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1Z0-811 Primitives, Strings and Operators Practice Question

Exhibit

int x = 5;
int y = 0;
int z = x / y;
System.out.println(z);

Refer to the exhibit. What is the result?

⚠ Common exam trap

Oracle often tests the difference between integer and floating-point division by zero, trapping candidates who assume all division by zero yields Infinity or a compile error, when in fact integer division throws a runtime exception.

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Correct answer & explanation

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Runtime exception

The code attempts to divide an integer by zero, which in Java throws an ArithmeticException at runtime. Since the division is performed with integer operands (int / int), Java does not allow division by zero and raises an exception, not a floating-point infinity or zero. Therefore, the correct answer is C: Runtime exception.

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Option-by-option breakdown

For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.

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Compilation error
Why it's wrong here
Code compiles; division by zero is runtime error.
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0
Why it's wrong here
No value is returned; exception is thrown.
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Runtime exception
Why this is correct
The exhibit's code attempts an integer division where the divisor evaluates to zero during execution. Java's runtime environment detects this illegal operation, leading to an `ArithmeticException`. This specific exception is a subclass of `RuntimeException`, which is unchecked and typically indicates a programming error that occurs after compilation, preventing the program from continuing its normal flow.
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Infinity
Why it's wrong here
Infinity occurs only for floating-point division.

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1Z0-811 Primitives, Strings and Operators Practice Question

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