Question 1 of 8
In the normal attached state, what does HEAD identify first?
HEAD is a symbolic reference to the current branch.
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Git HEAD Quiz
Check your understanding of attached HEAD, symbolic references, branch tips, and unborn branches.
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Git HEAD Quiz
Check your understanding of attached HEAD, symbolic references, branch tips, and unborn branches.
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Question 2 of 8
How does HEAD differ from refs/heads/main?
HEAD is a symref; the branch ref resolves to a commit.
Question 3 of 8
After a normal commit on the current branch, what happens to attached HEAD?
The current branch advances; HEAD continues to name it.
Question 4 of 8
What does git symbolic-ref HEAD inspect?
git-symbolic-ref reads symbolic references.
Question 5 of 8
What is an unborn branch?
The glossary defines an unborn branch as one with no commit yet while HEAD may point to it.
Question 6 of 8
What does HEAD being per-worktree mean?
The glossary identifies HEAD as a per-worktree ref.
Question 7 of 8
What distinguishes detached HEAD?
The official glossary distinguishes detached HEAD by its direct commit reference.
Question 8 of 8
Which command best exposes the fully qualified branch ref currently named by HEAD?
rev-parse --symbolic-full-name exposes the symbolic reference name.
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In the normal attached state, what does HEAD identify first?Hint used
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How does HEAD differ from refs/heads/main?Hint used
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After a normal commit on the current branch, what happens to attached HEAD?Hint used
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What does git symbolic-ref HEAD inspect?Hint used
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What is an unborn branch?Hint used
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