Q
What is the result of redeclaring a variable with 'var' in the same scope in JavaScript?

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Redeclaring a variable with 'var' in the same scope overwrites the previous declaration, thus the variable is overwritten.
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

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

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

Which of the following is a characteristic of 'const' variables?

A). They can be redeclared

B). They can be reassigned

C). They cannot be redeclared but can be reassigned

D). They cannot be redeclared or reassigned

What error is thrown when attempting to redeclare a 'const' variable?

A). TypeError

B). ReferenceError

C). SyntaxError

D). RangeError

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

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

Why is it recommended to use 'let' and 'const' over 'var' in modern JavaScript?

A). 'let' and 'const' are function-scoped

B). 'let' and 'const' prevent variable hoisting

C). 'let' and 'const' are block-scoped, reducing potential errors

D). 'let' and 'const' are faster

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

A). The variable is overwritten

B). The variable declaration is ignored

C). It throws an error

D). The function's scope is reset