Domain 4 · 20–25% of Exam

Manage GitHub Actions for the Enterprise

Scaling and governing Actions across an organization.

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

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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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