12.1. What is an Exception?

Try these first

1. 1.

   Define what an exception is in programming.

   Hint

   Think about unexpected events during code execution.

2. 2.

   What type of error occurs when the syntax is incorrect?

   Hint

   This error is detected before the program runs.

3. 3.

   What is an exception in programming?

   • A syntax error
   • An event disrupting normal flow
   • An external library issue

   Hint

   Focus on the definition provided in class.

4. 4.

   Are logical errors considered exceptions?

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about how logical errors behave differently than exceptions.

5. 5.

   Discuss how programmers can effectively handle exceptions to improve software quality. What practices should be adopted?

   Hint

   Recall practices we discussed in class to handle exceptions.

6. 6.

   Write a code snippet demonstrating a simple exception handling mechanism in Java. Explain why your example is effective.

   Hint

   Think about how the `try-catch` block works.