CompTIA Linux+ (XK0-004) — Question 300

An administrator clones a Git repository onto a local laptop. While inspecting the code, the administrator notices a bug and wants to fix it. Which of the following is the BEST command for the administrator to use to test a patch for the script prior to updating the version saved in master?

Answer options

• A. init
• B. branch
• C. stash
• D. commit
• E. merge

Correct answer: B

Explanation

Using the 'branch' command allows the administrator to create a separate branch for testing the patch, which keeps the master branch unchanged. The other options do not facilitate testing changes in isolation: 'init' initializes a new repository, 'stash' temporarily saves changes, 'commit' saves changes to the current branch, and 'merge' combines branches.