25.04 Data Backup And Version Control - Quiz

Check your understanding of version control, branching, and backup strategies

1. What is the primary purpose of version control systems in software development?

   • To compile source code
   • To track changes and maintain project history {data-correct}
   • To test software functionality
   • To deploy applications

2. In Git Flow, which branch typically contains production-ready code?

   • develop
   • feature
   • main {data-correct}
   • hotfix

3. According to semantic versioning (SemVer), what type of change would increment the major version number?

   • Bug fixes
   • New backward-compatible features
   • Breaking changes {data-correct}
   • Documentation updates

4. What is the recommended naming convention for a feature branch in Git?

   • new-feature
   • feature/user-authentication {data-correct}
   • UserAuthentication
   • FEATURE_AUTH

5. Which backup type captures only the changes made since the last full backup?

   • Full backup
   • Differential backup {data-correct}
   • Incremental backup
   • Continuous backup

6. What should be included in a pre-release checklist? (Select all correct answers)

   • All tests passing {data-correct}
   • Code review completed {data-correct}
   • Marketing materials prepared
   • Personal social media posts

7. What is a Git tag primarily used for?

   • Creating new branches
   • Marking specific versions or releases {data-correct}
   • Deleting old commits
   • Compressing repository size

8. Which of the following is NOT typically considered a backup location strategy?

   • Local on-site storage
   • Remote off-site storage
   • Cloud backup services
   • Developer personal laptops {data-correct}

9. In a Git repository, what does a “protected branch” mean?

   • The branch cannot be deleted
   • The branch requires special permissions for changes {data-correct}
   • The branch is hidden from other developers
   • The branch automatically merges all changes

10. What is the main advantage of incremental backup over full backup?

    • Better data compression
    • Faster backup process and less storage space {data-correct}
    • More reliable data recovery
    • Automatic data encryption