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GitHub Exam GitHub-Actions Topic 5 Question 2 Discussion

Actual exam question for GitHub's GitHub-Actions exam
Question #: 2
Topic #: 5
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As a developer, your self-hosted runner sometimes looses connection while running jobs. How should you troubleshoot the issue affecting your self-hosted runner?

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Suggested Answer: C

When troubleshooting a self-hosted runner, you can access the _diag folder located in the self-hosted runner's installation directory. This folder contains diagnostic logs that can help you identify the root cause of issues, such as connection problems.


by Lachelle at Jan 12, 2025, 08:01 AM

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Jody
4 months ago
Option A is the one for me. Setting the DEBUG environment variable is a classic troubleshooting technique. Can't beat that verbose console output!
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Shantell
4 months ago
Hmm, I'm not sure. Maybe I should just unplug the runner and plug it back in. That usually works for my other tech problems.
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Louvenia
2 months ago
Hmm, I'm not sure. Maybe I should just unplug the runner and plug it back in. That usually works for my other tech problems.
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Marlon
2 months ago
C) Access the self-hosted runner's installation directory and look for log files in the _diag folder.
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Deonna
2 months ago
B) Locate the self-hosted runner in your repository's settings page and download its log archive.
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Talia
2 months ago
A) Set the DEBUG environment variable to true before starting the self-hosted runner to produce more verbose console output.
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Delpha
4 months ago
D is the correct answer. Starting the self-hosted runner with the --debug flag will give me the most verbose output to diagnose the connection issues.
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Melodie
3 months ago
I always make sure to set the DEBUG environment variable to true before starting the self-hosted runner for more detailed output.
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Mindy
4 months ago
I agree, starting the self-hosted runner with the --debug flag is the best way to troubleshoot connection issues.
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Dorothy
4 months ago
I prefer option C, accessing the installation directory and looking for log files seems more straightforward to me.
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Phyliss
4 months ago
Option B seems like the easiest solution. Downloading the log archive from the repository settings should give me everything I need to troubleshoot the problem.
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Shay
4 months ago
I agree with Gussie, setting the DEBUG environment variable to true can help identify the problem.
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Goldie
4 months ago
I think option C is the way to go. The logs in the _diag folder should provide the most detailed information about the connection issues.
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Youlanda
3 months ago
Downloading the log archive from the repository's settings page could also provide valuable information about the connection problem.
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Jillian
4 months ago
I think setting the DEBUG environment variable to true might also help in getting more detailed output.
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Corrina
4 months ago
I agree, checking the log files in the _diag folder is a good starting point.
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Gussie
4 months ago
I think option A is the best way to troubleshoot the issue.
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