GitHub Foundation Certification Exam Questions

What folder is the definition files stored in when creating custom issue forms?

• issues/ ISSUE_TEMPLATE
• github
• issues
• github/ ISSUE_TEMPLATE

How are commits related to pull requests?

• Commits can only be made after a pull request is created.
• Commits are made on a branch that can have a linked pull request.
• Commits can only be made before a pull request is created.
• Commits are made on a pull request that can have a linked branch.

When using Organizations, GitHub Teams is better than GitHub Free because it offers:

• expanded storage and priority support.
• authentication with SAML single sign-on and increased GitHub Actions minutes.
• advanced tools and insights in private repositories.
• increased GitHub Actions minutes and additional GitHub Packages storage.

Which of the following is distinctive of GitHub Actions workflows? (Choose two.)

• built using YAML syntax
• stored as JSON files
• built using the GitHub Workflow Designer
• stored in the github/workflows directory in a GitHub repository
• only supported in public repositories

Which of the following statements most accurately describes who can access a private repository Wiki?

• Wikis can be viewed by the same people who have Read access to the repository.
• Wikis will not be visible until shared with a specific user.
• Wikis are only viewable by repository admins.
• Wikis are public regardless of whether you have access to the repository.

Which of the following is the purpose of a GitHub repository?

• to provide a cloud-based hosting service for project documentation, providing a secure and centralized location for file storage
• to provide a collaborative space where developers can share and manage code files, track changes, and store revision history
• to provide a folder that stores project files, including documentation, on your local machine
• to provide a version control system designed for small projects, offering simple tools for organizing files on your laptop

Which of the following is a primary goal of GitHub's community?

• enforcing strict code quality standards
• creating a competitive environment for developers
• exclusively supporting experienced developers
• facilitating collaboration and creativity

Which of the following steps are part of the Codespaces lifecycle? (Choose three.)

• Install
• Create
• Commit
• Clone
• Rollback
• Delete
• Rebuild

Which of the following are available statuses of a pull request? (Choose four.)

• merged
• open
• modified
• closed
• draft
• rebased

Where should a repository admin navigate to view pre-built visualizations from repository data?

• Insights
• Settings
• Charts
• Issues

From the Organization settings, which restrictions can organization owners place on GitHub Actions usage? (Choose three.)

• Allow actions created by GitHub.
• Allow specified actions.
• Allow actions that use self-hosted runners.
• Allow an action to be run from a Codespace.
• Allow actions by Marketplace verified creators.

Which of the following best describes GitHub Pages?

• curated guides around how to use GitHub products
• webpages hosted and published through GitHub repositories
• hosts long-form documentation about your project
• handles pagination for API requests

An employee needs to find all issues within organization "Avocado" containing text "404 error" and a "guacamole" label. Which of the following steps would be best to search for these results?

• Go to "Avocado" organization. Select Issues under a repository. Filter issues with a "guacamole" label.
• Enter query org: Avocado label: guacamole "404 error" in the search bar. Select "Issues" in the "Filter by" section.
• Go to the "Avocado" organization settings. Select Repository defaults under Repository, Scroll to Repository labels and select the "guacamole" label.
• Enter query org: Avocado is:issue label: guacamole contains: "404 error" in the search bar.

Workflows can reference actions in: (Choose three.)

• an enterprise marketplace.
• GitHub Packages.
• any public repository.
• the same repository as your workflow file.
• a published Docker container image on Docker Hub.

GitHub Actions workflows can be directly triggered by which of the following events? (Choose three.)

• disabling a GitHub runner
• adding a comment to a discussion post
• creating an Issue
• committing a change to a local git repository
• creating a new repository
• pushing to a GitHub repository

Which of the following best describes GitHub Copilot?

• a Visual Studio Code extension for developing AI solutions
• an AI tool designed to replace software developers
• an AI pair programmer that offers autocomplete-style suggestions
• an advanced search tool to intelligently reuse existing code in your projects

How can a user choose to receive ongoing updates about a specific activity on GitHub.com?

• by upgrading from a free to a paid account
• by customizing the types of notifications you will receive in the future
• by subscribing to notifications for all activity in a repository
• by automatically watching all repositories you have push access to

What are advantages of GitHub Projects over GitHub Projects Classic? (Choose two.)

• GitHub Projects has multiple layout views.
• GitHub Projects has Insights.
• GitHub Projects can be connected to third-party tools.
• GitHub Projects are Copilot enabled.

What are two recommended ways of improving the discoverability of a repository? (Choose two.)

• Add labels to categorize the repository.
• Register the repository with GitHub search.
• Add topics to classify the repository.
• Create a README file describing the repository.

What is the primary purpose of creating a new branch in the GitHub flow?

• to create a backup of the main branch
• to capture information about an issue
• to incorporate changes from a review
• to experiment with new features or fixes

While maintaining the gist history, which of the following is the most efficient way to create a public gist based on another user's gist?

• Clone the gist.
• Fork the gist.
• Create a new gist and copy the content from the existing gist.
• Request to be added to the existing gist.

Which of the following information is available by default in a user's GitHub profile?

• public Secure Shell Protocol (SSH) keys
• personal biography and profile picture
• a list of the user's private repositories
• email address and password

Which of the following statements most accurately describes secret gists?

• Anyone can see the gist from the gist Discover page.
• Users with assigned access can view the gist.
• Anyone with the URL for the gist can view the gist.
• Secret gists require GitHub Enterprise.

If there are multiple README files, which of the following locations will be displayed first?

• SIC
• github
• docs
• root

As a user, which of the following default labels is used to indicate that a maintainer needs assistance on an issue or pull request?

• help wanted
• question
• documentation
• enhancement

What features are offered by Copilot for Business that are not offered by Copilot for Individuals? (Choose three.)

• blocks suggestions matching public code
• offers multi-line function suggestions
• VPN proxy support via self-signed certificates
• organization-wide policy management
• plugs directly into the editor
• support for organization or enterprise GitHub accounts

What are the defining features of Git?

• low-cost local branching, convenient staging areas, multiple workflows, and being designed for managing small projects
• distributed version control, open source software, and being designed for handling projects of any size with efficiency
• sequential version control, cloud-based hosting service, and being designed for collaboration on large projects
• centralized version control, proprietary software, and being designed for small projects

Which of the following describes a branch in Git?

• a pointer to an identical snapshot of the project at a specific point in time
• a physical copy of the entire project stored on disk
• a separate, isolated copy of the project's codebase
• a new repository that shares code with the original "upstream" repository

What is GitHub?

• a cloud-based hosting service for version control and collaboration, focused on creating a safe and collaborative environment for developers
• a platform that focuses on facilitating the growth and sharing of code, specifically designed for new developers to hone their skills
• a proprietary software platform for nurturing creativity in developers and building a technology community
• a centralized version control system designed for nurturing a community of developers and providing access to open source projects

Which of the following are advantages of saved replies? (Choose two.)

• Saved replies are allocated at the enterprise level for all users.
• Saved replies allow you to create a reusable response to issues and pull requests.
• Saved replies are tied to a GitHub user's personal account.
• Saved replies will send auto notifications when a user is tagged to an issue.

What qualifier finds issues that mention a certain user?

• threads:
• mentions:
• mentioned:
• (mentioned:

Where can you go to discover, browse, and install tools?

• Organization settings
• GitHub Marketplace
• Explore
• GitHub Apps

How can a user highlight a post to the top of the Discussions page?

• Pin the discussion.
• Star the discussion.
• Save the discussion.
• Create an issue from the discussion.

Which of the following best describes a Codespace?

• a lightweight editing experience that runs entirely in your browser
• a Visual Studio Code plug-in to manage local devcontainers
• a development environment hosted in the cloud
• an AI pair programmer that offers autocomplete-style suggestions

Which of the following can be performed within GitHub Desktop?

• adding and cloning repositories
• integrating with office suite software
• reviewing and approving pull requests
• commenting on discussions
• creating and managing issues

Which of the following are displayed in the "Pinned Repositories" section of a GitHub user profile?

• repositories that were personally selected to be highlighted
• repositories that are owned by organizations in which the user is a member
• repositories with the highest number of stars
• repositories with the most recent activity

What should be done to locate an existing action that was provided by a GitHub-approved vendor? (Choose two.)

• Add the vendor as an allowed Actions Source.
• Search the vendor's website for a github.yaml index.
• Create a new workflow file.
• Install the GitHub App that was provided by the vendor.
• Confirm that the action has a verification badge.
• Search the GitHub Marketplace for Actions by the vendor.

Which of the following items can you customize for an individual Codespace? (Choose three.)

• shell
• operating system
• default editor
• branch protections
• name

Which of the following options is available as a default Discussion category?

• daily check in
• security concern
• bug report
• show and tell

New open source contributors can receive funding from GitHub sponsors:

• by including GitHub matching funds.
• using PayPal as a payment processor.
• equal to 95% of the contribution value.
• after setting up a sponsored developer profile.

Who can be assigned to an issue or pull request? (Choose two.)

• anyone who has a personal GitHub account
• anyone with write permissions to the repository
• anyone who has an enterprise GitHub account
• anyone who has commented on the issue or pull request

What is the purpose of GitHub Sponsors?

• It funds the most popular open source projects based on stars.
• It provides a channel for GitHub to support open source projects.
• It offers a way for companies to purchase software on GitHub.
• It allows the developer community to financially support open source projects.

What best describes Markdown?

• markup language
• programming language
• version control system
• scripting language
• containerization solution

Which of the following two-factor authentication (2FA) methods can you use to secure a GitHub account? (Choose three.)

• security keys
• authenticator app
• GitHub mobile
• security questions
• single sign-on

What does a CODEOWNERS file do in a repository?

• defines access permissions for the repository
• requires peer code review for code changes
• restricts who can edit specific files
• sets the reviewers for pull requests automatically

What is a gist?

• markdown document
• GitHub pages site
• git repository
• GitHub app

Which of the following options can a user do from a discussion post?

• Duplicate the discussion.
• Archive the discussion.
• Add the discussion to README.
• Create an issue from the discussion.

Which of the following is an Innersource development practice?

• making all repositories publicly accessible
• sharing code between teams within the organization
• removing open source code from the organization
• adopting open source code into the organization

In GitHub, why is it recommended to deploy from your feature branch before merging into the main branch?

• to directly deploy changes from the main branch without any intermediate testing
• to speed up the process of merging changes into the main branch
• to ensure the changes are verified and validated in a production environment
• to avoid the need for testing changes in production

The difference between GitHub Desktop and github.com is that Desktop:

• offers a graphical user interface.
• is a standalone software application.
• is only available on Windows operating systems.
• is a self-hosted version of GitHub.
• enables integration with office suite applications.

Which of the following GitHub syntax formats is consistent with the associated text?

• This is bolded text
• <-- This is a comment --!>
• (This is a link) [https://github.com]
• # This is a heading
• - This is an ordered list

After 30 minutes of inactivity, a GitHub Codespace will:

• be deleted.
• time out.
• restart.
• commit changes.

Which of the following is always true about the feature preview phases Alpha and Beta?

• Alpha features are not available to the public.
• Alpha and Beta features offer Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Alpha features are documented.
• Beta features provide technical support.

Which of the following are included as pre-defined repository roles? (Choose three.)

• View
• Triage
• Write
• Maintain
• Security
• Delete

What are three valid states for a file in a git repository? (Choose three.)

• staged
• committed
• modified
• uncommitted
• tracked

What are the two main reasons why one might fork a repository? (Choose two.)

• to create a new repository based on an existing one
• to create an issue or open a discussion
• to propose changes to the base repository
• to create a new branch to develop a new feature

A distributed version control system is best described as a system that:

• stores project files on a cloud-based server and allows multiple developers to collaborate on the same codebase simultaneously.
• requires developers to manually track and manage different versions of their files using naming conventions and manual backups.
• relies on a central server to store the entire project history and allows developers to check out files for editing.
• ensures each developer has their own local copy of the entire code repository, including the complete project history and metadata.

Which of the following is a key characteristic of GitHub Projects?

• ability to create and customize multiple views
• ability to import Gantt charts from Microsoft Project
• ability to enforce required fields
• ability to visualize the commit history

Which of the following can be performed within GitHub Mobile?

• forking and cloning repositories
• utilizing the mobile device as a self-hosted runner
• managing notifications from github.com
• managing enterprise and organization settings
• chat with other GitHub Mobile users via voice calling

What is the minimum access needed to contribute to a repository?

• Write
• Read
• Maintain
• Triage

What are some scenarios that can automatically subscribe you to conversations on GitHub? (Choose three.)

• opening a pull request or issue
• being added as a repo admin
• commenting on a thread
• pushing a commit to the default branch
• being assigned to an issue or pull request

Which of the following best describes cloning a repository?

• It imports your source code into a new repository.
• It creates a copy of the repository on your local machine.
• It retrieves code updates from the remote repository.
• It creates a copy of the repository on GitHub.com.

What layouts are available for GitHub Projects? (Choose three.)

• Board
• Backlog
• Table
• Kanban
• Roadmap

What is the difference between an organization member and an outside collaborator?

• Organization base permissions do not apply to outside collaborators.
• Outside collaborators cannot be given the admin role on a repository.
• Outside collaborators do not consume paid licenses.
• Two-factor authentication (2FA) is not required for outside collaborators.

What is the primary purpose of creating a security policy in a repository?

• to define which types of secrets are blocked with push protection
• to describe how security vulnerabilities should be responsibly disclosed
• to customize the repository's Dependabot configuration
• to ensure that peer code review occurs before new changes are merged

From the list of projects for an organization, how can a user identify a GitHub Projects template?

• Use the is: template filter in the search text box.
• Select the Templates label.
• Check the "show template" checkbox.
• View the contents in the .github/projects folder.

What is a benefit of using GitHub Enterprise Cloud with Enterprise Managed Users (EMU)?

• It enables GitHub user accounts access to protected resources using SAML SSO.
• It provides centralized control and streamlined management of user accounts through their identity provider (IdP).
• It offers additional collaboration and content creation capabilities for managed user accounts.
• It automatically validates user interactions using the identity provider (IdP) conditional access policy (CAP).

Which of the following is the best GitHub feature for long-form documentation for a project?

• Pull Requests
• Insights
• Projects
• Wikis

What are primary benefits of using GitHub Issues templates? (Choose two.)

• to provide an easy-to-fill-out form for creating new issues
• to easily coerce existing issues into a standard format
• to automatically label or assign newly created issues
• to automatically create new branches when issues are created

As a user, what feature can you use to merge proposed changes in a repository on GitHub?

• discussions
• projects
• pull requests
• issues

Which of the following best describes GitHub flow?

• a branching model that uses feature branches and multiple primary branches
• a lightweight workflow that allows for safe experimentation with new ideas and collaboration on projects through branching, pull requests, and merging
• a strategy where separate branches are created for each release, and pull requests are used to collaborate on and approve releases
• a strict workflow that enforces a linear development process with all changes made directly on the main branch

How can a user create a repository template, and what permissions are required?

• With Maintain permissions, navigate to Organization settings, select the repository, and choose Template Repository.
• With Maintain permissions, navigate to Repository settings and select Template Repository.
• With Admin permissions, navigate to Repository settings and select Template Repository.
• With Admin permissions, navigate to Organization settings, select the repository, and choose Template Repository.

What are the key areas of focus for GitHub? (Choose three.)

• building a technology platform for secure code sharing and collaboration
• providing a social media platform for project managers
• hosting video calls with other developers
• providing access and opportunities for developers
• nurturing a community that supports open source principles

Pull requests can only be created between two branches that are:

• authored by the same user.
• the same.
• different.
• authored by different users.

As a GitHub user, where in the UI can you configure two-factor authentication (2FA) to further secure your account?

• Profile → Account → 2FA
• Repository Settings → Secrets and Variables → 2FA
• Settings → Password and Authentication → 2FA
• Organization Settings → Authentication Security → 2FA