.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.

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Solve this multiple-choice question and choose the correct option.

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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: Check 1: True — assemblies are the smallest deployable unit.Check 2: False — class libraries (DLL) do not require an entry point.Check 3: True — assembly scope can be Private or Shared (GAC).Check 4: False — assemblies also include metadata and resources, not just code/data.Check 5: False — assemblies can be EXE or DLL. 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

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