Which of the following actions can a user with Write permissions perform in a GitHub repository?

The correct answer is B. Push code to non-protected branches. Users with Write permission can push code to non-protected branches (B), which is the core capability that distinguishes Write from Read access - it allows contributing code directly to the repository. Why the distractors are wrong: A (managing labels, GitHub Pages) requires…

Manage access and permissions based on membership

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Options

AManage repository settings, such as labels and GitHub Pages.
BPush code to non-protected branches.
CConfigure branch protection rules.
DDelete the repository.

How the community answered

(25 responses)

A
4% (1)
B
92% (23)
D
4% (1)

Explanation

Users with Write permission can push code to non-protected branches (B), which is the core capability that distinguishes Write from Read access - it allows contributing code directly to the repository.

Why the distractors are wrong:

A (managing labels, GitHub Pages) requires Maintain permission, which sits above Write.
C (branch protection rules) is a Maintain or Admin action - it controls how branches are protected, not just written to.
D (deleting the repository) is exclusively an Admin privilege, the highest level.

Memory tip: Think of GitHub roles as a staircase - Read → Write → Maintain → Admin. Each step unlocks more destructive or structural power. Write is about contributing code; anything that shapes the repo's rules or existence requires climbing higher.

Topics

#GitHub permissions#Repository roles#Write access#Code contribution

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