# Key Terms — Exception Handling (try, except, finally)

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- Published: 2026-10-18T12:32:39-04:00
- Author: matthew.leffler@jefferson.kyschools.us

Course 3: Introduction to Programming / Unit 8: Advanced Concepts — Error Handling&
Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) / Lesson 2: Exception Handling (try, except, finally)

## Vocabulary focus

Exception Handling, try Block, except Block, finally Block, Crash Prevention, Error
Catching, Input Validation, ValueError, Exception Instance, Robustness

## Build your glossary

For each term or concept, write an explanation in your own words and add an example
from this lesson. Check your explanation against the lesson resources.

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