About This Domain
Domain 6 — Understand Privacy, Security, and Administration — accounts for 10–15% of the GH-FOUND certification exam. This domain evaluates your understanding of two-factor authentication (2fa), secret scanning and push protection, dependabot alerts, and related concepts. Security features, privacy settings, and admin controls.
What You'll Be Tested On
- Two-factor authentication (2FA)
- Secret scanning and push protection
- Dependabot alerts
- Organization roles and permissions
- Audit log and compliance
Key GitHub Features in This Domain
Study Strategy for Domain 6
While 10–15% might seem like a smaller portion, every point counts toward the passing score.
Exam Tips for Domain 6
Know the key security features available to individual users and organization owners.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions come from Domain 6?
Domain 6 (Understand Privacy, Security, and Administration) makes up 10–15% of the GH-FOUND exam.
What should I focus on for Domain 6?
Key features include Community.
How should I prepare for Understand Privacy, Security, and Administration questions?
Review key topics, then practice with domain-specific questions focusing on real-world scenarios.
What's the best order to study GH-FOUND domains?
Start with highest-weighted: Understand Git and GitHub Basics (25–30%), Working with GitHub Repositories (10–15%), Collaborate Using GitHub (10–15%), Apply Modern Development Practices (10–15%), Manage Projects with GitHub (5–10%), Understand Privacy, Security, and Administration (10–15%), Explore the GitHub Community (5–10%).
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