GitHub Administration (GH-100) Practice Tests

What to Expect

The GitHub Administration (GH-100) exam has 60 questions and a 90-minute time limit. That works out to about 1 minute and 30 seconds per question. You need to score 70% or higher to pass. GitHub exams use a pass/fail model. The exams test practical knowledge of GitHub platform features, workflows, and best practices through scenario-based questions. You need working knowledge, not just theoretical understanding.

Testing and Delivery

GitHub certification exams are delivered through PSI, with online proctored and testing center options available. Exams are multiple-choice and scenario-based. Schedule through the GitHub Certifications portal linked from your GitHub profile.

Certification Renewal

GitHub certifications are valid for three years. Renewal requires retaking the current exam version or passing an updated renewal assessment when available. GitHub updates exam content to reflect new platform features.

The GH-100 exam covers 6 domains. The heaviest domain is Manage Repository Settings & Permissions at 25%, so prioritize your study time there. Understanding how these domains connect to real-world practice is more important than memorizing individual facts.

Manage Repository Settings & Permissions (25%)

Manage Repository Settings & Permissions carries 25% of the exam weight, making it the single most impactful domain. Allocate your study time accordingly and make sure you can answer questions on this topic confidently before sitting the exam.

Manage User Identities & Authentication (20%)

Manage User Identities & Authentication at 20% is a substantial portion of the exam. You can't afford to be weak here. Focus on understanding the core concepts and common scenario patterns.

Manage GitHub Actions & Automation (20%)

Manage GitHub Actions & Automation at 20% is a substantial portion of the exam. You can't afford to be weak here. Focus on understanding the core concepts and common scenario patterns.

Enable Secure Development & Compliance (15%)

Enable Secure Development & Compliance accounts for 15% of questions. While not the heaviest domain, it can make the difference between passing and failing. Don't neglect it.

Support GitHub Enterprise (15%)

Support GitHub Enterprise accounts for 15% of questions. While not the heaviest domain, it can make the difference between passing and failing. Don't neglect it.

Manage Packages & Integrations (5%)

Manage Packages & Integrations covers 5% of the exam. It's a lighter domain, but easy points if you've studied it. A targeted review of key concepts should be sufficient.

Study Resources

GitHub provides free learning paths through Microsoft Learn and the GitHub Skills interactive courses. The official study guides outline exactly which features and workflows are tested. Hands-on experience with GitHub repositories, Actions, and security features is essential.

Preparation Strategy

Start by reviewing the official exam guide to understand exactly what's covered. Allocate your study time proportionally to domain weights: spend the most time on Manage Repository Settings & Permissions (25%) and work down from there. Most candidates need six to twelve weeks of focused preparation depending on their existing experience.

Hands-On Practice

Reading alone won't get you through this exam. You need hands-on experience with the technology. Set up a lab environment, work through practical scenarios, and practice until the concepts feel natural. The exam tests application of knowledge, not just recall.

Time Management

With 1 minute and 30 seconds per question, pace yourself from the start. Don't spend more than three minutes on any single question during your first pass. Flag uncertain questions and return to them after completing the rest. A wrong answer and a skipped answer score the same, so never leave a question blank.

Reading Questions Carefully

Pay close attention to qualifier words like "most," "best," "least," and "first." These words change the correct answer entirely. Read every option before selecting your answer, even if the first option looks correct. Exam writers intentionally place plausible distractors early in the option list.

How Hard Is This Exam?

The GH-100 exam requires a passing score of 70%. With 60 questions in 90 minutes, you get about 1 minute and 30 seconds per question. The difficulty depends heavily on your hands-on experience with GitHub technologies. Candidates with real-world experience typically find it manageable with focused preparation, while those studying purely from books often struggle with the scenario-based questions.

Pass Rate Data

GitHub doesn't publish official pass rates for the GH-100. Based on community data and training provider surveys, the first-attempt pass rate for most GitHub professional certifications falls between 55-70%. Candidates who use structured study plans with practice tests consistently perform better than those who rely on reading alone. If you're scoring above 80% on practice tests, you're very likely to pass.

Each Pruvos practice test for the GH-100 follows the real exam blueprint exactly: 60 questions, 90-minute timer, and questions distributed across all 6 domains using the official exam weights. Manage Repository Settings & Permissions (25%) gets the most questions, followed by Manage User Identities & Authentication (20%).

After each test, your domain-level score breakdown shows exactly where you're strong and where you need more work. Use Test 1 (free) to get your baseline, then work through the remaining tests as you study. Most candidates who consistently score above 80% on Pruvos practice tests pass the real exam on their first attempt.

Practice tests are the most reliable predictor of exam readiness. Each practice test here follows the real GH-100 exam format: 60 questions, 90-minute time limit, and questions distributed across all 6 domains according to the official exam weights.

Take your first practice test early in your study process to establish a baseline. Don't wait until you feel "ready" because that moment never comes. Use your scores by domain to identify weak areas, study those areas, then test again. Aim to consistently score above 80% on practice tests before scheduling your real exam.