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You want to handle KeyError and IndexError differently but also catch any other exceptions generally. Which structure is correct?

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Python - Exception Handling Fundamentals
You want to handle KeyError and IndexError differently but also catch any other exceptions generally. Which structure is correct?
Atry:\n # code\nexcept (KeyError, IndexError):\n # handle both errors\nexcept Exception:\n # handle others
Btry:\n # code\nexcept Exception:\n # handle all errors\nexcept KeyError:\n # handle key error
Ctry:\n # code\nexcept KeyError:\n # handle key error\nexcept IndexError:\n # handle index error\nexcept Exception:\n # handle others
Dtry:\n # code\nexcept KeyError or IndexError:\n # handle both errors\nexcept Exception:\n # handle others
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
  1. Step 1: Understand handling exceptions separately

    To handle KeyError and IndexError differently, use separate except blocks for each.
  2. Step 2: Place general Exception block last

    General Exception block should come after specific ones to catch other errors.
  3. Final Answer:

    Separate except blocks for KeyError and IndexError, then general Exception -> Option C
  4. Quick Check:

    Separate except blocks + general last = correct [OK]
Quick Trick: Use separate except blocks for different errors, general last [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Grouping exceptions incorrectly
  • Placing general except before specific
  • Using 'or' instead of tuple

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