Flashcards
Front: What are JavaScript event handlers?
Back: Event handlers are functions that execute JavaScript code in
response to user actions, such as clicks, mouse movements, or keyboard
presses.
Front: Name three common JavaScript event handlers.
Back: Common event handlers include onclick, onmouseover, and
onmouseout.
Front: What is the purpose of the onclick event?
Back: The onclick event is triggered when a user clicks on an HTML
element.
Explain [Concept] in Simple Terms
Concept: JavaScript Event Handling
Event handling in JavaScript allows web pages to respond to user actions. For
example, if a user clicks a button (onclick), moves the mouse over an image
(onmouseover), or types in a form (onkeydown), the website can respond
immediately by running specific code. Imagine flipping a light switch—when you
press it, the light turns on. Similarly, an event handler is like a switch that activates
a function when an event occurs.
Important Points About [Topic]
Topic: JavaScript Events
1. Events enable interactivity in web pages by responding to user actions.
2. Common events include onclick (click), onmouseover (mouse hover), and
onchange (input change).
3. Event handlers are often used within HTML tags as attributes.
4. Event objects provide detailed information about the event, such as mouse
position or key pressed.
Key Terms and Their Definitions
1. Event: A user action or occurrence, such as a click, keypress, or page load.
2. Event Handler: A JavaScript function that responds to events.
3. onclick: Executes when an HTML element is clicked.
o Example: <button onclick="alert('Hello!')">Click Me</button>
4. onmouseover: Triggers when the mouse pointer is over an element.
o Example: Changing button color when hovered.
5. onchange: Activates when the content of an input field changes.
o Example: Updating displayed text as the user types in a form.
Quiz Questions
Multiple-Choice Questions
1. Which event handler responds to a click action on a button?
o A. onload
o B. onclick
o C. onmouseover
o D. onchange
o Answer: B. onclick
2. What happens when the onmouseover event is triggered?
o A. An alert appears.
o B. The mouse pointer clicks on an element.
o C. The mouse pointer hovers over an element.
o D. A key is pressed on the keyboard.
o Answer: C. The mouse pointer hovers over an element.
3. Which event handler is used for detecting when a user changes the value of a
form field?
o A. onkeydown
o B. onchange
o C. onmouseout
o D. onclick
o Answer: B. onchange
