Q
What happens when you redeclare a variable with 'var' inside a function?

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
When you redeclare a variable with 'var' inside a function, the new declaration overwrites the previous one within that function's scope.
Related Questions on Average

What does 'TDZ' stand for in the context of JavaScript?

A). Temporary Declaration Zone

B). Temporal Dead Zone

C). Temporary Dead Zone

D). Temporal Declaration Zone

How does the scope of 'var' differ from 'let' and 'const' inside a function?

A). 'var' is block-scoped, 'let' and 'const' are function-scoped

B). 'var', 'let', and 'const' are all block-scoped

C). 'var' is function-scoped, 'let' and 'const' are block-scoped

D). 'var' and 'let' are block-scoped, 'const' is function-scoped

In which scenario would redeclaring a variable with 'var' lead to an unintended consequence?

A). When redeclaring in the same scope

B). When redeclaring in a different scope

C). When using 'strict mode'

D). When the variable has not been initialized

What will happen if you try to use a variable before declaring it with 'let'?

A). It will return undefined

B). It will return null

C). It will throw a ReferenceError

D). It will return NaN

What will happen if you declare a 'let' variable inside a block and try to access it outside the block?

A). It will return undefined

B). It will throw a ReferenceError

C). It will return null

D). It will be accessible outside the block

Which of the following statements about 'let' and 'const' is false?

A). Both 'let' and 'const' are block-scoped

B). Both 'let' and 'const' cannot be redeclared in the same scope

C). 'let' can be reassigned, 'const' cannot

D). Both 'let' and 'const' can be redeclared in different scopes

Which of the following correctly describes variable hoisting with 'let' and 'const'?

A). Both 'let' and 'const' declarations are not hoisted

B). Only 'let' declarations are hoisted

C). Only 'const' declarations are hoisted

D). Both 'let' and 'const' declarations are hoisted but not initialized

How does 'let' differ from 'var' in terms of scope?

A). 'let' is function-scoped, 'var' is block-scoped

B). Both 'let' and 'var' are block-scoped

C). 'let' is block-scoped, 'var' is function-scoped

D). Both 'let' and 'var' are function-scoped

Can you redeclare a 'var' variable in a different scope without error?

A). Yes

B). No

C). Only in strict mode

D). Only if the variable is not initialized

Which of the following correctly describes variable hoisting with 'var'?

A). 'var' declarations are not hoisted

B). Only the variable declaration is hoisted, not the initialization

C). Both declaration and initialization are hoisted

D). Only in strict mode 'var' declarations are hoisted