GitHub Copilot practice questions

1. Question 1 of 25

   What caution should developers exercise when using GitHub Copilot for assistance with mathematical computations?

   • AGitHub Copilot’s capability to optimize complex mathematical algorithms beyond manual coding.
   • BGitHub Copilot’s ability to execute and verify mathematical results in real-time.
   • CGitHub Copilot’s automatic update of outdated mathematical formulas to modern standards.
   • DGitHub Copilot’s reliance on pattern-based responses without verifying computation accuracy.

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   Correct answer: D

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   • D100%

2. Question 2 of 25

   Where can you validate if GitHub Copilot is not returning suggestions because of content exclusions?

   • AThe GitHub Copilot errors panel in your IDE
   • BThe GitHub Copilot logs on GitHub.com under your user settings
   • CThe code suggestions window will display a warning message
   • DThe GitHub Copilot icon in the status bar of the editor will display a message

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   Correct answer: D

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   • D100%

3. Question 3 of 25

   What is the primary role of the ‘/optimize’ slash command in Visual Studio?

   • ATranslates code into a more performant language.
   • BAutomatically formats the code according to the selected style guide.
   • CSummarizes your documentation into more maintainable and readable formats.
   • DEnhances the performance of the selected code by analyzing its runtime complexity.

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   Correct answer: D

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   • D100%

4. Question 4 of 25

   Which Microsoft ethical AI principle is aimed at ensuring AI systems treat all people equally?

   • APrivacy and Security
   • BFairness
   • CReliability and Safety
   • DInclusiveness

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   Correct answer: B

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   • B100%

5. Question 5 of 25

   What is a likely effect of GitHub Copilot being trained on commonly used code patterns?

   • ASuggest completely novel projects, while reducing time on a project.
   • BSuggest innovative coding solutions that are not yet popular.
   • CSuggest homogeneous solutions if provided a diverse data set.
   • DSuggest code snippets that reflect the most common practices in the training data.

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   Correct answer: D

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   • D100%

6. Question 6 of 25

   When crafting prompts for GitHub Copilot, what is a recommended strategy to enhance the relevance of the generated code?

   • AKeep the prompt as short as possible, using single words or brief phrases.
   • BProvide examples of expected input and output within the prompt.
   • CAvoid mentioning the programming language to allow for more flexible suggestions.
   • DWrite the prompt in natural language without any programming language.

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   Correct answer: B

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   • B100%

7. Question 7 of 25

   Select 2

   In what ways can GitHub Copilot support a developer during the code refactoring process? Each correct answer presents part of the solution. (Choose two.)

   • ABy providing suggestions for improving code readability and maintainability based on best practices.
   • BBy offering code transformation examples that enhance performance and reduce complexity.
   • CBy independently ensuring compliance with regulatory standards across industries.
   • DBy autonomously refactoring entire codebases to the latest programming language.

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   Correct answer: A, B

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   • AB100%

8. Question 8 of 25

   When using GitHub Copilot Chat to generate boilerplate code for various test types, how can you guide the AI to follow the testing standards of your company?

   • ABy using a specific slash command in the prompt.
   • BBy using a specific command in the terminal.
   • CBy using a specific setting in GitHub Copilot’s configuration.
   • DBy using specific prompt examples in your chat request.

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   Correct answer: D

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   • D75%
   • C25%

9. Question 9 of 25

   What can be done during AI development to minimize bias?

   • ACollect massive amounts of data for training.
   • BFocus on accuracy of the data.
   • CUse diverse data, fairness metrics, and human oversight.
   • DImprove on the computational efficiency and speed.

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   Correct answer: C

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   • C100%

10. Question 10 of 25

    What is one of the recommended practices when using GitHub Copilot Chat to enhance code quality?

    • ARely solely on Copilot’s suggestions without reviewing them.
    • BRegularly review and refactor the code suggested by Copilot.
    • CDisable Copilot’s inline suggestions.
    • DAvoid using Copilot for complex tasks.

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    Correct answer: B

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    • B100%

11. Question 11 of 25

    When can GitHub Copilot still use content that was excluded using content exclusion?

    • AWhen the user prompts with @workspace.
    • BWhen the repository level settings allow overrides by the user.
    • CIf the content exclusion was configured at the enterprise level, and is overwritten at the organization level.
    • DIf the contents of an excluded file are referenced in code that is not excluded, for example function calls.

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    Correct answer: D

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    • D100%

12. Question 12 of 25

    Which GitHub Copilot plan could an Azure DevOps organization use without requiring a GitHub Enterprise license?

    • AGitHub Copilot Enterprise
    • BGitHub Copilot for Azure DevOps
    • CCopilot Teams
    • DGitHub Copilot Individual

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    Correct answer: B

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    • B69%
    • D19%
    • A13%

    Only 69% agreed on this answer — treat it as contested rather than settled.

13. Question 13 of 25

    What is zero-shot prompting?

    • AGiving GitHub Copilot examples of the algorithm and outcome you want to use
    • BOnly giving GitHub Copilot a question as a prompt and no examples
    • CGiving GitHub Copilot examples of the problem you want to solve
    • DGiving as little context to GitHub Copilot as possible
    • ETelling GitHub Copilot it needs to show only the correct answer

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    Correct answer: B

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    • B100%

14. Question 14 of 25

    How does GitHub Copilot typically handle code suggestions that involve deprecated features or syntax of programming languages?

    • AGitHub Copilot always filters out deprecated elements to promote the use of current standards.
    • BGitHub Copilot may suggest deprecated syntax or features if they are present in its training data.
    • CGitHub Copilot rejects all prompts involving deprecated features to avoid compilation errors.
    • DGitHub Copilot automatically updates deprecated features in its suggestions to the latest version.

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    Correct answer: B

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    • B100%

15. Question 15 of 25

    Why is it important to ensure the security of the code used in Generative AI (Gen AI) tools?

    • AEnsuring code security prevents unauthorized access and potential data breaches.
    • BEnsuring code security enables the AI system to handle larger datasets effectively.
    • CEnsuring code security maintains the integrity of the AI system.
    • DEnsuring code security supports the development of more advanced AI features.

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    Correct answer: A

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    • A64%
    • C36%

    Only 64% agreed on this answer — treat it as contested rather than settled.

16. Question 16 of 25

    Which of the following steps correctly demonstrates how to establish an organization-wide policy for GitHub Copilot Business to restrict its use to certain repositories?

    • ACreate a copilot.policy file in each repository
    • BCreate a copilot.policy in the .github repository
    • CConfigure the policies in the organization settings
    • DApply policies through the GitHub Actions configuration

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    Correct answer: C

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    • C89%
    • B11%

17. Question 17 of 25

    What GitHub Copilot configuration needs to be enabled to protect against IP infringements?

    • ABlocking license check configuration
    • BBlocking public code matches
    • CAllowing license check configuration
    • DAllowing public code matches

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    Correct answer: B

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    • B100%

18. Question 18 of 25

    In what ways can GitHub Copilot contribute to the design phase of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)?

    • AGitHub Copilot can generate user interface (UI) prototypes without prompting.
    • BGitHub Copilot can suggest design patterns and best practices relevant to the project.
    • CGitHub Copilot can independently create a complete software design.
    • DGitHub Copilot can manage design team collaboration and version control.

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    Correct answer: B

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    • B100%

19. Question 19 of 25

    When using GitHub Copilot to identify missing tests in your codebase, which of the following is the most important factor to consider?

    • AHaving a high test coverage percentage in the codebase.
    • BUsing well-known coding practices in your repository.
    • CEnsuring that the correct context is available to GitHub Copilot.
    • DClose all the tabs in your IDE that do not have tests in them.

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    Correct answer: C

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    • C100%

20. Question 20 of 25

    Select 2

    What are the different ways to give context to GitHub Copilot to get more precise responses? Each correct answer presents part of the solution. (Choose two.)

    • AEngage with chat participants such as @workspace to incorporate collaborative context into the responses.
    • BAccess developer’s previous projects and code repositories to understand their coding style without explicit permission.
    • CUtilize to interpret developer’s thoughts and intentions without any code or comments.
    • DUtilize chat variables like #file and #editors to anchor the conversation within the specific context of the files or editors in use.

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    Correct answer: A, D

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    • AD100%

21. Question 21 of 25

    Select 2

    Identify the steps involved in the life cycle of a GitHub Copilot code suggestion? Each correct answer presents part of the solution. (Choose two.)

    • AProcessing telemetry data
    • BGenerate suggestions
    • CRetraining the model
    • DStoring user data
    • ECapturing the user’s context

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    Correct answer: B, E

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    • BE100%

22. Question 22 of 25

    A social media manager wants to use AI to filter content. How can they promote transparency in the platform’s AI operations?

    • ABy providing clear explanations about the types of content the AI is designed to filter and how it arrives at its conclusion.
    • BBy relying on a well-regarded AI development company.
    • CBy regularly updating the AI filtering algorithm.
    • DBy focusing on user satisfaction with the content filtering

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    Correct answer: A

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    • A100%

23. Question 23 of 25

    What role does the pre-processing of user input play in the data flow of GitHub Copilot Chat?

    • AIt formats the output response before presenting it to the user.
    • BIt filters out irrelevant information from the user’s input prompt.
    • CIt enriches the input prompt with additional context before passing it to the language model.
    • DIt directly generates a response based on the user’s input prompt.

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    Correct answer: C

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    • C100%

24. Question 24 of 25

    What is a limitation of content exclusions?

    • AContent exclusions can be worked around as it is only available for Git repositories.
    • BRepository administrators and organization owners cannot manage content exclusion settings.
    • CContent exclusions are only available in the GitHub Copilot Individual plan.
    • DContent exclusions can only be configured by an enterprise administrator.

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    Correct answer: A

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    • A67%
    • D33%

    Only 67% agreed on this answer — treat it as contested rather than settled.

25. Question 25 of 25

    Select a strategy to increase the performance of GitHub Copilot Chat.

    • AUse a single GitHub Copilot Chat query to find resolutions for the collection of technical requirements
    • BOptimize the usage of memory-intensive operations within generated code
    • CApply prompt engineering techniques to be more specific
    • DLimit the number of concurrent users accessing GitHub Copilot Chat

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    Correct answer: C

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    • C100%

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