About This Domain
Domain 4 — Manage GitHub Actions for the Enterprise — accounts for 20–25% of the GH-ACTIONS certification exam. This domain evaluates your understanding of reusable workflows and org-level templates, actions usage policies (allow/deny lists), self-hosted and github-hosted runner management, and related concepts. Scaling and governing Actions across an organization.
What You'll Be Tested On
- Reusable workflows and org-level templates
- Actions usage policies (allow/deny lists)
- Self-hosted and GitHub-hosted runner management
- Runner groups, labels, and IP allow lists
- Encrypted secrets and variables (org, repo, environment scope)
Key GitHub Features in This Domain
Study Strategy for Domain 4
While 20–25% might seem like a smaller portion, every point counts toward the passing score.
Exam Tips for Domain 4
Focus on governance: controlling which actions can run, runner management, and secret scoping.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions come from Domain 4?
Domain 4 (Manage GitHub Actions for the Enterprise) makes up 20–25% of the GH-ACTIONS exam.
What should I focus on for Domain 4?
Key features include Security.
How should I prepare for Manage GitHub Actions for the Enterprise questions?
Review key topics, then practice with domain-specific questions focusing on real-world scenarios.
What's the best order to study GH-ACTIONS domains?
Start with highest-weighted: Author and Manage Workflows (20–25%), Consume and Troubleshoot Workflows (15–20%), Author and Maintain Actions (15–20%), Manage GitHub Actions for the Enterprise (20–25%), Secure and Optimize Automation (10–15%).
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