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Version control
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Definition
Version control Y11 OOP Term
A system (such as Git) that records every change to the code with who and when, supports branches and merging and allows rollback, so teams can work together safely.
Example: Git history lets the team revert to the last working version.
Found in: syllabus, school notes, past SDD papers.
Version control (web) Y12 Programming for the Web Term
Recording changes to files so you can see history, work in branches, merge and roll back; essential when several developers build a web app.
Example: Git branches let front-end and back-end work separately.
Found in: syllabus, school notes, past SDD papers.
Version control (project) Y12 SE Project Term
Keeping a history of file versions so changes can be tracked and undone and several people work together with branches and merges.
Example: Commit after each feature.
Found in: syllabus, school notes, past SDD papers.
Tracks changes, branches, merges and reverts code.
Where you'll use it in the test
Syllabus area: Y11 OOP Y12 Programming for the Web Y12 SE Project.
Question types it can appear in
- Multiple choice: Pick the option that matches the definition or example.
- Multi-select: Collaboration features (sample Q4)
- Short answer: Define, outline or explain it and tie it to the scenario.
- Extended response: Use it as a supporting point linked to the stimulus.
Where it has appeared in the paper
The Software Engineering Project (Part B). Part letters follow each paper’s own layout.
Related past questions
- Sample exam Q4 (1 mark): Collaboration The Software Engineering Project (Part B) · 1 mark
How to use it
A model sentence
“A system (such as Git) that records every change to the code with who and when, supports branches and merging and allows rollback, so teams can work together safely.” Then apply it: Git history lets the team revert to the last working version.
In a short answer, give the definition in your own words first, then tie it to the situation in the question. Do not copy the example above unless it fits the scenario.
Command words used with it
No linked question shows the command word for this term. Across the past short answer and extended response questions in this bank the words used most are: Explain, Outline, Describe, Compare, Classify, Analyse. Check the actual word in your question.
Official worked answer
Sample exam Q4 (1 mark): Collaboration (1 mark): official criteria and sample answer
Criteria
1: Correctly identifies the benefits.
Sample answer
Different points of view can be considered. Tasks can be delegated to those with expertise.
Go deeper
- Flashcard: Version control in The Object-Oriented Paradigm (Year 11) · study that set
- Flashcard: Version control (web) in Programming for the Web (Year 12) · study that set
- Flashcard: Version control (project) in The Software Engineering Project (Year 12) · study that set
- Memorise: Object-oriented concepts
- Memorise: Web development system: front end, back end, databases
- Memorise: Maintenance, version control, stubs and drivers, optimisation
- Full term page: every question, note and marking comment for Version control
Check yourself
Explain “Version control” in one sentence, give an example, and name a question type that could test it.
Reveal the answer
Version control: A system (such as Git) that records every change to the code with who and when, supports branches and merging and allows rollback, so teams can work together safely.
Example: Git history lets the team revert to the last working version.
Version control (web): Recording changes to files so you can see history, work in branches, merge and roll back; essential when several developers build a web app.
Example: Git branches let front-end and back-end work separately.
Version control (project): Keeping a history of file versions so changes can be tracked and undone and several people work together with branches and merges.
Example: Commit after each feature.
Could be tested as: Multiple choice, Multi-select, Short answer, Extended response.
Quick multiple choice
What is the main benefit of using version control (e.g. Git) in a web project?
- It hides the source code from users
- It tracks changes, lets developers work on branches and restore earlier versions
- It removes the need for testing
- It makes the code run faster
Show the answer
B
Version control stores history, supports collaboration through branching/merging and allows rollback.
Source: original (written for this study pack; not a NESA question). Open it in the multiple-choice bank.