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React Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) and Answers

Master React with Practice MCQs. Explore our curated collection of Multiple Choice Questions. Ideal for placement and interview preparation, our questions range from basic to advanced, ensuring comprehensive coverage of React. Begin your placement preparation journey now!

Q91

Q91 What is the difference between the and components in React Router?

A

is used for external links while is for internal navigation

B

has styling options for active links

C

There is no difference

D

None of the above

Q92

Q92 How do you define a route parameter in React Router?

A

<Route path="/:id" />

B

<Route path="{id}" />

C

<Route path="/(id)" />

D

<Route path="/id" />

Q93

Q93 How can you programmatically navigate to a new route in React Router?

A

Using this.props.history.push('/new-route')

B

Using navigate('/new-route')

C

Using this.context.router.push('/new-route')

D

None of the above

Q94

Q94 What is the use of the exact prop in a component?

A

To exactly match the component's CSS class

B

To ensure that the route only matches the exact path without any sub-routes

C

To make the component render only once

D

None of the above

Q95

Q95 Identify the issue with this route definition:

in a React Router application.

A

No issue

B

The route should have an exact prop

C

The component should be defined inline

D

The path should be more specific

Q96

Q96 What might cause a not to render the expected component in React Router?

A

The is outside a

B

The corresponding for "/about" is not defined

C

Both of the above

D

None of the above

Q97

Q97 What is the purpose of the useState hook in React?

A

To connect a React component to an external state management library

B

To manage state in a class component

C

To manage local state in a functional component

D

To store global state across the application

Q98

Q98 When is the useEffect hook run in a React component?

A

After every render of the component, including the first render

B

Only when the component mounts

C

Only when the component updates

D

None of the above

Q99

Q99 What does the useEffect hook replace in class components?

A

componentDidMount and componentDidUpdate methods

B

componentDidMount, componentDidUpdate, and componentWillUnmount methods

C

componentWillUnmount method

D

None of the above

Q100

Q100 What is the correct way to conditionally run an effect with the useEffect hook?

A

By using an if statement inside the useEffect hook

B

By setting a specific condition in the dependency array

C

By using a ternary operator inside the useEffect hook

D

None of the above

Q101

Q101 What does the useCallback hook do?

A

Memoizes a callback function to prevent unnecessary re-renders

B

Creates a new function every time the component renders

C

Runs a function in the background

D

None of the above

Q102

Q102 How do custom hooks enhance the functionality of React components?

A

By adding new features to React that are not available in built-in hooks

B

By allowing state and lifecycle features to be reused across multiple components

C

By replacing the need for class components

D

None of the above

Q103

Q103 How do you initialize state with the useState hook?

A

useState(initialState)

B

useState()

C

useState({})

D

useState(() => initialState)

Q104

Q104 What is the correct way to update state based on the previous state using useState?

A

setState(prevState => prevState + 1)

B

setState(state + 1)

C

setState(prevState => { return prevState + 1; })

D

setState({ ...state, count: state.count + 1 })

Q105

Q105 How can you implement a fetch request with useEffect that updates the state when the data is retrieved?

A

By putting the fetch request inside the useEffect hook and updating the state in the .then() callback

B

By using async/await inside the useEffect hook

C

By creating a separate async function outside of useEffect and calling it inside useEffect

D

All of the above

Q106

Q106 Identify the issue in this useState usage:
const [count, setCount] = useState(0); setCount(count + 1);

A

The state update should be inside a component or effect

B

The initial state is incorrectly set

C

The setCount function is used incorrectly

D

No issue

Q107

Q107 What could cause an infinite loop in a component using useEffect?

A

Omitting the dependency array

B

Including a state variable that constantly changes within the dependency array

C

Both of the above

D

None of the above

Q108

Q108 How do you prevent a memory leak in a component that subscribes to an external data source using useEffect?

A

By unsubscribing from the data source in the return function of useEffect

B

By using the useMemo hook

C

By reducing the number of re-renders

D

None of the above

Q109

Q109 What is the primary use of the Context API in React?

A

To manage global state across the entire application

B

To enhance performance

C

To handle form validations

D

To create high-order components

Q110

Q110 How does the Context API help in avoiding "prop drilling"?

A

By using global variables accessible by all components

B

By allowing components to subscribe to context changes directly

C

By automatically passing props to all child components

D

None of the above

Q111

Q111 What is a potential drawback of using the Context API excessively?

A

Increased memory usage

B

Difficulty in managing and tracking state changes

C

Slower component re-renders

D

All of the above

Q112

Q112 How do you consume a context value in a functional component?

A

Using Context.Consumer

B

Using the useContext hook

C

Using this.context

D

None of the above

Q113

Q113 How can you dynamically change the value of a context in a component tree?

A

By modifying the context object directly

B

By updating the state that's passed to the context provider's value prop

C

By using a reducer with the context

D

None of the above

Q114

Q114 What might be the issue if a component is not receiving the expected context value?

A

The component is not wrapped with the Context.Provider

B

The context value is not updated correctly

C

Both of the above

D

None of the above

Q115

Q115 How do you address a performance issue caused by unnecessary re-renders in components consuming a frequently updated context?

A

Using the shouldComponentUpdate lifecycle method

B

Using the React.memo higher-order component

C

Splitting the context into multiple smaller contexts

D

All of the above

Q116

Q116 What is a Higher-Order Component (HOC) in React?

A

A component that renders other components

B

A component that is rendered by other components

C

A function that takes a component and returns a new component

D

None of the above

Q117

Q117 Why are Higher-Order Components useful in React?

A

They make components more reusable

B

They allow components to inherit from multiple sources

C

They increase the performance of components

D

None of the above

Q118

Q118 What is a key consideration when using Higher-Order Components?

A

They should be used for managing state

B

They should not alter the component's signature

C

They are the only way to share logic between components

D

None of the above

Q119

Q119 How do you apply a Higher-Order Component to a React component?

A

<HOC><Component /></HOC>

B

HOC(Component)

C

<Component hoc={HOC} />

D

HOC.apply(Component)

Q120

Q120 What is the correct way to pass additional arguments to a Higher-Order Component in React?

A

HOC(Component, additionalArg)

B

<HOC component={Component} additionalArg={additionalArg} />

C

HOC(additionalArg)(Component)

D

HOC.bind(null, additionalArg)(Component)

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