Practice Why Use Exception Handling? (7.3) - Chapter 7: Exception Handling in Java

Practice: Why Use Exception Handling?

Lesson 7.3Exception Handling in Java

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Question 1.
What is an exception?
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Think about what happens when a program encounters an error.
Question 2.
Name one benefit of exception handling.
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How does it relate to the user experience?
3Question 3.
What is the primary benefit of exception handling?
- Enhances graphics
- Prevents program crashes
- Increases code length
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Think about what happens when things go wrong in your code.
4Question 4.
True or False: Exception handling only provides technical error codes.
- True
- False
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Consider what you want users to see when an error occurs.
Question 5.
Create a Java program that demonstrates how to handle multiple exceptions. Include a scenario where both a divide by zero and an invalid array index might occur, and provide meaningful error messages for each.
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Consider what actions can lead to each type of exception.
Question 6.
Evaluate the impact of not using exception handling in a banking application. What could go wrong if exceptions are not managed properly?
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Think about how critical accuracy and reliability are in financial applications.

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