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Scoring Guide
GitHub Advanced SecurityPassing Score
Understand the scoring requirements for the GH-ADVANCED-SECURITY exam. Learn what score you need to pass and how the exam is evaluated.
Minimum Passing Score
700/1000
Scaled score out of 1000 points
Exam Details
Exam Scoring Details
Key information about the GitHub Advanced Security exam format
Passing Score
700/1000
Minimum score required to pass
Total Questions
75
Questions on the exam
Time Limit
120 min
To complete the exam
Domains
4
Topic areas covered
Domain Weights
Score by Domain
Questions are distributed across 4 domains
Domain 1Code Scanning and Analysis
30%
~23 questions
Domain 2Secret Scanning and Protection
25%
~19 questions
Domain 3Dependency Management and Security
25%
~19 questions
Domain 4Security Policies and Governance
20%
~15 questions
Important Notes
- Some questions may be unscored (used for research)
- All questions carry equal weight within their domain
- There is no penalty for wrong answers - always guess
- Results are typically available immediately after the exam
Scoring Tips
- Aim for 80%+ in practice exams before taking the real exam
- Focus on high-weight domains for maximum impact
- Do not spend too long on any single question
- Review flagged questions at the end if time permits
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