200-901 Software Development and Design Practice Question
Which THREE of the following are best practices when using Git for a collaborative project? (Choose three.)
⚠ Common exam trap
Cisco often tests the misconception that committing directly to main is acceptable for small changes, but the exam emphasizes that all changes should go through feature branches to maintain a clean, reviewable history.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Use feature branches for new work.
A is correct because feature branches isolate new work from the stable main branch, enabling parallel development without disrupting the shared codebase. This practice aligns with Git's branching model and supports code review and continuous integration workflows.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Use feature branches for new work.
Why this is correct
Isolate work.
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Rebase or merge regularly to incorporate upstream changes.
Why this is correct
Keeps branch up to date.
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Commit directly to the main branch.
Why it's wrong here
Not recommended.
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Write descriptive commit messages.
Why this is correct
Improves history.
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Avoid pulling from remote to prevent conflicts.
Why it's wrong here
Pulling is necessary.
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