

  • They can be created without initial values.
  • They must be initialized when declared. (correct)
  • They can be reassigned after declaration.
  • They can hold variables of any type, including objects.
  • What does the following ternary operator do? const allowed = ageDrink >= 18 ? 'wine' : 'water';

  • It checks if the input age is numeric.
  • It sets a default drink regardless of age.
  • It determines drink eligibility based on age. (correct)
  • It checks if wine is available or not.
  • In JavaScript, which of the following is considered a falsy value?

  • '0'
  • 'Hello'
  • 'false'
  • 'NaN' (correct)
  • What will happen if you attempt to reassign a variable declared with const?

    <p>It will result in an error.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are template literals used for in JavaScript?

    <p>To create multi-line strings and interpolate variables.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What will happen if you attempt to reassign a const variable?

    <p>It will result in an error.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about type coercion is accurate?

    <p>It can occur automatically during string concatenation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following correctly demonstrates string concatenation?

    <p>console.log('Age: ' + 25);</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which conditional structure is used for multi-branch statements in JavaScript?

    <p>switch case statements.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the ‘+’ operator do when used with strings in JavaScript?

    <p>It concatenates the strings together.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the expression '23' - '10' return in JavaScript?

    <p>13</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about truthy and falsy values is correct?

    <p>undefined is a falsy value.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which scenario best illustrates the use of a switch case statement?

    <p>Checking the current day of the week.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the ternary operator evaluate in the statement const allowed = ageDrink >= 18 ? 'wine' : 'water';?

    <p>Whether to allow access to 'wine' or 'water' based on age.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which function would you use to explicitly convert a string to a number?

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

    What will the condition in an if statement execute if the condition evaluates to false?

    <p>The else block will execute, if present.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the primary uses of the let keyword in JavaScript?

    <p>To create a variable with block scope.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What will be the output of the statement console.log(typeof population);?

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

    Why will the statement const job; result in an error?

    <p>const variables require initialization when declared.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following shows the correct use of string and template literals to display a message?

    <p>console.log(<code>${country} is in ${continent}.</code>);</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which JavaScript feature allows you to declare a variable with scope limited to its block?

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

    What is the output of console.log(colour); after declaring const colour = 'red';?

    <p>'red'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the output of the expression '23' + '10' + 3 in JavaScript?

    <p>23103</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is printed when Boolean(undefined) is executed?

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

    What value will be assigned to 'allowed' if ageDrink is 17?

    <p>'water'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the value of the expression '23' * '10' * 3?

    <p>690</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the expression Boolean({}) evaluate to?

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

    In the provided code, what happens if the variable year is of type string initially?

    <p>It can be converted to a number using Number(year).</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the outcome of the expression '30' / '10' / 3?

    <p>1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does logical operators behave in JavaScript according to the given information?

    <p>They are similar to Java.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What will be logged to the console if BMIMark is 24 and BMIJonas is 26?

    <p>John's BMI 26 is higher than Mark's!</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the output of the statement console.log('30' / '10' / 3);?

    <p>1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true regarding truthy values in JavaScript?

    <p>Boolean(100) returns true</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement describes the difference between type conversion and type coercion?

    <p>Type conversion is always performed by the programmer, whereas type coercion happens automatically.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What will be outputted if console.log('23' + '10' + 3); is executed?

    <p>23103</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of the expression Boolean({})?

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

    What will console.log(typeof(Number(year))); output if year is '1999'?

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

    If AgeDrink holds a value of 20, what will console.log output after evaluating const allowed = ageDrink >= 18 ? 'wine' : 'water';?

    <p>You are allowed to drink wine.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What will be the data type of the variable 'population' after it has been declared and assigned the value 200000000?

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

    What happens when you try to change the value of a variable declared with 'const'?

    <p>An error is thrown.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement is true regarding the output of the expression console.log(${country} is a country in ${continent} and has a population of ${population}.);?

    <p>It uses template literals correctly.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What will be the output of the console.log statement console.log(colour); after declaring const colour = 'red';?

    <p>'red'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What data type will the variable 'age' be after executing the lines let age; age = 30;?

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

    Which statement about the variable 'age' is correct after declaring let age; age = 30; followed by age = 31;?

    <p>'age' can be initialized multiple times.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What will be the outcome of the statement console.log(typeof country); given let country = 'Nigeria';?

    <p>'String'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following expressions correctly demonstrates the behavior of let and const in JavaScript?

    <p><code>let</code> can change its value, while <code>const</code> cannot.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What result will be produced by the expression '0' - 1 in JavaScript?

    <p>-1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which scenario correctly illustrates the utility of template literals?

    <p>console.log(<code>Hello ${name}</code>);</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which case would a switch statement NOT be the best option?

    <p>When comparing a numeric value to multiple ranges.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What will be the output of the console.log statement if massJonas is 78 and heightJonas is 1.8?

    <p>24.07</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes the primary difference between let and const?

    <p>Const variables must be initialized upon declaration, while let can be initialized later.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What will happen if prompt-sync attempts to capture an input of a non-numeric type when using Number()?

    <p>Input will be converted to NaN.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the likely output if you execute the expression Boolean('Hello')?

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

    If you use the expression heightJonas ** 2 with heightJonas as 1.8, what will the result be?

    <p>2.56</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of trying to reassign a value to a variable declared with let if it was not initially initialized?

    <p>It will assign the new value successfully.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of conditional execution of code using nested if statements?

    <p>if (BMIJonas &gt; 25) { if (BMIJonas &gt; BMIJohn) { //code } }</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of value will be returned when evaluating Boolean(null)?

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

    Which of the following correctly assigns a multi-line string using template literals?

    <p>const message = <code>Hello World</code>;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What will be logged on the console after executing console.log(${undefined});?

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

    What will happen if a Boolean expression such as const markHigherBMI = BMIMark < BMIJonas; is true?

    <p>markHigherBMI will be true.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following demonstrates the correct use of a switch case statement with a default case?

    <p>switch (value) { case value1: // code; default: // default code; }</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What will the following statement return: console.log('100' * '10' + '20');?

    <p>'1020'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the expression '10' + 5 - 5 yield?

    <p>15</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of variable declaration, what will be the data type of variable strategically assigned a numeric string and then a number, e.g., let age; age = '30'; age = 40;

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

    Which of the following expressions will demonstrate the difference between type conversion and type coercion distinctly?

    <p>const sum = Number('5') + 5;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What will the following statement print: console.log(0 == '0');?

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

    When executing an expression that coerces a number into a string using the subtraction operator, what would the output be?

    <p>Results in NaN.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes the primary difference between let and const in regards to variable assignment?

    <p>Let allows reassignment while const must be assigned on initialization only.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What will be the output when execution reaches the line where 'Give in a day' prompt is called?

    <p>The output will be the user's input in lowercase.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes the 'prompt-sync' import in the given code?

    <p>It allows interaction with the console for input without synchronizing with asynchronous code.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If the code is executed with the input 'Monday', what will the variable 'day' contain after running the prompt command?

    <p>The string 'monday'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What will happen if the 'prompt' function fails to receive any input?

    <p>It will return an empty string.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes 'const' from 'let' in regard to variable assignments in JavaScript?

    <p>Variables defined with 'const' cannot be reassigned after initial value assignment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Variables and Data Types

    • Variables in JavaScript can be declared with let (reassignable) and const (non-reassignable).
    • Example of variable declaration: let country = 'Nigeria'.
    • JavaScript data types include strings, numbers (integer or float), booleans (true/false), undefined, objects, and symbols.

    Constants and Reassignment

    • const variables must be initialized at declaration and cannot be reassigned.
    • Example: const colour = 'red' will throw an error on reassignment such as colour = 'yellow'.

    String Concatenation and Template Literals

    • Strings are concatenated using the + operator.
    • Example: console.log(country + ' has a population of ' + population + '.');
    • Template literals, enclosed in backticks (``), support multi-line strings and easy variable interpolation.
    • Example: console.log(countryisacountryin{country} is a country in countryisacountryin{continent} and has a population of ${population}.);

    Calculating Body Mass Index (BMI)

    • BMI calculation formula: mass divided by the square of height.
    • Example: const BMIJonas = massJonas / heightJonas ** 2;
    • BMI comparison using boolean expressions.
    • Example: const markHigherBMI = BMIMark > BMIJonas;

    Conditional Statements

    • if statements allow for conditional execution of code.

    • Basic structure of an if-else statement:

      if (condition) {
          // code to execute if true
      } else {
          // code to execute if false
      }
      

    Type Conversion and Coercion

    • Type conversion: explicitly changing a variable's type using functions like Number().
    • Type coercion: automatic conversion during operations; e.g., subtracting strings converts them to numbers: '23' - '10' equals 13.

    Truthy and Falsy Values

    • Falsy values include: 0, undefined, null, NaN, and empty strings ('').
    • Truthy values are all other values, such as 100, 'Jonas', and empty objects ({}).

    Switch Case Statements

    • Switch statements enable multi-branch execution based on a variable's value.
    • Syntax involves defining cases with corresponding actions and a default case for unhandled values.

    Ternary Operators

    • Ternary operators offer a concise syntax for if-else statements.
    • Example: const allowed = ageDrink >= 18 ? 'wine' : 'water'; determines drink eligibility based on age.

    Practical Input Handling

    • The prompt-sync module facilitates synchronous user input in Node.js for interactive data gathering.
    • Example: const ageDrink = prompt('How old are you?'); captures user age input.

    Variables and Data Types

    • Variables in JavaScript can be declared using let and const. let allows reassignment, while const does not.
    • Example of variable declaration: let country = 'Nigeria' assigns 'Nigeria' to country.
    • Data types include strings (text), numbers (integer or float), boolean (true/false), undefined, object, and symbol.

    Constants and Reassignment

    • const variables require initialization upon declaration and cannot be reassigned. Example: const colour = 'red'.
    • Attempting to reassign a const variable, like colour = 'yellow', will result in an error.

    String Concatenation and Template Literals

    • Strings can be concatenated using the + operator, e.g., console.log(country + ' has a population of ' + population + '.').

    • Template literals using backticks (`) allow for multi-line strings and easy variable interpolation:

      • Example:

        console.log(`${country} is a country in ${continent} and has a population of ${population}.`);
        

    Calculating Body Mass Index (BMI)

    • BMI is calculated as mass divided by the square of height:
      • Example: const BMIJonas = massJonas / heightJonas ** 2;
    • A comparison between two BMIs can be made using a boolean expression, e.g., const markHigherBMI = BMIMark > BMIJonas;.

    Conditional Statements

    • if statements are used for conditional execution of code, e.g., comparing BMIs to print which is higher.

    • Basic structure:

      if (condition) {
          // code to execute if true
      } else {
          // code to execute if false
      }
      

    Type Conversion and Coercion

    • Type conversion changes a variable from one type to another explicitly using functions like Number().
    • Type coercion automatically converts types during operations, e.g.:
      • Subtraction or multiplication of strings converts them to numbers: '23' - '10' equals 13.

    Truthy and Falsy Values

    • Falsy values: 0, undefined, null, NaN, '' (empty string).
    • Truthy values: All other values are considered true, e.g., 100, 'Jonas', and {} (empty object) are truthy.

    Switch Case Statements

    • Use switch cases for multi-branch statements based on the value of a variable, e.g., checking the day of the week.
    • Syntax includes defining cases followed by corresponding actions and a default case for unmatched values.

    Ternary Operators

    • Ternary operators provide a shorthand syntax for if-else statements:
      • Example: const allowed = ageDrink >= 18 ? 'wine' : 'water'; determines drink eligibility based on age.

    Practical Input Handling

    • The prompt-sync module allows synchronous user input in Node.js, making it easier to interactively gather user data.
    • Example prompt: const ageDrink = prompt('How old are you?'); captures the user's age input.

    Variables and Data Types

    • Variables in JavaScript can be declared using let and const. let allows reassignment, while const does not.
    • Example of variable declaration: let country = 'Nigeria' assigns 'Nigeria' to country.
    • Data types include strings (text), numbers (integer or float), boolean (true/false), undefined, object, and symbol.

    Constants and Reassignment

    • const variables require initialization upon declaration and cannot be reassigned. Example: const colour = 'red'.
    • Attempting to reassign a const variable, like colour = 'yellow', will result in an error.

    String Concatenation and Template Literals

    • Strings can be concatenated using the + operator, e.g., console.log(country + ' has a population of ' + population + '.').

    • Template literals using backticks (`) allow for multi-line strings and easy variable interpolation:

      • Example:

        console.log(`${country} is a country in ${continent} and has a population of ${population}.`);
        

    Calculating Body Mass Index (BMI)

    • BMI is calculated as mass divided by the square of height:
      • Example: const BMIJonas = massJonas / heightJonas ** 2;
    • A comparison between two BMIs can be made using a boolean expression, e.g., const markHigherBMI = BMIMark > BMIJonas;.

    Conditional Statements

    • if statements are used for conditional execution of code, e.g., comparing BMIs to print which is higher.

    • Basic structure:

      if (condition) {
          // code to execute if true
      } else {
          // code to execute if false
      }
      

    Type Conversion and Coercion

    • Type conversion changes a variable from one type to another explicitly using functions like Number().
    • Type coercion automatically converts types during operations, e.g.:
      • Subtraction or multiplication of strings converts them to numbers: '23' - '10' equals 13.

    Truthy and Falsy Values

    • Falsy values: 0, undefined, null, NaN, '' (empty string).
    • Truthy values: All other values are considered true, e.g., 100, 'Jonas', and {} (empty object) are truthy.

    Switch Case Statements

    • Use switch cases for multi-branch statements based on the value of a variable, e.g., checking the day of the week.
    • Syntax includes defining cases followed by corresponding actions and a default case for unmatched values.

    Ternary Operators

    • Ternary operators provide a shorthand syntax for if-else statements:
      • Example: const allowed = ageDrink >= 18 ? 'wine' : 'water'; determines drink eligibility based on age.

    Practical Input Handling

    • The prompt-sync module allows synchronous user input in Node.js, making it easier to interactively gather user data.
    • Example prompt: const ageDrink = prompt('How old are you?'); captures the user's age input.

    Variables and Data Types

    • Variables in JavaScript can be declared using let for mutable variables and const for immutable ones.
    • Example declaration: let country = 'Nigeria'; assigns 'Nigeria' to the variable country.
    • JavaScript data types include:
      • Strings: Textual data
      • Numbers: Integers and floats
      • Booleans: True or false values
      • Undefined: Value not assigned
      • Objects: Collections of properties
      • Symbols: Unique identifiers

    Constants and Reassignment

    • const variables must be initialized during declaration and cannot be reassigned.
    • Example: Trying to reassign const colour = 'red'; to colour = 'yellow'; results in an error.

    String Concatenation and Template Literals

    • Strings can be concatenated using the + operator.
      • Example: console.log(country + ' has a population of ' + population + '.');
    • Template literals, enclosed in backticks (``), allow for multi-line strings and interpolation of variables.
      • Example: console.log(countryisacountryin{country} is a country in countryisacountryin{continent} and has a population of ${population}.);

    Calculating Body Mass Index (BMI)

    • BMI is calculated using the formula: mass divided by the square of height.
      • Example: const BMIJonas = massJonas / heightJonas ** 2;
    • BMI comparisons can be made using boolean expressions.
      • Example: const markHigherBMI = BMIMark > BMIJonas;

    Conditional Statements

    • if statements facilitate conditional code execution.

    • Basic structure:

      if (condition) {
          // code to execute if true
      } else {
          // code to execute if false
      }
      

    Type Conversion and Coercion

    • Type conversion: Explicitly change a variable's type using functions such as Number().
    • Type coercion: Automatic conversion that occurs during operations, for example:
      • '23' - '10' results in 13, as strings convert to numbers during subtraction.

    Truthy and Falsy Values

    • Falsy values include: 0, undefined, null, NaN, and '' (empty string).
    • Truthy values encompass all other values, including 100, 'Jonas', and {} (empty object).

    Switch Case Statements

    • Use switch statements for multiple branching based on a variable's value.
    • Syntax includes defining cases and a default case for unhandled values.

    Ternary Operators

    • Ternary operators offer a shorthand for if-else statements.
      • Example: const allowed = ageDrink >= 18 ? 'wine' : 'water'; determines drink eligibility based on age.

    Practical Input Handling

    • prompt-sync module allows synchronous user input in Node.js for easy data collection.
      • Example: const ageDrink = prompt('How old are you?'); captures the user's age input.

    Practical Input Handling

    • The prompt-sync module enables synchronous user input in Node.js for interactive applications.
    • Example usage: const ageDrink = prompt('How old are you?'); captures the user's age.

    Variables and Data Types

    • JavaScript allows variable declaration using let (reassignable) and const (non-reassignable).
    • Example declaration: let country = 'Nigeria';.
    • JavaScript supports various data types, including:
      • Strings (text)
      • Numbers (integers and floats)
      • Booleans (true/false)
      • Undefined
      • Objects
      • Symbols

    Constants and Reassignment

    • const variables must be initialized during declaration and cannot be reassigned.
    • Attempting to reassign a const variable leads to an error; for example, const colour = 'red'; cannot be changed with colour = 'yellow';.

    String Concatenation and Template Literals

    • Strings can be combined using the + operator. For example: console.log(country + ' has a population of ' + population + '.');
    • Template literals, enclosed in backticks (``), allow multi-line strings and easier variable interpolation, e.g.,:
      • console.log(${country} is a country in ${continent} and has a population of ${population}.);

    Calculating Body Mass Index (BMI)

    • BMI is computed as mass divided by the square of height, expressed as:
      • const BMIJonas = massJonas / heightJonas ** 2;
    • Comparisons can be made using boolean expressions, e.g., const markHigherBMI = BMIMark > BMIJonas;.

    Conditional Statements

    • if statements facilitate conditional code execution. Basic structure:
      if (condition) {
          // code to execute if true
      } else {
          // code to execute if false
      }
      

    Type Conversion and Coercion

    • Type conversion is an explicit change of a variable's type using functions like Number().
    • Type coercion occurs automatically during operations, for instance:
      • Subtracting or multiplying strings converts them to numbers ('23' - '10' results in 13).

    Truthy and Falsy Values

    • Falsy values in JavaScript: 0, undefined, null, NaN, and '' (empty string).
    • Truthy values include everything else, such as 100, 'Jonas', and {} (empty object).

    Switch Case Statements

    • A switch statement provides a multi-branch selection based on a variable's value.
    • Syntax includes defining cases with corresponding actions and a default for unmatched values.

    Ternary Operators

    • Ternary operators offer a shorthand for if-else statements.
    • Example: const allowed = ageDrink >= 18 ? 'wine' : 'water'; determines drink eligibility based on age.

    Example Code Snippets

    • Comparing BMIs:
      if (BMIMark > BMIJonas) {
          console.log(`Mark's BMI ${BMIMark} is higher than John's!`);
      } else {
          console.log(`John's BMI ${BMIJonas} is higher than Mark's!`);
      }
      
    • Demonstrating type conversion:
      const year = '1999';
      console.log(typeof(Number(year))); // converts string to number
      

    Conclusion

    • JavaScript features a robust structure for handling variables, data types, input, and conditional logic, enhancing programmability while ensuring efficient data manipulation.### Variable Declaration and Data Types
    • let allows reassignment of variables, while const does not.
    • Example: let country = 'Nigeria' assigns 'Nigeria' to the variable country.
    • JavaScript supports multiple data types including strings, numbers (integers or floats), booleans (true/false), undefined, objects, and symbols.

    Constants and Reassignment

    • const variables must be initialized upon declaration and cannot be reassigned later.
    • Example: const colour = 'red' cannot be changed to colour = 'yellow', which would throw an error.

    String Concatenation and Template Literals

    • Strings can be combined using the + operator, e.g., console.log(country + ' has a population of ' + population + '.').
    • Template literals use backticks (`) for multi-line strings and facilitate easy variable interpolation:
      • Example: console.log(${country} is a country in ${continent} and has a population of ${population}.).

    Body Mass Index (BMI) Calculation

    • BMI is computed as mass divided by the square of height:
      • Example: const BMIJonas = massJonas / (heightJonas ** 2).
    • Compare BMIs using a boolean expression, e.g., const markHigherBMI = BMIMark > BMIJonas.

    Conditional Statements

    • if statements execute code based on conditions. Basic structure:
      if (condition) {
          // code to execute if true
      } else {
          // code to execute if false
      }
      

    Type Conversion and Coercion

    • Type conversion explicitly changes variable types using functions like Number().
    • Type coercion automatically converts types during operations, e.g., subtracting strings: '23' - '10' results in 13.

    Truthy and Falsy Values

    • Falsy values include: 0, undefined, null, NaN, and empty strings ('').
    • Truthy values encompass all others, e.g., 100, 'Jonas', and empty objects ({}) are considered true.

    Switch Case Statements

    • switch statements handle multi-branch conditions based on variable values, such as checking the day of the week.
    • Syntax involves defining cases followed by actions and a default case for unmatched values.

    Ternary Operators

    • Ternary operators act as shorthand for if-else statements.
    • Example: const allowed = ageDrink >= 18 ? 'wine' : 'water' determines drink eligibility based on age.

    Practical Input Handling

    • The prompt-sync module enables synchronous user input in Node.js for interactive data collection.
    • Example: const ageDrink = prompt('How old are you?') captures the user's age input.
    • User input can be processed by converting it to a specific format, e.g., const day = prompt('Give in a day: ').toLowerCase().

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