- A
Human resources
Why wrong: HR manages employee data, not project billing.
- B
Accounts receivable
Why wrong: Accounts receivable handles invoicing but not time tracking integration.
- C
Project management and accounting
This module tracks time and automates billing for projects.
- D
Expense management
Why wrong: Expense management handles employee expenses, not time billing.
MB-920 Practice Question: Describe the core capabilities of the finance and operations apps
This MB-920 practice question tests your understanding of describe the core capabilities of the finance and operations apps. This is a configuration task: choose the command set that satisfies every stated requirement. Small differences — like 'secret' vs 'password' or 'transport input ssh' vs 'all' — change whether the answer is correct. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
An organization uses Dynamics 365 Project Operations. They need to track employee time against a project and automatically bill the customer based on the time entries. Which module should they configure?
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
Project management and accounting
In Dynamics 365 Project Operations, the Project management and accounting module is specifically designed to track employee time against projects and automatically generate customer invoices based on time entries. This module integrates time recording with billing rules, enabling automated invoicing from approved timesheets. The other modules lack the project-specific time-to-bill workflow.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
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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Human resources
Why it's wrong here
HR manages employee data, not project billing.
- ✗
Accounts receivable
Why it's wrong here
Accounts receivable handles invoicing but not time tracking integration.
- ✓
Project management and accounting
Why this is correct
This module tracks time and automates billing for projects.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Expense management
Why it's wrong here
Expense management handles employee expenses, not time billing.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates may confuse the Human resources module for time tracking because it handles employee time-off and attendance, but it lacks the project billing integration that Project management and accounting provides.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Under the hood, the Project management and accounting module uses time entry journals linked to project contracts and billing rules. When a time entry is approved, the system can automatically generate a project invoice proposal based on predefined chargeable rates, which is then posted to Accounts receivable. A real-world scenario is a consulting firm where consultants log hours daily, and the system automatically creates invoices at month-end without manual intervention, ensuring accurate revenue recognition.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
- Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
TExam Day Tips
- Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
- Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
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What does this MB-920 question test?
Describe the core capabilities of the finance and operations apps — This question tests Describe the core capabilities of the finance and operations apps — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Project management and accounting — In Dynamics 365 Project Operations, the Project management and accounting module is specifically designed to track employee time against projects and automatically generate customer invoices based on time entries. This module integrates time recording with billing rules, enabling automated invoicing from approved timesheets. The other modules lack the project-specific time-to-bill workflow.
What should I do if I get this MB-920 question wrong?
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What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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