Question

What is the purpose of the JavaScript Engine?

(a) Compiling the JavaScript

(b) Interpreting the JavaScript

(c) Both Compiling & Interpreting the JavaScript

(d) Parsing the javascript

This question was addressed to me by my school teacher while I was bunking the class.

My question is from Browser Parsing and Rendering topic in chapter Graphics and Rendering of JavaScript

Answer 1

Correct choice is (b) Interpreting the JavaScript

The best I can explain: The JavaScript Engine is generally used for interpreting the JavaScript. It is used to interpret the javascript and execute the javscript on the web page.