Basic Quiz on Git, GitHub, and Python Basics

What is the primary purpose of `git commit`?

• To share your changes with your team.

• To save your changes to the local repository with a descriptive message.

• To update your local repository with changes from a remote repository.

• To create a new branch.

What is the "staging area" (also known as the "index") in Git?

• A place where Git stores your commit history.

• A temporary storage for changes you want to include in your next commit.

• The remote repository where your code is hosted.

• A backup of your working directory.

Which command is used to add files to the staging area?

• `git commit -m "message"`

• `git push`

• `git add `

• `git pull`

What is a "branch" in Git?

• A specific version of your codebase, typically used for developing features or fixing bugs independently.

• The main storage location for your project on GitHub.

• A log of all changes made to the repository.

• A way to undo changes.

In the feature branch workflow, what is the typical first step when starting a new feature?

• Commit directly to the main branch.

• Create a new branch from the main (or development) branch.

• Push changes to the remote repository.

• Merge the main branch into your current branch.

What does `git clone` do?

• Creates a new commit.

• Creates a local copy of a remote repository.

• Switches to a different branch.

• Pushes local changes to a remote repository.

Which command shows the current state of your working directory and staging area?

• `git log`

• `git diff`

• `git status`

• `git branch`

What is a "Pull Request" (PR) on GitHub?

• A request to delete a repository.

• A way to notify project maintainers that you want to merge your changes from a branch into another branch (e.g., main).

• A command to download the latest changes from the repository.

• A private message to another collaborator.

What is the primary benefit of conducting "Code Reviews" via Pull Requests?

• To ensure only the lead developer can merge code.

• To improve code quality, share knowledge, and catch potential issues before merging.

• To automatically deploy code to production.

• To increase the number of commits in a repository.

What is an "Issue" typically used for on GitHub?

• Only for reporting bugs.

• For tracking tasks, enhancements, bugs, and other project-related discussions.

• To write your project's documentation.

• To store large binary files.