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Microsoft GH-500 Exam - Topic 4 Question 7 Discussion

-- [Configure and Use Dependency Management]Which of the following options would close a Dependabot alert?
A) Creating a pull request to resolve the vulnerability that will be approved and merged
B) Viewing the Dependabot alert on the Dependabot alerts tab of your repository
C) Viewing the dependency graph
D) Leaving the repository in its current state

Microsoft GH-500 Exam - Topic 4 Question 7 Discussion

Actual exam question for Microsoft's GH-500 exam
Question #: 7
Topic #: 4
[All GH-500 Questions]

-- [Configure and Use Dependency Management]

Which of the following options would close a Dependabot alert?

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Suggested Answer: A

A Dependabot alert is only marked as resolved when the related vulnerability is no longer present in your code --- specifically after you merge a pull request that updates the vulnerable dependency.

Simply viewing alerts or graphs does not affect their status. Ignoring the alert by leaving the repo unchanged keeps the vulnerability active and unresolved.


by Troy at Nov 20, 2025, 06:04 AM

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Alline
3 months ago
Yeah, A makes the most sense. Let’s resolve those alerts!
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Helaine
4 months ago
I feel confident about A. It’s straightforward.
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Loreta
4 months ago
D is definitely not an option. We need to act!
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Yolando
4 months ago
Agreed! Merging fixes the issue.
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Valentin
4 months ago
I think A is the correct answer. Pull requests are key.
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Deangelo
4 months ago
Totally agree, A) is the only way to fix it!
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Ernestine
5 months ago
Wait, leaving it as is (D) actually counts? That seems wrong!
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Dustin
5 months ago
C) doesn't close anything either, just shows the graph.
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Deonna
5 months ago
C) Viewing the dependency graph? Nah, that's not gonna fix the problem. You gotta take action!
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Eleni
5 months ago
A) Creating a pull request to resolve the vulnerability is the way to go. Gotta stay on top of those security issues!
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Hyman
6 months ago
Haha, I bet the answer is not D) Leaving the repository in its current state. That would be like ignoring the problem and hoping it goes away!
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Kattie
6 months ago
B) Viewing the Dependabot alert on the Dependabot alerts tab of your repository
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Gertude
6 months ago
I’m a bit confused; I thought just viewing the alerts wouldn’t help, but I can't remember if it was B or C that was mentioned in the study material.
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Malcom
6 months ago
I practiced a similar question last week, and I feel like creating a pull request is definitely the way to go, so A seems solid.
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Vilma
6 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about just viewing alerts not actually closing them, so maybe B and C aren't correct?
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Veta
6 months ago
I think option A is the right choice because resolving the vulnerability is what Dependabot is all about, right?
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Augustine
7 months ago
A feels like the right answer to me. Resolving the underlying issue by creating a PR is the most effective way to close the alert, rather than just viewing it.
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Kallie
7 months ago
Okay, let me think this through. I know Dependabot alerts are about vulnerabilities, so leaving the repo as-is doesn't seem right. I'm leaning towards A, but I want to make sure I understand the other choices first.
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Elke
7 months ago
I think B) is just for viewing, not closing.
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Yun
7 months ago
A) Creating a pull request to resolve the vulnerability that will be approved and merged
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Edna
7 months ago
A) is definitely the right choice!
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Mollie
8 months ago
B and C are just for viewing, not fixing.
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In
8 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit confused. I'm not sure if viewing the alert or the dependency graph would actually close it. I'll need to double-check the options.
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Jenelle
8 months ago
I think the answer is A. Creating a pull request to resolve the vulnerability seems like the best way to close a Dependabot alert.
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Mireya
3 months ago
A is the best option for sure!
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Miesha
3 months ago
B and C don't really solve the problem, right?
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Billy
3 months ago
Yeah, pulling a request is essential for fixing issues.
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Sheron
3 months ago
I agree, A is definitely the way to go.
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Lonny
8 months ago
Exactly, just viewing won't help at all.
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