Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD) Certification Practice Test

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What command would you use to install an assembly using Gacutil?

gacutil -i [assembly name]
gacutil -add [assembly name]
gacutil -install [assembly name]
gacutil -copy [assembly name]

The correct answer is: gacutil -i [assembly name]

The command to install an assembly using Gacutil is indeed "gacutil -i [assembly name]." The "-i" option stands for "install," which is explicitly used to add the specified assembly to the Global Assembly Cache (GAC). Using the correct command ensures that the assembly is registered properly within the GAC, allowing it to be shared among multiple applications. This is particularly important for assemblies that need to be versioned and managed centrally, enabling better performance and security across applications that utilize the same resources. Other options provided do not correspond to valid commands for installing an assembly in the GAC. For instance, there is no "-add" or "-install" option in that specific form, and "-copy" is not a recognized command in the context of Gacutil. Understanding the purpose of these commands and the proper syntax is vital for effective assembly management in .NET development.