JavaScript Variables and Data Types Worksheet

Question 1

Find a reference that lists all the keywords in the JavaScript programming language.

https://www.w3schools.com/js/js_reserved.asp

Question 2

True or false: keywords and variable names are NOT case sensitive.

True, keywords and variables are case sensitive.

Question 3

There are some rules for how you can name variables in JavaScript. What are they?

Use camelCase to name variables in JavaScript. Use words, letters, and underscores only.

Question 4

What is 'camelCase'?

theAct of naming thingsIn thisStyle, Not In PascalCase or snake_case

Question 5

What are ALL the different data types in JavaScript (note that there are some that we did not discuss in class)?

String for a string of characters. Number for integers or decimals. Bigint for numbers up to a 64-bit floating point format. Boolean for true and false (1 and 0). Undefined for variables that don't have a definition such as string or number. Null Symbol Object

Question 6

What is a boolean data type?

True or false (0 and 1).

Question 7

What happens if you forget to put quotes around a string when you initialize a variable to a string value? How does JavaScript try to interpret this?
For example: var lastName = Jones;

It won't print.

Question 8

What character is used to end a statement in JavaScript?

Semi-colon;

Question 9

If you declare a variable, but do not initialize it, what value will the variable store?

null;

Question 10

What output will the following program produce? In other words, explain what you would see in the console log if you ran a program like this:


const firstTestScore = 98;
const secondTestScore = "88";
const sum = firstTestScore + secondTestScore;
console.log(sum);
console.log(typeof sum);

"number"

Question 11

It will add together both test scores.


const total = 99;
console.log("total");
console.log(total);

It will print: total 99

Question 12

What is the difference between these two variables?


const score1 = 75;
const score2 = "75";

One is a string that can't be interacted mathematically and one is a number / integer that can be interacted mathematically.

Question 13

Explain why the this code will cause the program to crash:


const score = 0;
score = prompt("Enter a score");

You are trying to assign a function/method to a variable.

Coding Problems

Coding Problems - See the 'script' element below this h1 element. You will have to write some JavaScript code in it.

Here are some tips to help you with the coding problems:

To do this assignment, you'll need to know how to open the brower's developer tools (press F12) and look at the console log.
Pay extremely close attention to syntax! One little syntax error can mess up your entire program.
After you complete each problem, refresh the page in the browser and look in the console your log message and for errors.
If you have an error in the console, check the line number of the error then look for syntax errors on that line (and the line before and the line after that line).
If you get stuck on this assignment, please ask for help! Dealing with syntax errors can be extremely frustrating for beginners. It takes a lot of effort and support to get comfortable with the syntax of a language. Don't be afraid to ask for help, your success in this class will depend on your willingness to get help!