Understanding Scripting Languages in Programming
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What is a scripting language?

  • A series of commands executed after compiling
  • A language used only for long computer programs
  • A programming language that is compiled into machine code before running
  • A programming language that is interpreted and translated into machine code when run (correct)
  • Which of the following are examples of scripting languages?

  • HTML and CSS
  • Java and Python
  • JavaScript and Ruby (correct)
  • C++ and Java
  • What type of languages do not require compiling before execution?

  • Compiled languages
  • Web development languages
  • Scripting languages (correct)
  • Machine code languages
  • Which programming language is cross-platform and used for making webpages interactive?

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

    What distinguishes scripting languages from other programming languages?

    <p>They can be executed without compiling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which advanced server-side version of JavaScript is mentioned in the text?

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

    What is the primary goal of JavaScript according to the text?

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

    What is the primary purpose of JavaScript?

    <p>Client-end processing of HTML documents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is JavaScript code typically embedded?

    <p>Within the HTML of a document</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of an interpreter in JavaScript?

    <p>Execute the JavaScript code in the browser</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

    What situation might require using an if...else if...else statement in JavaScript?

    <p>Handling multiple conditions with different outcomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a switch-case statement allow you to do in JavaScript?

    <p>Print different outputs based on different conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where can you write your first JavaScript application as per the text?

    <p>In a Notepad file</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a situation where you might use a switch-case statement in JavaScript?

    <p>Displaying different greetings based on the time of day</p> Signup and view all the answers

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