FC0-U71 Applications and Software Practice Question
A developer is using Git and wants to integrate changes from a feature branch into the main branch. Which Git operation should be performed?
⚠ Common exam trap
The trap is confusing merge with other Git operations like rebase or pull; candidates might think 'commit' integrates changes, but commit only saves local changes, not branch integration.
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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Merge
The 'git merge' command integrates changes from one branch into another, typically merging a feature branch into the main branch. It combines the commit histories and creates a merge commit if necessary, preserving the context of both branches.
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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Branch
Why it's wrong here
Branch creates a separate line of development; it does not move or merge commits between branches. It is tempting because feature work happens on branches, but the correct use is isolating work before integration, not combining it into main.
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Commit
Why it's wrong here
Commit records staged changes into the current branch's history; it does not combine divergent branch histories. It is tempting because it is the routine save step, but its correct use is capturing a snapshot on one branch, not integrating a feature branch into main.
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Clone
Why it's wrong here
Clone copies a remote repository locally, including its history; it does not reconcile two branches within an existing repository. It is tempting because it is how developers obtain code, but its correct use is initial setup or duplicating a repo, not merging feature work into main.
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Merge
Why this is correct
Merging replays the feature branch's commits onto the main branch and creates a merge commit that preserves both histories, satisfying the requirement to integrate completed feature work. Unlike rebasing, it does not rewrite existing commits, so shared branch history stays intact for collaborators.
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