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

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
The async attribute with an external JavaScript file in the <head> section loads and executes the script after HTML parsing without blocking rendering or delaying other scripts. However, it doesn't guarantee script execution order, which may be necessary for certain functionalities.
Related Questions on Average

Placing JavaScript at the end of the <body> section of an HTML document can result in:

A). Faster initial page rendering.

B). Slower overall page loading.

C). No impact on page performance.

D). Delayed execution of JavaScript.

Using the defer attribute with an external JavaScript file in the <body> section means that the script:

A). Loads and executes after HTML parsing.

B). Loads synchronously with HTML parsing.

C). Loads and executes before HTML parsing.

D). Loads but doesn't execute.

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 attribute should be used for loading external JavaScript files without blocking rendering in the <head> or <body> sections?

A). async

B). defer

C). sync

D). load

Placing JavaScript at the end of the <body> section is beneficial for:

A). Improving page load speed.

B). Blocking page rendering.

C). Increasing script complexity.

D). Hiding script functionalities.

What is the advantage of placing JavaScript at the end of the <body> section for non-critical scripts?

A). Faster initial page rendering.

B). Slower page load overall.

C). Better script execution order.

D). Increased script complexity.

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.

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

Using the defer attribute with an external script in the <head> section means that the script:

A). Loads and executes after HTML parsing.

B). Loads synchronously with HTML parsing.

C). Loads and executes before HTML parsing.

D). Loads but doesn't execute.

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