GitHub Actions Workflow Triggers Quiz

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1. True or False: The 'push' trigger only fires for the main branch by default.

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GitHub Actions Workflow Triggers Quiz - Quiz

Test your understanding of GitHub Actions workflow triggers and automation. This quiz covers push events, pull request triggers, scheduled workflows, manual dispatches, and external event sources. Designed for college-level learners, it evaluates your ability to select appropriate triggers for different CI\/CD scenarios and configure workflows effectively.

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2. Which trigger responds to changes in GitHub repository settings or configuration?

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3. True or False: The 'page_build' trigger is used for Jekyll site deployments.

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4. The 'delete' event trigger fires when a ____ is deleted from the repository.

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5. What does the 'paths' filter do in a workflow trigger?

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6. Which trigger is used when a discussion is created or modified in a repository?

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7. True or False: You can filter 'push' events to only trigger on specific branches.

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8. The 'on: [push, pull_request]' syntax allows a workflow to trigger on ____ events.

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9. What is the 'create' event trigger used for in GitHub Actions?

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10. Which trigger allows you to respond to activity on pull request reviews?

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11. Which event trigger fires when code is pushed to a repository branch?

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12. The cron syntax in GitHub Actions follows the ____ standard format.

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13. What does the 'workflow_run' trigger do?

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14. Which trigger fires when an issue is opened, closed, or labeled?

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15. True or False: A workflow can be triggered by multiple events simultaneously.

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16. The 'repository_dispatch' event allows workflows to be triggered by ____.

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17. Which trigger is used to run a workflow when a release is published?

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18. What does the 'workflow_dispatch' trigger enable?

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19. Which trigger allows you to run workflows on a schedule using cron syntax?

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20. What is the primary purpose of the 'pull_request' workflow trigger?

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True or False: The 'push' trigger only fires for the main branch by...
Which trigger responds to changes in GitHub repository settings or...
True or False: The 'page_build' trigger is used for Jekyll site...
The 'delete' event trigger fires when a ____ is deleted from the...
What does the 'paths' filter do in a workflow trigger?
Which trigger is used when a discussion is created or modified in a...
True or False: You can filter 'push' events to only trigger on...
The 'on: [push, pull_request]' syntax allows a workflow to trigger on...
What is the 'create' event trigger used for in GitHub Actions?
Which trigger allows you to respond to activity on pull request...
Which event trigger fires when code is pushed to a repository branch?
The cron syntax in GitHub Actions follows the ____ standard format.
What does the 'workflow_run' trigger do?
Which trigger fires when an issue is opened, closed, or labeled?
True or False: A workflow can be triggered by multiple events...
The 'repository_dispatch' event allows workflows to be triggered by...
Which trigger is used to run a workflow when a release is published?
What does the 'workflow_dispatch' trigger enable?
Which trigger allows you to run workflows on a schedule using cron...
What is the primary purpose of the 'pull_request' workflow trigger?
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