12.9 - finally Block
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Practice Questions
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What is the purpose of the finally block in Java?
💡 Hint: Think about cleanup tasks.
In which situation would you use a finally block?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens if an error occurs.
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What is the role of the finally block?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens after exception handling.
True or False: A finally block may not run if an exception occurs.
💡 Hint: Remember that the finally block is for cleanup tasks.
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Write a program that attempts to read a file, catches any IOException, and ensures the file resource is closed using a finally block. Discuss what happens if the file doesn't exist.
💡 Hint: Focus on exception handling behavior when files are not found.
Discuss the potential impacts on user experience if a finally block is omitted in a web application database connection scenario.
💡 Hint: Consider the risks of database connections piling up.
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