.NET Assembly — identify the correct statements: 1) It is the smallest deployable unit. 2) Each assembly has only one entry point (Main, WinMain, or DllMain). 3) An assembly can be a Shared assembly or a Private assembly. 4) An assembly can contain only code and data. 5) An assembly is always an EXE file.

Introduction / Context:
Assemblies are the fundamental building blocks of .NET deployment and versioning. Understanding what they contain and how they are deployed is essential.

Given Data / Assumptions:

• Five statements describe assembly characteristics.
• We must pick the correct set.

Concept / Approach:
An assembly is the smallest deployable unit and may be private (app-local) or shared (GAC). Libraries (DLLs) have no entry point. Assemblies contain code, metadata, and optional resources; they are not always EXE files.

Step-by-Step Solution:

Verification / Alternative check:
Review of assembly structure (manifest, metadata, IL code, resources) supports 1 and 3 only.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:

• 1, 2, 3: Includes 2 (false).
• 2, 4, 5: All three are false.
• Only 1: Omits 3 (true).
• Only 3: Omits 1 (true).

Common Pitfalls:
Assuming every assembly must be executable or must have an entry point.

Final Answer:
Only 1 and 3 are correct