Version Control Practice Exam
Version Control Practice Exam
About Version Control Exam
The Version Control Certification proves that you can manage and track changes in code or digital files. It shows you understand how to work with systems like Git, SVN, or Mercurial. This skill is important in software development, IT operations, and content management. The certification helps you apply for jobs that require teamwork and code versioning. It proves you can handle file history, branches, merges, and rollbacks. Version control is used by top companies to keep software and content safe and up to date. This certification gives you an edge in tech roles, freelance jobs, and team-based environments.
Who should take the Exam?
This exam is ideal for:
- Software Developers
- DevOps Engineers
- IT Administrators
- Web Developers
- System Engineers
- QA Engineers
- Mobile App Developers
- Technical Content Writers
- Freelancers and Open Source Contributors
- Computer Science Students and Graduates
Skills Required
- Version control basics and terminology
- Working with repositories (local and remote)
- Commit, clone, push, pull, merge, and rebase operations
- Branching strategies and workflows
- Conflict resolution and rollback
- Tagging, release management, and logs
- Understanding of Git, SVN, and other tools
- Best practices for collaborative coding
Knowledge Gained
- How to manage and track changes in files and code
- Using version control tools like Git and SVN
- Creating and managing branches for team development
- Resolving code conflicts and merging changes
- Handling commits, pull requests, and change logs
- Understanding repository structures and collaboration models
- Safely rolling back or recovering file versions
- Following industry best practices for versioning
Course Outline
The Version Control Exam covers the following topics -
Domain 1 - Introduction to Version Control
- What is version control
- Centralized vs. distributed systems
Domain 2 - Core Concepts
- Repository, working directory, staging
- Commits, diffs, logs
Domain 3 - Git Basics
- Git install and setup
- Clone, commit, push, pull
- .gitignore, config, SSH keys
Domain 4 - Branching and Merging
- Creating and switching branches
- Merge strategies (fast-forward, squash, etc.)
- Conflict detection and resolution
Domain 5 - Remote Repositories
- GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket
- Forks, pull requests, CI integration
Domain 6 - Version Control Best Practices
- Commit message writing
- Branch naming conventions
- Backup and recovery
Domain 7 - Other Version Control Systems
- Basics of SVN, Mercurial
- Differences from Git
Domain 8 - Troubleshooting and Logs
- Revert, reset, checkout
- View history and changes
