What is the result of using an inline style in the following scenario?

Using an inline style effectively applies CSS rules directly to an HTML element. This method possesses a high level of specificity, meaning that it will override styles defined in external stylesheets or within embedded style blocks. When a style is applied inline, it takes precedence over other styles unless there is an even more specific rule or an important flag attached to the other styles.

For instance, if you have an external stylesheet that sets the color of an element to blue, but you have an inline style that sets the color to red, the inline style will ensure that the element is displayed in red. This capability makes inline styles useful for quick changes that need to be applied directly to specific elements without altering external stylesheets.

The incorrect answers illustrate misconceptions about inline styles. They do not ignore inline styles or have no impact on the element's appearance; in fact, they significantly influence it. Moreover, inline styles can indeed be manipulated by JavaScript, making them versatile for dynamic client-side applications.