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1Z0-811 Exception Handling and Development Tools Practice Question

What is the output if an ArithmeticException occurs in the try block and there is a finally block?

⚠ Common exam trap

Oracle often tests the misconception that the `finally` block only runs if no exception occurs, or that it can handle exceptions like a `catch` block, leading candidates to choose Option A or B.

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Why each option matters

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Correct answer & explanation

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The finally block executes, then the method throws the exception.

In Java, the `finally` block always executes after the `try` block, regardless of whether an exception occurs. If an `ArithmeticException` is thrown in the `try` block, the `finally` block runs first, and then the exception propagates up the call stack to be handled by an appropriate exception handler or the default handler.

Answer analysis

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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The exception is caught and handled by the finally block.
Why it's wrong here
finally does not catch exceptions; it's for cleanup.
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The finally block does not execute if an exception occurs.
Why it's wrong here
finally always executes unless JVM exits.
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The finally block executes, then the method throws the exception.
Why this is correct
finally runs, then exception propagates.
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The method exits immediately without executing finally.
Why it's wrong here
finally executes even on exception.

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1Z0-811 Exception Handling and Development Tools Practice Question

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