Github Foundations · Free Practice Question Easy
Question 17
Which of the following statements accurately describes the eligibility criteria and subscription options for GitHub Copilot?
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A
Copilot Individual is free for verified students, teachers, and maintainers of popular open-source projects, and Copilot Business is free for all GitHub users
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B
Copilot Individual is free for only GitHub Pro users, and Copilot Business requires a paid subscription.
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C
Copilot Individual is free, while Copilot Business requires a paid subscription
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D
both Copilot Individual and Copilot Business require a paid subscription, with no free options available
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
Copilot Individual is free for everyone with limitations. Copilot Business requires a paid subscription. This aligns with the eligibility criteria and subscription options mentioned in the scenario.
Note: GitHub announced in mid-December that GitHub Copilot Free is available, but it's unclear when this will be reflected on the exams.
Note: This is accurate as of Q4 2024 based on the link below. If you have noticed that this has changed, please reach out and let me know, and I'll happily update the question. I try not to add "features and plans" questions as organizations seem to change them constantly, but I think it's important to understand the differences between the options here.
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A.
This statement is inaccurate because it incorrectly claims that Copilot Business is free for all GitHub users. In reality, Copilot Business requires a paid subscription, while Copilot Individual has specific eligibility criteria for free access.
B.
This statement is incorrect. It inaccurately suggests that Copilot Individual is only free for GitHub Pro users. In reality, it is free for everybody.
C. Copilot Individual is indeed free, while Copilot Business does require a paid subscription. This aligns with the pricing model where individual users can access Copilot for free, but businesses need to pay for the service.
D. This statement is incorrect as it falsely claims that both Copilot Individual and Copilot Business require a paid subscription. In reality, Copilot Individual is available for free to eligible users.
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