GitHub Foundations Certification — Free Online Mock Test
60 Q / 90 min. MCQ. Pass at 70%. Git & GitHub basics, repositories, branches, pull requests, issues, Markdown, collaboration, and GitHub features (Actions, Pages, Codespaces, Copilot). · Official language: English.
GitHub Foundations exam at a glance
GitHub Foundations key facts & eligibility
| Conducting body | GitHub. |
|---|---|
| Official website | learn.microsoft.com ↗ |
| Mode | A proctored exam (GH-900) of 75 questions — multiple-choice and multi-select — in about 100 minutes. |
| Frequency | On demand, year-round. |
| Scoring & marking | About 60 scored questions (plus unscored pretest items) on Git and GitHub fundamentals — repositories, collaboration, GitHub Actions, Copilot and Codespaces, project management, and privacy, security and administration. You need roughly 70% to pass (the exact cut varies slightly by version). |
| Score validity | GitHub certifications are valid for at least 3 years. |
| Language | English and several other languages. |
Who is eligible for GitHub Foundations?
No prerequisite — a foundational credential covering Git and GitHub.
Last verified July 2026 against GitHub Foundations — certification. Always confirm current details on the official website before you register.
GitHub Foundations section breakdown
The GitHub Foundations mock test on Wrexa Edge replicates the real exam's section structure — same names, same question count per section, same time limits. No inter-section breaks — the timer runs continuously.
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GitHub Foundations — Full Exam (60 Q)
GitHub Foundations scoring & marking scheme
Strategy: GitHub Foundations has no negative marking. Attempt every question — blank answers cost you potential marks but cannot pull your score down.
Scale: GitHub Foundations (% scaled, pass 70%).
How GitHub Foundations is conducted
- Mode
- Test format
- Backtracking
- Mark for review
GitHub Foundations time strategy
With 60 questions in 90 minutes, you have about 90 seconds per question on average. Successful candidates aim for the following pacing on each section:
- GitHub Foundations — Full Exam (60 Q)
Wrexa Edge's analytics show your actual time-per-question after every mock so you can spot which sections you're losing time on.
GitHub Foundations topics covered
Across the 50 Wrexa Edge variants of GitHub Foundations, the following topics appear most often (sample distribution from one variant):
GitHub Foundations — Full Exam (60 Q)
- GHFOUND — Git Basics · 15
- GHFOUND — Collaboration · 10
- GHFOUND — GitHub Features · 9
- GHFOUND — Administration · 7
- GHFOUND — Security · 6
- GHFOUND — GitHub Basics · 3
- GHFOUND — Markdown · 2
- GHFOUND — Open Source · 2
GitHub Foundations difficulty calibration
Foundation tier. Foundation-level: covers core concepts taught up to high school. Suitable for first-time test takers.
60 Q / 90 min. MCQ. Pass at 70%. Git & GitHub basics, repositories, branches, pull requests, issues, Markdown, collaboration, and GitHub features (Actions, Pages, Codespaces, Copilot). · Official language: English.
Verified content — Wrexa Edge's GitHub Foundations bank has been deeply curated with real exam-aligned content (estimated 100% syllabus coverage).
How Wrexa Edge prepares you for GitHub Foundations
- Real test-day interface
- 50 distinct variants
- Detailed analytics
- Spaced repetition (Notebook)
- Optional proctoring
- Free to start
Expert take: what GitHub Foundations really tests
GitHub Foundations (GH-900) is a genuinely entry-level exam, but it is broader than "just Git": alongside repositories and pull requests, it covers GitHub Actions, Copilot, Codespaces, project management, and the privacy, security and administration side that pure coders often skip. It is multiple-choice with roughly a 70% bar, and a little hands-on time on GitHub answers more questions than reading ever will.
Preparation tips
- Do hands-on GitHub work — create repos, open pull requests, and run a simple Action.
- Do not skip the administration, privacy and security topics; they are easy to overlook.
- Know the modern features (Actions, Copilot, Codespaces) at a conceptual level.
⚠️ Common mistakes to avoid
- Studying only Git basics and missing the collaboration, security and admin topics.
- Reading about GitHub without ever clicking through the actual workflow.
GitHub Foundations study plan
A phase-by-phase roadmap from your first concept to test-ready. Stretch or compress each phase to fit the time you have before your attempt.
- Learn Git fundamentals — commits, branches, merges and the basic workflow
- Understand repositories, forks, clones and the GitHub flow
- Work the free GitHub Foundations learning path
- Study issues, pull requests, reviews and project management on GitHub
- Learn GitHub Actions, Copilot and Codespaces at a foundational level
- Cover privacy, security features and account administration
- Take practice exams; aim above roughly 70%
- Do hands-on repo, pull-request and simple Action practice
- Review the administration and security topics, which are easy to overlook
Where GitHub Foundations can take you
A strong GitHub Foundations result opens up these careers and higher-study paths:
- Developer foundation
- DevOps & collaboration
- Technical PM / docs
- Pathway to GitHub Actions cert
Best books & official prep for GitHub Foundations
- GitHub Foundations learning path (Microsoft Learn) — GitHub / Microsoft
- GitHub documentation — GitHub
- GH-900 practice exams — Various
- Hands-on GitHub — Self-made
Official practice: GitHub provides a free learning path and documentation; a little hands-on work with repositories, pull requests and Actions is the fastest route.
Previous-year papers: GitHub does not release past exams; the learning path and reputable practice tests are the best preparation.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the GitHub Foundations exam pattern?
- GitHub Foundations Certification contains 60 questions across 1 section: GitHub Foundations — Full Exam (60 Q). Total duration is 90 minutes (about 90 seconds per question).
- Does GitHub Foundations have negative marking?
- No — GitHub Foundations has no negative marking. Each correct answer is worth 1 mark, so attempt every question.
- How is GitHub Foundations scored?
- Scaled score range: 0 to 100. GitHub Foundations (% scaled, pass 70%).
- How can I practise GitHub Foundations online for free?
- Wrexa Edge gives you 10 free full-length GitHub Foundations mock tests — with instant scoring, detailed explanations and analytics — plus 40 more with Pro. Start practising in under a minute, no card required.
- What is the difficulty level of GitHub Foundations?
- GitHub Foundations is rated Foundation difficulty on Wrexa Edge. Foundation-level: covers core concepts taught up to high school. Suitable for first-time test takers. 60 Q / 90 min. MCQ. Pass at 70%. Git & GitHub basics, repositories, branches, pull requests, issues, Markdown, collaboration, and GitHub features (Actions, Pages, Codespaces, Copilot). · Official language: English.
- How long is the GitHub Foundations exam?
- GitHub Foundations runs for 90 minutes total. On Wrexa Edge the timer is enforced exactly as on the real exam — including no inter-section breaks.
- What topics are covered in GitHub Foundations?
- GitHub Foundations is split into: GitHub Foundations — Full Exam (60 Q). Each section is timed and weighted separately. 60 Q / 90 min. MCQ. Pass at 70%. Git & GitHub basics, repositories, branches, pull requests, issues, Markdown, collaboration, and GitHub features (Actions, Pages, Codespaces, Copilot). · Official language: English.
- What tools or aids are allowed during GitHub Foundations?
- No special tools are required. Note: real exam is proctored — Wrexa Edge mirrors this with a webcam-based proctoring flow you can enable.
- Is the GitHub Foundations test adaptive?
- No — GitHub Foundations is a fixed-form (linear) test. Every candidate sees the same number of questions per section.
- How many GitHub Foundations mock tests does Wrexa Edge offer?
- Wrexa Edge generates 50 distinct GitHub Foundations variants — each with different question content, not just shuffled options — the first 10 free for everyone and 40 more with Pro. That's 3000 unique practice questions in the real test-day interface.
- Is there a free GitHub Foundations test series 2026?
- Yes. The Wrexa Edge GitHub Foundations test series for 2026 gives you 10 free full-length mock tests (50 in total) plus subject-wise and topic-wise tests — instant scoring and detailed analysis, no card required.
- Are GitHub Foundations previous year question–style papers included?
- Every GitHub Foundations mock is modelled on the official exam pattern and the style of previous years' papers — the same 60-question structure, sections and marking — so your practice mirrors the real paper you'll sit.
- Which is the best free GitHub Foundations mock test online?
- Wrexa Edge's GitHub Foundations mock test replicates the real exam interface, timing and marking scheme, with instant score, section-wise analysis and 50 fresh variants — a strong free choice for 2026 preparation.
- Can I take the GitHub Foundations mock test on mobile?
- Yes. GitHub Foundations mock tests run in any browser on mobile, tablet or desktop — no app or download needed. Start on your phone and your progress and analytics sync when you sign in.
- What is the GitHub Foundations syllabus?
- The GitHub Foundations syllabus maps to its 1 section: GitHub Foundations — Full Exam (60 Q). Wrexa Edge's mock tests cover the complete syllabus topic by topic — see the topics-covered breakdown above — so you practise every area at real exam difficulty.
- What is the eligibility for GitHub Foundations?
- Eligibility for GitHub Foundations — age, qualification and number of attempts — is set by the official conducting body and can change each cycle, so always confirm the current official notification before applying. Wrexa Edge focuses on realistic GitHub Foundations practice: 10 free full-length mocks in the exact exam pattern, ready whenever you are.
- When is the GitHub Foundations exam and how should I prepare?
- Official GitHub Foundations exam dates are announced by the conducting body for each cycle — check the latest notification for the current schedule. To be ready, follow a phased study plan and take full-length timed mocks; Wrexa Edge gives you 10 free GitHub Foundations mocks with instant scoring so you can track your readiness week by week.
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