GitHub Actions Certification — Question 7

Which statement is true about using default environment variables?

Answer options

• A. The environment variables can be read in workflows using the ENV: variable_name syntax.
• B. The environment variables created should be prefixed with GITHUB_ to ensure they can be accessed in workflows
• C. The environment variables can be set in the defaults: sections of the workflow
• D. The GITHUB_WORKSPACE environment variable should be used to access files from within the runner.

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D because the GITHUB_WORKSPACE variable specifically provides the path to the workspace directory within the runner. Options A, B, and C are incorrect as they either misrepresent how to access environment variables or describe settings that are not true regarding default environment variables.