- A
git checkout feature/update && git rebase 1m2n3o4
Why wrong: Rebasing the feature branch onto the initial commit would reorder history but still include only the feature commits, but the question asks for a release branch creation.
- B
git checkout -b release 1m2n3o4 && git cherry-pick 4d5e6f7 8f9g0h1
Starting from the initial commit, cherry-picking the two feature branch commits includes only those changes, excluding 'Add new module'.
- C
git checkout -b release master && git revert 2j3k4l5
Why wrong: Reverting removes the commit's changes but leaves the commit history; the release branch would still have the merge of both branches.
- D
git checkout -b release feature/update && git merge --no-ff master
Why wrong: This would merge master into the feature branch, including the 'Add new module' commit.
Quick Answer
The answer is to create a new release branch from the commit before the unwanted 'Add new module' commit, then cherry-pick only the desired commits from the feature branch. This is correct because `git checkout -b release 1m2n3o4` sets the branch base at the parent commit, excluding the unwanted commit, while `git cherry-pick 4d5e6f7 8f9g0h1` selectively applies only the two specific commits containing the needed changes. On the CompTIA Linux+ XK0-005 exam, this tests your ability to use `git cherry-pick` to create release branches excluding commits, a common scenario when a feature branch contains a mix of approved and unapproved work. The trap is assuming you can simply merge the entire feature branch, which would include the unwanted commit. Remember the mnemonic: "Cherry-pick the good fruit, leave the rotten one on the tree."
XK0-005 Scripting, Containers and Automation Practice Question
This XK0-005 practice question tests your understanding of scripting, containers and automation. This is a configuration task: choose the command set that satisfies every stated requirement. Small differences — like 'secret' vs 'password' or 'transport input ssh' vs 'all' — change whether the answer is correct. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
Refer to the exhibit. The development team is using Git to manage their project. A release candidate needs to include only the changes from the `feature/update` branch, but NOT the 'Add new module' commit. Which Git command sequence should be used to create a new release branch that contains only the feature branch?
Clue words in this question
Noticing these words before you look at the options changes how you read each choice.
Clue:
"NOT"Why it matters: Negative qualifier — you are looking for the one option that does NOT apply. Most options will be true; only one is false for this scenario.
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
git checkout -b release 1m2n3o4 && git cherry-pick 4d5e6f7 8f9g0h1
Option B is correct because it creates a new release branch starting from the commit before the 'Add new module' commit (1m2n3o4), then cherry-picks only the two commits from the `feature/update` branch (4d5e6f7 and 8f9g0h1) that represent the desired changes. This ensures the release branch contains exactly the feature branch changes without including the unwanted 'Add new module' commit.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✗
git checkout feature/update && git rebase 1m2n3o4
Why it's wrong here
Rebasing the feature branch onto the initial commit would reorder history but still include only the feature commits, but the question asks for a release branch creation.
- ✓
git checkout -b release 1m2n3o4 && git cherry-pick 4d5e6f7 8f9g0h1
Why this is correct
Starting from the initial commit, cherry-picking the two feature branch commits includes only those changes, excluding 'Add new module'.
Clue confirmation
The clue word "NOT" in the question point toward this answer.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
git checkout -b release master && git revert 2j3k4l5
Why it's wrong here
Reverting removes the commit's changes but leaves the commit history; the release branch would still have the merge of both branches.
- ✗
git checkout -b release feature/update && git merge --no-ff master
Why it's wrong here
This would merge master into the feature branch, including the 'Add new module' commit.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates may think `git revert` removes a commit from history, when in fact it only creates a new inverse commit, leaving the original commit present in the branch's history.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Cherry-picking allows selective application of individual commits by replaying their diffs onto the current HEAD, which is useful when you need to isolate specific changes from a branch without merging its entire history. The `git checkout -b release 1m2n3o4` command creates a new branch at the commit before the unwanted commit, effectively starting from a clean base. In real-world release management, this technique is often used to create hotfix or release branches that include only verified changes while excluding incomplete or experimental work.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
- Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
TExam Day Tips
- Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
- Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A practitioner preparing for the XK0-005 exam encounters this exact type of scenario on the job. The correct answer here is not the most general option — it is the best answer for the specific constraint described. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Real exam questions reward reading the full scenario before eliminating options, because the constraint defines which answer fits.
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What does this XK0-005 question test?
Scripting, Containers and Automation — This question tests Scripting, Containers and Automation — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: git checkout -b release 1m2n3o4 && git cherry-pick 4d5e6f7 8f9g0h1 — Option B is correct because it creates a new release branch starting from the commit before the 'Add new module' commit (1m2n3o4), then cherry-picks only the two commits from the `feature/update` branch (4d5e6f7 and 8f9g0h1) that represent the desired changes. This ensures the release branch contains exactly the feature branch changes without including the unwanted 'Add new module' commit.
What should I do if I get this XK0-005 question wrong?
Identify which exam domain this question belongs to, review the core concept, then practise similar questions from the same domain.
Are there clue words in this question I should notice?
Yes — watch for: "NOT". Negative qualifier — you are looking for the one option that does NOT apply. Most options will be true; only one is false for this scenario.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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