Microsoft GitHub Administrator GH-200

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Microsoft GH-200 Exam Overview:

Certification Vendor:	Microsoft / GitHub
Exam Name:	GitHub Actions Exam
Exam Number:	GH-200
Exam Duration:	120 minutes
Exam Format:	Multiple choice, Multiple response, Scenario-based questions
Related Certifications:	GitHub Copilot GitHub Advanced Security GitHub Foundations
Available Languages:	English
Recommended Training:	Microsoft Learn: GitHub Actions learning paths GitHub Skills - Actions courses
Exam Registration:	GH-200 Study Guide Microsoft Learn Certification Page
Sample Questions:
Exam Way:	Online proctored (Pearson VUE / Microsoft Learn credentialing system)
Pre Condition:	Recommended: intermediate experience with GitHub, CI/CD, and GitHub Actions workflows; familiarity with YAML and DevOps concepts
Official Syllabus URL:	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/resources/study-guides/gh-200

Microsoft GH-200 Exam Syllabus Topics:

GH-200 Exam FAQs for 2026 Candidates

Which certification does the GH-200 exam lead to?

The GH-200 exam is the official Microsoft / GitHub exam behind the Microsoft Certified: GitHub Actions (GH-200) certification, validating the skills measured by the Microsoft GitHub Actions credential. It sits at the Professional level of the Microsoft / GitHub certification program. It also connects to GitHub Foundations, GitHub Copilot, GitHub Advanced Security, so the knowledge you build here carries over to those tracks as well.

Are there any prerequisites for the GH-200 exam?

Recommended: intermediate experience with GitHub, CI/CD, and GitHub Actions workflows; familiarity with YAML and DevOps concepts Requirements can change when Microsoft / GitHub revises its certification program, so confirm the current eligibility rules on the official exam page before you register.

How do I register for the GH-200 exam?

You can book the Microsoft GitHub Actions exam through the official registration channels below:

• Microsoft Learn Certification Page
• GH-200 Study Guide

As for delivery, the exam is offered in the following format: Online proctored (Pearson VUE / Microsoft Learn credentialing system). Choose the option that suits you best when you book your seat.

What official training is recommended for the GH-200 exam?

Microsoft / GitHub recommends the following training resources for the Microsoft GitHub Actions exam:

• Microsoft Learn: GitHub Actions learning paths
• GitHub Skills - Actions courses

Official courses build the foundation; the 102 practice questions from Getcertkey then show you how that knowledge is examined, so the two work best together.

Can I try the GH-200 practice questions before I buy?

Yes. Getcertkey provides a free GH-200 PDF demo so you can review the question style and answer quality before purchasing. Every purchase also includes 365 days of free updates — if Microsoft revises the exam during that period, the updated material reaches you at no cost. Once the free-update year ends, you can extend your update service at a 50% discount.

What if I fail the GH-200 exam, and how is my order delivered?

Every Microsoft GitHub Actions purchase on Getcertkey is covered by a 100% money-back guarantee with clear conditions: if you take the corresponding exam within 60 days of your purchase and do not pass, you can claim a full refund by submitting a scanned copy of your exam enrollment slip and your official score report as a PDF within two days of the exam date; claims are processed within seven days of submission. The guarantee does not apply to exams taken within three days of purchase, to material that was downloaded but never used in an exam attempt, or to free products and expired orders, and the candidate name must match the payer name. If you would rather not take a refund, you can instead exchange your purchase for two free exam preparation products of equal value and keep the update service on your original product.

Delivery is instant: your download is sent to your email within one minute of payment, with no limit on how many computers you may install the material on. If nothing arrives within two hours, check your spam folder and contact customer service for help.

What topics are covered in the GH-200 exam?

The Microsoft GitHub Actions exam blueprint is organized into 5 domains. The first three are:

• Manage GitHub Actions for the Enterprise — 20-25% of the exam
• Author and Manage Workflows — 20-25% of the exam
• Author and Maintain Actions — 15-20% of the exam

For the complete domain-by-domain breakdown, scroll up to the full exam topics outline above and use it to plan how you distribute your study time.

Microsoft GitHub Actions Sample Questions:

Question 1

As a developer, your self-hosted runner sometimes looses connection while running jobs. How should you troubleshoot the issue affecting your self-hosted runner?

A. Start the self-hosted runner with the --debug flag to produce more verbose console output.
B. Access the self-hosted runner ' s installation directory and look for log files in the _diag folder.
C. Set the DEBUG environment variable to true before starting the self-hosted runner to produce more verbose console output.
D. Locate the self-hosted runner in your repository ' s settings page and download its log archive.

Question 2

Disabling a workflow allows you to stop a workflow from being triggered without having to delete the file from the repo. In which scenarios would temporarily disabling a workflow be most useful? (Choose two.)

A. A workflow error produces too many, or wrong, requests, impacting external services negatively.
B. A workflow is configured to run on self-hosted runners
C. A workflow needs to be changed from running on a schedule to a manual trigger
D. A workflow sends requests to a service that is down.
E. A runner needs to have diagnostic logging enabled.

Question 3

Which files are required for a Docker container action in addition to the source code? (Choose two.)

A. Dockerfile
B. metadata.yml
C. Actionfile
D. action.yml

Question 4

You create a self-hosted runner labeled as runner1.
You need to ensure that a GitHub Actions workflow job runs only on runner1.
Which YAML statement should you use?

A. runs-on: [self-hosted, linux-xlarge]
B. runs-on: [self-hosted, runner1]
C. runs-on: self-hosted
D. runs-on: - self-hosted - ubuntu-latest

Question 5

Where should workflow files be stored to be triggered by events in a repository?

A. .workflows/
B. .github/actions/
C. anywhere
D. .github/workflows/
E. Nowhere; they must be attached to an act on in the GitHub user interface

Solutions: