Part One: Foundations of Foundations [GitHub Foundations Certification Prep Course]

[queenofcorgis]

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Welcome to the first part of the GitHub Foundations certification prep course! To begin, we’ll be going over some intro materials and best practices to build a strong foundation for the exam. This discussion is your space to ask questions, review study guides, and do some exam practice!

Foundations of Foundations 🧱

• Introduction to Git
• Introduction to GitHub
• Introduction to GitHub’s Productions

Step One: Prep 📚

We’ve assembled some materials for this first section.

• Microsoft Learn Modules
  • Introduction to Git
  • Introduction to GitHub
  • Introduction to GitHub’s products
• Further reading
  • Introduction to Git and GitHub from @LadyKerr
  • About GitHub and Git from the GitHub Docs
  • Git/GitHub Training Kit
• Videos
• @ladykerr’s brief introduction to Git for beginners
• Git and GitHub for Beginners by freeCodeCamp

Step Two: Test Your Knowledge ⚡

Question One: What is a repository in GitHub?

A. A collection of files and folders stored on a local computer
B. A hosted collection of files, folders, and version histories for a project
C. A place to store user credentials and passwords
D. A collection of multimedia resources

Question Two: Which command is used to create a new branch in Git?

A. git branch <branch-name>
B. git new <branch-name>
C. git create <branch-name>
D. git branch --new <branch-name>

Question Three: How does distributed version control differ from centralized version control?

A. Only one user can make changes at a time in distributed version control
B. Changes are tracked in a central server in distributed version control
C. Each user has a complete copy of the repository in distributed version control
D. Distributed version control does not keep a history of changes

Question Four: What is a commit in Git and GitHub?

A. A change to a file that is automatically saved
B. A snapshot of changes made to the repository
C. A request to merge changes into the main branch
D. A backup copy of the repository

Question Five: What is the GitHub flow?

A. A set of guidelines for using GitHub effectively following our documentation, utilizing popular open source repositories, and applying the Git Flow principles.
B. A workflow that involves making changes on a feature branch, opening a PR, addressing comments, and then merging into the main branch
C. A tool for automating tasks in GitHub that includes CI/CD
D. A way to back up repositories to the cloud

Question Six: Which GitHub account type offers a self-hosted solution?
A. GitHub Pro
B. GitHub Teams
C. GitHub Enterprise Cloud
D. GitHub Enterprise Server

Jump to the comments to view the answers.

Use the discussion below to share additional study resources, ask questions for our team to answer, and respond to our prep questions.

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[Salgado2004]

Step One: Prep 📚

Morniing everybody! A great start for another Exam Prep! GitHub Foundations is probably one of the most interesting certifications, since it opens the door for the Magical world of GitHub 💫!

This time I wanted to inovate my exam breakdowns 😅 hope you enjoy the topics I've brought and please don't forget to leave your thoughts!

Foundations_of_foundations.mp4

Check all the topics explained here

Step Two: Test Your Knowledge ⚡

Question One: What is a repository in GitHub? B. A hosted collection of files, folders, and version histories for a project

Question Two: Which command is used to create a new branch in Git? A. git branch

Question Three: How does distributed version control differ from centralized version control? C. Each user has a complete copy of the repository in distributed version control

Question Four: What is a commit in Git and GitHub? B. A snapshot of changes made to the repository

Question Five: What is the GitHub flow? B. A workflow that involves making changes on a feature branch, opening a PR, addressing comments, and then merging into the main branch

Question Six: Which GitHub account type offers a self-hosted solution? D. GitHub Enterprise Server

[kumudkode]

❓ One: What is a repository in GitHub?
B. 📁 A hosted collection of files, folders, and version histories for a project ☁️💾

❓ Two: Which command is used to create a new branch in Git?
A. git branch 🌱🌿

❓ Three: How does distributed version control differ from centralized version control?
C. 💻 Each user has a complete copy 📑 of the repository in distributed version control 🌍

❓ Four: What is a commit in Git and GitHub?
B. 📸 A snapshot of changes made to the repository ✅

❓ Five: What is the GitHub flow?
A. 📜 A set of guidelines for using GitHub effectively following our documentation, utilizing popular open source repositories, and applying the Git Flow principles 🌊🤝

❓ Six: Which GitHub account type offers a self-hosted solution?
D. GitHub Enterprise Server 🏢🖥️🏠

[RoyceRichmond]

BACBBD

[talhanaveed753]

BACBBD

[skylu11]

BACBBD

[Larryeng]

BACBBD

[charada-br]

Question One:
B. A hosted collection of files, folders, and version histories for a project

Question Two:
A. git branch

Question Three:
C. Each user has a complete copy of the repository in distributed version control

Question Four:
B. A snapshot of changes made to the repository

Question Five:
B. A workflow that involves making changes on a feature branch, opening a PR, addressing comments, and then merging into the main branch

Question Six:
D. GitHub Enterprise Server

[Josedurandr]

Question One: What is a repository in GitHub?

B. A hosted collection of files, folders, and version histories for a project

Question Two: Which command is used to create a new branch in Git?

A. git branch

Question Three: How does distributed version control differ from centralized version control?

Question One: What is a repository in GitHub?

A. A collection of files and folders stored on a local computer
B. A hosted collection of files, folders, and version histories for a project
C. A place to store user credentials and passwords
D. A collection of multimedia resources

Question Two: Which command is used to create a new branch in Git?

A. git branch
B. git new
C. git create
D. git branch --new

Question Three: How does distributed version control differ from centralized version control?

B. Changes are tracked in a central server in distributed version control
C. Each user has a complete copy of the repository in distributed version control

Question Four: What is a commit in Git and GitHub?

B. A snapshot of changes made to the repository

Question Five: What is the GitHub flow?

C. A tool for automating tasks in GitHub that includes CI/CD

Question Six: Which GitHub account type offers a self-hosted solution?
GitHub Pro

[1999wml]

D

[albiorixUA]

Question One: What is a repository in GitHub?
Answer: B. A hosted collection of files, folders, and version histories for a project
Question Two: Which command is used to create a new branch in Git?
Answer: A. git branch
Question Three: How does distributed version control differ from centralized version control?
Answer: C. Each user has a complete copy of the repository in distributed version control
Question Four: What is a commit in Git and GitHub?
Answer: B. A snapshot of changes made to the repository
Question Five: What is the GitHub flow?
Answer: B. A workflow that involves making changes on a feature branch, opening a PR, addressing comments, and then merging into the main branch
Question Six: Which GitHub account type offers a self-hosted solution?
Answer: GitHub Enterprise Server

[atik-bd]

Great resource for GitHub Foundations prep! Hands-on practice with repos—branching, commits, and PRs—can reinforce learning. Looking forward to the answers on Friday! Any favorite Git best practices to share?

[Rajeswari-Machina]

1. B 2. A 3. C 4. B 5. D

[AleksandrMum]

1 B - A hosted collection of files, folders, and version histories for a project
2 A - git branch
3 C - Each user has a complete copy of the repository in distributed version control
4 B - A snapshot of changes made to the repository
5 B - A workflow that involves making changes on a feature branch, opening a PR, addressing comments, and then merging into the main branch
6 D - GitHub Enterprise Server

[AleksandrMum]

Briefly and simply about the basics of Git and GitHub. Thank you, I'm waiting for the second week!

[Anshul-Battersea]

I am too.

[davidepettinari]

1. B
2. A
3. C
4. B
5. B
6. D

[6arash6]

1. B
2. A
3. C
4. B
5. B
6. D

[K1404-creator]

1.B
2.A
3.C
4.B
5.B
6.D

[ayushpattnaik]

1. B
2. A
3. C
4. B
5. B
6. D

[kjasn]

B A C B B D

[Ronaldo-001]

Great to brush up the basics 😀. So excited for week 1

[Tomas201513]

1. B
2. A
3. C
4. B
5. B
6. D

[ESE-MONDAY]

1. What is a repository in GitHub?
   B. A hosted collection of files, folders, and version histories for a project

2. Which command is used to create a new branch in Git?
   A. git branch

3. How does distributed version control differ from centralized version control?
   C. Each user has a complete copy of the repository in distributed version control

4. What is a commit in Git and GitHub?
   B. A snapshot of changes made to the repository

5. What is the GitHub flow?
   B. A workflow that involves making changes on a feature branch, opening a PR, addressing comments, and then merging into the main branch

6. Which GitHub account type offers a self-hosted solution?
   D. GitHub Enterprise Server

[Compphysguy]

Q1) What is repository on Github ?
A1) B. A hosted collection of files, folders, and version histories for a project.
Q2) Which branch is used to create a new branch in Git?
A2) A. git Branch
Q3) How does distribution version control differ from centralized version control?
A3) C. each user has complete copy of the repository in distributed version control.
Q4) What is a commit in Git and Github?
A4) B. A snapshot of change made to the repository
Q5) What is the Github flow?
A5) B. A workflow that involves making changes on a feature branch, opening a PR, addressing comments, and then merging into the main branch
Q6) Which Github account type offers a self-hosted solution?
A6) D. Github Enterprise server

[kumudkode]

One: What is a repository in GitHub?
Answer: B. A hosted collection of files, folders, and version histories for a project
Two: Which command is used to create a new branch in Git?
Answer: A. git branch
Three: How does distributed version control differ from centralized version control?
Answer: C. Each user has a complete copy of the repository in distributed version control
Four: What is a commit in Git and GitHub?
Answer: B. A snapshot of changes made to the repository
Five: What is the GitHub flow?
Answer: B. A workflow that involves making changes on a feature branch, opening a PR, addressing comments, and then merging into the main branch
Six: Which GitHub account type offers a self-hosted solution?
Answer: GitHub Enterprise Server

[Ronaldo-001]

GitHub Certification Prep Questions

Here are my answers

Question One: What is a repository in GitHub?

Answer: B. A hosted collection of files, folders, and version histories for a project

Question Two: Which command is used to create a new branch in Git?

Answer: A. git branch

Question Three: How does distributed version control differ from centralized version control?

Answer: C. Each user has a complete copy of the repository in distributed version control

Question Four: What is a commit in Git and GitHub?

Answer: B. A snapshot of changes made to the repository

Question Five: What is the GitHub flow?

Answer: B. A workflow that involves making changes on a feature branch, opening a PR, addressing comments, and then merging into the main branch

Question Six: Which GitHub account type offers a self-hosted solution?

Answer: GitHub Enterprise Server

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Explanation & Tips

1. GitHub Repository: GitHub repositories store project files, folders, and commit history, making them essential for collaboration.
2. Branching in Git: The git branch command creates a new branch, enabling feature development without affecting the main codebase.
3. Distributed vs. Centralized Version Control: In distributed systems like Git, each contributor has a full repository copy, allowing offline work.
4. Commits in Git: Commits are snapshots of project changes, ensuring version tracking and rollback capabilities.
5. GitHub Flow: This workflow emphasizes small, frequent changes merged through pull requests for better collaboration.
6. Self-Hosted GitHub: GitHub Enterprise Server provides on-premises hosting for businesses needing control over repositories.

🔹 Pro Tip:

• Use git checkout -b <branch-name> to create and switch to a new branch in one step.
• Always write clear commit messages to improve collaboration and maintainability.
• Explore GitHub Actions for automating workflows and improving development efficiency.

Thanks @queenofcorgis for these amazing resources !!

[temperaceh1205]

BACBBD

[n-t-f-s]

Week One Answers

Reveal

1. B
2. A
3. C
4. B
5. B
6. D

[bbprasad]

Question One: What is a repository in GitHub?

A. A collection of files and folders stored on a local computer
B. A hosted collection of files, folders, and version histories for a project
C. A place to store user credentials and passwords
D. A collection of multimedia resources

Ans: B. A hosted collection of files, folders, and version histories for a project

Question Two: Which command is used to create a new branch in Git?

A. git branch
B. git new
C. git create
D. git branch --new

Ans: A. git branch

Question Three: How does distributed version control differ from centralized version control?

A. Only one user can make changes at a time in distributed version control
B. Changes are tracked in a central server in distributed version control
C. Each user has a complete copy of the repository in distributed version control
D. Distributed version control does not keep a history of changes

Ans: C. Each user has a complete copy of the repository in distributed version control

Question Four: What is a commit in Git and GitHub?

A. A change to a file that is automatically saved
B. A snapshot of changes made to the repository
C. A request to merge changes into the main branch
D. A backup copy of the repository

Ans: B. A snapshot of changes made to the repository

Question Five: What is the GitHub flow?

A. A set of guidelines for using GitHub effectively following our documentation, utilizing popular open source repositories, and applying the Git Flow principles.
B. A workflow that involves making changes on a feature branch, opening a PR, addressing comments, and then merging into the main branch
C. A tool for automating tasks in GitHub that includes CI/CD
D. A way to back up repositories to the cloud

Ans: B. A workflow that involves making changes on a feature branch, opening a PR, addressing comments, and then merging into the main branch

Question Six: Which GitHub account type offers a self-hosted solution?
A. GitHub Pro
B. GitHub Teams
C. GitHub Enterprise Cloud
D. GitHub Enterprise Server

Ans: D. GitHub Enterprise Server

[abhishekyadav1s]

Question One: What is a repository in GitHub? A. A collection of files and folders stored on a local computer B. A hosted collection of files, folders, and version histories for a project C. A place to store user credentials and passwords D. A collection of multimedia resources Ans: B. A hosted collection of files, folders, and version histories for a project Question Two: Which command is used to create a new branch in Git? A. git branch B. git new C. git create D. git branch --new Ans: A. git branch Question Three: How does distributed version control differ from centralized version control? A. Only one user can make changes at a time in distributed version control B. Changes are tracked in a central server in distributed version control C. Each user has a complete copy of the repository in distributed version control D. Distributed version control does not keep a history of changes Ans: C. Each user has a complete copy of the repository in distributed version control Question Four: What is a commit in Git and GitHub? A. A change to a file that is automatically saved B. A snapshot of changes made to the repository C. A request to merge changes into the main branch D. A backup copy of the repository Ans: B. A snapshot of changes made to the repository Question Five: What is the GitHub flow? A. A set of guidelines for using GitHub effectively following our documentation, utilizing popular open source repositories, and applying the Git Flow principles. B. A workflow that involves making changes on a feature branch, opening a PR, addressing comments, and then merging into the main branch C. A tool for automating tasks in GitHub that includes CI/CD D. A way to back up repositories to the cloud Ans: B. A workflow that involves making changes on a feature branch, opening a PR, addressing comments, and then merging into the main branch Question Six: Which GitHub account type offers a self-hosted solution? A. GitHub Pro B. GitHub Teams C. GitHub Enterprise Cloud D. GitHub Enterprise Server Ans: D. GitHub Enterprise Server

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On Thu, Apr 24, 2025, 2:27 PM bbprasad ***@***.***> wrote: Question One: What is a repository in GitHub? A. A collection of files and folders stored on a local computer B. A hosted collection of files, folders, and version histories for a project C. A place to store user credentials and passwords D. A collection of multimedia resources Ans: B. A hosted collection of files, folders, and version histories for a project Question Two: Which command is used to create a new branch in Git? A. git branch B. git new C. git create D. git branch --new Ans: A. git branch Question Three: How does distributed version control differ from centralized version control? A. Only one user can make changes at a time in distributed version control B. Changes are tracked in a central server in distributed version control C. Each user has a complete copy of the repository in distributed version control D. Distributed version control does not keep a history of changes Ans: C. Each user has a complete copy of the repository in distributed version control Question Four: What is a commit in Git and GitHub? A. A change to a file that is automatically saved B. A snapshot of changes made to the repository C. A request to merge changes into the main branch D. A backup copy of the repository Ans: B. A snapshot of changes made to the repository Question Five: What is the GitHub flow? A. A set of guidelines for using GitHub effectively following our documentation, utilizing popular open source repositories, and applying the Git Flow principles. B. A workflow that involves making changes on a feature branch, opening a PR, addressing comments, and then merging into the main branch C. A tool for automating tasks in GitHub that includes CI/CD D. A way to back up repositories to the cloud Ans: B. A workflow that involves making changes on a feature branch, opening a PR, addressing comments, and then merging into the main branch Question Six: Which GitHub account type offers a self-hosted solution? A. GitHub Pro B. GitHub Teams C. GitHub Enterprise Cloud D. GitHub Enterprise Server Ans: D. GitHub Enterprise Server — Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub <#155153 (comment)>, or unsubscribe <https://github.com/notifications/unsubscribe-auth/AUUMAP4QFA36KUBB5BJHJVL23CROXAVCNFSM6AAAAABZ5DJMIKVHI2DSMVQWIX3LMV43URDJONRXK43TNFXW4Q3PNVWWK3TUHMYTEOJTGI4DGMA> . You are receiving this because you commented.Message ID: ***@***.***>

[imnotjin]

Question One: What is a repository in GitHub?

A. A collection of files and folders stored on a local computer
B. A hosted collection of files, folders, and version histories for a project
C. A place to store user credentials and passwords
D. A collection of multimedia resources

Question Two: Which command is used to create a new branch in Git?

A. git branch
B. git new
C. git create
D. git branch --new

Question Three: How does distributed version control differ from centralized version control?

A. Only one user can make changes at a time in distributed version control
B. Changes are tracked in a central server in distributed version control
C. Each user has a complete copy of the repository in distributed version control
D. Distributed version control does not keep a history of changes

Question Four: What is a commit in Git and GitHub?

A. A change to a file that is automatically saved
B. A snapshot of changes made to the repository
C. A request to merge changes into the main branch
D. A backup copy of the repository

Question Five: What is the GitHub flow?

A. A set of guidelines for using GitHub effectively following our documentation, utilizing popular open source repositories, and applying the Git Flow principles.
B. A workflow that involves making changes on a feature branch, opening a PR, addressing comments, and then merging into the main branch
C. A tool for automating tasks in GitHub that includes CI/CD
D. A way to back up repositories to the cloud

Question Six: Which GitHub account type offers a self-hosted solution?
A. GitHub Pro
B. GitHub Teams
C. GitHub Enterprise Cloud
D. GitHub Enterprise Server

[williamhnyohei]

Question One: What is a repository in GitHub?

A. A collection of files and folders stored on a local computer
B. A hosted collection of files, folders, and version histories for a project
C. A place to store user credentials and passwords
D. A collection of multimedia resources

Answer: B

Question Two: Which command is used to create a new branch in Git?

A. git branch
B. git new
C. git create
D. git branch --new

Answer: A

Question Three: How does distributed version control differ from centralized version control?

A. Only one user can make changes at a time in distributed version control
B. Changes are tracked in a central server in distributed version control
C. Each user has a complete copy of the repository in distributed version control
D. Distributed version control does not keep a history of changes

Answer: B

Question Four: What is a commit in Git and GitHub?

A. A change to a file that is automatically saved
B. A snapshot of changes made to the repository
C. A request to merge changes into the main branch
D. A backup copy of the repository

Answer: B

Question Five: What is the GitHub flow?

A. A set of guidelines for using GitHub effectively following our documentation, utilizing popular open source repositories, and applying the Git Flow principles.
B. A workflow that involves making changes on a feature branch, opening a PR, addressing comments, and then merging into the main branch
C. A tool for automating tasks in GitHub that includes CI/CD
D. A way to back up repositories to the cloud

Answer: B

Question Six: Which GitHub account type offers a self-hosted solution?
A. GitHub Pro
B. GitHub Teams
C. GitHub Enterprise Cloud
D. GitHub Enterprise Server

Answer: D

[WellWells]

1. B
2. A
3. C
4. B
5. B
6. D

[t-ed-c]

1.B 2. A 3. C 4. B 5. D

[LordYoni]

Question One: What is a repository in GitHub?

B. A hosted collection of files, folders, and version histories for a project

Question Two: Which command is used to create a new branch in Git?

A. git branch <branch-name>

Question Three: How does distributed version control differ from centralized version control?

C. Each user has a complete copy of the repository in distributed version control

Question Four: What is a commit in Git and GitHub?

B. A snapshot of changes made to the repository

Question Five: What is the GitHub flow?

B. A workflow that involves making changes on a feature branch, opening a PR, addressing comments, and then merging into the main branch

Question Six: Which GitHub account type offers a self-hosted solution?

D. GitHub Enterprise Server

[pohhjie]

1.B
2.A
3.C
4.B
5.B
6.D

[JCVA23]

1. B
2. A
3. C
4. B
5. B
6. D

[Bryan-Quispe]

1.B
2.A
3.C
4.B
5.B
6.D

[RupeshBhandari]

1.B
2.A
3.C
4.B
5.B
6.D

[Bryan-Quispe]

1.B
2.A
3.C
4.B
5.B
6.D

[seshathri044]

1.B
2.A
3.C
4.B
5.B
6.D