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Question 1Understand Git and GitHub Basics
What is the default branch name when you create a new repository on GitHub?
Amaster
Btrunk
Cmain
Ddevelop
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Question 2Understand Git and GitHub Basics
Which command shows the commit history of a repository?
Agit history
Bgit log
Cgit status
Dgit show
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Question 3Work with GitHub Repositories
What is a GitHub repository README file primarily used for?
AStoring encrypted secrets
BDefining CI/CD pipelines
CDocumenting the project for visitors and contributors
DListing repository collaborators
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Question 4Work with GitHub Repositories
Which GitHub feature allows you to create a copy of someone else's repository under your own account?
AClone
BFork
CBranch
DMirror
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Question 5Work with GitHub Repositories
What is a GitHub repository template used for?
AAutomatically merging pull requests
BCreating new repositories with a predefined file structure and content
CBacking up repository data to cloud storage
DSetting branch protection rules across all repositories
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Question 6Collaborate Using GitHub
What is the primary purpose of a pull request on GitHub?
ATo push code directly to the main branch
BTo request that changes from one branch be merged into another
CTo clone a repository to a local machine
DTo create a new issue for code review
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Question 7Privacy, Security, and Administration
What do branch protection rules on GitHub enforce?
AAutomatic deletion of merged branches
BRequired reviews and status checks before merging to protected branches
CEncryption of files committed to the branch
DAutomatic rebasing on every pull request
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Question 8Apply Modern Development Practices
What is GitHub Actions?
AA code editor integrated into GitHub
BA CI/CD platform that automates workflows in response to events
CA container registry for storing Docker images
DA code scanning tool for finding vulnerabilities
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Question 9Apply Modern Development Practices
What is GitHub Codespaces?
AA service that archives repositories to the cloud
BA cloud-based development environment accessible from a browser
CA tool for scanning code for security vulnerabilities
DA feature for managing GitHub App permissions
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Question 10Apply Modern Development Practices
What is GitHub Copilot?
AA bot that automatically merges pull requests
BAn AI pair programmer that suggests code completions in your editor
CA tool for managing project boards
DA service for hosting static websites
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Question 11Apply Modern Development Practices
What is GitHub Pages used for?
AHosting containerized backend applications
BHosting static websites directly from a GitHub repository
CManaging database schemas with version control
DRunning scheduled batch jobs
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Question 12Collaborate Using GitHub
In a GitHub pull request, what does 'Request changes' in a review mean?
AThe reviewer approves with minor suggestions
BThe reviewer blocks the merge until specific changes are addressed
CThe reviewer comments without blocking the merge
DThe reviewer automatically merges the pull request
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Question 13Privacy, Security, and Administration
What is the difference between a public and private GitHub repository?
APublic repos are free; private repos require a paid plan
BPublic repos are visible to everyone; private repos are only visible to invited collaborators
CPublic repos can use GitHub Actions; private repos cannot
DPublic repos cannot have branch protection; private repos can
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Question 14Privacy, Security, and Administration
Why is it important to include a license in an open-source GitHub repository?
AGitHub requires a license to enable Issues and Pull Requests
BWithout a license others have no legal right to use, copy, or distribute your code
CA license is required to enable GitHub Pages
DLicenses automatically grant collaborator access to the repository
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Question 15Privacy, Security, and Administration
What is the purpose of a CODEOWNERS file in a GitHub repository?
ALists all contributors and their commit counts
BDefines individuals or teams responsible for code in the repository, auto-added as PR reviewers
CConfigures GitHub Actions trigger conditions
DSets read/write permissions per directory
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Question 16Collaboration Features
What is a pull request (PR) in GitHub?
AA request to download code
BA proposal to merge changes from one branch into another, with code review and discussion
CA request to delete a branch
DA request to create a repository
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Question 17Working with GitHub Repositories
What does the 'Watch' button on a GitHub repository do?
ADownload the repository
BSubscribe to notifications for repository activity including issues, pull requests, and releases
CClone the repository
DStar the repository
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Question 18Collaboration Features
What is a GitHub template repository?
AA repository with templates for issues
BA repository that can be used as a starting point for new repositories, copying all files and directory structure
CA repository for project templates only
DA read-only repository
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Question 19Working with GitHub Repositories
What are GitHub repository templates?
AForked repos
BSpecial repositories marked as templates that allow creating new repos with the same directory structure, files, and branches but no Git history
CArchived repos
DPrivate repos
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Question 20Working with GitHub Repositories
What is the GitHub repository Insights tab?
AA billing page
BA collection of analytics including contributor activity, traffic data (page views, clones), commit frequency, code frequency, and dependency graph
CA settings page
DA security page
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Question 21Working with GitHub Repositories
What are GitHub repository rules for visibility?
AOnly public and private
BPublic (anyone can see), Private (only collaborators), and Internal (organization members only, available in GitHub Enterprise)
COnly public
DOnly private
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Question 22Working with GitHub Repositories
What are GitHub repository topics?
AIssue categories
BLabels added to repositories for categorization and discoverability, appearing as tags below the repo description and used for search filtering
CBranch names
DCommit messages
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Question 23Working with GitHub Repositories
What is a fork in GitHub?
AA copy of a repository under your own account for independent development
BA branch within the same repository
CA deleted repository
DA merge conflict
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Question 24Understand Git and GitHub Basics
What command initializes a new Git repository in the current directory?
Agit start
Bgit init
Cgit create
Dgit new
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Question 25Understand Git and GitHub Basics
Which Git command stages all modified and new files for the next commit?
Agit push
Bgit commit
Cgit add .
Dgit stage --all
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Question 26Understand Git and GitHub Basics
Which command undoes the last commit but keeps the changes staged?
Agit reset --hard HEAD~1
Bgit revert HEAD
Cgit reset --soft HEAD~1
Dgit checkout HEAD~1
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Question 27Understand Git and GitHub Basics
What does git clone do?
ACreates a new empty local repository
BCreates a local copy of a remote repository
CCopies a branch to a new branch
DArchives a repository as a ZIP
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Question 28Understand Git and GitHub Basics
What type of merge creates a single new merge commit to combine two branches?
AFast-forward merge
BSquash merge
CThree-way merge
DRebase merge
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Question 29Understand Git and GitHub Basics
Which command fetches changes from a remote repository AND merges them into the current branch?
Agit fetch
Bgit clone
Cgit pull
Dgit sync
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Question 30Work with GitHub Repositories
What is a GitHub Release?
AA type of branch used for production deployments
BA snapshot of a repository at a specific point in time, usually tied to a tag
CAn automated deployment pipeline
DA summary of all pull requests merged in a week
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Question 31Work with GitHub Repositories
What is the purpose of the GitHub Wiki feature?
ATo run automated tests on pull requests
BTo provide a space for long-form documentation for a repository
CTo track issues and bugs in a project
DTo enforce code style guidelines
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Question 32Collaborate Using GitHub
What are GitHub Issues primarily used for?
AManaging deployment environments
BTracking tasks, bugs, and feature requests for a project
CDefining automated workflows
DSetting permissions for collaborators
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Question 33Collaborate Using GitHub
What are GitHub Labels used for?
AAssigning cost centers to repository usage
BCategorizing and filtering issues and pull requests
CProtecting specific branches from direct pushes
DDefining required status checks for merging
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Question 34Collaborate Using GitHub
What do GitHub Milestones allow you to do?
ADeploy code to a specific environment
BGroup issues and pull requests to track progress toward a goal
CCreate tags for software releases
DArchive old repositories
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Question 35Collaborate Using GitHub
What is the GitHub Discussions feature designed for?
AReplacing pull requests for code merging
BCommunity conversations that do not fit into an issue or pull request
CAutomated code quality scanning
DManaging secrets for GitHub Actions
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Question 36Privacy, Security, and Administration
What is GitHub Dependabot used for?
AManaging team permissions across repositories
BAutomatically creating pull requests to update vulnerable dependencies
CScanning code for secret credentials
DEnforcing code style across pull requests
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Question 37Privacy, Security, and Administration
What is GitHub Secret Scanning?
AScans repositories for hardcoded secrets like API keys and tokens
BEncrypts environment variables in GitHub Actions workflows
CScans pull requests for malicious contributors
DAudits organization-level access permissions
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Question 38Introduction to Git and GitHub
What is a Git repository?
AA cloud storage service
BA directory that tracks changes to files using version control
CA web server
DA database
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Question 39Introduction to Git and GitHub
What is the difference between Git and GitHub?
AThey are the same thing
BGit is the version control system; GitHub is a cloud platform that hosts Git repositories with collaboration features
CGitHub is a programming language; Git is an IDE
DGit is only for Linux; GitHub is for all platforms
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Question 40Introduction to Git and GitHub
What is a commit in Git?
AA request to merge code
BA snapshot of staged changes with a message describing what changed
CA branch deletion
DA remote server update
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Question 41Working with GitHub Repositories
What are GitHub Issues used for?
AWriting code
BTracking bugs, feature requests, and tasks with discussion threads
CManaging billing
DConfiguring CI/CD
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Question 42Collaboration Features
What are GitHub Discussions used for?
ACode deployment
BCommunity conversations, Q&A, and announcements separate from Issues
CDatabase management
DLog monitoring
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Question 43Collaboration Features
What does CODEOWNERS file do in GitHub?
ALists repository contributors
BAutomatically assigns reviewers to pull requests based on file paths they own
CManages repository ownership
DControls billing
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Question 44Modern Development
What is the purpose of GitHub Packages?
ASource code hosting
BHosting and managing software packages (npm, Docker, Maven, etc.) alongside source code
CIssue tracking
DBranch management
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Question 45Project Management
What is GitHub Projects (V2)?
AA code editor
BA flexible project management tool with table, board, and roadmap views for planning and tracking work
CA deployment pipeline
DA testing framework
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Question 46Project Management
What are GitHub Milestones used for?
AVersion control
BGrouping issues and pull requests into trackable goals with due dates and progress tracking
CCode review
DDeployment management
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Question 47Introduction to Git and GitHub
What is a branch in Git?
AA backup copy
BA lightweight pointer to a specific commit, allowing parallel development without affecting the main codebase
CA separate repository
DA deployment environment
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Question 48Working with GitHub Repositories
What is GitHub Stars used for?
ARating code quality
BBookmarking repositories you find interesting and showing community appreciation — starred repos are saved to your profile
CRating developers
DMeasuring code coverage
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Question 49Working with GitHub Repositories
What are GitHub Releases?
ABranch merges
BPackaged versions of software with release notes, binary attachments, and Git tags marking specific points in the project's history
CDatabase backups
DDeployment pipelines
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Question 50Working with GitHub Repositories
What is a GitHub Gist?
AA large repository
BA simple way to share code snippets, notes, or files — each gist is a Git repository that can be forked and cloned
CA project board
DAn issue template
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Question 51Collaboration Features
What is the purpose of assignees on GitHub Issues and PRs?
AAssign code ownership
BIndicate who is responsible for working on or reviewing the issue or pull request
CAssign billing
DAssign repository access
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Question 52Modern Development
What is GitHub Security?
AAn antivirus
BA set of features including Dependabot, code scanning (CodeQL), secret scanning, and security advisories for finding and fixing vulnerabilities
CA firewall
DA VPN
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Question 53Project Management
What views does GitHub Projects V2 support?
AOnly kanban board
BTable, Board, and Roadmap views with custom fields, filters, and grouping
COnly list view
DOnly calendar view
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Question 54Project Management
How can GitHub Projects automate workflow?
AManual only
BBuilt-in automation rules that auto-set status when items are added, PRs are merged, or issues are closed, plus Actions integration
CExternal tools only
DCannot automate
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Question 55Project Management
What is the relationship between GitHub Issues and GitHub Projects?
ANo relationship
BIssues can be added to Projects as items, tracked across views, and enriched with custom project fields while retaining issue properties
CThey are the same thing
DIssues replace Projects
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Question 56Working with GitHub Repositories
What is GitHub Pages?
AA wiki feature
BA free static site hosting service that publishes HTML/CSS/JS directly from a GitHub repository for project documentation or personal sites
CA CMS
DA database hosting service
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Question 57Collaboration Features
What is a code review and how does it work on GitHub?
AAutomated testing
BA collaborative process where reviewers examine PR changes, leave comments on specific lines, request changes, or approve before merging
CManual code inspection only
DA security scan
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Question 58Collaboration Features
What is the difference between GitHub Issues and Discussions?
ASame feature
BIssues track actionable work items (bugs, features) with assignees and labels; Discussions provide open-ended community conversations (Q&A, ideas, announcements)
CIssues are for discussions
DDiscussions are for bugs
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Question 59Modern Development
What is a GitHub Codespace?
AA repository
BA cloud-based development environment (VS Code in browser or desktop) provisioned from a repository with pre-configured tools and settings
CA CI/CD runner
DA project board
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Question 60Project Management
What is the purpose of Milestones on GitHub?
AVersion releases
BGrouping issues and PRs into time-based or feature-based goals to track progress toward a specific deliverable
CBranch management
DTeam management
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Question 61Project Management
How do you use GitHub Projects for sprint planning?
ACannot use for sprints
BCreate iteration fields for sprints, add issues as items, assign sprint/priority/size custom fields, use board view for status tracking, and roadmap for timeline
CUse external tools only
DOnly use milestones
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Question 62Working with GitHub Repositories
What are GitHub Topics?
ADiscussion categories
BDescriptive labels added to repositories for categorization and discovery, helping others find projects by technology, framework, or domain
CIssue labels
DBranch names
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Question 63Collaboration Features
How does GitHub handle merge methods for PRs?
AOnly regular merge
BThree options: Merge commit (preserves all commits + merge commit), Squash merge (combines into single commit), Rebase merge (replays commits linearly)
COnly squash merge
DOnly rebase
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Question 64Modern Development
What are GitHub Packages?
ASource code packages
BA package hosting service for software packages (npm, Maven, NuGet, Docker, RubyGems) integrated with GitHub repositories and Actions
CFile attachments
DCode snippets
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Question 65Project Management
What are GitHub Insights?
APerformance metrics
BAnalytics features showing repository activity: contributors, commit frequency, code frequency, dependency graph, and community standards
CFinancial insights
DSecurity insights only
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Question 66Collaboration Features
What is GitHub's conflict editor?
AA merge tool
BA web-based editor that allows resolving simple merge conflicts directly in the GitHub UI without using the command line
CA code formatter
DA diff viewer only
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Question 67Modern Development
What is GitHub CLI (gh)?
AA web interface
BA command-line tool for interacting with GitHub: create/manage PRs, issues, repos, run Actions workflows, and manage Codespaces from the terminal
CA Git replacement
DAn API client only
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Question 68Working with GitHub Repositories
What is a GitHub README.md?
AA license file
BA Markdown file displayed on the repository's main page that provides project description, installation instructions, usage examples, and contribution guidelines
CA configuration file
DA changelog
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Question 69Collaboration Features
What are saved replies in GitHub?
AAutomated responses
BReusable comment templates that team members can use for common responses in issues and PRs, saving time and ensuring consistent communication
CEmail templates
DWebhook responses
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Question 70Modern Development
What are GitHub Codespaces prebuilds?
APre-installed extensions
BPreconfigured Codespace images built in advance so developers can start coding instantly without waiting for container setup, dependency installation, or builds
CCached commits
DPre-merged branches
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Question 71Project Management
What are GitHub Projects (new)?
ALegacy project boards
BA flexible project management tool with table, board, and roadmap views, custom fields, automated workflows, and cross-repository issue tracking
CA simple kanban board
DA Gantt chart tool
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Question 72Project Management
What are GitHub Milestones?
ACalendar events
BTracking tools that group issues and PRs into named goals with optional due dates, showing progress percentage toward completion
CBranch markers
DRelease tags
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Question 73Modern Development
What is GitHub Actions in the context of CI/CD?
AA bot framework
BA built-in CI/CD platform that automates build, test, and deployment workflows using YAML configuration files triggered by repository events
CA notification system
DA code review tool
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Question 74Collaboration Features
What is GitHub Discussions?
AIssue tracker
BA forum-like feature for open-ended conversations, Q&A, announcements, and community engagement separate from issues and PRs
CA chat feature
DA wiki
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Question 75Working with GitHub Repositories
What is a GitHub Wiki?
AA Wikipedia page
BA built-in documentation feature for repositories where anyone with access can create and edit pages using Markdown, backed by its own Git repository
CA README file
DAn issue tracker
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Question 76Modern Development
What are GitHub webhooks?
AIncoming messages
BHTTP POST callbacks sent to a URL when events occur in a repository (push, PR, issue, etc.), enabling real-time integration with external services
CAPI calls to GitHub
DEmail notifications
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Question 77Modern Development
What are GitHub Environments?
AOperating systems
BDeployment targets configured in repository Settings with protection rules (required reviewers, wait timer, deployment branches) and environment-specific secrets
CVirtual machines
DDocker containers
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Question 78Project Management
What is GitHub's saved replies feature?
AAuto-save for issues
BPre-written response templates accessible via keyboard shortcut in issues and PRs, reducing repetitive typing for common responses
CEmail templates
DBot responses
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Question 79Working with GitHub Repositories
How do GitHub Pages work?
AA wiki system
BA static site hosting service built into GitHub that publishes content from a branch or /docs folder, supporting Jekyll for Markdown-to-HTML conversion and custom domains
CA CMS
DA blog platform
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Question 80Collaboration Features
What is a GitHub code review?
AA document review
BA collaborative process within pull requests where reviewers examine proposed code changes, leave inline comments, suggest specific code changes, and approve or request changes before merging
CA security audit
DA performance test
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Question 81Modern Development
What are GitHub Apps vs OAuth Apps?
ASame type
BGitHub Apps: installed on repositories with granular permissions, act on their own behalf, and have higher rate limits. OAuth Apps: act on behalf of users, broader permissions, and lower rate limits.
CApps are deprecated
DOAuth Apps are better
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Question 82Project Management
What are GitHub Projects (new) and how do they differ from classic Projects?
ASame feature
BNew Projects: flexible tables and boards with custom fields, iteration tracking, charts, and workflow automation. Classic Projects: simple Kanban boards with cards and columns.
CClassic is newer
DNo difference
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Question 83Collaboration Features
What are GitHub's merge strategies?
AOnly one merge option
BThree strategies: Merge commit (preserves all commits + merge commit), Squash and merge (combines all PR commits into one), and Rebase and merge (applies commits linearly without merge commit)
COnly squash merge
DOnly rebase
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Question 84Project Management
What is GitHub's issue linking and cross-referencing?
ANo linking support
BIssues and PRs can reference each other using #number syntax, 'Closes #123' keywords in PR descriptions auto-close issues on merge, and cross-repo references use owner/repo#number
COnly manual linking
DOnly in same repo
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Question 85Working with GitHub Repositories
What is a GitHub release?
AA deployment
BA packaged version of software associated with a Git tag, including release notes, binary assets (downloads), and changelog — creating a distributable snapshot of the project
CA branch
DA commit message
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Question 86Project Management
What are milestones in GitHub?
ACalendar dates
BGroupings of issues and PRs that track progress toward a goal (sprint, release, feature), showing completion percentage based on open/closed issues
CTeam names
DBranch names
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Question 87Collaboration Features
What are GitHub notifications and how do you manage them?
AEmail only
BA multi-channel system (web inbox, email, mobile) for tracking activity on subscribed issues/PRs/repos, with filters, custom routing, and per-repo notification settings
CCannot customize
DOnly in-app
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Question 88Introduction to Git and GitHub
What does 'git clone' do?
ACreates a new branch
BCreates a local copy of a remote repository
CDeletes a repository
DMerges two branches
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Question 89Working with GitHub Repositories
What is the difference between a fork and a clone?
ASame operation
BFork creates a server-side copy on GitHub under your account; clone creates a local copy on your machine. Forks maintain a link to the original for PRs.
CFork is local; clone is remote
DClone creates a fork
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Key Git & GitHub Concepts for GH-FOUND

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GH-FOUND Git & GitHub Exam Tips

Introduction to Git and GitHub questions in GH-FOUND are typically scenario-based. Focus on GitHub platform features, collaboration workflows, and repository management. Priority concepts: git, github, repository, commit, branch, clone.

What GH-FOUND Expects

Anchor your answer in choose the GitHub-native feature that most directly solves the collaboration or automation need.
Git & GitHub scenarios for GH-FOUND are frequently mapped to Domain 1 (25–30%), Domain 2 (10–15%), so read the objective carefully before picking controls or architecture.
Expect multi-topic scenarios where Git & GitHub interacts with workflows, security, collaboration, or automation patterns rather than appearing as an isolated question.
When two options are both technically valid, prefer the choice that best aligns with the exam's operational scope (Foundational) and vendor best practices.

High-Value Git & GitHub Concepts

Know the core Git & GitHub building blocks cold: git, github, repository, commit.
Review the edge-case features and limits for branch, clone; these details are commonly used to differentiate answer choices.
Practice service-integration reasoning: how Git & GitHub pairs with Collaboration, GitHub Products in real deployment patterns.
For GH-FOUND, explain why the chosen Git & GitHub design meets reliability, security, and cost expectations better than the alternatives.

Common GH-FOUND Traps

Watch for confusing GitHub Actions, Apps, and OAuth Apps capabilities.
Questions in Understand Git and GitHub Basics often include distractors that look correct for Git & GitHub but violate access control, branch protection, or workflow requirements.
Avoid picking options purely by feature name; validate data path, failure handling, and governance impact before answering.
If the prompt hints at automation or repeatability, eliminate manual-only operational answers first.

Fast Review Checklist

Can you compare at least two Git & GitHub implementation paths and justify which one best fits the scenario?
Can you map the chosen answer back to Understand Git and GitHub Basics (25–30%) outcomes for GH-FOUND?
Can you explain security and access boundaries for Git & GitHub without relying on default-open assumptions?
Can you describe how Git & GitHub integrates with Collaboration and GitHub Products during failure, scaling, and monitoring events?

Exam Domains Covering Git & GitHub

Domain 1Understand Git and GitHub Basics25–30%Domain 2Working with GitHub Repositories10–15%

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