1. Getter Functions in JavaScript
In JavaScript, when an object uses the get keyword, it defines a getter method . Accessing a getter property executes the function and returns its value. Thus:
o.js
does not return the getter function; instead, it executes the function located at:
get js() { ... }
and returns the object inside the return block.
2. Behavior of String() and toLowerCase()
Inside the getter:
let city1 = String( ' St. Louis ' );
let city2 = String( ' New York ' );
String() creates a string value.
Then, the returned object is constructed as:
{
firstCity: city1.toLowerCase(),
secondCity: city2.toLowerCase(),
}
The method toLowerCase() is a standard JavaScript string method that returns a new string with all alphabetic characters converted to lowercase .
Therefore:
city2.toLowerCase()
returns:
' new york '
3. Referencing the Property
When the developer writes:
o.js.secondCity
the following happens:
* The getter js runs and returns an object.
* The returned object includes the property:
secondCity: ' new york '
* Accessing .secondCity retrieves the lowercase string ' new york ' .
Therefore, the correct value is ' new york ' .
Why the Other Options Are Incorrect
A). undefined - incorrect because the property secondCity clearly exists in the returned object.
B). An error - incorrect because no invalid operations occur; all methods and properties are valid.
C). ' New York ' - incorrect because toLowerCase() transforms the string to lowercase.
JavaScript Knowledge References (Text-Based)
* Getter methods using the get keyword return computed values when accessed.
* JavaScript String values support the toLowerCase() method, which returns a lowercase version of the original string.
* Accessing nested properties like o.js.secondCity triggers the getter, returning the constructed object.