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Practise Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals PL-900 practice test — original exam-style scenarios covering every exam domain, with detailed explanations, wrong-answer analysis, and common exam traps. Microsoft certification exams often test whether you can choose the right Azure, Microsoft 365, identity, security or monitoring action for a realistic administrative scenario. Courseiva helps you practise with structured questions and explanations.
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Key facts for the Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals PL-900 exam.
Exam cost
$165 USD / ~£130
Duration
45 minutes
Question count
40–60 questions
Passing score
700 / 1000
Validity
Lifetime (no expiry)
Delivered by
Pearson VUE
Online proctored
Yes — available
Retake policy
100% free — no account required
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Courseiva provides free Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals PL-900 (PL-900) practice questions with original exam-style questions, detailed explanations, topic-based practice, mock exams, readiness tracking, and study analytics. Courseiva is an independent platform and is not affiliated with Microsoft.
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Question formats
The PL-900 exam validates foundational knowledge of the Microsoft Power Platform, including Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate, and Copilot Studio (formerly Power Virtual Agents). Candidates learn how the Power Platform works with Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365, Microsoft Azure, and third-party services to enable business users to build low-code solutions and automate workflows. No prior technical background is required, making it suitable for business users, students, and those beginning a low-code or data career path.
Official prerequisite
None
Recommended experience
No prior experience required; basic familiarity with business software is helpful
Anyone wanting to understand the Power Platform capabilities; no technical background needed
Should you skip this exam?
Skip if you already build Power Apps or Power Automate flows — go directly to PL-300 for BI or a role-specific Power Platform Associate exam
Courseiva study tip
The free Microsoft Learn PL-900 path covers all exam objectives; practice identifying which Power Platform tool solves which business problem
UK salary range
£25,000 – £40,000
US salary range
$45,000 – $70,000
Job roles that cite PL-900
The exam costs $165 USD (approximately £130 GBP). Microsoft frequently offers promotional discounts and free vouchers through events and learning challenges.
700 out of 1000 points is required to pass.
PL-900 is rated Easy. It is an entry-level Foundational exam and most candidates pass with 10–20 hours of study using the free Microsoft Learn path.
The exam typically contains 40–60 multiple-choice and multiple-response questions.
It tests awareness of Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate, and Copilot Studio, and how they integrate with Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365, and Azure to solve business problems with low-code tools.
No. Microsoft Fundamentals certifications never expire and are valid for life.
Business users, students, and IT professionals who want foundational knowledge of the Microsoft Power Platform and how it enables low-code application and automation development.
See how PL-900 stacks up against related certifications.
Practice modes
Choose a mode that matches your current study phase. Use topic practice early on and mock exams closer to your exam date.
All PL-900 Questions
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Practice Test
Start a session with detailed answer explanations after each question.
Mock Exam
Simulate the real exam with a timed, full-length question set.
Quick 10
A 10-question warm-up — ideal for a short daily study session.
Flashcards
Reinforce key terms, commands, and protocol facts with flashcards.
Domain Practice
Focus exclusively on one exam domain to target your weakest area.
50-Question Set
Mid-length practice set covering all domains.
Full-length Simulation
Full exam simulation matching the real question count.
Exam guide
Start with a short practice session, review each missed answer, then return to the topics that caused mistakes.
Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals PL-900 questions test whether you can apply the concept in context, not just recognise a definition.
How the topic appears in realistic exam-style scenarios.
Which detail in the question changes the correct answer.
How to eliminate plausible but wrong options.
How to connect the question back to the wider exam objective.
Related practice questions
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Practise PL-900 questions linked to Describe complementary Microsoft Power Platform solutions.
Practise PL-900 questions linked to Demonstrate the capabilities of Power Automate.
Practise PL-900 questions linked to Describe the business value of Microsoft Power Platform.
Practise PL-900 questions linked to Manage the Microsoft Power Platform environment.
Practise PL-900 questions linked to Identify foundational components of Microsoft Power Platform.
Practise PL-900 questions linked to Demonstrate the capabilities of Power BI.
Practise PL-900 questions linked to Demonstrate the capabilities of Power Apps.
Practise PL-900 questions linked to Demonstrate the capabilities of Microsoft Copilot Studio.
Practise PL-900 questions linked to Demonstrate the capabilities of Power Pages.
Practise PL-900 questions linked to PL-900 fundamentals.
Practice directory
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Free study guide
The Courseiva PL-900 study guide covers exam format, the official domain blueprint with weights, a structured study plan, and domain-specific tips for each section. Use it alongside practice questions to build both conceptual depth and exam confidence.
Sample questions
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Trap 1: Power BI
Power BI is for data visualization and analytics, not for automation.
Trap 2: Power Apps
Power Apps is for building custom apps, not for automating email sequences.
Trap 3: Power Virtual Agents
Power Virtual Agents are for creating chatbots, not for automating email workflows.
Power BI
Why wrong: Power BI is for data visualization and analytics, not for automation.
Power Apps
Why wrong: Power Apps is for building custom apps, not for automating email sequences.
Power Virtual Agents
Why wrong: Power Virtual Agents are for creating chatbots, not for automating email workflows.
Power Automate
Power Automate enables workflow automation, including sending follow-up emails based on triggers like new customer interactions.
Trap 1: Requires dedicated IT team for every automation
Power Platform empowers citizen developers, reducing IT dependency.
Trap 2: Only works on-premises
Power Platform is cloud-based, though gateways can connect to on-premises data.
Trap 3: Requires deep knowledge of programming languages
Designed for low-code/no-code development.
Reduces need for custom coding
Low-code tools allow business users to create solutions without extensive coding.
Integrates seamlessly with Microsoft 365 and Dynamics 365
Native connectors enable easy integration with Microsoft ecosystem.
Requires dedicated IT team for every automation
Why wrong: Power Platform empowers citizen developers, reducing IT dependency.
Only works on-premises
Why wrong: Power Platform is cloud-based, though gateways can connect to on-premises data.
Requires deep knowledge of programming languages
Why wrong: Designed for low-code/no-code development.
Trap 1: Power Virtual Agents
Chatbots are not needed for this scenario.
Trap 2: Power BI
Power BI is for analytics, not automation.
Trap 3: Power Apps
Power Apps is for building apps, not for automation.
Power Automate
Power Automate can automate sending donation receipts and update donor records.
Power Virtual Agents
Why wrong: Chatbots are not needed for this scenario.
Power BI
Why wrong: Power BI is for analytics, not automation.
Power Apps
Why wrong: Power Apps is for building apps, not for automation.
Trap 1: SharePoint connector
Used for document management and lists, not IoT.
Trap 2: Dynamics 365 connector
Connects to CRM/ERP systems, not IoT.
Trap 3: Office 365 Users connector
Used for user management, not IoT data.
SharePoint connector
Why wrong: Used for document management and lists, not IoT.
IoT connector
Enables integration with IoT devices and telemetry data.
Dynamics 365 connector
Why wrong: Connects to CRM/ERP systems, not IoT.
Office 365 Users connector
Why wrong: Used for user management, not IoT data.
Trap 1: Power BI
Business analytics tool, not for workflow.
Trap 2: Power Apps
App building tool, not for automated workflows.
Trap 3: Power Virtual Agents
Chatbot service, not for process automation.
Power BI
Why wrong: Business analytics tool, not for workflow.
Power Apps
Why wrong: App building tool, not for automated workflows.
Power Automate
Automates workflows with approvals.
Power Virtual Agents
Why wrong: Chatbot service, not for process automation.
Trap 1: Power Apps
App development, not dedicated dashboard.
Trap 2: Power Automate
Workflow automation.
Trap 3: AI Builder
AI model integration.
Power Apps
Why wrong: App development, not dedicated dashboard.
Power Automate
Why wrong: Workflow automation.
Power BI
Business analytics and dashboarding.
AI Builder
Why wrong: AI model integration.
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