QUESTION 265 The part of your code where the handling of an exception takes place should be placed inside:

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Options

• Athe except: branch
• Bthe exception: branch
• Cthe try: branch

• A
  71% (30)
• B
  19% (8)
• C
  10% (4)

Explanation

In Python's exception-handling structure, the except: branch is where you place the code that responds to (handles) an exception - it only runs when the error actually occurs. Option B (exception:) doesn't exist in Python syntax at all, making it an immediate discard. Option C (try:) is where you place the code that might raise an exception, not where you handle it - confusing the two is the most common mistake learners make.

Memory tip: Think of it as a two-role system - try is the risky action, except is the response plan. You try something; if it fails, you except (intercept) the problem and handle it there.

try:
    result = 10 / 0        # risky code goes here
except ZeroDivisionError:
    print("Can't divide by zero!")  # handling goes here

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