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Microsoft GH-500 Exam Overview:

Certification Vendor:	Microsoft
Exam Name:	GitHub Advanced Security
Exam Number:	GH-500
Available Languages:	German, Spanish, Chinese (Simplified), English, Korean, French, Japanese
Exam Format:	Multiple choice, Case study, Drag and drop
Related Certifications:	GitHub Advanced Security Certification
Passing Score:	700 out of 1000
Certificate Validity Period:	1 year
Exam Price:	$165 USD
Exam Duration:	120 minutes
Real Exam Qty:	40-60
Sample Questions:
Exam Way:	Online (Proctored) or In-person at a testing center
Pre Condition:	No mandatory prerequisites. Recommended to have experience with GitHub and basic understanding of security concepts.
Official Syllabus URL:	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/github-advanced-security/

Microsoft GH-500 Exam Syllabus Topics:

Section	Weight	Objectives
Topic 1: Configure and use secret scanning	20%	- Enable secret scanning for repositories - Configure custom secret scanning patterns - Define and manage secret scanning push protection - Manage and resolve secret scanning alerts
Topic 2: Describe GitHub Advanced Security best practices and governance	30%	- Describe how to respond to and manage security alerts - Describe GitHub Advanced Security features and their purpose - Understand the role of secret scanning and code scanning in the SDLC - Describe the role of security policies and alerts - Configure dependency review and Dependabot alerts
Topic 3: Configure and use code scanning	30%	- Configure third-party code scanning tools - Enable and configure CodeQL for code scanning - Analyze and manage code scanning alerts - Define and use custom CodeQL queries - Configure code scanning with GitHub Actions workflows
Topic 4: Manage GitHub Advanced Security for an enterprise	20%	- Create and manage security configurations - Configure security settings at the enterprise level - Manage secret scanning and code scanning at scale - Enable and disable GitHub Advanced Security features

Microsoft GH-500 Exam — Your Questions, Answered

Which certification does the Microsoft GH-500 exam lead to?

The GH-500 exam, officially titled GitHub Advanced Security, is the Microsoft exam you pass to earn the GitHub Administrator certification, a credential at the Intermediate level. Passing it confirms the skills defined in the official exam outline, and it is associated with related credentials such as GitHub Advanced Security Certification.

How many questions are on the GH-500 exam, and how long does it take?

The GH-500 exam includes 40-60 questions and gives you 120 minutes to finish them. That is a tight pace per question, so get used to reading each stem once, flagging anything uncertain, and moving on rather than getting stuck. Running timed practice tests in the GuideTorrent desktop or online test engine is the most reliable way to build that rhythm before exam day.

What score do I need to pass GH-500, and how much does the exam cost?

The passing score for the GH-500 exam is 700 out of 1000, and the official registration fee is $165 USD. Keep in mind that a failed attempt means paying $165 USD again in full to retake it, so book your slot only when your scores on GuideTorrent practice tests sit consistently above the passing line.

Are there any prerequisites for the GH-500 exam?

Microsoft lists the following prerequisites or eligibility notes for the GH-500 exam: No mandatory prerequisites. Recommended to have experience with GitHub and basic understanding of security concepts.. Requirements can change over time, so confirm the details on the official exam page at Microsoft's official site before you register.

Can I try the GH-500 practice questions before I buy?

Yes. GuideTorrent offers a free PDF demo of the GH-500 material, so you can check the question style and answer quality before purchasing. Every purchase also includes 365 days of free updates, and if your product expires you can extend the update service at a 50% discount from your member zone.

What happens if I don't pass the exam, and how is my order delivered?

Your purchase is protected by a 100% Money Back Guarantee with clear conditions: if you take the corresponding GH-500 exam within 60 days of purchase and do not pass, you can apply for a full refund. The candidate name must match the payer name, and you need to submit a scanned exam enrollment slip together with the official Score Report PDF within 2 days of taking the exam; claims are processed within 7 days. Sitting the exam within 3 days of purchase, downloading without taking the exam, free materials, and expired orders are not covered. If you would rather not take a refund, you can exchange your order for two free exam products of equal value and keep the update service on your original purchase.

Delivery is instant: your download links are emailed within one minute of payment, and you can also download directly from the website. If nothing arrives within 2 hours, contact customer service and check your spam folder. There is no limit on how many computers you can install the material on.

What topics are covered in the GH-500 exam?

The GH-500 exam blueprint is divided into 4 domains, starting with Configure and use code scanning (30%); Manage GitHub Advanced Security for an enterprise (20%); Configure and use secret scanning (20%). For the complete domain-by-domain breakdown, see the Exam Topics section above — it lists every topic the current outline covers.