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Question 1/15

In React-Redux terms, what is a 'selector', and why might you use 'reselect' in conjunction with it?

import { createSelector } from 'reselect';

Select your answer

Selectors retrieve data slices from the Redux store, and 'reselect' provides memoization to improve performance by recomputing outputs only when inputs change.

Selectors are alternate reducers, and 'reselect' dispatches actions based on state.

Selectors validate Redux actions, and 'reselect' integrates with routers for better data flow.

Selectors fetch remote data, and 'reselect' performs caching of these requests.

Question 2/15

Consider the following code. What problem might occur in a React component when it directly mutates the Redux state inside 'mapStateToProps'?

const mapStateToProps = (state) => { state.value = 10; return { value: state.value }; };

Select your answer

Mutating state directly may cause the application to lose track of changes and not re-render components correctly.

The code will throw an error at compile-time due to immutability.

Mutating state directly will improve performance by minimizing re-renders.

There will be no problem; it is a common practice in Redux.

Question 3/15

Which of the following statements correctly describes middleware in the Redux architecture?

Select your answer

Middleware sits between the Redux dispatching of an action and the execution of a reducer, allowing for interception of actions.

Middleware are functions that generate actions automatically in Redux.

Middleware decouples the Redux state from the React component tree.

Middleware directly updates the Redux state based on component lifecycle events.

Question 4/15

Given the following code, what can 'useEffect' accomplish when paired with Redux state?

import { useEffect } from 'react';
import { useSelector } from 'react-redux';

Select your answer

'useEffect' ensures the Redux store only dispatches actions once.

'useEffect' synchronizes the component tree with the Redux store.

'useEffect' allows side-effects like API calls to occur when specific Redux state values change.

'useEffect' triggers every Redux action automatically.

Question 5/15

Considering 'react-redux', what is the impact of not wrapping components with 'memo' or using selectors inefficiently?

Select your answer

It requires Redux to perform sync operations for state updates.

It stops Redux actions from being dispatched properly within the app.

It can lead to unnecessary re-renders, causing performance degradation due to components updating even without relevant state changes.

It leads to React context issues preventing store updates.

Question 6/15

Consider the following Redux reducer function. What could be a significant issue?

function counterReducer(state = { count: 0 }, action) { state.count = state.count + 1; return state; }

Select your answer

The reducer does not return a function, which is required for Redux to process it.

The reducer function lacks a reference to initial state, causing initial state to be undefined.

The reducer incorrectly accesses this.state, causing a binding error.

The reducer mutates the state directly, which violates Redux principles of immutability.

Question 7/15

Given the following Redux action, what is a potential drawback of not using 'redux-thunk' or similar middleware with it?

const fetchUser = () => { return { type: 'FETCH_USER' }; };

Select your answer

The Redux state could become inconsistent.

The Redux store would encounter errors during dispatch.

Action creators would not be able to return functions.

Without middleware like 'redux-thunk', you cannot perform asynchronous operations directly within action creators.

Question 8/15

Why is it recommended to use 'useDispatch' rather than passing dispatch functions through props to functional components?

import { useDispatch } from 'react-redux';

Select your answer

'useDispatch' automatically batches component updates when dispatching actions.

'useDispatch' ensures that actions can only be dispatched during specific lifecycle events.

'useDispatch' allows direct access to the Redux store dispatch without prop drilling, promoting cleaner and more maintainable component code.

'useDispatch' circumvents React's render cycle to improve performance.

Question 9/15

Why might using the 'useDispatch' hook be more advantageous than implicitly dispatching actions using props in functional components?

import { useDispatch } from 'react-redux';

Select your answer

'useDispatch' automatically logs dispatched actions to the console.

'useDispatch' provides direct access to the dispatch function, which simplifies dispatching actions without needing to pass them down as props.

'useDispatch' avoids the need for import statements for Redux actions.

'useDispatch' automatically optimizes component performance by batching state updates.

Question 10/15

Why should you use 'connect' from 'react-redux' instead of calling 'store.dispatch' on its own inside React components?

import { connect } from 'react-redux';

Select your answer

'connect' binds Redux state and dispatch to props, keeping components unaware of Redux details and adhering to separation of concerns.

'connect' directly updates React component state based on global changes without the need for props.

'connect' automatically deprecates legacy Redux code.

'connect' provides built-in error handling and logging for Redux actions.

Question 11/15

In Redux, why is 'combineReducers' used, and what might happen if it is not used in a large application?

import { combineReducers } from 'redux';

Select your answer

'combineReducers' is used to automatically bind action creators to dispatch; without it, actions won't trigger.

'combineReducers' prevents Redux from dispatching actions too quickly, thus helping with performance.

'combineReducers' is necessary for enabling middleware logging in Redux, without which it won't work.

'combineReducers' merges multiple reducer functions into a single reducing function. Without it, managing complex state might become cumbersome and lead to errors.

Question 12/15

Which of the following best exemplifies a good use case for organizing Redux actions into 'ducks'?

Select your answer

Ducks dynamically load Redux reducers, optimizing performance.

Ducks substitute Redux middleware for improved asynchronous handling.

Ducks automatically optimize Redux selectors to improve data-fetching speed.

Ducks modularize Redux logic by bundling actions, reducers, and constants for related functionality into a single file, simplifying maintenance.

Question 13/15

What is the primary purpose of the 'Provider' component in a React-Redux application?

import { Provider } from 'react-redux';

Select your answer

To execute middleware functions in a Redux application.

To handle HTTP requests within a Redux application.

To provide the application state to all connected components.

To store temporary component-level state without using Redux.

Question 14/15

When considering Redux Toolkit, how does the 'createSlice' API simplify Redux development?

import { createSlice } from '@reduxjs/toolkit';

Select your answer

'createSlice' automates action creation, writes reducers, and eliminates boilerplate while integrating Immer for state immutability.

'createSlice' detaches state management logic to a separate library.

'createSlice' replaces the root reducer with a single global reducer for better performance.

'createSlice' ensures all reducers are asynchronous and dynamically loaded.

Question 15/15

In Redux, what is the critical role of the 'combineReducers' function?

import { combineReducers } from 'redux';

Select your answer

'combineReducers' merges multiple reducer functions, enabling the Redux store to comprehend each state slice managed by individual reducers.

'combineReducers' triggers lifecycle methods for state updates.

'combineReducers' automatically optimizes selectors for Redux state fetching.

'combineReducers' uniquely binds middleware into the Redux store setup.

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Question 1/15

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In React-Redux terms, what is a 'selector', and why might you use 'reselect' in conjunction with it?

import { createSelector } from 'reselect';

Available answers

Selectors retrieve data slices from the Redux store, and 'reselect' provides memoization to improve performance by recomputing outputs only when inputs change.

Selectors are alternate reducers, and 'reselect' dispatches actions based on state.

Selectors validate Redux actions, and 'reselect' integrates with routers for better data flow.

Selectors fetch remote data, and 'reselect' performs caching of these requests.

Selectors are used in Redux to extract specific pieces of state. 'reselect' enhances these selectors by offering memoization, preventing unnecessary re-calculations if the inputs remain unchanged.

Question 2/15

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Consider the following code. What problem might occur in a React component when it directly mutates the Redux state inside 'mapStateToProps'?

const mapStateToProps = (state) => { state.value = 10; return { value: state.value }; };

Available answers

Mutating state directly may cause the application to lose track of changes and not re-render components correctly.

The code will throw an error at compile-time due to immutability.

Mutating state directly will improve performance by minimizing re-renders.

There will be no problem; it is a common practice in Redux.

Redux states are expected to be immutable. Directly mutating the state may prevent React from recognizing state changes, as it relies on immutable state to detect state updates through equality checks.

Question 3/15

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Which of the following statements correctly describes middleware in the Redux architecture?

Available answers

Middleware sits between the Redux dispatching of an action and the execution of a reducer, allowing for interception of actions.

Middleware are functions that generate actions automatically in Redux.

Middleware decouples the Redux state from the React component tree.

Middleware directly updates the Redux state based on component lifecycle events.

Middleware in Redux acts as an intermediary between the dispatching of an action and the moment it reaches the reducer. They can perform tasks like logging, modifying the action, or handling asynchronous code.

Question 4/15

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Given the following code, what can 'useEffect' accomplish when paired with Redux state?

import { useEffect } from 'react';
import { useSelector } from 'react-redux';

Available answers

'useEffect' ensures the Redux store only dispatches actions once.

'useEffect' synchronizes the component tree with the Redux store.

'useEffect' allows side-effects like API calls to occur when specific Redux state values change.

'useEffect' triggers every Redux action automatically.

By combining 'useEffect' with the 'useSelector' hook, you can trigger side-effects, such as fetching data or logging, whenever specified Redux state variables change.

Question 5/15

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Considering 'react-redux', what is the impact of not wrapping components with 'memo' or using selectors inefficiently?

Available answers

It requires Redux to perform sync operations for state updates.

It stops Redux actions from being dispatched properly within the app.

It can lead to unnecessary re-renders, causing performance degradation due to components updating even without relevant state changes.

It leads to React context issues preventing store updates.

When components are not optimized with 'React.memo' or when selectors are inefficient, components might re-render unnecessarily with every state change, leading to performance issues.

Question 6/15

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Consider the following Redux reducer function. What could be a significant issue?

function counterReducer(state = { count: 0 }, action) { state.count = state.count + 1; return state; }

Available answers

The reducer does not return a function, which is required for Redux to process it.

The reducer function lacks a reference to initial state, causing initial state to be undefined.

The reducer incorrectly accesses this.state, causing a binding error.

The reducer mutates the state directly, which violates Redux principles of immutability.

This reducer function directly mutates the state object instead of returning a new state object, which violates immutable data principles in Redux.

Question 7/15

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Given the following Redux action, what is a potential drawback of not using 'redux-thunk' or similar middleware with it?

const fetchUser = () => { return { type: 'FETCH_USER' }; };

Available answers

The Redux state could become inconsistent.

The Redux store would encounter errors during dispatch.

Action creators would not be able to return functions.

Without middleware like 'redux-thunk', you cannot perform asynchronous operations directly within action creators.

Middleware like 'redux-thunk' allows action creators to return functions (thunks), opening the way for asynchronous operations like API calls or conditional dispatching.

Question 8/15

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Why is it recommended to use 'useDispatch' rather than passing dispatch functions through props to functional components?

import { useDispatch } from 'react-redux';

Available answers

'useDispatch' automatically batches component updates when dispatching actions.

'useDispatch' ensures that actions can only be dispatched during specific lifecycle events.

'useDispatch' allows direct access to the Redux store dispatch without prop drilling, promoting cleaner and more maintainable component code.

'useDispatch' circumvents React's render cycle to improve performance.

By using 'useDispatch', you can directly interact with Redux's dispatch function within components, reducing the need for passing down functions through props, thus simplifying component hierarchy and maintenance.

Question 9/15

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Why might using the 'useDispatch' hook be more advantageous than implicitly dispatching actions using props in functional components?

import { useDispatch } from 'react-redux';

Available answers

'useDispatch' automatically logs dispatched actions to the console.

'useDispatch' provides direct access to the dispatch function, which simplifies dispatching actions without needing to pass them down as props.

'useDispatch' avoids the need for import statements for Redux actions.

'useDispatch' automatically optimizes component performance by batching state updates.

The 'useDispatch' hook gives direct access to the dispatch method within React functional components, reducing the need for passing down action methods through component props.

Question 10/15

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Why should you use 'connect' from 'react-redux' instead of calling 'store.dispatch' on its own inside React components?

import { connect } from 'react-redux';

Available answers

'connect' binds Redux state and dispatch to props, keeping components unaware of Redux details and adhering to separation of concerns.

'connect' directly updates React component state based on global changes without the need for props.

'connect' automatically deprecates legacy Redux code.

'connect' provides built-in error handling and logging for Redux actions.

Using 'connect' promotes the separation between application logic (Redux) and UI logic (React). It binds the Redux store and actions to component props without knowledge of Redux intricacies.

Question 11/15

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In Redux, why is 'combineReducers' used, and what might happen if it is not used in a large application?

import { combineReducers } from 'redux';

Available answers

'combineReducers' is used to automatically bind action creators to dispatch; without it, actions won't trigger.

'combineReducers' prevents Redux from dispatching actions too quickly, thus helping with performance.

'combineReducers' is necessary for enabling middleware logging in Redux, without which it won't work.

'combineReducers' merges multiple reducer functions into a single reducing function. Without it, managing complex state might become cumbersome and lead to errors.

'combineReducers' is a utility function to transform an object whose values are different reducing functions into a single reducing function. It's not strictly necessary but helps in managing multiple state slices in larger applications.

Question 12/15

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Which of the following best exemplifies a good use case for organizing Redux actions into 'ducks'?

Available answers

Ducks dynamically load Redux reducers, optimizing performance.

Ducks substitute Redux middleware for improved asynchronous handling.

Ducks automatically optimize Redux selectors to improve data-fetching speed.

Ducks modularize Redux logic by bundling actions, reducers, and constants for related functionality into a single file, simplifying maintenance.

The 'ducks' pattern in Redux involves grouping related action types, action creators, and reducers into small modules to improve maintainability and clarity.

Question 13/15

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What is the primary purpose of the 'Provider' component in a React-Redux application?

import { Provider } from 'react-redux';

Available answers

To execute middleware functions in a Redux application.

To handle HTTP requests within a Redux application.

To provide the application state to all connected components.

To store temporary component-level state without using Redux.

The 'Provider' component from React-Redux makes the Redux store available to all container components in the application hierarchy below it. It does so by using React's context mechanism.

Question 14/15

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When considering Redux Toolkit, how does the 'createSlice' API simplify Redux development?

import { createSlice } from '@reduxjs/toolkit';

Available answers

'createSlice' automates action creation, writes reducers, and eliminates boilerplate while integrating Immer for state immutability.

'createSlice' detaches state management logic to a separate library.

'createSlice' replaces the root reducer with a single global reducer for better performance.

'createSlice' ensures all reducers are asynchronous and dynamically loaded.

'createSlice' is part of Redux Toolkit and reduces the need for boilerplate by generating action creators and action types automatically while supporting immutability with Immer integration.

Question 15/15

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In Redux, what is the critical role of the 'combineReducers' function?

import { combineReducers } from 'redux';

Available answers

'combineReducers' merges multiple reducer functions, enabling the Redux store to comprehend each state slice managed by individual reducers.

'combineReducers' triggers lifecycle methods for state updates.

'combineReducers' automatically optimizes selectors for Redux state fetching.

'combineReducers' uniquely binds middleware into the Redux store setup.

The purpose of 'combineReducers' is to merge several reducer functions so each one manages its own slice of the global state. It's essential for organizing state management in complex applications.