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200-901 Practice Question: Which THREE of the following are direct benefits…
Which THREE of the following are direct benefits of using version control in software development?
⚠ Common exam trap
Cisco often tests the distinction between direct features of a technology and indirect benefits enabled by external tools; here, the trap is confusing CI/CD integration (Option B) with a core VCS capability, or assuming VCS can fix code quality issues like syntax errors (Option C).
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Traceability of changes
Version control systems (VCS) like Git track every commit with a unique SHA-1 hash, author, timestamp, and commit message. This creates a complete audit trail, allowing developers to trace exactly when, why, and by whom a specific change was introduced, which is critical for debugging and compliance.
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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Traceability of changes
Why this is correct
Version control tracks who made what change and when, providing an audit trail.
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Automated testing integration
Why it's wrong here
Automated testing is a CI/CD practice, not a direct feature of version control.
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Eliminates syntax errors
Why it's wrong here
Version control does not check syntax; that requires linters or compilers.
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History and rollback capabilities
Why this is correct
Version control records all changes, allowing developers to revert to previous states.
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Collaboration among team members
Why this is correct
Version control allows multiple developers to work on the same codebase without conflicts, facilitating collaboration.
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