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What specific information is typically included in a stack trace when an exception occurs?

  • The current system time and the user's login information
  • The name of the exception and the method-call stack, along with a descriptive message indicating the problem (correct)
  • A list of all variables and their values at the time of the exception, along with the machine's IP address
  • The CPU usage and RAM allocation at the moment of exception

Which of the following best describes the 'call chain' in a stack trace?

  • A sequence of file access operations performed by the program
  • The path of execution showing the sequence of method calls, from the initial method to the one that generated the exception (correct)
  • The chain of inheritance among classes in the program
  • A list of all the variables defined in the program

What is the result when an integer is divided by zero in Java?

  • The result will be positive infinity.
  • The result will be NaN (Not a Number).
  • The program will proceed without any errors.
  • An ArithmeticException is thrown. (correct)

What happens when a floating-point number is divided by zero in Java?

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What value is produced when 0.0 is divided by 0.0 using floating point arithmetic in Java?

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If a Scanner's nextInt method receives a String that cannot be converted to a valid integer, what kind of exception occurs?

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In a stack trace, where does the 'throw point' reside, indicating the source of the initial exception?

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What is the primary purpose of using exception handling in the context of the program described?

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What happens to the control flow if no exceptions are thrown within a try block?

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What is the scope of local variables that are declared inside a try block?

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What happens when a method throws an exception?

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What does a throws clause in a method signature specify?

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Which of the following describes the type of errors exception handling is designed to manage?

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Which of the following is NOT an example of a synchronous error that exception handling is generally designed to handle?

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Which class is at the top of the exception hierarchy in Java?

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Which of the following is correct about the usage of Throwable objects in exception handling?

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What is the primary purpose of exception handling in programming?

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an exception?

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Which scenario would likely result in an ArrayIndexOutOfBoundsException?

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What condition causes a NullPointerException to occur?

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What does it mean for a method to 'throw' an exception?

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What is the relationship between Throwable and exception handling?

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When is exception handling least useful?

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Which of these situations is the reason why a ClassCastException will be thrown?

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What is a key difference between Exception and Error classes in Java?

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Which of the following best defines unchecked exceptions in Java?

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What does the 'catch-or-declare' requirement in Java ensure regarding checked exceptions?

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Given an inheritance hierarchy of exceptions, what happens if you have a catch block for a superclass exception and a subclass exception within the same try block?

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What is the outcome of multiple catch blocks matching a specific exception type within the same try block?

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Which statement accurately describes the relationship between specific and general exception handling?

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What would cause a compilation error when handling exceptions with try-catch blocks?

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Considering the exception handling mechanism, which situation represents using polymorphism?

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What is the primary purpose of declaring custom exception classes?

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What is a necessary requirement for a new exception class to be used with the exception-handling mechanism?

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What are the typical components found in a user-defined exception class?

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In the provided code example, what does the InsufficientFundsException indicate?

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What is the purpose of specifying preconditions and postconditions for methods?

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When should preconditions be true for a method?

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What is ensured by a postcondition?

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What can happen when preconditions or postconditions are not met by a method?

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What is the primary role of preconditions in the context of method behavior?

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What does a postcondition in a method specification describe?

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If a method's precondition is not met, what is the expected outcome?

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In Java, what is the purpose of the assert statement?

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Which of the following is an accurate description of the first form of the assert statement assert expression; ?

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What is the distinguishing feature of the second form of the assert statement assert expression1 : expression2;?

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Why are assertions generally disabled by default in production environments?

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How can you enable assertions when running a Java program?

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Flashcards

Exception

An indication that a problem occurred during a program's execution. This implies that the problem happens infrequently.

Exception Handling

A program can continue executing after addressing a problem, rather than terminating.

Throwing an Exception

A method detects a problem it cannot handle and signals it by throwing an exception.

Catching an Exception

Handling an exception involves catching it and taking appropriate action to recover.

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finally Block

A block of code that executes even if an exception occurs in the try block. Used for cleanup tasks like closing resources.

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try Block

A block of code that attempts to execute potentially problematic code.

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catch Block

A block of code that catches a specific exception type and handles it.

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Throwable Classes

Classes that can be thrown and handled as exceptions in Java. They must extend the Throwable class either directly or indirectly.

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Stack Trace

A detailed report generated when a program encounters a critical error, providing information about the error's origin, cause, and execution path leading to it.

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ArithmeticException

A common exception thrown when attempting to divide an integer by zero.

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Division by zero

An exception thrown specifically for division by zero.

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Error message

A specific error message displayed for an ArithmeticException, indicating the problem that occurred.

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Method-call stack

The method-call stack records the sequence of method calls leading to a particular point in the program's execution, where an exception may have originated.

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Throw point

The point in the code where an exception first occurred is called the "throw point."

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InputMismatchException

An exception thrown by the Scanner class when it's expecting an integer (int) input but receives a String that doesn't represent a valid integer.

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Try block without exceptions

If no exceptions are thrown within a try block, the catch blocks are skipped, and program execution continues with the first statement after the catch blocks.

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Try block variables scope

Local variables declared within a try block go out of scope when the block terminates. These variables are not accessible from catch blocks.

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Catch block variables scope

Local variables declared within a catch block, including the exception parameter, go out of scope when the catch block terminates.

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Method termination with exception

When a method encounters an exception, it terminates without returning a value, and its local variables go out of scope.

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Throws clause

A throws clause specifies potential exceptions a method might throw. It appears after the method's parameter list and before the body, listing exception types that might occur.

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Synchronous errors

Exception handling is suitable for addressing synchronous errors that occur during statement execution, such as array index out of bounds, arithmetic overflow, or division by zero.

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Asynchronous events

Event-driven problems, like disk I/O completions, network message arrivals, or mouse clicks, are not handled by exception handling.

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Throwable hierarchy

Class Throwable has two subclasses: Exception and Error. These form a hierarchy where Throwable is a direct subclass of Object.

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User-Defined Exception Classes

Specialized exception classes created by developers to handle specific errors that might arise when using their reusable code.

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Extending Existing Exception Classes

A subclass of an existing exception class. This ensures that the new exception can be used with Java's exception-handling mechanism.

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Preconditions

Consistently used to describe the state of the program before a method is executed.

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Postconditions

Specify the expected state of the program after a method has finished executing.

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Method Parameter Constraints

The expectations a method has about the data it receives (parameters) and the overall program state before it executes.

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Method Return Value and Side Effects

Describes the expected return value of a method, along with any changes it might make to other parts of the program.

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Throwing Exceptions

A method, when encountering a situation it can't handle, signals the problem by "throwing" an exception.

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Catching Exceptions

Responding to an exception involves "catching" it and taking steps to correct the issue.

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Checked Exceptions

Exceptions that represent errors caused by conditions outside the program's control.

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Unchecked Exceptions

A type of exception that occurs due to problems within your program's code.

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Polymorphic Catch

The ability of a catch block to handle multiple exception types, allowing the program to respond to a wider range of error scenarios.

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Catch-or-Declare Requirement

A requirement that forces the programmer to either handle or explicitly declare an exception type in their code.

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Assertion

A statement used to verify conditions in your code, helpful in debugging.

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Assertions

Special code that checks conditions in your program, usually used for debugging and finding logic errors.

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assert expression;

An assertion that checks if a boolean expression is true, and throws an AssertionError if it's false.

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assert expression1 : expression2;

An assertion that checks if the first expression is true, and throws an AssertionError with the second expression as the error message if it's false.

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Study Notes

Exception Handling in Java

  • Exception handling is a mechanism for managing errors that occur during program execution.
  • Exceptions are used to indicate problems that typically occur infrequently.
  • Exception handling allows a program to continue executing even after encountering errors (instead of terminating).
  • Robust and fault-tolerant programs rely on exception handling to deal with issues as they arise.

Examples of Java Exceptions

  • ArrayIndexOutOfBoundsException: Occurs when an array index is out of range. This happens when an array is accessed with an index that is negative or greater than or equal to the array's size.
  • ClassCastException: Occurs when an attempt is made to cast an object to a type for which it is not compatible. This happens when an object does not have an "is-a" relationship with the target type.
  • NullPointerException: Occurs when an object reference is used where an object (or a valid reference) is expected. It often means a pointer or variable has not been initialized.
  • Note: Only classes that extend Throwable (in the java.lang package), either directly or indirectly, can be used with exception handling.

Exception Information

  • When an exception occurs, it generates a stack trace.
  • The exception stack trace provides a description of the exception and the method call chain that led to the exception.
  • This information can be used to find errors in code.

Example: Divide by Zero

  • Java does not allow division by zero in integer arithmetic. Attempting to do so results in an ArithmeticException.
  • In floating-point arithmetic, however, a division by zero results in positive or negative infinity. If 0.0 is divided by 0.0, the result is Not a Number (NaN).

Handling Arithmetic Exceptions and Input Mismatch Exceptions

  • An application can use exception handling to manage ArithmeticExceptions and InputMismatchExceptions.
  • Exception handling in this context enables a loop to keep asking for valid input, if the user provides invalid input.

try/catch Block

  • A try block encloses code that might throw exceptions. Code within a try block should not execute if an error occurs.
  • A catch block handles exceptions of a specific type that might occur in a corresponding try statement.
  • Exceptions are identified by name, such as InputMismatchException, ArithmeticException, etc.
  • If an exception occurs, execution jumps to the corresponding catch block instead of stopping immediately.

finally Block

  • A finally block is used to ensure that any necessary cleanup actions occur, regardless of whether exceptions occur or not.
  • This block ensures resources like files, database connections, and network connections are consistently released, preventing resource leaks.
  • The finally block always runs, either in the case of an exception, or after a successful try block's execution.

throws Clause

  • The throws clause in a method declaration can specify the types of exceptions that the method might throw.
  • This clause informs clients of that method about the possible exceptions that the method might produce.

When to Use Exception Handling

  • Exception handling is suitable for synchronous errors, like out-of-range array indices or arithmetic errors. These occur when a statement executes.
  • Exception handling is not suitable for asynchronous events like input/output operations, network messages, or user interactions. Those events often don't occur predictably based on a program flow.

Java Exception Hierarchy

  • Java exceptions are organized in a hierarchical structure, rooted at the Throwable class.
  • Throwable has two main subclasses, Exception and Error.
  • Exception encompasses exceptions that an application code can handle, while Error corresponds to errors arising from the JVM.
  • Error encompasses abnormal situations.

Declaring New Exception Types

  • You can create custom exception classes to categorize errors related to your specific application.
  • Custom exceptions extend existing exception classes.

Preconditions and Postconditions

  • Preconditions specify constraints on the state of a program before a method is called. They are checked to see if execution should be allowed.
  • Postconditions specify constraints on the state of a program after a method has successfully completed.
  • These descriptions aid debugging, maintainability, and the overall design of a program.

Assertions

  • Assertions are statements that test conditions you expect to be true during program development.
  • Using assertions can help in detecting and locating logic errors that might cause subtle issues that are not caught by compiler checks or other code reviews.

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