What is the main difference between a checked and an unchecked exception in Java?
Java Interview Guide : 200+ Interview Questions and Answers - Creating Custom Exceptions

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Checked exceptions must be declared or handled, while unchecked exceptions do not.
Unchecked exceptions must be declared or handled, while checked exceptions do not.
Checked exceptions are only used for runtime errors.
Unchecked exceptions are only used for compile-time errors.
2.
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How can you create a custom checked exception in Java?
By using the throws keyword.
By extending the Exception class.
By implementing the Serializable interface.
By extending the RuntimeException class.
3.
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30 sec • 1 pt
Why is it important to order catch blocks from specific to general exceptions?
To ensure that the most specific exception is caught first.
To avoid compilation errors.
To improve the performance of the program.
To make the code more readable.
4.
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30 sec • 1 pt
How can you handle multiple exception types in a single catch block in Java 7 and later?
By using a switch statement.
By using a try-catch-finally block.
By nesting try blocks.
By using a multi-catch block with the 'or' operator.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main advantage of using try-with-resources in Java?
It allows for multiple catch blocks.
It automatically closes resources, reducing boilerplate code.
It improves the performance of the program.
It allows for nested try blocks.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which interface must a resource implement to be used in a try-with-resources statement?
AutoCloseable
Serializable
Cloneable
Runnable
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why should exceptions not be used for flow control in a program?
They have a significant performance impact.
They make the code harder to read.
They can lead to security vulnerabilities.
They are too slow for this purpose.
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