PCEP Error Handling and Modules

Question 1

What is the purpose of a try-except block in Python?

Accepted Answer

To handle exceptions and prevent program crashes

Answer

Try-except blocks catch and handle exceptions that would otherwise terminate the program.

Question 2

What does the finally clause do in Python exception handling?

Accepted Answer

Executes code regardless of whether an exception occurred

Answer

The finally block always executes, making it ideal for cleanup operations.

Question 3

How do you import a specific function from a module in Python?

Accepted Answer

from module import function

Answer

The from...import syntax allows importing specific names from a module.

Question 4

What is a Python package?

Accepted Answer

A directory containing modules and an __init__.py file

Answer

Packages organize related modules in a directory structure with an __init__.py file.

Question 5

What exception is raised when dividing by zero in Python?

Accepted Answer

ZeroDivisionError

Answer

Python raises ZeroDivisionError specifically for division by zero operations.

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