Question 1hardmulti select
Full question →- A
In development
Standard state.
- B
Discontinued
Standard state.
- C
Deleted
Why wrong: Not a lifecycle state.
- D
Active
Standard state.
- E
Obsolete
Why wrong: Not a standard state.
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MB-920 Describe shared Dynamics 365 ERP features Practice Question
This MB-920 practice question tests your understanding of describe shared dynamics 365 erp features. Read the scenario carefully and evaluate each option against the stated constraints before committing to an answer. 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.
Which THREE are valid options for configuring product lifecycle states in Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management? (Select exactly three.)
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
✓
In development
Option A is correct because 'In development' is a default lifecycle state in Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management that indicates a product is being created and is not yet available for transactions. This state prevents the product from being used in sales, purchasing, or production processes until it is released.
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.
- ✓
In development
Why this is correct
Standard state.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✓
Discontinued
Why this is correct
Standard state.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Deleted
Why it's wrong here
Not a lifecycle state.
- ✓
Active
Why this is correct
Standard state.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Obsolete
Why it's wrong here
Not a standard state.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates confuse 'Obsolete' with 'Discontinued', but 'Obsolete' is not a default lifecycle state in Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management, and 'Deleted' is never a valid option because the system uses state-based deactivation instead of physical deletion.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Product lifecycle states in Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management are managed through the 'Product lifecycle state' entity, which controls transaction eligibility via release product templates. For example, setting a state to 'Discontinued' prevents new sales orders but allows existing inventory to be consumed, while 'Active' enables full transaction processing. These states are enforced at the released product level and can be customized to create additional states if needed.
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.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A cloud solutions architect for a retail company is evaluating services for a new workload. The correct answer here reflects best practice for the specific scenario described — not a general cloud recommendation. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Cloud exam questions reward reading the constraint carefully: the same technology can be right or wrong depending on the use case.
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Describe shared Dynamics 365 ERP features — This question tests Describe shared Dynamics 365 ERP features — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: In development — Option A is correct because 'In development' is a default lifecycle state in Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management that indicates a product is being created and is not yet available for transactions. This state prevents the product from being used in sales, purchasing, or production processes until it is released.
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