- A
Configure a branch protection rule that requires all code to be reviewed before merging.
Branch protection ensures that AI-generated code is reviewed by a human before merging.
- B
Disable Copilot for all repositories in the organization.
Why wrong: The goal is to use Copilot safely, not disable it entirely.
- C
Disable the 'Allow GitHub to use my data for training' option in the organization's Copilot settings.
Disabling training prevents your code from being used to train models.
- D
Enable 'Suggestions matching public code' to block suggestions that match public code.
Why wrong: This feature is on by default to block suggestions that match public code, but does not address training data usage.
- E
Enable 'Allow GitHub to use my code snippets for product improvements' to improve Copilot.
Why wrong: This would allow your code to be used as training data, violating compliance.
AZ-400 Develop a security and compliance plan Practice Question
This AZ-400 practice question tests your understanding of develop a security and compliance plan. This is a configuration task: choose the command set that satisfies every stated requirement. Small differences — like 'secret' vs 'password' or 'transport input ssh' vs 'all' — change whether the answer is correct. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
Your team is adopting GitHub Copilot for code generation. The compliance team requires that all code generated by AI is reviewed and that proprietary code is not used as training data. Which TWO settings should you configure in your GitHub organization?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
Configure a branch protection rule that requires all code to be reviewed before merging.
GitHub Copilot for Business allows admins to disable training on user code and enforce policies. Disallowing public code suggestions from being used as training data protects proprietary code. Requiring Copilot to only suggest from approved libraries is not a feature. Disabling Copilot entirely is not the goal. Enabling suggestions matching public code is the opposite of what is needed.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✓
Configure a branch protection rule that requires all code to be reviewed before merging.
Why this is correct
Branch protection ensures that AI-generated code is reviewed by a human before merging.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Disable Copilot for all repositories in the organization.
Why it's wrong here
The goal is to use Copilot safely, not disable it entirely.
- ✓
Disable the 'Allow GitHub to use my data for training' option in the organization's Copilot settings.
Why this is correct
Disabling training prevents your code from being used to train models.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Enable 'Suggestions matching public code' to block suggestions that match public code.
Why it's wrong here
This feature is on by default to block suggestions that match public code, but does not address training data usage.
- ✗
Enable 'Allow GitHub to use my code snippets for product improvements' to improve Copilot.
Why it's wrong here
This would allow your code to be used as training data, violating compliance.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Many certification questions include familiar terms but test a specific constraint. Read the exact wording before choosing an answer that is generally true but wrong for this case.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
This question should be treated as a scenario, not a definition check. Identify the problem, the constraint and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
- Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
- Use explanations to understand the rule behind the answer.
TExam Day Tips
- Underline the problem statement mentally.
- Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
- Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A cloud solutions architect for a retail company is evaluating services for a new workload. The correct answer here reflects best practice for the specific scenario described — not a general cloud recommendation. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Cloud exam questions reward reading the constraint carefully: the same technology can be right or wrong depending on the use case.
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Develop a security and compliance plan — This question tests Develop a security and compliance plan — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Configure a branch protection rule that requires all code to be reviewed before merging. — GitHub Copilot for Business allows admins to disable training on user code and enforce policies. Disallowing public code suggestions from being used as training data protects proprietary code. Requiring Copilot to only suggest from approved libraries is not a feature. Disabling Copilot entirely is not the goal. Enabling suggestions matching public code is the opposite of what is needed.
What should I do if I get this AZ-400 question wrong?
Identify which AZ-400 exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.
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Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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