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MB-920 Practice Question: A project manager creates a project with a budget…

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{
  "name": "Project Approval Workflow",
  "steps": [
    {
      "type": "condition",
      "expression": "Project.Status == 'Draft' && Project.Budget > 50000",
      "trueBranch": "Senior Manager Approval",
      "falseBranch": "Auto-Approve"
    },
    {
      "type": "approval",
      "name": "Senior Manager Approval",
      "approvers": ["SeniorManager@contoso.com"],
      "timeout": 7,
      "onTimeout": "Reject"
    },
    {
      "type": "action",
      "name": "Auto-Approve",
      "action": "SetProjectStatus('Approved')"
    }
  ]
}

A project manager creates a project with a budget of $60,000 in Draft status, but the workflow does not trigger the Senior Manager Approval step. What is the most likely reason?

⚠ Common exam trap

Many candidates assume a workflow in Draft status will still execute if conditions are met, but Microsoft Dynamics 365 requires explicit activation for any workflow to run, regardless of its logic or conditions.

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Correct answer & explanation

✓

The workflow is not activated for the project.

In Dynamics 365 Project Operations, workflows must be explicitly activated to run automatically when a project is created or updated. A workflow in Draft status is not active, so it will not trigger any approval steps regardless of the project's budget or status. Activating the workflow enables the system to evaluate conditions and initiate the Senior Manager Approval step as designed.

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For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.

✓
The workflow is not activated for the project.
Why this is correct
The workflow may not be associated with the project or is inactive.
✗
The project budget is too low.
Why it's wrong here
The budget is $60,000, which is above the $50,000 threshold.
✗
The approver email is incorrect.
Why it's wrong here
The email appears valid; even if incorrect, the step would trigger but fail later.
✗
The project status is not 'Draft' after approval.
Why it's wrong here
The workflow runs on creation or status change, not after approval.

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