About This Domain
Domain 3 — Implement Secure Software Development and Compliance — accounts for 25–30% of the GH-ADMIN certification exam. This domain evaluates your understanding of organization and enterprise security policies, code scanning (codeql) and secret scanning, dependabot alerts and security updates, and related concepts. Security policies, GHAS features, and API governance.
What You'll Be Tested On
- Organization and enterprise security policies
- Code scanning (CodeQL) and secret scanning
- Dependabot alerts and security updates
- GitHub Apps vs OAuth Apps and PAT management
- Audit logging and security response plans
Key GitHub Features in This Domain
Study Strategy for Domain 3
This domain represents 25–30% of the total exam, making it a significant scoring area.
Exam Tips for Domain 3
Largest domain (25–30%) — focus on GHAS features and policy enforcement.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions come from Domain 3?
Domain 3 (Implement Secure Software Development and Compliance) makes up 25–30% of the GH-ADMIN exam.
What should I focus on for Domain 3?
Key features include Security, Repository Management.
How should I prepare for Implement Secure Software Development and Compliance questions?
Review key topics, then practice with domain-specific questions focusing on real-world scenarios.
What's the best order to study GH-ADMIN domains?
Start with highest-weighted: Manage GitHub Identities and Access (15–20%), Administer GitHub Enterprise Environment (10–15%), Implement Secure Software Development and Compliance (25–30%), Manage GitHub Actions (20–25%), Monitor and Optimize GitHub Usage (10–15%).
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