SVN Practice Exam

The SVN (Subversion) exam assesses candidates' knowledge and proficiency in utilizing Subversion, a version control system used for managing source code and other digital assets. SVN enables teams to collaborate on projects efficiently by providing centralized version control and tracking changes made to files over time. This exam covers various aspects of SVN, including repository management, versioning, branching, merging, and conflict resolution.

Skills Required

• Version Control Concepts: Understanding of version control principles, including repository, revision, commit, checkout, update, and revert.
• SVN Workflow: Proficiency in using SVN commands and operations for managing files, directories, and repositories, including adding, deleting, moving, and copying files.
• Branching and Merging: Knowledge of branching and merging strategies in SVN for parallel development, feature branching, release management, and conflict resolution.
• Repository Administration: Skills in setting up and administering SVN repositories, configuring access control, managing user permissions, and performing repository maintenance tasks.
• Collaborative Development: Ability to collaborate with team members using SVN, including resolving conflicts, updating changes from the repository, and maintaining project history and integrity.

Who should take the exam?

• Software Developers: Individuals involved in software development projects who need to manage source code and collaborate with team members effectively using version control systems like SVN.
• Version Control Administrators: Professionals responsible for setting up, configuring, and maintaining SVN repositories and providing support to development teams.
• Project Managers: Managers overseeing software development projects who need to understand version control concepts and practices to ensure project success and collaboration.
• Quality Assurance/Testers: Testers and QA professionals who use SVN for versioning test scripts, tracking test cases, and managing test data.
• Technical Writers: Documentation specialists who utilize version control systems like SVN to manage documentation files, track changes, and collaborate with authors and reviewers.

Course Outline

The SVN exam covers the following topics :-

Module 1: Introduction to SVN

• Overview of Subversion (SVN) as a version control system for managing source code and digital assets.
• Key features, advantages, and use cases of SVN in software development projects.

Module 2: SVN Installation and Setup

• Installation and configuration of SVN server and client software on different platforms (Windows, Linux, macOS).
• Creating and configuring SVN repositories for versioning files and directories.

Module 3: SVN Basics

• Basic SVN operations, including checkout, update, commit, and revert for managing files and directories.
• Understanding repository structure, working copy, and revision history in SVN.

Module 4: Versioning and Revisions

• Versioning files and directories in SVN, including adding, deleting, moving, and copying files.
• Viewing and navigating revision history, comparing revisions, and reverting changes in SVN.

Module 5: Branching and Merging

• Creating branches and tags in SVN for parallel development, feature isolation, and release management.
• Performing merges between branches, resolving conflicts, and maintaining project integrity.

Module 6: Repository Administration

• Configuring access control and user permissions in SVN repositories.
• Performing repository administration tasks, such as backup, recovery, and repository maintenance.

Module 7: Advanced SVN Topics

• Advanced SVN topics, including properties, externals, sparse checkouts, and vendor branches.
• Using SVN hooks for automating tasks, enforcing policies, and integrating with external systems.

Module 8: Collaborative Development with SVN

• Collaborating with team members using SVN, including updating changes from the repository, resolving conflicts, and performing code reviews.
• Best practices for using SVN in distributed and remote team environments.