[Solved] Identify the problem in this Ruby code snippet:begin # code rescue ZeroDivisionError puts 'Zero division error' rescue puts 'Generic error' rescue IOError puts 'IO error' end | Ruby

Ruby - Error Handling

Identify the problem in this Ruby code snippet:

begin
  # code
rescue ZeroDivisionError
  puts 'Zero division error'
rescue
  puts 'Generic error'
rescue IOError
  puts 'IO error'
end

AThe IOError rescue clause after generic rescue is unreachable.

BThe ZeroDivisionError rescue clause must be last.

CGeneric rescue clause cannot be used with other rescues.

DThe code is correct as is.

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Analyze rescue clause order
The generic rescue clause without exception type catches all exceptions.
Step 2: Check if any rescue clauses after generic rescue are reachable
Rescue clauses after generic rescue are unreachable because generic rescue catches all exceptions.
Final Answer:
The IOError rescue clause after generic rescue is unreachable. -> Option A
Quick Check:
Generic rescue must be last [OK]

Quick Trick: Generic rescue clause blocks later rescues [OK]

Common Mistakes:

Master "Error Handling" in Ruby

9 interactive learning modes - each teaches the same concept differently

More Ruby Quizzes

Identify the problem in this Ruby code snippet: