Version Control Systems Quiz

What is a Version Control System (VCS)?

• A tool for managing cloud storage

• A system that records changes to files over time

• A tool for debugging software

• A system for improving code performance

Which of the following is a type of Version Control System?

• Centralized Version Control System (CVCS)

• Distributed Version Control System (DVCS)

• Both a and b

• None of the above

Which of the following is an example of a Distributed Version Control System (DVCS)?

• SVN

• CVS

• Git

• Perforce

In a Centralized VCS, where is the complete project history stored?

• On every developer's machine

• In a central server

• In the cloud

• Locally on one machine

Which advantage does a Distributed VCS like Git have over a Centralized VCS?

• Faster performance

• More secure

• Every developer has the full history of the project

• All of the above

What makes Git different from other version control systems?

• It is cloud-based

• It is a distributed version control system

• It doesn't support branching

• It requires an internet connection to work

What is a key feature of Git that enhances collaboration?

• Git allows only one user to work at a time

• Git uses branches to isolate work

• Git does not allow merging

• Git requires large storage space

Git is known for its _______ commits, which ensure integrity of data.

• Lightweight

• Forked

• Immutable

• Encrypted

Why is Git preferred for large projects?

• It is faster and handles large repositories efficiently

• It has built-in support for cloud storage

• It requires fewer system resources

• It doesn't need internet access

Which of the following is a main benefit of using Git?

• Easy branching and merging

• Single-user support

• No file history management

• Limited to small projects