OCA Java SE 7 Programmer I Study Guide (Exam 1Z0-803), 2nd Edition

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Handling Exceptions

CERTIFICATION OBJECTIVES

•    Understand the Rationale and Types of Exceptions

•    Understand the Nature of Exceptions

•    Alter the Program Flow

•    Recognize Common Exceptions

   Two-Minute Drill

Q&A Self Test

“Throw and catch.” Once that phrase makes sense to you, you’ll know that you understand exception handling in Java. Throughout this chapter, we will explore the primary focus of exception handling in Java by throwing exceptions and handling them where appropriate. We’ll discuss the different types of exceptions, ...