DevOps CAT

What is a "commit" in Git?

• A way to delete your code.

• A saved checkpoint or snapshot of your files at a specific moment in time.

• A message you send to your team leader.

• The final version of a project that cannot be changed.

Why is it important to write a clear commit message?

• To make your code run faster.

• Because GitHub charges you money for bad messages.

• To help you and your teammates understand what changes were made and why.

• To unlock special features in GitHub Desktop.

What is the correct two-step workflow in GitHub Desktop to save your work and share it?

• First Push, then Commit.

• First Commit to save changes locally, then Push to send them to GitHub.

• First Clone, then Push.

• First Branch, then Merge.

What does the "Push" button do in GitHub Desktop?

• It saves the files to your computer's hard drive.

• It deletes your local changes.

• It uploads your saved commits from your computer to the remote repository on GitHub.com.

• It checks your code for errors.

What does it mean to "clone" a repository?

• To create a new, empty project on your computer.

• To make a complete copy of a project from GitHub onto your local computer.

• To delete the project from GitHub.

• To send a friend a link to the project.

You are a new team member. What is the first thing you should do to get the team's project on your machine?

• Create a Pull Request.

• Fork the repository.

• Clone the repository using its URL in GitHub Desktop.

• Push your empty files to the repository.

What is the main purpose of creating a "Pull Request" (PR) on GitHub?

• To force your changes directly into the main project.

• To ask for help because your code is broken.

• To propose your changes to the project owner for review and discussion before they are merged.

• To download a copy of the project.

When creating a Pull Request, what is the most important information to include?

• Your username and password.

• A clear title and a description of what you changed and why.

• A funny joke or a picture.

• A list of all the files in the project.

Why should a developer maintain an active GitHub profile?

• To get followers and become famous.

• It can act as a professional portfolio to show employers real examples of their coding skills.

• It is the only way to download software.

• To get a discount on new computers.

How does a student's public GitHub repository help them get a job?

• It shows their class schedule and grades.

• It gives an employer direct proof of their ability to write code and work on projects.

• It shows how fast they can type.

• It lists the names of their professors.