Q
When using an external JavaScript file in the <head> section with the defer attribute, when does it get executed?

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
An external JavaScript file in the <head> with the defer attribute gets executed after the HTML content is fully parsed, ensuring that it doesn't block rendering or delay the display of core page content to users.
Related Questions on Average

What happens if JavaScript code in the <body> section of an HTML document is placed before critical content such as headings or main paragraphs?

A). It may cause FOUC (Flash of Unstyled Content).

B). It has no effect on page rendering.

C). It improves page load speed.

D). It slows down script execution.

Which scenario is suitable for placing JavaScript in the <head> section of an HTML document?

A). Initializing variables or configurations.

B). Dynamic content manipulation.

C). User interaction scripts.

D). External script loading.

Which of the following is a recommended practice for optimizing JavaScript performance?

A). Minify and concatenate scripts.

B). Include all scripts in the <head>.

C). Use synchronous loading for all scripts.

D). Load scripts without optimization.

Which attribute is used to make an external JavaScript file load and execute after HTML parsing but before the DOMContentLoaded event in the <head> section?

A). async

B). defer

C). sync

D). load

Placing JavaScript in the <head> section can impact page load times because:

A). It blocks rendering until executed.

B). It loads scripts asynchronously.

C). It reduces HTTP requests.

D). It has no impact on loading.

Variables declared in the <body> section of an HTML document have what scope by default?

A). Local to the script or function.

B). Global throughout the document.

C). Limited to the <body> section.

D). Not accessible in JavaScript.

What is the purpose of using the async attribute with an external JavaScript file?

A). To load the script asynchronously.

B). To defer script execution.

C). To block rendering until script loads.

D). To ensure script execution order.

What happens if JavaScript code in the <head> section of an HTML document is not properly handled?

A). It may block rendering and cause delays.

B). It automatically moves to the <body>.

C). It gets executed twice.

D). It has no impact on the page.

What is the purpose of using the async attribute with an external JavaScript file in the <head> section?

A). To load and execute the script after HTML parsing.

B). To defer script execution.

C). To block rendering until script loads.

D). To ensure script execution order.

Variables declared in the <head> section of an HTML document are accessible:

A). Globally throughout the document.

B). Only within the <head> section.

C). Only after the page has fully loaded.

D). Nowhere in the document.

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