Understanding Version Control with Git

What does version control allow developers to do with their files?

• Make files read-only

• Increase file size automatically

• Encrypt entire directories

• Time-travel to previous versions

Which of the following is NOT a Version Control System?

• FileGuard

• Piper

• Subversion

• Sapling

What is the primary function of GitHub?

• Local version control system

• Web-based platform for development using Git

• Standalone software for code compilation

• Cloud storage service

What command initializes a new repository in Git?

• git create

• git start

• git new

• git init

What is a 'commit' in Git?

• A type of conflict in merging

• A tool to merge branches

• A command to clone repositories

• A save point in the repository

How can you view the commit history in Git?

• git log

• git list

• git history

• git commits

What does the 'git merge' command do?

• Combines multiple branches

• Deletes specified branches

• Creates a new branch

• Lists all branches

What is indicated by a merge conflict in Git?

• Corrupted repository data

• Missing files in the repository

• Syntax errors in the code

• Changes on the same line in different branches

Which command is used to push local changes to a remote repository?

• git upload

• git deploy

• git send

• git push

What is the purpose of a 'pull request' on GitHub?

• To request a review of code changes

• To download the latest version of Git

• To pull changes from a backup

• To request additional storage