Java Control Structures Quiz

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Java Statements

A Java statement is one or more lines of code ending with a semicolon (;).
Statements generally contain expressions that evaluate to a value.

Control Structures

Control structures in Java alter the order of execution in a program.
Two main categories exist:
- Decision Control Structures: Execute specific code blocks while skipping others.
- Repetition Control Structures: Execute a section of code multiple times.

Decision Control Structures

If Statement: Executes a block of code only if a specific condition is true.
- If the expression is true, the code inside the if block executes.
- If the expression is false, the code block is skipped.
If-Else Statement: Extends the if statement by providing an alternative block to execute when the condition is false.
Nested If Statement: An if statement within another if or else statement, allowing for complex conditional logic.

Switch Case Statement

A multi-way branch statement, offering a simpler alternative to multiple if-else statements when checking for multiple fixed values.
break Statement: The break statement defines the end of each case within a switch-case statement.
default Statement: Used to define an alternative message to be displayed when none of the cases match the input value.

Looping Statements

Used for repeated execution of a statement or a block of statements.
Common format: for loop, do-while loop, while loop.

For Loop

A repetition control structure that executes a loop a specific number of times.
Useful when the number of repetitions is known.

Do-While Loop

Similar to the while loop, but guarantees to execute at least once because it checks the condition after executing the loop body.

While Loop

Executes a target statement repeatedly as long as a given condition is true.
Tests the condition before executing the loop body, meaning it may never execute if the condition is initially false.

Exception Handling

Deals with errors that occur during program execution.
Allows for handling unexpected events gracefully.

Exception Hierarchy

Error: Represents serious issues in the Java runtime system.
Checked Exception: Direct subclasses of Throwable class (excluding RuntimeException and Error). Represents normal errors that can occur during program execution.
Runtime Exception: Represents exceptions that typically occur at runtime.

Creating Exceptions

Exceptions can be created using the throw keyword, followed by an instance of an exception class.

Generating Exceptions

Code can generate exceptions using the throw keyword, allowing for explicit error handling.

`try`, `catch`, and `finally` Blocks

try Block: Encloses code that might generate an exception.
catch Block: Handles the thrown exception. It is placed after the try block and must be of the same class or subclass of the exception thrown.
finally Block: Executes regardless of whether an exception occurs. It is always executed if try block, or any catch block completes.

Syntax Key Aspects

The try block is mandatory.
Each try block can have one or more catch blocks, but at most only one finally block.
catch blocks and finally blocks must be associated with a try block and follow the order: try, catch, finally.
A try block must be followed by at least one catch block or one finally block.
Each catch block defines an exception handler. The header of the catch block takes exactly one argument: the exception it will handle.
The exception type in the catch block must be a subclass of Throwable.

Assertion in Java

A mechanism to check assumptions in your code.
Assertions are not considered normal exception handling.
Used for debugging and testing, not for handling expected program errors.

`throw` Clause

Used within a function to explicitly throw an exception when an error condition is detected.

Why Use Assertion?

To verify assumptions made about the program state.
To detect potential bugs early in development.
To enforce preconditions and postconditions of methods.

Where to Use Assertions?

For preconditions and postconditions of methods.
For validating data being passed to sensitive operations.
To verify internal state consistency.

Where Not to Use Assertions?

For error handling, as assertions can be disabled.
For security critical situations, as assertions can disable and bypass critical checks.

Assertion vs. Normal Exception Handling

Assertion: Verify assumptions and programmer error. They are not meant for handling runtime errors.
Exception Handling: Deals with unexpected runtime errors or external conditions. They are intended to gracefully handle these events.

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Questions and Answers

What does an if statement do in Java?

What is the purpose of the if-else statement?

A ___ statement allows executing a statement or group of statements multiple times.

Which of the following is a repetition control structure?

What is the function of the break statement in a switch-case statement?

What kind of exceptions are direct subclasses of Throwable, excluding RuntimeException and Error?

A try block must be followed by at least one catch block or one finally block.

What is the role of the catch block in exception handling?

The while loop tests the condition before executing the loop body.

In Java, an exception must be one of the throwable class or one of its ___

What is an assertion in Java?

Study Notes

Java Statements

Control Structures

Decision Control Structures

Switch Case Statement

Looping Statements

For Loop

Do-While Loop

While Loop

Exception Handling

Exception Hierarchy

Creating Exceptions

Generating Exceptions

try, catch, and finally Blocks

Syntax Key Aspects

Assertion in Java

throw Clause

Why Use Assertion?

Where to Use Assertions?

Where Not to Use Assertions?

Assertion vs. Normal Exception Handling

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