Kritika's response shows that she has experience with JavaScript and DOM manipulation in the context of a React project. She mentions using event handling to create interactive elements like pop-ups. However, her explanation lacks detail and specificity. She could improve by providing a clearer example of how she used JavaScript for DOM manipulation, such as how she selected elements, listened for events, and updated the DOM in response to user interactions. Additionally, mentioning how these manipulations improved the user experience would demonstrate a deeper understanding of the impact of her work.