15 Questions
What is a scripting language?
A programming language that is interpreted and translated into machine code when run
Which of the following are examples of scripting languages?
JavaScript and Ruby
What type of languages do not require compiling before execution?
Scripting languages
Which programming language is cross-platform and used for making webpages interactive?
JavaScript
What distinguishes scripting languages from other programming languages?
They can be executed without compiling
Which advanced server-side version of JavaScript is mentioned in the text?
Node
What is the primary goal of JavaScript according to the text?
To make webpages interactive
What is the primary purpose of JavaScript?
Client-end processing of HTML documents
Where is JavaScript code typically embedded?
Within the HTML of a document
What is the role of an interpreter in JavaScript?
Execute the JavaScript code in the browser
When would you use an if...else statement in JavaScript?
To check two conditions and execute a different set of codes
What situation might require using an if...else if...else statement in JavaScript?
Handling multiple conditions with different outcomes
What does a switch-case statement allow you to do in JavaScript?
Print different outputs based on different conditions
Where can you write your first JavaScript application as per the text?
In a Notepad file
What is an example of a situation where you might use a switch-case statement in JavaScript?
Displaying different greetings based on the time of day
Learn about scripting languages in programming, their characteristics and examples like JavaScript, Python, and Ruby. Understand how scripting languages are interpreted and used for short scripts.
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