AZ-400 Implement source control

The DevOps team is automating releases and must scan repositories for secrets. Which design fits best?

Multiple choice — select one answer

Answer choices

  1. a. Azure Repos branch policies
  2. b. GitHub Advanced Security for Azure DevOps
  3. c. Branch policies with permissions
  4. d. Public keys (not recommended for production workloads)

Architectural breakdown & explanation

Secret scanning prevents credential leaks.

Correct answer(s): b. GitHub Advanced Security for Azure DevOps

Exam domain: Implement source control (15% weight on the official guide).

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