Pass GitLab Certified Git Associate Certification 2026

Get Your Applications Going In Time! Pass Your GitLab Certified Git Associate Certification Exam!

Get Your Projects Going In Time!

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• Learn all the official test topics, and the concept behind each test question and answer

• Know which topics you need more reviewing on

GitLab Certified Git Associate Certification and skill is well in demand in most of the biggest companies you can find. Git is the most widely-used version control system, and Gitlab exponentially increases team productivity.

The real test is 60 minutes long. It has 15 questions. You need to score at least 80% to pass the test. You can take the test anywhere. There is no proctor. You are expected to follow the instructions, which include not referring to materials during the test. The instructions include: "Use of any reference materials, resources, and/or other software is not allowed for the duration of the exam.".

These practice tests are of the same nature as the real test (60 minutes, 15 questions, 80% passing score). After taking a practice test, you can view your score per category, and identify which topics you need to review more on.

Because Udemy limits the number of practice tests in a course, we only have 6 practice tests in this course. We made a Supplementary course for you, that contains 6 practice tests, totalling to 12 practice tests for you to use. We will give you access to that Supplementary course (let us know by sending us a message and we will provide it as soon as possible).

About The Real Test

The GitLab Certified Git Associate Certification is managed by Gitlab Inc. themselves.

Study Material

It will help to study the "GitLab with Git Essentials" course by Gitlab. You have to do further study on the items on the exam topic list, and do handson practice (explore Gitlab and Git commands).

How To Pass The GitLab Certified Git Associate Exam

1. Take the "GitLab with Git Essentials", or study in your own way, keeping in mind, the topics included in the exam. Do hands on to familiarize yourself with Gitlab and git commands.

2. Take our Practice Test 1. Review the results. Study each question. Learn why the answers are correct and why they are wrong. Review the topics that you are weak on, based on the results of the test.

3. Repeat #2 above, using Practice Tests 2 to 12.

4. At this point, you should have identified the remaining, if any, weakness you have. Study them.

5. Sleep at least 8 hours before the test. Take the test earlier in the day so that your mind is not occupied with other matters.

6. Take a coffee or something, to help you be more alert during the test.

7. Come back here and share with us the good news!

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5 Practice Questions

(The answers follow, after the 5 questions.)

Q1: In .gitlab-ci.yml, which keyword defines the jobs that run in a pipeline?

1. jobs

2. stages

3. script

4. variables

Q2: Which Git command creates a new local branch named 'featureX'?

1. git checkout featureX

2. git tag featureX

3. git merge featureX

4. git branch featureX

Q3: Which GitLab security feature analyzes source code statically?

1. DAST

2. SAST

3. Dependency Scanning

4. Container Scanning

Q4: A developer wants to avoid storing passwords in the pipeline configuration. Which GitLab feature should they use?

1. CI/CD Variables

2. Boards

3. Snippets

4. Milestones

Q5: A tester creates a bug report and must link it to the release cycle. Which two features should be used?

1. Milestones

2. Labels

3. Issues

4. Boards

Answers to the 5 Practice Questions

Q1: In a .gitlab-ci.yml file, which keyword defines the jobs that run in a pipeline?

Answer Choices:

1. jobs - Correct. The 'jobs' keyword defines individual pipeline jobs.

2. stages - Incorrect. Stages organize jobs but don’t define them.

3. script - Incorrect. Script defines steps within jobs, not the jobs themselves.

4. variables - Incorrect. Variables set values, not job definitions.

Correct Answer(s): jobs

Overall Explanation: 'jobs' defines the actual tasks to run in a CI/CD pipeline.

Domain: CI/CD / .gitlab-ci.yml file

Q2: Which Git command creates a new local branch named 'featureX'?

Answer Choices:

1. git checkout featureX - Incorrect. This switches to an existing branch.

2. git tag featureX - Incorrect. Tag marks commits, not create branches.

3. git merge featureX - Incorrect. Merge integrates changes but doesn’t create a branch.

4. git branch featureX - Correct. This command creates a new local branch.

Correct Answer(s): git branch featureX

Overall Explanation: `git branch featureX` creates a new branch locally without switching to it.

Domain: Git Commands

Q3: Which GitLab security feature analyzes source code statically?

Answer Choices:

1. DAST - Incorrect. DAST analyzes running applications.

2. SAST - Correct. SAST checks source code without executing it.

3. Dependency Scanning - Incorrect. Checks libraries, not source code.

4. Container Scanning - Incorrect. Checks container images, not source code.

Correct Answer(s): SAST

Overall Explanation: SAST scans code for vulnerabilities before execution.

Domain: GitLab SAST Scanning

Q4: A developer wants to avoid storing passwords in the pipeline configuration. Which GitLab feature should they use?

Answer Choices:

1. CI/CD Variables - Correct. Variables securely inject values into pipelines.

2. Boards - Incorrect. Boards track issues, not credentials.

3. Snippets - Incorrect. Snippets share code, not secrets.

4. Milestones - Incorrect. Milestones track time-bound work, not security.

Correct Answer(s): CI/CD Variables

Overall Explanation: CI/CD variables allow secure storage of secrets instead of hardcoding them in pipelines.

Domain: CI/CD / .gitlab-ci.yml file

Q5: A tester creates a bug report and must link it to the release cycle. Which two features should be used?

Answer Choices:

1. Milestones - Correct. Milestones tie the issue to a deadline or release.

2. Labels - Incorrect. Labels categorize but don’t enforce deadlines.

3. Issues - Correct. Issues log the bug.

4. Boards - Incorrect. Boards visualize workflow, not enforce deadlines.

Correct Answer(s): Issues, Milestones

Overall Explanation: Issues record bugs, and milestones align them with release goals.

Domain: GitLab Organization Structure / Issues

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions related to the GitLab Certified Git Associate Certification.

1. Is the GitLab Certified Git Associate Certification exam hard?

   
   

   The exam includes some git commands, and some Gitlab pipeline keywords. It is ideal that you study and do hands on practice, on all the items in the exam topic list. Explore the variations on calling each related git commands mentioned in the exam topic list.

   
   

2. How do I prepare for the GitLab Certified Git Associate Certification test?

   
   

   You can take Gitlab's "GitLab with Git Essentials" course. Alternatively, you can study yourself, referring to the exam topic list. Do hands on. It will allow you to get more familiar with the topics, and answer the questions more confidently in the real test.

   
   

3. What is the passing score for the GitLab Certified Git Associate Certification test?

   
   

   You need to score at least 80% to pass the test.

   
   

4. Is the GitLab Certified Git Associate Certification test open book?

   
   

   It is not. It is online and there is no proctor. However, it is required and expected of you to follow their guidelines on what you can and cannot do.

   
   

5. Is the GitLab Certified Git Associate Certification test harder than Java, or Azure Fundamentals, or AWS Cloud Practitioner certification exams?

   
   

   It has less topics than Java or Azure Fundamentals certification exams. It has a little bit less amount of topics compared to the AWS Cloud Practitioner exam, except that the Gitlab Certified Git Associate exam, has more technical content on it, like commands.

   
   

6. Is it easy to pass the GitLab Certified Git Associate Certification test?

   
   

   A big part of the exam if objective. They center around the concepts of Git and Gitlab. It also includes some technical things like commands.

   
   

   You have to familiarize yourself with the concepts mentioned in the topic list. You have to do hands on practice also on those topics. If you are familiar with the items in the exam topic list, you should be fine.

   
   

7. Can I take the GitLab Certified Git Associate Certification exam without training?

   
   

   Yes, you can.

   
   

8. Is a GitLab Certified Git Associate Certification worth it?

   
   

   Yes, it is worth it. You will know more about Git and Gitlab, and will be able to apply it at your workplace.

   
   

9. Does having the GitLab Certified Git Associate Certification increase salary?

   
   

   Yes, it can increase your salary. This certification demonstrates your familiarity with Git and Gitlab.

   
   

10. How long does it take to pass the GitLab Certified Git Associate Certification?

    
    

    It depends on your currently level of knowledge or experience in Git and Gitlab. If you are new to Git and/or Gitlab, you might need 1 week or 40 hours to prepare for it. If you have been using them for some time, probably 10 hours will do.

    
    

11. How long does it take to study for the GitLab Certified Git Associate Certification?

    
    

    It depends on your currently level of knowledge or experience in Git and Gitlab. If you are new to Git and/or Gitlab, you might need 1 week or 40 hours to prepare for it. If you have been using them for some time, probably 10 hours will do.

    
    

12. How much is the GitLab Certified Git Associate Certification exam?

    
    

    The exam costs around 150 US$.

    
    

13. What is the next step after the GitLab Certified Git Associate Certification?

    
    

    You can go ahead and apply your newly earned skill at your workplace.

    
    

    Gitlab has a few other certificates if you are interested in advancing your Gitlab skills further. Specifically, there is an exam for CI/CD, and another for project management.

    
    

14. How many times can I take the GitLab Certified Git Associate Certification exam?

    
    

    You can retake the GitLab Certified Git Associate Certification exam as many as you need to. It is free to retake if (if you fail).

    
    

All The Best! We are sure that you will pass!

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