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Which exception is raised when you try to access a key that does not exist in a Python dictionary?

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Python - Exception Handling Fundamentals
Which exception is raised when you try to access a key that does not exist in a Python dictionary?
AIndexError
BKeyError
CTypeError
DValueError
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
  1. Step 1: Understand dictionary key access

    Accessing a non-existent key in a dictionary raises a specific exception.
  2. Step 2: Identify the exception type

    Python raises a KeyError when a dictionary key is missing.
  3. Final Answer:

    KeyError -> Option B
  4. Quick Check:

    Missing dictionary key = KeyError [OK]
Quick Trick: Missing dict keys cause KeyError, not IndexError [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Confusing KeyError with IndexError
  • Thinking TypeError occurs here

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