13.7.1 - C++
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Practice Questions
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What does the fail() method do in C++?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when an attempt to open a file fails.
How would you check for errors after reading from a file in C++?
💡 Hint: Recall how the stream state can affect your operations.
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What method would you use to check if the last I/O operation failed?
💡 Hint: It shares its purpose with diagnosing failures in operations.
True or False: The bad() method indicates a minor error in file operations.
💡 Hint: Consider the severity of stream errors.
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Write a C++ program that opens a file and includes error handling for both access failure and critical stream errors. Include comments explaining your code.
💡 Hint: Handle both types of errors separately after trying to perform file operations.
Design a scenario where it would be important to check both for fail() and bad() while streaming data. Explain your answer.
💡 Hint: Consider transitional states during I/O operations where errors can arise.
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