Which practice helps you understand what changed and when in a workspace?

• A. Rely on memory of changes
• B. Using a version control system
• C. Ignore changes
• D. Keep separate notes outside of version control

Answer: (B)

Tracking changes over time comes from having a history of edits with timestamps. A version control system records each change, who made it, when, and exactly what changed, and it lets you view diffs, compare versions, and revert if needed. For a FME workspace, which is often a text-based file, placing it under version control gives you a reliable, auditable trail and supports collaboration. This makes it easy to understand what changed and when.

Relying on memory isn’t reliable, as it’s easy to forget details. Keeping notes outside version control isn’t tied to the workspace’s actual history and can drift out of sync. Ignoring changes offers no record at all.