AB-410 Dataverse Foundations Practice Question
You have a business requirement to categorize 'Project' records by a 'Status' field. You need to ensure users can only select from a predefined list. Which field type is most appropriate?
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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Choice column
Choice columns provide a controlled list of values for consistent categorization.
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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Whole Number column
Why it's wrong here
Numbers do not provide descriptive categorization.
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Text column
Why it's wrong here
Text columns are prone to typos and inconsistency.
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Lookup column
Why it's wrong here
Lookups are for related records, not simple category lists.
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Choice column
Why this is correct
Choice columns enforce data integrity by restricting selection to a predefined list.
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