Understanding the 'this' Keyword in jQuery

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What can the this keyword in jQuery be used for?

  • To access the properties and methods of an object (correct)
  • To refer to a local variable
  • To refer to the window
  • To access the DOM element that triggered an event

How can the this keyword in jQuery be used in event handlers?

  • To refer to the window
  • To refer to a local variable
  • To access the properties and methods of an object
  • To access the DOM element that triggered the event (correct)

What does the this keyword in jQuery refer to?

  • The window
  • A local variable
  • The jQuery object (correct)
  • The DOM element that triggered the event

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  • The this keyword in jQuery refers to the object that the function is running in, which can be a local variable, window, or jQuery object.
  • The this keyword in jQuery can be used to access the properties and methods of the object.
  • The this keyword in jQuery can be used to refer to the DOM element that triggered the event.
  • The this keyword in jQuery can be used in event handlers to access the DOM element that triggered the event.

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