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

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

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

A). TypeError

B). ReferenceError

C). SyntaxError

D). RangeError

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

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

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

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

What will be the result of executing 'let x = 1; let x = 2;' in the same scope?

A). x will be 1

B). x will be 2

C). Syntax Error

D). Runtime Error

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

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