Code that responds to exceptions when they are thrown and prevents the program from abruptly crashing is called a(n) _____________.
A) catch-all
B) debugger
C) exception handler
D) critical state handler

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Exception handling involves catching exceptions and taking appropriate actions to prevent program crashes or errors. The code that handles exceptions is commonly referred to as an exception handler. Choice A (catch-all) is incorrect because not all exceptions should be caught and handled in the same way. Choice B (debugger) is incorrect because a debugger is a tool used for finding and fixing code errors, not for handling exceptions. Choice D (critical state handler) is not a commonly used term in programming and does not accurately describe the concept of exception handling.

Code That Responds to Exceptions When They Are Thrown and Prevents