Free GH-900 practice test
GH-900 is the Microsoft GitHub Foundations certification exam. This page gives you the full exam breakdown, how scoring works, and free unlimited practice weighted to the official skills outline. No paywall, no attempt caps.
GH-900 exam at a glance
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Certification | GitHub Foundations (GH-900) |
| Level | Fundamentals |
| Track | GitHub |
| Format | About 45 questions in 100 minutes |
| Passing score | 700 out of 1000 (scaled) |
| Typical prep time | 1–2 weeks of consistent study |
| Question types | Multiple choice, drag-and-drop, case studies, and short scenarios |
Beginner-friendly, no prior cloud experience required. Most candidates who pass spend 1–2 weeks mixing official Microsoft Learn reading with hands-on practice. The GH-900 practice test on this page mirrors the real exam's domain weights, so your score here is a good estimate of your readiness.
How the GH-900 exam is scored
Microsoft scores every certification exam on a scale of 1 to 1000, and you need 700 to pass. This is a scaled score, not a percentage: the number of questions you must answer correctly shifts slightly with each exam form so that a 700 always represents the same level of ability. There is no penalty for guessing, so answer every question even if you are unsure. Unanswered questions are always marked wrong.
Your score report groups results by the skill areas below. A fail in one area with strong scores elsewhere still fails the exam overall, so use your report to target the weakest area first before rebooking.
Skills measured on GH-900
Microsoft publishes an official skills outline that lists every GH-900 topic area and its exam weight. The practice test here draws questions from each area in proportion to these weights.
| Skill area | Exam weight | Questions in a 45-question exam | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Understand Git and GitHub basics | ~27% | 12 of 45 | Expect core feature knowledge and day-to-day configuration skills. |
| Work with GitHub repositories | ~12% | 5 of 45 | Expect core feature knowledge and day-to-day configuration skills. |
| Collaborate using GitHub | ~12% | 5 of 45 | Expect core feature knowledge and day-to-day configuration skills. |
| Apply modern development practices | ~12% | 5 of 45 | Expect core feature knowledge and day-to-day configuration skills. |
| Manage projects with GitHub | ~7% | 3 of 45 | Expect governance, identity, and protection tasks that show up as scenario questions. |
| Understand privacy, security, and administration | ~12% | 5 of 45 | Expect governance, identity, and protection tasks that show up as scenario questions. |
| Explore the GitHub community | ~7% | 3 of 45 | Expect core feature knowledge and day-to-day configuration skills. |
What the GH-900 exam covers
In plain terms, the exam checks whether you can do the job the certification describes. GH-900 covers Understand Git and GitHub basics — about 27% of the exam; Work with GitHub repositories — about 12% of the exam; Collaborate using GitHub — about 12% of the exam; Apply modern development practices — about 12% of the exam; Manage projects with GitHub — about 7% of the exam; Understand privacy, security, and administration — about 12% of the exam; Explore the GitHub community — about 7% of the exam. Treat this as a study checklist: work through each area until you can explain its tasks to a colleague without notes.
How to study for GH-900
A simple four-step plan works for most candidates and fits inside 1–2 weeks:
- Read one domain at a time. Work through the official Microsoft Learn content for that domain before touching anything else. The weights above tell you where to spend the most time.
- Check yourself with untimed practice. Take a free GH-900 Readiness Check on this page. It asks questions from every domain in official proportion, so your domain-by-domain score shows exactly where you are weak.
- Drill the weak domains. Repeat short practice sets on your two weakest areas until both score comfortably above 70%.
- Finish with a timed simulation. Rehearse the real format — 45 questions in 100 minutes — so pacing holds no surprises on test day.
Repeat the cycle until every domain is green. Candidates who follow it usually reach passing level inside 1–2 weeks of part-time study.
Start your free GH-900 practice
The GH-900 practice page offers unlimited free practice weighted to this exact outline. No signup is needed to take a Readiness Check; a free account saves your history so you can watch your domain scores improve over time.
Frequently asked questions about GH-900
What topics are on the GH-900 (GitHub Foundations) exam?
The exam is weighted to Microsoft's official skills outline and covers: Understand Git and GitHub basics, Work with GitHub repositories, Collaborate using GitHub, Apply modern development practices, Manage projects with GitHub, Understand privacy, security, and administration, Explore the GitHub community. MS Exam Lab generates practice questions for each domain so your score reflects real readiness.
How hard is the GH-900 exam?
Beginner-friendly, no prior cloud experience required. Most candidates study 1–2 weeks of focused, hands-on prep.
How long does it take to study for GH-900?
Plan for roughly 1–2 weeks of consistent study, mixing official Microsoft Learn material with hands-on practice on MS Exam Lab.
What is the pass score for GH-900?
Microsoft uses a scaled score of 700 out of 1000 to pass GH-900. Practice with domain-weighted questions on MS Exam Lab to find and close gaps before test day.
Is there free GH-900 practice on MS Exam Lab?
Yes. MS Exam Lab offers free, unlimited GH-900 practice weighted to the official skills outline, with no paywall and no attempt caps. Timed exam simulations are available on the low-cost Pro tier.
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Sources: compiled from Microsoft's official skills outlines (Microsoft Learn). Maintained and kept current by the MS Exam Lab team.