About This Domain
Domain 4 — Manage GitHub Actions Features — accounts for 20% of the GH-ACTIONS certification exam. This domain evaluates your understanding of secrets and encrypted variables, oidc for cloud authentication, self-hosted runners, and related concepts. Secrets, security, and runners.
What You'll Be Tested On
- Secrets and encrypted variables
- OIDC for cloud authentication
- Self-hosted runners
- GITHUB_TOKEN permissions
- Environment protection rules
Key GitHub Features in This Domain
Study Strategy for Domain 4
While 20% might seem like a smaller portion, every point counts toward the passing score.
Exam Tips for Domain 4
Use OIDC instead of long-lived credentials for cloud deployments.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions come from Domain 4?
Domain 4 (Manage GitHub Actions Features) makes up 20% 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 Features 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 Maintain Workflows (40%), Consume Workflows (20%), Author and Maintain Actions (20%), Manage GitHub Actions Features (20%).
Practice Domain 4 Questions
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