Getting Started Quiz

Complete this quiz to verify you understand our GitHub policies. You need 80% or higher to get access.

Quiz Information

• 10 questions covering basic rules and safety
• 80% required to pass (8 out of 10 correct)
• Unlimited attempts - retake if needed
• No data stored - quiz runs in your browser only

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Data Safety

1. Can you upload patient data to GitHub?

Yes, if the repository is private
No, never upload patient data to GitHub
Yes, if you remove names first

2. What should you do if you accidentally upload sensitive information?

Delete the file and hope no one saw it
Contact the governance team immediately
Make the repository private

3. Which data types are safe to upload?

Public datasets and synthetic data
De-identified patient records
Any research data

Security Requirements

4. What security feature is required for all users?

Two-factor authentication (2FA)
A strong password only
VPN connection

5. Where should passwords and API keys be stored?

In private GitHub repositories
In secure password managers, never in GitHub
In encrypted files on GitHub

Collaboration Rules

6. What's the recommended way to make changes?

Edit files directly on the main branch
Create a pull request for review
Work in your own copy forever

7. Who can get GitHub access?

Anyone in the organization
Only people who need it for their job
Anyone who passes this quiz

8. When must you do a data classification review?

Only for public repositories
Before creating any repository
Only if asked by administrators

Public vs Private

9. What content is appropriate for public repositories?

Open source code and educational materials
Internal company documents
Research data with personal information removed

10. If you find a policy violation, what should you do?

Ignore it if it's not your project
Report it to the governance team
Fix it yourself without telling anyone

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Next Steps

✅ If You Passed (80%+)

Great work! Now you can:

1. Request Access to our GitHub organization
2. Save your score (take a screenshot)
3. Bookmark this guide for future reference

📚 If You Need to Study More

Review these sections and retake the quiz:

• Basic Rules - Core policies and principles
• Data Safety - What data is safe to use
• Security Requirements - How to stay secure

❓ Questions About the Quiz?

• Technical problems: Contact IT
• Policy clarification: Contact Governance Team
• Can't find information: Check our FAQ