Version Control (Git) Quiz

What is the purpose of initializing a repository in Git?

• To delete all files in a project

• To start tracking changes in a project

• To create a backup of the project

• To rename the project

What does branching enable developers to do in version control systems?

• Work on separate lines of development independently

• Stop collaboration with other developers

• Merge all changes immediately

• Delete all changes made

What does the 'git add' command do in Git?

• Deletes a file from the repository

• Pushes changes to a remote repository

• Adds a file to the staging area for the next commit

• Creates a new branch

What is the purpose of the 'git log' command in Git?

• Deletes the commit history

• Creates a new commit

• Displays the commit history with author, date, and message

• Checks out a different branch

What does the 'git pull' command do in Git?

• Lists all branches in the repository

• Switches to a different branch

• Pushes local commits to a remote repository

• Fetches and merges changes from a remote repository into the current branch

What is the purpose of the 'git status' command in Git?

• Displays the current status of the repository

• Creates a new commit

• Deletes a file from the repository

• Pushes changes to a remote repository

How does the 'git checkout' command work in Git?

• Switches to a different branch

• Search text patterns in files

• Encrypt files

• Sort files alphabetically

What is the purpose of the 'git commit' command in Git?

• Deletes the commit history

• Creates a new commit

• Displays the commit history with author, date, and message

• Checks out a different branch

What is the purpose of the 'git diff' command in Git?

• Displays changes between commits, the working tree, and the index

• Creates a new branch

• Deletes a file from the repository

• Pushes changes to a remote repository

How does the 'git merge' command work in Git?

• Merges changes from one branch into the current branch

• Deletes the commit history

• Creates a new commit

• Displays the commit history with author, date, and message