Java Exception Handling

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Consider a scenario where a program attempts to read a file that does not exist. Which exception handling mechanism would be most appropriate to prevent the program from crashing and to display a user-friendly error message?

  • Using a `try-catch` block to catch the `FileNotFoundException`, display an error message, and gracefully continue program execution. (correct)
  • Ignoring the potential `IOException` and allowing the program to terminate abruptly.
  • Relying on the operating system to handle the error without any specific exception handling in the code.
  • Throwing a `RuntimeException` to signal that a non-recoverable error has occurred.

In a Java application that processes user input, how would you ensure that the program handles potential NumberFormatException errors when converting user-supplied strings to integers, preventing the application from crashing due to invalid input?

  • By declaring the `parseInt()` method to throw `NumberFormatException`.
  • By using a default value of zero for any non-numeric input strings.
  • By implementing a `try-catch` block around the `Integer.parseInt()` method to catch `NumberFormatException` and provide an alternative action, such as prompting the user for valid input. (correct)
  • By using an `if` statement to check if the input string contains alphabetic characters before attempting the conversion.

If a try block throws an exception that matches multiple catch blocks, which catch block will handle the exception?

  • A randomly selected `catch` block.
  • The `catch` block whose exception type is the most specific match for the thrown exception. (correct)
  • The `catch` block that is defined last in the code.
  • The `catch` block that is defined first in the code.

Why should unchecked exceptions typically not be caught?

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In the context of JDBC, what is the primary purpose of a ResultSet object?

<p>To hold the results of a database query, allowing you to iterate through the rows and access the data. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of using the executeUpdate() method in JDBC, and in what scenarios is it typically used?

<p><code>executeUpdate()</code> is used to modify data in the database, such as inserting, updating, or deleting records, and returns the number of rows affected. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Consider a scenario where you need to retrieve the column names and data types from a database table using JDBC. Which approach would you use to accomplish this task effectively?

<p>Using the <code>ResultSetMetaData</code> interface to obtain information about the columns in a <code>ResultSet</code> object, such as their names, types, and properties. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can prepared statements prevent SQL injection attacks?

<p>By treating user input as data rather than executable code, thus preventing malicious SQL code from being executed. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the ? placeholder in a PreparedStatement?

<p>It represents a variable to be inserted into the SQL statement. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of using PreparedStatement over Statement in JDBC?

<p><code>PreparedStatement</code> is pre-compiled, which can improve performance and reduce the risk of SQL injection attacks. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of database transactions, what is the significance of setting autoCommit to false on a Connection object?

<p>It allows you to group multiple SQL statements into a single transaction, which can be committed or rolled back as a unit. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the state of the database when a transaction is rolled back?

<p>All changes made during the transaction are discarded, and the database is restored to its state before the transaction began. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Consider a scenario in which multiple, related database operations (e.g., updating several tables) must either all succeed or all fail as a single unit. How can you ensure this level of data consistency in a Java application using JDBC?

<p>By encapsulating the related SQL operations within a transaction, ensuring that all operations either commit together or roll back in case of an error. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When should you call the commit() method on a Connection object in a JDBC transaction?

<p>After all SQL statements in the transaction have been successfully executed and you want to persist the changes. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What would happen if you attempted to perform a database operation (e.g., execute an SQL query) after closing the Connection object in JDBC?

<p>The operation would result in an <code>SQLException</code>, indicating that the connection is no longer valid. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do you retrieve data from a ResultSet in JDBC?

<p>By using getter methods (e.g., <code>getString()</code>, <code>getInt()</code>) to retrieve the data from specific columns in the current row. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of ResultSetMetaData in JDBC?

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What is a transaction in the context of databases, and why is it important?

<p>A transaction is a set of database operations treated as a single, indivisible unit; it’s important for maintaining data consistency and integrity. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the rollback() method in JDBC transactions?

<p>To discard all changes made during the transaction and revert the database to its previous state. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Consider a scenario in which you are developing a financial application that transfers funds between two bank accounts. What would be the most appropriate way to ensure that the debit from one account and the credit to the other account occur as a single, atomic operation?

<p>By executing the debit and credit operations within a transaction, ensuring that either both operations succeed or neither occurs, to prevent inconsistencies. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Try-Catch Block

Catches and handles ArithmeticException to prevent program crash when dividing by zero, printing an error message.

throw keyword

Used to explicitly trigger an exception in code.

Purpose of finally block

The finally block always executes, regardless of whether an exception was thrown or caught, ensuring cleanup operations.

Purpose of super("message")

Calls the constructor of the superclass (parent class), often to initialize inherited properties.

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NullPointerException

An unchecked exception that occurs when attempting to perform an operation on a null reference.

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Checked Exception Handling

Checked exceptions must be handled in a try-catch block or declared in the method's throws clause.

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Unmatched Catch Block

If a catch block's exception type does not match the type of exception thrown, the exception will propagate up the call stack.

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executeQuery()

Runs a SELECT query and returns a ResultSet object.

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statement.close()

Closes the database resources associated with the statement, freeing up resources and preventing leaks.

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SQL Injection

Gaining unauthorized access and making changes to a database.

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Closing Database Connection

Always close your database connection after you are done using it.

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Placeholder in a PreparedStatement

It acts as a placeholder for values that can be set later, preventing SQL injection and improving performance.

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Benefits of PreparedStatement

PreparedStatements are precompiled, making them faster and more secure against SQL injection.

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Transaction benefits

All updates apply together or not at all.

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Purpose of rollback()

Rollback to revert to the original database values.

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What is a transaction?

Operations treated as a single unit.

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Study Notes

Exception Handling

  • The code try { int x = 5 / 0; } catch (ArithmeticException e) { System.out.println("Error: " + e); } outputs "Error: / by zero" because it catches the ArithmeticException caused by dividing by zero.
  • The throw keyword is used to manually throw an exception.
  • Given the code class MyException extends Exception { public String toString() { return "Custom Error!"; } } try { throw new MyException(); } catch (Exception e) { System.out.println(e); }, the output will be "Custom Error!" due to the overridden toString() method in the custom exception.
  • RuntimeException is a correct superclass for a custom unchecked exception.
  • A finally block always runs, regardless of whether an exception is thrown or caught.
  • super("message") in a constructor calls the parent class's constructor.
  • NullPointerException is an unchecked exception.
  • IOException must be either handled or declared.
  • If a catch block does not match the exception thrown, the program crashes.
  • FileNotFoundException is a checked exception in Java.

JDBC + SQL

  • The executeQuery() method runs a SELECT query.
  • ResultSet rs = stmt.executeQuery("SELECT * FROM users"); returns a ResultSet object.
  • The return type of executeUpdate() is an int, representing the number of rows affected.
  • statement.close() closes the database resource.
  • Metadata in JDBC is used to get column names and counts from a database.
  • SQL injection is dangerous because it allows unauthorized changes to the database.
  • After finishing with a database connection, it is important to close it.
  • Connection con = DriverManager.getConnection("jdbc:mysql://localhost/mydb"); correctly connects to MySQL using JDBC.
  • Given ResultSetMetaData md = rs.getMetaData(); System.out.println(md.getColumnCount());, the code prints the number of columns in the ResultSet.
  • The execute() method runs an SQL command that might return a ResultSet or not.

Prepared Statements & Transactions

  • The ? in a PreparedStatement acts as a placeholder for values.
  • pstmt.setString(1, "Alice"); correctly assigns the value "Alice" to the first placeholder in a PreparedStatement.
  • PreparedStatement are faster and more secure than regular statements.
  • In the code pstmt = con.prepareStatement("INSERT INTO table VALUES(?)"); pstmt.setString(1, "data"); pstmt.executeUpdate();, the SQL is sent to the database during executeUpdate().
  • con.setAutoCommit(false) begins a manual transaction.
  • con.commit() saves all changes made during a transaction.
  • Given the transaction con.setAutoCommit(false); stmt.executeUpdate("..."); con.commit();, all updates are applied together as a single unit.
  • rollback() should be used after an exception within a transaction.
  • con.setAutoCommit(true) must follow con.setAutoCommit(false) to reset auto mode.
  • A transaction is multiple SQL operations treated as a single unit.

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