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GitHub GitHub-Foundations Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | GitHub |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | GitHub Foundations Exam |
| Exam Number: | GH-900 |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 2 years |
| Exam Format: | Scenario-based, Multiple choice, Multiple response, Interactive items |
| Exam Duration: | 100 minutes |
| Exam Price: | 99 USD |
| Real Exam Qty: | 65-75 |
| Available Languages: | Japanese, English, Portuguese (Brazil), Spanish, Korean |
| Related Certifications: | GitHub Actions GitHub Advanced Security GitHub Administration |
| Passing Score: | 700 out of 1000 |
| Recommended Training: | GitHub Foundations Learning Path Official Study Guide |
| Exam Registration: | Pearson VUE Scheduling Microsoft Learn Registration |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Online proctored or onsite at Pearson VUE test centers |
| Pre Condition: | No mandatory prerequisites; recommended basic familiarity with Git and GitHub |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/resources/study-guides/gh-900 |
GitHub GitHub-Foundations Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Introduction to Git and GitHub | 22% | - Git basics: commits, branches, merges - Understand version control concepts - GitHub Flow workflow - GitHub platform overview and interface |
| Topic 2: Privacy, Security, and Administration | 10% | - Organization and team management - Account security and 2FA - Branch protection rules - Permissions and access control |
| Topic 3: Project Management | 7% | - Labels, milestones, and assignees - Track work and visualize progress - GitHub Projects and boards |
| Topic 4: Modern Development Practices | 13% | - GitHub Actions fundamentals - CI/CD and automation concepts - GitHub Copilot introduction - GitHub Codespaces basics |
| Topic 5: Working with GitHub Repositories | 8% | - Use repository insights and metrics - Manage files, README, LICENSE, and templates - Create and configure repositories - Repository visibility and settings |
| Topic 6: Collaboration Features | 30% | - Use wikis, gists, and GitHub Pages - Work with issues and discussions - Create and manage pull requests - Configure notifications and integrations - Code review and approval workflows |
| Topic 7: Benefits of the GitHub Community | 10% | - InnerSource and community best practices - Forks, templates, and discoverability - GitHub Sponsors and Marketplace - Open source principles and engagement |
GitHub FoundationsExam (GitHub-Foundations) — Questions Candidates Actually Ask
The GitHub-Foundations exam, officially known as GitHub FoundationsExam, is the GitHub test that leads to the GitHub Foundations certification at the Entry / Associate level. Passing it validates the skills employers expect from a certified professional. It is also associated with related credentials such as GitHub Actions, GitHub Administration, GitHub Advanced Security.
The GitHub-Foundations exam contains 65-75 questions, and you have 100 minutes to complete them. Work out your per-question pace before test day, and flag slow items instead of stalling on them — time pressure, not knowledge, sinks many first attempts. Timed mock exams in the Actual4Exams test engines are the most reliable way to build that rhythm.
The passing score for the GitHub-Foundations exam is 700 out of 1000, and the official registration fee is 99 USD. If you miss the mark, a retake means paying the full fee again, so book your seat only when you are ready. A practical benchmark: score consistently above the passing line on timed practice tests before scheduling the real exam.
No mandatory prerequisites; recommended basic familiarity with Git and GitHub
Entry requirements can change, so confirm the latest conditions on the official exam page: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/resources/study-guides/gh-900.
You can book the GitHub-Foundations exam through the official registration channels below:
Exam delivery: Online proctored or onsite at Pearson VUE test centers. Seats at popular test centers fill quickly, so schedule early once your preparation is on track.
GitHub recommends the following training options for GitHub FoundationsExam candidates:
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The official GitHub FoundationsExam outline is organized into 7 domains. The first three are:
- Benefits of the GitHub Community — 10% of the exam
- Project Management — 7% of the exam
- Collaboration Features — 30% of the exam
See the complete exam topics section above for the full outline and the weighting of every domain.
GitHub FoundationsExam Sample Questions:
Question 1
In GitHub, why is it recommended to deploy from your feature branch before merging into the main branch?
A. To avoid the need for testing changes in production
B. To ensure the changes are verified and validated in a production environment
C. To speed up the process of merging changes into the main branch
D. To directly deploy changes from the main branch without any intermediate testing
Question 2
What best describes Markdown?
A. Scripting language
B. Containerization solution
C. Markup language
D. Version control system
E. Programming language
Question 3
What are primary benefits of using GitHub issues templates?
(Each answer presents a complete solution. Choose two.)
A. To automatically create new branches when issues are created
B. To easily coerce existing issues into a standard format
C. To automatically label or assign newly created issues
D. To provide an easy-to-fill-out form for creating new issues
Question 4
When using Organizations, GitHub Teams is better than GitHub Free because it offers:
A. Authentication with SAML single sign-on and increased GitHub Actions minutes.
B. Advanced tools and insights in private repositories.
C. Increased GitHub Actions minutes and additional GitHub Packages storage.
D. Expanded storage and priority support.
Question 5
What are some scenarios that can automatically subscribe you to conversations on GitHub?
(Each answer presents a complete solution. Choose three.)
A. Opening a pull request or issue
B. Commenting on a thread
C. Pushing a commit to the default branch
D. Being added as a repo admin
E. Being assigned to an issue or pull request
Solutions:
| Question 1 Answer: B | Question 2 Answer: C | Question 3 Answer: C,D | Question 4 Answer: A | Question 5 Answer: A,B,E |
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