Technical Terms - Internet (A-Z) - Node.js

What is Node.js?

• A framework for Python

• A design software

• An open-source JavaScript runtime environment

• A database management system

Where does Node.js allow JavaScript code to run?

• Only in a web browser

• On Windows operating system only

• On web servers

• Outside of a web browser

What was the limitation of JavaScript before the introduction of Node.js?

• It could only run on Unix

• It could only run on macOS

• It could only run within a web browser

• It could only run on Windows

What is the benefit of using Node.js for web developers?

• It enables using one language for both front-end and back-end

• It restricts the number of requests a server can handle

• It reduces the complexity of projects by using two languages

• It allows using multiple programming languages

Which JavaScript engine is used by Node.js?

• Mozilla's SpiderMonkey

• Google's V8

• Microsoft's Chakra

• Apple's Nitro

What is one reason Node.js is popular among web developers?

• It is inefficient for handling multiple requests

• It has a small ecosystem of open-source packages

• It does not support integration of existing modules

• It can handle many simultaneous connections efficiently

What is the purpose of Node Package Manager (NPM) in Node.js?

• To manage hardware resources

• To create graphical user interfaces

• To allow developers to easily add new features by integrating existing modules

• To provide a platform for web hosting

Which operating systems can Node.js run on?

• Windows, Unix, Linux, and macOS

• Linux only

• Unix only

• Windows only

What does Node.js allow web developers to do?

• Use PHP for server-side scripting

• Only use JavaScript for front-end development

• Use different languages for front-end and back-end development

• Use one language for both front-end and back-end development

What is the JavaScript runtime engine used by Node.js?

• Google's V8

• Apple's Nitro

• Microsoft's Chakra

• Mozilla's SpiderMonkey