The document discusses exception handling in Java. It defines that an exception occurs when the normal flow of a program is disrupted, such as by invalid user input, missing files, or lost network connections. There are different types of exceptions including runtime exceptions, compile-time errors, and checked and unchecked exceptions. The document outlines the steps for handling exceptions which include finding the problem, informing of the error, getting error information, and taking corrective action. Common Java exceptions and an example of exception handling code in Java are also provided.