1.4. Exception Handling

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is the purpose of exception handling in programming?

   Hint

   Think about how programs handle unexpected situations.

2. 2.

   What keyword is used to handle exceptions in the code?

   Hint

   Remember the structure: try, ___

3. 3.

   What keyword is used to signify that a method may throw an exception?

   • throw
   • throws
   • catch

   Hint

   Think about how methods communicate potential errors.

4. 4.

   Is it a good practice to catch general exceptions instead of specific ones?

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider why specificity matters in error handling.

5. 5.

   Consider a class that represents a bank account. Implement exception handling for a method that withdraws money. Ensure it handles overdraft attempts.

   Hint

   Think about how to communicate insufficient funds to the user.

6. 6.

   Develop a method that reads a file. Implement exception handling for file not found and ensure cleanup occurs.

   Hint

   How should you handle the case where the file is missing?