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Computer science · lesson 3 of 4

JavaScript and browser behaviour

A browser occurrence such as a click, input or key press.

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Prerequisites: Basic computer literacy.

Event

A browser occurrence such as a click, input or key press.

DOM

The object representation of a document that scripts can inspect and change.

State

Data representing the current condition of an interface.

Validation

Checking input against expected rules before using it.

Worked examples

Example 1

Which term best matches this description: A browser occurrence such as a click, input or key press.

Event is the matching concept in this lesson.

Event

Example 2

Which term best matches this description: The object representation of a document that scripts can inspect and change.

DOM is the matching concept in this lesson.

DOM

Check your understanding

8 questions

Decimals or fractions are accepted for numeric answers. Proofs and written responses use sample answers and require human marking. This is practice, not a protected examination.

1 Which term best matches this description: A browser occurrence such as a click, input or key press.

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Event

Event is the matching concept in this lesson.

2 Which term best matches this description: The object representation of a document that scripts can inspect and change.

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DOM

DOM is the matching concept in this lesson.

3 Which concept would you apply first in a situation where data representing the current condition of an interface.

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State

The scenario directly calls for State.

4 Name the concept described as: Checking input against expected rules before using it.

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Validation

The intended concept is Validation.

5 Which statement about Event is most accurate?

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A browser occurrence such as a click, input or key press.

The definition in the lesson notes gives the required condition.

6 Explain one important difference between Event and DOM.

Sample answer and marking guidance

Event: A browser occurrence such as a click, input or key press. DOM: The object representation of a document that scripts can inspect and change.

Credit a clear distinction using both definitions and an appropriate example if supplied.

7 Give a short example showing how State would be used in practice.

Sample answer and marking guidance

A valid example should demonstrate this idea: Data representing the current condition of an interface.

Credit a relevant scenario that applies the concept rather than merely naming it.

8 Summarize why Validation matters in the lesson “JavaScript and browser behaviour”.

Sample answer and marking guidance

Validation matters because Checking input against expected rules before using it.

Credit the core purpose, scope and any important limitation from the notes.

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