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A project team needs to track action items and issues in a shared list that is accessible from within Outlook and SharePoint. They need to be able to create custom columns, set reminders, and view a history of changes. Which Microsoft 365 app is best suited for this?

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A project team needs to track action items and issues in a shared list that is accessible from within Outlook and SharePoint. They need to be able to create custom columns, set reminders, and view a history of changes. Which Microsoft 365 app is best suited for this?

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Why each option matters

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A

Best answer

Microsoft Lists

Microsoft Lists is designed for tracking and sharing customizable lists with version history, integrations, and reminders.

B

Distractor review

Microsoft To Do

To Do is a personal task manager, not designed for team-wide shared lists with version history.

C

Distractor review

Microsoft Planner

Planner is for assigning tasks and tracking progress on a board, but it lacks the list customization and version history needed for issue tracking.

D

Distractor review

Microsoft Viva Engage

Microsoft Viva Engage is an enterprise social network for communication, not for structured data tracking.

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This question should be treated as a scenario, not a definition check. Identify the problem, the constraint and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.

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.
  • Use explanations to understand the rule behind the answer.

TExam Day Tips

  • Underline the problem statement mentally.
  • 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.

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What does this MS-900 question test?

Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.

What is the correct answer to this question?

The correct answer is: Microsoft Lists — Microsoft Lists provides a flexible way to create, manage, and share lists of information. It integrates with Outlook and SharePoint, supports custom columns, reminders (via Power Automate integration), and version history. To Do is for personal task management. Planner is for team task boards with assignments and due dates but not as customizable for issue tracking with version history in Outlook. Microsoft Viva Engage is a social network, not a list tool.

What should I do if I get this MS-900 question wrong?

Then try more questions from the same exam bank and focus on understanding why the wrong options are tempting.

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