Understanding the Risks and Benefits of Alternative Timer Syntax in JavaScript

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What is the default value for the delay parameter when setting a timer in JavaScript?

  • NaN
  • 1
  • 0 (correct)
  • undefined

Which of the following is an alternative syntax for setting a timer in JavaScript?

  • A function
  • A string (correct)
  • An object
  • A number

Why is the alternative syntax for setting a timer not recommended?

  • It is more difficult to write
  • It is not supported in all browsers
  • It is slower than using a function
  • It can introduce security risks (correct)

What can happen if the delay value provided for a timer is not a number?

<p>The value is silently coerced into a number (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why might the actual delay be longer than the specified delay when setting a timer?

<p>The timer is affected by other code running (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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