Quiz: Version Control with Git

Question 1: What is the primary purpose of a version control system (VCS)?

A. To automate the deployment process B. To debug code in real-time C. To track changes, collaborate, and manage code history effectively D. To host repositories on cloud services

Question 2: Which command initializes a Git repository in a project directory?

A. git start B. git setup C. git version D. git init

Question 3: Why is Git considered a distributed version control system?

A. Every developer has a complete copy of the repository, including its history B. It requires internet access for all operations C. It stores files on a single central server D. It uses only cloud-based repositories

Question 4: You accidentally introduced a bug in your code. How can version control help you resolve it?

A. By automatically debugging the issue B. By alerting your team about the error C. By merging your changes automatically D. By providing a record of changes, allowing you to roll back to a stable version

Question 5: What is the purpose of the git log command?

A. To delete unused branches B. To compare two branches C. To view the commit history, including messages, authors, and timestamps D. To reset the repository

Question 6: What is the primary benefit of using branches in Git?

A. To isolate features or fixes for independent development B. To store backup copies of your repository C. To remove outdated commits D. To sync local changes automatically

Question 7: Which command creates and switches to a new branch named feature-login?

A. git switch feature-login B. git branch feature-login C. git checkout -b feature-login D. git add feature-login

Question 8: What is a merge conflict in Git, and how is it resolved?

A. It occurs when the repository has no commits and is resolved by adding files B. It happens when changes in different branches overlap, and it requires manual editing of conflicting files C. It refers to a failed push due to missing branches and is resolved by recreating the branch D. It indicates a corrupted repository and is resolved by reinitializing Git

Question 9: Which Git command stages all changes in your working directory for the next commit?

A. git push B. git stage C. git commit -m "message" D. git add .

Question 10: What does the git commit -m "message" command do?

A. Saves staged changes as a commit with a descriptive message B. Deletes the current branch C. Pushes changes to the remote repository D. Initializes a repository

Question 11: How does Git improve accountability in collaborative projects?

A. By requiring frequent password authentication B. By automatically resolving conflicts in team workflows C. By encrypting all commits D. By associating each commit with an author, timestamp, and descriptive message

Question 12: Which command fetches updates from the remote repository without merging them?

A. git push B. git fetch C. git pull D. git sync

Question 13: True or False: The difference between git pull and git fetch is git fetch downloads updates without merging, while git pull downloads and merges changes?

A. True B. False

Question 14: What is the advantage of using Git with GitHub?

A. GitHub automatically fixes merge conflicts B. GitHub provides a centralized platform for hosting repositories, reviewing pull requests, and managing issues C. GitHub only allows individual developers to work on projects D. GitHub eliminates the need for local repositories

Question 15: What does git revert do?

A. Resets the repository to its initial state B. Merges two branches C. Creates a new commit that undoes changes from a previous commit D. Deletes the last commit

Question 16: Which Git command pushes changes from your local branch to the remote repository?

A. git add B. git pull C. it fetch D. git push

Question 17: What is the role of a .gitignore file?

A. Tracks changes to files B. Automatically commits files C. Excludes specified files or directories from being tracked by Git D. Deletes untracked files

Question 18: Why is version control essential in collaborative development?

A. It ensures everyone can work on the same project simultaneously without overwriting changes B. It eliminates the need for communication between developers C. It prevents the need for local testing D. It automatically resolves all errors during development