Question 1 of 7
What does `git prune-packed` remove?
The command removes redundant loose object files when the same objects are already in packs.
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Git prune-packed Quiz
Check your understanding of redundant loose objects and packed-object cleanup.
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Git prune-packed Quiz
Check your understanding of redundant loose objects and packed-object cleanup.
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Question 2 of 7
What is the purpose of `--dry-run`?
Dry-run reports what would be removed without performing the deletion.
Question 3 of 7
Does `git prune-packed` require an object to be unreachable?
Reachability is not the selection criterion for prune-packed.
Question 4 of 7
Which command constructs a pack rather than removing redundant loose copies?
`git pack-objects` creates packed archives; `prune-packed` cleans redundant loose representations.
Question 5 of 7
What does `--quiet` change?
`--quiet` suppresses the progress indicator; it does not change the cleanup criterion.
Question 6 of 7
Which command is primarily concerned with reachability-based pruning?
`git prune` removes eligible unreachable objects; `prune-packed` removes redundant loose representations.
Question 7 of 7
After `git prune-packed` removes a loose copy, where is the remaining object?
The command removes only the redundant loose representation; the packed object remains.
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