This MS-900 practice question tests your understanding of describe microsoft 365 apps and services. 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 TWO Microsoft 365 apps are included in the Microsoft 365 Business Basic subscription?
Microsoft Teams
Teams is included in Business Basic.
Microsoft Outlook (web)
Outlook web app is included.
Microsoft Power BI Pro
Why wrong: Power BI Pro is not included in Business Basic.
Microsoft Word (desktop app)
Why wrong: Desktop apps are not included in Business Basic.
Microsoft Purview Compliance Portal
Why wrong: Purview is not included in Business Basic.
Answer choices
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
Microsoft Teams
Microsoft 365 Business Basic is a cloud-only subscription that includes web and mobile versions of Office apps, not desktop installations. Microsoft Teams is included as the core collaboration hub for chat, meetings, and file sharing. Microsoft Outlook (web) is also included, providing email, calendar, and contacts via a browser interface.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
Microsoft Teams
Why this is correct
Teams is included in Business Basic.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Microsoft Outlook (web)
Why this is correct
Outlook web app is included.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Microsoft Power BI Pro
Why it's wrong here
Power BI Pro is not included in Business Basic.
Microsoft Word (desktop app)
Why it's wrong here
Desktop apps are not included in Business Basic.
Microsoft Purview Compliance Portal
Why it's wrong here
Purview is not included in Business Basic.
Common exam traps
The trap here is that candidates often confuse 'Business Basic' with 'Business Standard' or 'Apps for Business,' assuming desktop Office apps are included, or they mistakenly think Power BI Pro is a standard component of any Microsoft 365 plan.
Detailed technical explanation
Business Basic licenses are tied to the cloud-only service model, using Exchange Online for email and SharePoint Online for file storage, with Teams leveraging these services for real-time collaboration. The absence of desktop Office apps means users rely on browser-based Office for the Web, which uses the same file formats but lacks advanced features like offline editing with full fidelity. In a real-world scenario, a small business using Business Basic would need to ensure internet connectivity for all productivity tasks, as local installations are not permitted under this plan.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
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 Microsoft 365 apps and services — This question tests Describe Microsoft 365 apps and services — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
The correct answer is: Microsoft Teams — Microsoft 365 Business Basic is a cloud-only subscription that includes web and mobile versions of Office apps, not desktop installations. Microsoft Teams is included as the core collaboration hub for chat, meetings, and file sharing. Microsoft Outlook (web) is also included, providing email, calendar, and contacts via a browser interface.
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