AI Helps You Save Your Code Safely

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1. What does the rule 'Save early, save often' mean?

   1. Save your work only when you finish the whole project
   2. Save your work frequently throughout your coding session so you never lose much work
   3. Save early in the morning and often means more than 100 times
   4. Let the computer save automatically without you doing anything

2. What is a backup in coding?

   1. Going backward through your code history
   2. A copy of your work saved in a different place so you don't lose everything
   3. A type of error that crashes your program
   4. Backing up your chair while you think

3. AI says backups are like having a spare key. What does this mean?

   1. Your code needs a password just like a key
   2. If you get locked out (your code breaks), a backup lets you get back in to a working version
   3. Keys and computers are made of the same materials
   4. You need a key to unlock AI features

4. What is 'git' in coding?

   1. A bad word that coders use when frustrated
   2. A tool that works like a time machine, saving a snapshot of every version of your code
   3. A type of game engine
   4. A way to share code with only one other person

5. You're about to make a big change to your game code. What should you do FIRST?

   1. Make all the changes and see what happens
   2. Save a backup copy (like 'game-v1') before making the big changes
   3. Delete the old code to make room for new code
   4. Ask AI to make the changes while you watch

6. Which is a BETTER file name for your code project?

   1. file1.py
   2. stuff.py
   3. jumping-cat-game-v2.py
   4. code (1) (final) (REAL FINAL).py

7. What is the difference between 'Save' and 'Save As'?

   1. There is no difference — they do the same thing
   2. 'Save' updates the current file; 'Save As' creates a new copy with a new name
   3. 'Save' creates a new file; 'Save As' deletes the old one
   4. 'Save As' is only for images, not code

8. Why is cloud storage (like Google Drive) a great backup option?

   1. It's the most expensive and most secure option
   2. It automatically saves your work even if your computer breaks or gets stolen
   3. Cloud storage makes your code run in the sky
   4. It's only available for professional adult coders

9. How often should you save your code while working?

   1. Only when you're totally finished
   2. Once at the beginning and once at the end
   3. Every 10 minutes or after making any important change
   4. Only when the computer reminds you

10. You have 'game-v1.py' and after AI helps you add a new feature, you save it as 'game-v2.py'. What is the BENEFIT of keeping BOTH files?

    1. v2 runs twice as fast as v1
    2. If v2 breaks or you don't like the new feature, you can go back to v1
    3. Having two files uses less storage space
    4. v1 is automatically deleted when v2 is created

11. Why is 'have at least one backup' such an important rule for coders?

    1. Computers never crash so backups are optional
    2. Backups prevent all bugs from happening
    3. Computers can fail unexpectedly — a backup means losing your work is never permanent
    4. Backups make your code look more professional

12. Git is described as a 'time machine for code.' What can you travel BACK to using git?

    1. Only the very first version of your code
    2. Any previous saved snapshot of your code — going back weeks or months
    3. Only the last saved version
    4. Only 3 versions back at most

13. Alex saved her game code as 'game.py' every time without version numbers. She made a big mistake and now can't undo it. What SHOULD she have done?

    1. Used 'game-v1.py,' 'game-v2.py' etc. so she could go back to any earlier version
    2. Saved less frequently so the mistake would be smaller
    3. Used a different programming language that prevents mistakes
    4. Never asked AI to help with the code

14. Why does AI recommend setting a timer to remind you to save?

    1. AI needs time to process your files
    2. It's easy to forget to save when you're focused on coding — a timer creates a good habit
    3. Timers make the save process faster
    4. The computer requires a certain time between saves

15. What does 'your future self thanks you' mean in the context of saving code properly?

    1. You'll get money in the future for saving correctly
    2. If you build good saving habits now, future-you won't suffer the heartbreak of lost work
    3. Your future self will be a professional programmer
    4. The AI will remember your saved files forever