JSE™ Exam Syllabus

Exam Syllabus Contents

• Block 1: Basics of JavaScript and Computer Programming
• Block 2: Variables, Data Types, and Type Casting
• Block 3: Operators and User Interaction
• Block 4: Control Flow – Conditional Execution and Loops
• Block 5: Functions
• Block 6: Errors, Exceptions, Debugging, and Troubleshooting

Block 1: Basics of JavaScript and Computer Programming

3 objectives covered by the block → 3 exam items

1.1 Fundamental Terms and Definitions (1)

Objective 1.1.1 Understand fundamental terms and definitions

1. differentiate interpreting vs. compilation and interpreter vs. compiler.
2. recognize client-side vs. server-side programming contexts.

1.2 Programming Environment Setup (1)

Objective 1.2.1 Set up the programming environment

1. identify basic development tools (editor, console, debugger).
2. contrast online vs. local setups.

1.3 Client-Side Execution (1)

Objective 1.3.1 Explain client-side execution of JavaScript code

1. recall HTML fundamentals and ways to embed scripts.
2. execute simple code in the browser console.

Block 2: Variables, Data Types, and Type Casting

6 objectives covered by the block → 6 exam items

2.1 Variables (1)

Objective 2.1.1 Use variables effectively

1. name, declare, and initialize variables; update values; use constants.
2. explain scope (blocks), shadowing, and hoisting at a basic level.

2.2 Primitive Types I (1)

Objective 2.2.1 Define, identify, and use primitive data types: boolean, number, bigint, undefined, null

1. describe ranges and formats for numbers and bigints.
2. differentiate boolean, null, and undefined.

2.3 Primitive Types II – Strings (1)

Objective 2.3.1 Define, identify, and use the string type

1. write string literals (single/double quotes), escapes, and interpolation.
2. apply basic APIs: length, charAt, slice, split.

2.4 Type Casting (1)

Objective 2.4.1 Perform type-casting operations

1. convert with constructors: String, Number, BigInt, Boolean.
2. explain primitive vs. implicit conversions.

2.5 Objects (1)

Objective 2.5.1 Define, identify, and use complex data types: Object

1. treat objects as records; declare literals; get/set properties.

2.6 Arrays (1)

Objective 2.6.1 Define, identify, and use complex data types: Array

1. use basic properties/methods: length, indexOf, push, unshift, pop, shift, reverse, slice, concat.

Block 3: Operators and User Interaction

5 objectives covered by the block → 5 exam items

3.1 Assignment, Arithmetic, and String Operators (1)

Objective 3.1.1 Recognize and use assignment, arithmetic, and string operators

1. apply assignment and compound assignment operators.
2. perform arithmetic operations and simple string concatenation.

3.2 Logical and Comparison Operators (1)

Objective 3.2.1 Identify and use logical and comparison operators

1. use logical operators to combine conditions.
2. compare values safely with equality/relational operators.

3.3 Other Operators (1)

Objective 3.3.1 Recognize and use the ternary and other operators

1. apply the conditional (ternary) operator.
2. use typeof, instanceof, and delete in basic scenarios.

3.4 Operator Precedence (1)

Objective 3.4.1 Understand and implement operator precedence

1. explain precedence/associativity; enforce order with parentheses.

3.5 User Interaction (1)

Objective 3.5.1 Implement simple user interaction

1. use dialog boxes: alert, confirm, prompt; act on user input.

Block 4: Control Flow – Conditional Execution and Loops

6 objectives covered by the block → 6 exam items

4.1 if Statements (1)

Objective 4.1.1 Implement decision making with if

1. write if and if...else; compose multiple and nested conditions.

4.2 switch Statements (1)

Objective 4.2.1 Implement decision making with switch

1. use switch/case for multi-branch control.

4.3 while, do...while, break, continue (1)

Objective 4.3.1 Control repetition with while-family loops

1. repeat code with entry/exit condition loops; use break/continue safely.

4.4 for Loops (1)

Objective 4.4.1 Control repetition with for

1. iterate with for to process ranges and collections.

4.5 for...in (1)

Objective 4.5.1 Enumerate object keys with for...in

1. loop over enumerable properties; understand typical usage and caveats.

4.6 for...of (1)

Objective 4.6.1 Traverse arrays with for...of

1. iterate array elements and other iterable values.

Block 5: Functions

6 objectives covered by the block → 6 exam items

5.1 Function Basics (1)

Objective 5.1.1 Organize and decompose code using functions

1. declare/call functions, pass arguments, and return results.

5.2 Scope and Parameters (1)

Objective 5.2.1 Implement interactions between a function and its environment

1. use parameters and local variables; explain shadowing.

5.3 Function Expressions & First-Class Functions (1)

Objective 5.3.1 Apply function expressions and first-class patterns

1. store functions in variables; pass as arguments; use named/anonymous expressions.

5.4 Recursion (1)

Objective 5.4.1 Understand and implement recursion

1. solve simple problems with self-calling functions.

5.5 Callback Functions (1)

Objective 5.5.1 Explain and implement callback functions

1. use synchronous/asynchronous callbacks with setTimeout and setInterval.

5.6 Arrow Functions (1)

Objective 5.6.1 Explain and implement arrow functions

1. write arrow syntax; pass arguments; use concise bodies.

Block 6: Errors, Exceptions, Debugging, and Troubleshooting

4 objectives covered by the block → 4 exam items

6.1 Programming Errors (1)

Objective 6.1.1 Classify and distinguish programming errors

1. differentiate syntax, semantic, logic, and runtime errors.

6.2 JavaScript Errors & Exceptions (1)

Objective 6.2.1 Compare and contrast JavaScript error types

1. recognize SyntaxError, ReferenceError, TypeError, RangeError.

6.3 Exception Handling (1)

Objective 6.3.1 Understand and design exception-handling mechanisms

1. handle with try...catch...finally; throw custom errors with throw.

6.4 Debugging Techniques (1)

Objective 6.4.1 Use basic debugging and troubleshooting techniques

1. step through code, inspect/modify variables, and measure execution time.