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GitHub Exam GitHub-Foundations Topic 2 Question 2 Discussion

Actual exam question for GitHub's GitHub-Foundations exam
Question #: 2
Topic #: 2
[All GitHub-Foundations Questions]

The difference between GitHub Desktop and github.com is that Desktop:

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Suggested Answer: D

GitHub Desktop is a standalone application that provides a graphical user interface (GUI) for interacting with GitHub repositories, as opposed to the command-line or web-based interfaces available on github.com.

Graphical User Interface:

Option D is correct because GitHub Desktop offers a GUI, making it easier for users to manage repositories, perform commits, and handle other Git-related tasks without needing to use the command line.

Incorrect Options:

Option A is partially correct in that GitHub Desktop is a standalone application, but the key difference is the GUI.

Option B is incorrect because GitHub Desktop does not specifically enable integration with office suite applications.

Option C is incorrect because GitHub Desktop is available on both Windows and macOS.

Option E is incorrect because GitHub Desktop is not a self-hosted version of GitHub; it is a client application for accessing GitHub repositories.


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by Breana at Aug 22, 2024, 08:15 PM

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Pansy
5 months ago
I think the answer is E) Is a self-hosted version of GitHub because it gives users more control over their repositories.
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Jesusita
5 months ago
I'm not sure, but I think D) Offers a graphical user interface makes sense too.
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Margo
5 months ago
Haha, B) enabling Office integration? Now that would be a weird feature for a Git client. GitHub is more for code, not spreadsheets!
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Royal
4 months ago
E) Is a self-hosted version of GitHub.
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Doretha
4 months ago
D) Offers a graphical user interface.
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Ilene
4 months ago
A) Is a standalone software application.
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Emily
5 months ago
E) sounds kind of cool, a self-hosted GitHub. But that's not what the question is asking. Gotta focus on the differences here.
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Vince
4 months ago
D) Offers a graphical user interface.
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Vince
4 months ago
A) Is a standalone software application.
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Nida
5 months ago
I agree with Sue, GitHub Desktop is definitely a standalone software application.
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Sue
5 months ago
I think the answer is A) Is a standalone software application.
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Novella
5 months ago
I always get confused between the web version and the desktop app. They should really streamline the branding and features.
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Paola
5 months ago
D) is a pretty good answer too. The Desktop app definitely offers a more user-friendly GUI compared to the web interface.
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Launa
4 months ago
D) is a pretty good answer too. The Desktop app definitely offers a more user-friendly GUI compared to the web interface.
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Celeste
5 months ago
A) Is a standalone software application.
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Gianna
6 months ago
A) is the correct answer. GitHub Desktop is a standalone software application that provides a graphical user interface for interacting with GitHub repositories.
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Gerald
5 months ago
E) Is a self-hosted version of GitHub.
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Lawana
5 months ago
D) Offers a graphical user interface.
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Kerry
5 months ago
A) Is a standalone software application.
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