Exception Handling in Python

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What happens when an appropriate exception is not found in the call stack?

  • The code in the try block is executed again.
  • The program execution stops. (correct)
  • The program continues execution without interruption.
  • A default exception handler is used.

What does Bjarne Stroustrup emphasize for writing clean code?

  • Complete error handling (correct)
  • Managing dependencies
  • Optimizing performance excessively
  • Writing complex logic

A try block can exist without an except block.

False (B)

Syntax errors occur when the programming rules are not followed.

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What is the purpose of the except block in exception handling?

<p>To handle specific exceptions that arise from the code in the try block.</p> Signup and view all the answers

When an exception occurs in the try block, the control is transferred to the ______.

<p>except block</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the three types of errors mentioned in relation to Python programs?

<p>Syntax errors, runtime errors, logical errors</p> Signup and view all the answers

In Python, errors that get triggered automatically are called _______.

<p>exceptions</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following components of exception handling with their roles:

<p>try block = Contains code suspected of causing exceptions except block = Handles the exceptions that occur call stack = A structure that maintains the execution history exception = An event that disrupts normal program flow</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the error type with its description:

<p>Syntax Errors = Detected when rules of the programming language are violated Runtime Errors = Occur during program execution Logical Errors = Causes incorrect output despite no exceptions Exceptions = Errors triggered automatically during execution</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of exception handling in Python?

<p>To manage and respond to errors gracefully (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Logical errors are the same as syntax errors.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens if a Python program generates unexpected output?

<p>An exception may be raised.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens after an exception is raised in a program?

<p>No further statements in the current block are executed. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The raise statement can only be used to raise built-in exceptions.

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What is typically included as an argument when raising an exception?

<p>A string message</p> Signup and view all the answers

The raise statement interrupts the normal flow of execution and jumps to the _____ code.

<p>exception handler</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following exception-related terms with their definitions:

<p>raise = Statement used to throw an exception IndexError = A built-in exception for index-related issues assert = Statement used to ensure a condition is true exception handler = Code that responds when an exception is raised</p> Signup and view all the answers

An example of a built-in exception is:

<p>ValueError (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When raising an exception, the associated messages are mandatory.

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What type of exception is raised when there is an error in the syntax of the Python code?

<p>SyntaxError (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What will happen to the statement following a raise statement if an exception is raised?

<p>It will not be executed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

All exceptions in Python are generated when a program is syntactically correct.

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What are built-in exceptions?

<p>Exceptions defined in the compiler/interpreter that handle commonly occurring errors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

A ______ is raised when a built-in method receives an argument of the correct data type but with inappropriate values.

<p>ValueError</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a built-in exception in Python?

<p>LogicError (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The appropriate exception handler code displays the reason along with the raised exception name.

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What does IOError indicate in Python?

<p>It is raised when the specified file cannot be opened.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following exceptions with their explanations:

<p>SyntaxError = Raised due to syntax error in the code ValueError = Raised when argument values are inappropriate IOError = Raised when a file cannot be opened TypeError = Raised when operations or functions are applied to an object of inappropriate type</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Python interpreter does not keep track of the position where an error occurs.

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What is created by the Python interpreter when an error occurs?

<p>exception object</p> Signup and view all the answers

In Python, exceptions are categorized into distinct types so that specific exception handlers can be created for each type. This helps separate the main logic of the program from ____.

<p>error detection and correction code</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about the code blocks in exception handling is accurate?

<p>Main logic and exception handling are separated into different blocks. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Both user-defined and built-in exceptions can be handled in Python.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of information does the exception object contain?

<p>Type of error, file name, position in the program</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their descriptions:

<p>Exception Handler = Code that handles specific exceptions Exception Object = Contains error information Error Detection = Process of identifying errors in code User-defined Exception = Custom exceptions created by the user</p> Signup and view all the answers

The segment of code where there is a possibility of error or exception is placed inside a ____.

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The try block will always execute even if an exception occurs in its statements.

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What is the purpose of the 'except' clause in a try...except block?

<p>To handle exceptions that occur in the try block.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following components with their roles in a try...except block:

<p>try = Code that may throw exceptions except = Code that handles exceptions ZeroDivisionError = Specific exception for division by zero input = Function to get user input</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a correct statement about the try...except structure?

<p>Multiple except clauses can be defined to handle different exceptions. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The statement 'OUTSIDE try..except block' is printed whether an exception occurs or not.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Flashcards

Syntax Errors

Errors that occur when the code violates the rules of the programming language, for example, incorrect syntax.

Runtime Errors

Errors that occur during the execution of the program, for example, dividing by zero or accessing a non-existent file.

Logical Errors

Errors that occur due to logical flaws in the code, for example, using an incorrect formula or making a wrong assumption.

Exceptions

Unexpected events that occur during program execution, causing the program to stop or behave abnormally.

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Exception Handling

Python's way of handling errors that occur during program execution. It allows the program to continue running even if an error occurs.

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Raising Exceptions

The process of triggering an exception manually within your code.

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Handling Exceptions

A block of code that executes when an exception is caught.

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Finally Clause

A block of code that always executes, regardless of whether an exception was raised or not.

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ValueError

An error that occurs when a function receives the correct type of data but the value is inappropriate.

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IOError

An error that occurs when a program tries to access a file that doesn't exist, is corrupted, or cannot be opened.

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Exception Handler

Code written to catch and handle exceptions during program execution.

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Built-in Exceptions

Exceptions that are built into the Python interpreter and represent common errors that happen during execution.

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Python's Standard Library

A collection of built-in exceptions in Python that provides standard solutions for common errors.

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Except block

A block of code used to identify and handle specific exceptions. It runs the code that follows the 'try' block only if an exception occurs.

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Try block

A block of code where potential exceptions may arise. It allows for specific handling of these exceptions.

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Finally Block

A block of code that always executes, regardless of whether an exception occurred in the 'try' block or not. Useful for cleaning up resources, closing files, or performing necessary actions.

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Program Execution Stops

The process of halting program execution when an exception occurs and the system is unable to find an appropriate exception handler.

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Exception Types

Python categorizes errors into specific types, allowing for tailored handling.

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Exception Handling Separation

Separate code blocks for error handling and main program logic.

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Error Prone Code Block

Code that might cause an error is placed inside a specific block.

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Exception Handler Block

This code executes only if an error occurs, handling the issue.

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Exception Object

Python creates an object containing information about the error.

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Exception Object Details

Details like error type, file name, and location are included in the exception object.

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What is the 'raise' statement?

The raise statement in Python allows you to manually trigger an exception, interrupting the normal flow of your program.

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What is the purpose of the argument ('optional argument') in the 'raise' statement?

The argument passed to the 'raise' statement provides additional information about the exception, helping with debugging. It's typically a string message.

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What happens to the code after a 'raise' statement?

When an exception is raised, the code following the 'raise' statement is skipped. This is because the program flow directly jumps to the exception handler.

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What is the 'IndexError' exception?

IndexError is a built-in exception in Python that occurs when you try to access an element in a sequence (like a list) using an index that is out of bounds.

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Does raising an exception always terminate the program?

When an exception is raised, it doesn't necessarily mean the program ends. Python's exception handling mechanism allows you to catch and handle errors gracefully.

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Can you create your own exceptions in Python?

You can define your own exceptions by creating new classes that inherit from the built-in 'Exception' class. This allows you to create custom error types tailored to your program's specific requirements.

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What is the 'assert' statement?

The 'assert' statement checks a condition and raises an 'AssertionError' if the condition is False. This is useful for verifying assumptions or detecting logic errors in your code.

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Why is exception handling important?

Exception handling is essential for writing robust and user-friendly programs. It helps prevent unexpected crashes and allows the program to recover gracefully from errors.

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ZeroDivisionError

A built-in Python error that is raised when trying to divide a number by zero, preventing the program from executing.

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Outside Try...Except Block

The code section after the try...except block, which runs regardless of whether an exception occurred or was caught.

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Program Statements

Statements within the try block that are executed normally until an exception is encountered.

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Exception Name

The name of the specific exception type the except block is designed to handle.

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Study Notes

Exception Handling in Python

  • Python uses exception handling to gracefully manage errors during program execution
  • Errors that disrupt normal flow are called exceptions
  • Exceptions can be syntax errors (e.g., typos), runtime errors (e.g., division by zero), or logical errors (e.g., incorrect logic)
  • The try...except block is the fundamental structure for handling exceptions
  • The try block contains code that might raise an exception
  • The except block contains code to handle specific exceptions
  • Multiple except blocks can handle different exceptions
  • An optional else block is executed if no exception occurred in the try block
  • An optional finally block ensures that code executes regardless of exceptions (e.g., closing files)
  • The raise statement is used to explicitly raise an exception
  • Custom exceptions can be created using the Exception class

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