Master Version Control Systems (VCS) for Software Engineering

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a significant advantage of using a version control system (VCS)?

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Guaranteeing data privacy

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Improved collaboration and change tracking

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Enhanced code quality assurance

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Automated code backups

Question 2

Which type of version control system stores a central repository of all code changes?

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Centralized VCS

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Distributed VCS

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Cloud-based VCS

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Mobile-based VCS

Question 3

What is the primary function of a commit in Git?

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Capturing a snapshot of code changes at a specific point in time

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Creating a new branch in the repository

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Merging multiple branches together

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Resolving merge conflicts

Question 4

Which Git command is used to create a new remote repository and link it to a local repository?

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git clone

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git init

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git add

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git push

Question 5

What is the purpose of a merge conflict in version control?

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Indicating that different changes made to the same code section need to be reconciled

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Blocking commits to ensure code quality

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Identifying potential security vulnerabilities

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Automatically resolving conflicting changes without user intervention

Question 6

Which of the following is a command-line tool for working with Git?

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git

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github

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visual studio code

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sublime text

Question 7

What is the key difference between 'git fetch' and 'git pull'?

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'git fetch' downloads remote changes, while 'git pull' downloads and merges remote changes

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'git pull' downloads remote changes, while 'git fetch' downloads and merges remote changes

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'git fetch' is used for cloning a repository, while 'git pull' is used for updating an existing repository

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There is no significant difference between 'git fetch' and 'git pull'

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a common application of version control systems?

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Managing social media content

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Collaborative software development

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Document versioning and change tracking

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Code backup and recovery

Question 9

Which of the following is a potential drawback of using a VCS?

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Introducing unnecessary complexity into the development process

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Facilitating collaboration among multiple developers

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Providing a centralized repository for code changes

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Preventing accidental data loss

Question 10

Which of the following is the most widely used distributed version control system (DVCS)?

Accepted Answer

Git

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Mercurial

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Apache Subversion (SVN)

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ClearCase

Question 11

In Git, what command is used to create a new branch?

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git checkout -b

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git branch <branch-name>

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git create <branch-name>

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git new-branch

Question 12

When merging two branches in Git, what is the 'fast-forward merge' technique?

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Advancing the current branch to the latest commit of the other branch without creating a new commit

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Creating a new commit object that combines the changes from the merging branches

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Creating a merge commit that records the merging of the two branches

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Rebasing the current branch onto the other branch

Question 13

What is the purpose of the '.gitignore' file in a Git repository?

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To specify files or directories that should be excluded from version control

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To configure the default commit message

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To store sensitive information

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To specify which branches should be included in a merge

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a valid command for reverting changes in Git?

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git undo [commit-hash]

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git reset HEAD

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git checkout -- [file-name]

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git restore [file-name]

Question 15

What is the primary function of the 'diff' command in VCS?

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Comparing two versions of a file or directory

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Merging two branches

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Creating a new branch

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Pushing changes to a remote repository

Question 16

What is the main function of a version control system (VCS) in software development?

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Storing and managing various versions of software code

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Automatically resolving conflicts between different code versions

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Deploying new software releases

Question 17

In the context of Git, which command is used to prepare changes for inclusion in the next commit?

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git add

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git init

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git commit

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git push

Question 18

What is the primary purpose of employing a branching strategy in version control?

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To isolate changes and facilitate concurrent feature development

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To automatically merge changes from different branches

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To maintain multiple distinct versions of the codebase

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To safeguard against accidental data loss

Question 19

What is the primary function of a conflict resolution tool in the context of version control?

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Identifying and resolving conflicts that arise during branch merging

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Automating the merging of changes from different branches

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Preventing concurrent editing of the same file

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Detecting and reverting unauthorized changes

Question 20

What is the primary purpose of a remote repository in version control?

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Enabling collaboration among geographically dispersed team members

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Providing a backup copy of the codebase

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Automating deployment processes

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Tracking the historical evolution of changes

Question 21

Which of the following tools is commonly employed to visualize and interact with the history of a version-controlled codebase?

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GitKraken

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Visual Studio Code

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Jenkins

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Terraform

Question 22

In the context of VCS, what is the term used to refer to a snapshot of the codebase captured at a specific point in time?

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Commit

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Revision

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Branch

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Tag

Question 23

Which Git command is used to stage changes, preparing them to be included in the next commit?

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git add

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git commit

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git push

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git clone

Question 24

What is the primary purpose of a merge request in Git?

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To request that modifications from one branch be merged into another branch

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To create a new branch for development or feature work

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To resolve merge conflicts between different branches

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To delete a branch that is no longer needed

Question 25

Which of the following Git commands is used to create a new branch?

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git checkout -b

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git branch

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git merge

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git add

Question 26

What is the primary role of a remote repository in a VCS?

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To provide a central and shared location for storing and accessing code changes

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To create regular backups of local repositories, ensuring data safety

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To automatically resolve merge conflicts that may arise during collaboration

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To maintain a complete history of all code modifications, including deleted or overwritten changes

Question 27

In Git, what is the primary function of the HEAD pointer?

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To point to the currently active commit in the current branch

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To point to the root commit of the repository's history

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To point to the most recent commit in the entire repository

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To point to the staging area, where changes are temporarily stored

Question 28

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using a version control system (VCS)?

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Automating code deployment

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Tracking changes to code

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Collaborating with others

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Rolling back to previous versions

Question 29

What is the purpose of a commit message in a VCS?

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To describe the changes made in the commit

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To provide a timestamp for the commit

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To identify the author of the commit

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To track the branch where the commit was made

Question 30

Which command is used to add new files to a Git repository?

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git add

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git commit

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git push

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git pull

Question 31

What is the purpose of a merge conflict in VCS?

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To indicate that there are conflicting changes between two branches

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To prevent the merging of two branches

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To track the history of changes made in a branch

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To resolve conflicts between team members

Question 32

Which VCS command is used to view the history of changes made to a file or directory?

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git log

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git status

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git diff

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git commit

Question 33

Git, a popular VCS, is characterized by its:

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Distributed repository model

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Centralized repository model

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Locking mechanisms for conflict prevention

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Linear history of changes

Question 34

In Git, the primary purpose of a 'commit' is to:

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Capture and store a snapshot of modifications in the local repository

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Push changes to a remote repository

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Merge changes from a branch into the main branch

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Resolve merge conflicts

Question 35

Which of the following is NOT considered a best practice for effective version control?

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Maintaining long-lived branches

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Making atomic commits

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Committing frequently

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Writing descriptive commit messages

Question 36

In a Git repository, what is the purpose of the '.gitignore' file?

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To exclude specific files and directories from version control

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To specify which files should be included in commits

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To prevent merge conflicts

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To track deleted files

Question 37

Which VCS command is used to compare changes between two commits or versions?

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git diff

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git log

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git status

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git checkout

Question 38

In VCS, what is the significance of a 'merge conflict'?

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It signals that multiple developers have made conflicting modifications to the same file

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It prevents unintended overwriting of changes

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It automatically creates a new branch to resolve conflicts

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It resolves merge conflicts automatically

Question 39

Which key benefit of a version control system (VCS) does this feature provide: tracking changes to code over time?

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Tracking changes to code over time

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Collaboration among developers

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Automation of the software build process

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Enhancement of codebase security

Question 40

In Git, what command creates a new branch?

Accepted Answer

git checkout -b

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git branch <branch-name>

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git create <branch-name>

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git new -b <branch-name>

Question 41

What is the primary purpose of a commit in a VCS?

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Permanent storage of codebase changes

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Creation of a new branch

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Merging changes from one branch to another

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Resolution of conflicts between different code versions

Question 42

What is the key difference between centralized and distributed version control systems?

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Centralized systems store code changes centrally, while distributed systems store them locally on each developer's computer.

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Centralized systems allow multiple developers to work on the same branch concurrently, while distributed systems require merging changes before committing.

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Centralized systems are more secure than distributed systems.

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Distributed systems are more efficient for large projects than centralized systems.

Question 43

Which Git command is commonly used for merging branches?

Accepted Answer

git merge

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git pull request

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git resolve

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git commit -m

Question 44

What is the purpose of a pull request in a VCS workflow?

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To request feedback and approval on code changes before merging into the main branch

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To automatically merge changes from one branch to another

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To create a new branch for development work

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To resolve conflicts between different code versions

Question 45

Which practice is recommended for managing conflicts in version control?

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Manual identification and resolution of conflicts as they arise

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Automated conflict resolution whenever possible

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Creation of separate branches for each change to avoid conflicts

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Frequent merging of changes to minimize conflict likelihood

Question 46

In Subversion, which command updates the local working copy with the latest repository changes?

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svn update

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svn checkout

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svn commit

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svn merge

Question 47

Which of the following is NOT a feature of Git?

Accepted Answer

Automated code review and testing

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Branching and merging

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Commit history tracking

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Distributed architecture

Question 48

In the context of Git, what is the primary function of a 'commit'?

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Saves a snapshot of changes to the local repository

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Creates a new branch

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Pushes changes to a remote repository

Question 49

Which of the following is an example of a distributed Version Control System (VCS)?

Accepted Answer

Git

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Azure DevOps Server

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Subversion

Question 50

What is the key difference between a branch and a tag in Git?

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A branch represents a diverged line of development, while a tag marks a specific point in time

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A branch can contain multiple tags, but a tag cannot contain multiple branches

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A branch is for temporary changes, while a tag is for permanent changes

Question 51

In a collaborative development workflow, what is the purpose of a 'pull request'?

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To request changes to be merged into another branch

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To create a new branch

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To resolve merge conflicts

Question 52

Which tool can help automate the VCS commit process?

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Continuous Integration (CI)

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Issue Tracking System (ITS)

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Version Control System (VCS)

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Source Control Management (SCM)

Question 53

What is considered a best practice when writing commit messages?

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Keep them concise and descriptive, including a reference to the issue or feature being addressed

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Only include the author's name and date

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Include as many details as possible, even if not directly related to the change

Question 54

What do version control systems primarily facilitate in a software project?

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Managing code changes, version history, and collaboration

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Generating test cases

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Creating documentation for the software

Question 55

Which of the following is a recommended approach for resolving merge conflicts?

Accepted Answer

Communicate with the team, understand the changes, and manually resolve any conflicts

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Always favor changes from the target branch

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Always favor changes from the current branch