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What is a 'Repository' in version control systems?

A file that contains the latest changes made to the code
A copy of another repository
A website/service that functions with Git
The working copy where files are stored (correct)

What does 'Commit' mean in version control terminology?

To merge two branches together
To get all the latest changes from a remote repo
A version or 'checkpoint' that can be revisited (correct)
The latest commit in the repository

What is a 'Branch' in version control systems?

A separate copy of the code base that can evolve independently (correct)
A website designed to function with Git
The latest commit in the repository
The stable code found in the working copy

What does 'Merge' refer to in version control systems?

Copying changes from one branch to another (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Conflict' signify in the context of version control?

Two or more conflicting changes to the same file (A) Signup and view all the answers

How is 'GitHub' related to 'Git'?

Git and GitHub are independent of each other (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main disadvantage of a Centralized Version Control System?

Single point of failure (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of Version Control System involves machines fully mirroring the repository?

Distributed VCS (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of branching in Version Control Systems?

To isolate code for modification (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which Version Control System is an example of a Centralized VCS?

Subversion (A) Signup and view all the answers

In Distributed Version Control Systems, what may make mirroring large repositories impractical?

Large files or long histories (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does a Local Version Control System primarily keep track of?

File versions using patch sets (C) Signup and view all the answers