Core Java · interview question
In the provided code, why might the exception be swallowed?
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try { processPayment(); } catch (Exception e) { /* silently swallowed */ } finally { System.out.println("Payment process finished."); }Answer and explanation
Correct answer
B. The exception is caught but not logged or rethrown.
Why
The exception is swallowed if it is caught without any action like logging or rethrowing. This means the exception is handled silently, and the program continues execution, potentially leading to hidden issues.
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