Q
What does the const keyword do when used to declare an object in JavaScript?

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
The const keyword in JavaScript prevents reassignment of the object reference but does not make the object itself immutable or freeze its properties.
Related Questions on Average

Which statement is true about constant objects in JavaScript?

A). A. The properties of a constant object cannot be changed

B). B. Constant objects are frozen and immutable

C). C. Constant objects cannot have properties added or deleted

D). D. The object reference can be reassigned

What happens if you try to modify a property of a frozen object in JavaScript using Object.freeze()?

A). A. The property is modified successfully

B). B. A TypeError is thrown

C). C. The property is deleted

D). D. The object becomes mutable

How can you prevent modifications to the properties of a JavaScript object?

A). A. Use Object.preventExtensions()

B). B. Use const for each property

C). C. Use Object.freeze() to freeze the object

D). D. All of the above

What happens if you try to delete a property from a constant object in JavaScript?

A). A. The property is deleted successfully

B). B. A TypeError is thrown

C). C. A SyntaxError is thrown

D). D. Nothing happens

What happens if you try to reassign a constant object to a new object in JavaScript?

A). A. No error, the assignment is successful

B). B. TypeError is thrown

C). C. SyntaxError is thrown

D). D. ReferenceError is thrown

What is the correct way to modify a property of a constant object in JavaScript?

A). A. Use the delete keyword

B). B. Use the const keyword for the property

C). C. Use dot notation or bracket notation to access and modify the property

D). D. Use Object.freeze() to freeze the object

What is the data type of a constant object in JavaScript?

A). A. Object

B). B. Array

C). C. Function

D). D. String

Which of the following will cause an error when used with a constant object in JavaScript?

A). A. Modifying a property using bracket notation

B). B. Adding a property using dot notation

C). C. Deleting a property

D). D. Reassigning the object reference

How can you check if an object is frozen in JavaScript?

A). A. Using the frozen property

B). B. Using the isFrozen() method

C). C. Using the Object.isFrozen() method

D). D. All of the above

What is the output of the following code snippet?

A). A. { a: 1, b: 2, c: 3 }

B). B. { a: 1, b: 2 }

C). C. { c: 3 }

D). D. Error