How can you check the status of files in a Git repository?

The command to check the status of files in a Git repository is "git status." This command provides crucial information about the current state of the working directory and the staging area. Specifically, it allows developers to see which changes have been staged (added to the index), which changes are not staged, and which files are untracked (i.e., files not included in the Git repository yet). This visibility helps developers manage their changes effectively and decide what actions to take next, such as staging files for a commit or creating new files.

In contrast, the other options do not serve the purpose of checking file status within a Git repository effectively. "git check" and "git assess" do not exist as standard Git commands and would not yield any useful information. "git logs," while useful for reviewing commit history, does not provide information about the current status of the working directory or files, focusing instead on past commits and their details.