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      Question

      What is the purpose of 'version control systems' (VCS)

      like Git?
      A To control which version of software end users can install on their computers Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B To track changes to source code over time, enabling collaboration, rollback to previous versions, and maintaining a history of modifications Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C To manage software licensing and version numbers for commercial software Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D To control access permissions to different versions of files in a database Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      E To automatically update software to the latest version on all servers Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      Git is a distributed VCS where every developer has a complete copy of the repository. Key concepts: commit (snapshot of changes), branch (parallel development line), merge (combining branches), pull request (code review before merge). Platforms: GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket. Banks use Git for managing banking application source code, with strict branch policies, mandatory code reviews, and integration with CI/CD pipelines for compliance with change management procedures.

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