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

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
In JavaScript, 'var' declarations are hoisted to the top of their scope, but the initialization stays in place. This can lead to 'undefined' values before the actual assignment.
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Given 'var a = 1; var a = 2;', what is the value of 'a' after these statements execute?

A). 1

B). 2

C). Undefined

D). Syntax Error

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

A). Syntax Error

B). The variable is overwritten

C). The variable remains unchanged

D). The program crashes

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

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

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 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

What happens if you try to redeclare a 'const' variable in JavaScript?

A). It will throw an error

B). The variable is overwritten

C). The variable is converted to 'let'

D). The program continues with a warning

Can you redeclare a 'let' variable in the same scope in JavaScript?

A). Yes

B). No

C). Only in strict mode

D). Only in non-strict mode

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