Master the GitHub Advanced Security Certification (GH-500) Exam with 360+ Practice Questions on CodeQL, Dependabot, and Secret Scanning!

Get exam-ready for Microsoft GH-500: (GHAS) Exam with this comprehensive practice test, featuring 360+ exam-style questions and detailed answer explanations, all structured to match the official Microsoft study guide and domain weightings, designed to mirror the real exam structure.

From setting up secret scanning and push protection to configuring Dependabot automation, building CodeQL workflows, and implementing repository governance, this practice test helps you gain both the knowledge and the confidence to pass your GH-500 exam on the first try.

What You’ll Get

• 360+ Practice Questions across all GH-500 exam domains

• Detailed Explanations for every answer

• Scenario-based questions that replicate real GitHub security challenges

• Up-to-date coverage aligned with Microsoft’s official GH-500 study guide

360+ Practice Questions across all GH-500 exam domains

Detailed Explanations for every answer

Scenario-based questions that replicate real GitHub security challenges

Up-to-date coverage aligned with Microsoft’s official GH-500 study guide

Covered Topics

Domain 1: Dependabot & Dependency Review (35%)

• Dependency Graph, SBOM, and Vulnerability Detection

• Dependabot Configuration & Automation Rules

• Dependency Review Workflows and License Checks

• Vulnerability Remediation Scenarios

Dependency Graph, SBOM, and Vulnerability Detection

Dependabot Configuration & Automation Rules

Dependency Review Workflows and License Checks

Vulnerability Remediation Scenarios

Domain 2: Code Scanning & CodeQL (25%)

• CodeQL vs. Third-Party Scanning

• CodeQL Workflow Configuration

• Analyzing Alerts and Data Flow

• Troubleshooting & Dismissal Practices

CodeQL vs. Third-Party Scanning

CodeQL Workflow Configuration

Analyzing Alerts and Data Flow

Troubleshooting & Dismissal Practices

Domain 3: GHAS Security Features & Functionality (15%)

• GHAS Ecosystem, Features, and SDLC Integration

• Role-based alert handling and visibility

GHAS Ecosystem, Features, and SDLC Integration

Role-based alert handling and visibility

Domain 4: Secret Scanning (15%)

• Configuration, Push Protection, and Validity Checks

• Custom Patterns, Exclusions, and Alerts

Configuration, Push Protection, and Validity Checks

Custom Patterns, Exclusions, and Alerts

Domain 5: GHAS Best Practices & Governance (10%)

• CVE/CWE Interpretation, Severity, and Documentation

• Rulesets Enforcement, Automation, and Role Responsibilities

CVE/CWE Interpretation, Severity, and Documentation

Rulesets Enforcement, Automation, and Role Responsibilities

This Practice Test is for You, If you are

• Developers preparing for Microsoft’s GH 500 certification

• Security engineers integrating GitHub Advanced Security in pipelines

• DevOps professionals managing CI/CD and secure coding practices

• Teams seeking to implement and audit GHAS features effectively

Developers preparing for Microsoft’s GH 500 certification

Security engineers integrating GitHub Advanced Security in pipelines

DevOps professionals managing CI/CD and secure coding practices

Teams seeking to implement and audit GHAS features effectively

Why Choose This Practice Test

Unlike generic GitHub security guides or courses, this practice exam is 100% real exam-focused and each question is mapped to GH-500 skills measured and includes precise, exam-relevant explanations.
Whether you’re a developer, security analyst, or DevSecOps professional, this test exam turns your study time into targeted practice that builds confidence and sharpens accuracy.

Disclaimer: This practice test is independently created and is not affiliated with or not endorsed by Microsoft or GitHub.