AB-410 Dataverse Foundations Practice Question
When creating a new environment, what is the default database type?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Dataverse
Dataverse is the native database technology within the Power Platform.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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SharePoint list
Why it's wrong here
SharePoint is a data source, not the environment database.
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Common Data Model
Why it's wrong here
CDM is a schema, not the storage service.
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SQL Server
Why it's wrong here
Dataverse is built on SQL but is not SQL Server itself.
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Dataverse
Why this is correct
Dataverse is the standard database for Power Platform.
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