Web Science/Part1: Foundations of the web/Dynamic Web Content/Client side JavaScript/quiz

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1 How can JavaScript help while filling out a web form?

The format of the input data can be verified and direct user feedback is possible without putting pressure on the internet or the web server
There is nothing JavaScript can do while filling out a web form
Without JavaScript passwords would be shown in clear text when entered

2 What problems come along with JavaScript?

Most browsers have different implementations of the W3C Standard that specifies JavaScript
Most browsers have different implementations since JavaScript has never been standardized
With the use of JavaScript arbitrary cookies can be accessed and transferred
Web sites have to be optimized for JavaScript versions of various browsers.