Python Flashcard 15 (Exception Handling)

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What is the purpose of exception handling in Python?

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To handle and manage errors or exceptional situations during program execution.

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Which keyword is used to handle exceptions in Python?

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try

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What is a SyntaxError in Python?

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An error that occurs when the code violates the rules of the Python language syntax.

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What is a TypeError in Python?

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An error that occurs when an operation or function is performed on an object of an inappropriate type.

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What is a ValueError in Python?

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An exception that occurs when a function receives an argument of the correct type but an inappropriate value.

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What is an IndexError in Python?

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An IndexError in Python is an exception that occurs when trying to access an index that is out of range in a list, tuple, or string.

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What is a FileNotFoundError in Python?

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An exception that is raised when a file or directory is requested but cannot be found.

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How can you handle multiple exceptions in Python?

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Use multiple except blocks or a single except block with multiple exception types separated by commas.

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What is the purpose of the 'finally' block in exception handling?

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To specify a block of code that will be executed regardless of whether an exception is thrown or not.

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What is the difference between 'raise' and 'assert' statements in Python?

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The 'raise' statement is used to raise an exception manually, while the 'assert' statement is used to check conditions and raise an AssertionError if the condition is false.