Quiz: Quiz 1: Introduction to JavaScript | Module 1: Introduction to JavaScript and Programming

Module 1: Introduction to JavaScript and Programming

Module 1: Introduction to JavaScript and Programming

Quiz: Quiz 1: Introduction to JavaScript

1. What is JavaScript primarily known as?

A database management language.

The scripting language for web pages.

An operating system.

A markup language for structuring web content.

2. Which of the following is a common way to run JavaScript code for quick experiments without any local setup?

Compiling it with a C++ compiler.

Using Microsoft Word.

Typing it directly into the browser's developer console.

Writing it in a text file and emailing it to a server.

3. What HTML tag is used to embed or reference JavaScript code?

<js>

4. What does the `console.log("My Message");` statement do in JavaScript?

It displays "My Message" as a pop-up window on the webpage.

It writes "My Message" to the browser's developer console.

It saves "My Message" to a file on the server.

It changes the main heading of the HTML page to "My Message".

5. What is client-side scripting?

Code that runs on the web server before a page is sent to the browser.

Code that is executed by the user's web browser on their computer.

A method for encrypting data sent between client and server.

A type of customer service chat bot.

6. True or False: JavaScript can only be used for front-end web development.

True

False

7. Which is NOT a primary advantage of JavaScript?

Creating interactive web pages.

Running directly on the server without a runtime environment like Node.js.

Having a large ecosystem of libraries and frameworks.

Being supported by all modern web browsers.

8. Where is it generally recommended to place `<script>` tags in an HTML document for better performance?

Inside the `<head>` tag.

Just before the closing `</body>` tag.

At the very beginning of the `<body>` tag.

It does not matter where they are placed.