basic of software engineering

What is a Version Control System (VCS)?

• A Version Control System (VCS) is a programming language for software development.

• A Version Control System (VCS) is a tool that manages changes to source code, allowing collaboration and version tracking.

• A Version Control System (VCS) is a type of hardware used for data storage.

• A Version Control System (VCS) is a method for designing user interfaces.

Name two popular Version Control Systems.

• GitHub

• Mercurial

• Git, Subversion (SVN)

• Bitbucket

What is the primary purpose of using a VCS?

• To store data in a database.

• To create user interfaces for applications.

• To optimize code performance.

• To manage changes to source code and facilitate collaboration.

Explain the difference between centralized and distributed version control.

• Centralized version control allows multiple users to edit the same file simultaneously.

• Distributed version control requires a constant internet connection to access the repository.

• Centralized version control has a single central repository, while distributed version control allows each user to have a complete copy of the repository.

• Centralized version control is more secure than distributed version control.

What command is used to initialize a new Git repository?

• git create

• git init

• git newrepo

• git start

How do you check the status of your files in Git?

• Use the command 'git status'.

• Use the command 'git check'.

• Execute 'git file-status'.

• Run 'git verify files'.

What is a commit in the context of version control?

• A commit is a type of software bug.

• A commit is a user account in a version control system.

• A commit is a method for deleting files from a repository.

• A commit is a snapshot of changes in a version control system.

What does the command 'git clone' do?

• It deletes a local repository from your machine.

• It updates the local repository with the latest changes.

• It creates a new branch in the local repository.

• It copies a remote repository to your local machine.

What is a branch in version control systems?

• A branch is a backup of the main codebase.

• A branch is a tool for merging code.

• A branch is a way to delete old versions of files.

• A branch is a separate line of development in version control systems.

How can you merge branches in Git?

• Execute 'git pull ' to merge changes.

• Use 'git merge ' after checking out the target branch.

• Use 'git checkout ' to merge branches.

• Run 'git rebase ' to combine branches.