The answer is password-based authentication. This is correct because the access token’s authentication method reference (amr) claim contains the value “pwd,” which directly indicates that the user authenticated using a password, rather than multifactor authentication (mfa), a certificate (cert), or device code flow (device_authentication). On the Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst PL-300 exam, this concept tests your ability to interpret token claims when troubleshooting authentication methods in Power BI API access scenarios, often appearing in questions that present a token snippet and ask you to identify the method used. A common trap is confusing the amr claim with other token fields like “scp” or “appid,” so focus solely on the amr array. Memory tip: think of “amr” as “authentication method revealed,” and remember that “pwd” stands for plain password—no extra factors.
PL-300 Manage and secure Power BI Practice Question
This PL-300 practice question tests your understanding of manage and secure power bi. Examine the command output carefully: the correct answer depends on what the output actually shows, not on general recall alone. 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.
Exhibit
Refer to the exhibit.
PowerShell Output:
C:\> Get-PowerBIAccessToken
Token: eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJSUzI1NiIsIng1dCI6Im5PbzNaRHJPRFhFSzFqS1doWHNsSFJfS1hFZyIsImtpZCI6Im5PbzNaRHJPRFhFSzFqS1doWHNsSFJfS1hFZyJ9.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.fake_signature
Refer to the exhibit. A Power BI administrator runs a PowerShell script to get an access token for the Power BI API. The output shows a token with claims. Based on the token, which authentication method was used?
Refer to the exhibit.
PowerShell Output:
C:\> Get-PowerBIAccessToken
Token: eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJSUzI1NiIsIng1dCI6Im5PbzNaRHJPRFhFSzFqS1doWHNsSFJfS1hFZyIsImtpZCI6Im5PbzNaRHJPRFhFSzFqS1doWHNsSFJfS1hFZyJ9.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.fake_signature
A
Multi-factor authentication (MFA)
Why wrong: Incorrect. No 'mfa' in amr.
B
Device code flow
Why wrong: Incorrect. No 'device_authentication' claim.
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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Password-based authentication
Option B is correct because the 'amr' claim contains 'pwd', which indicates password-based authentication. Option A is wrong because MFA would show 'mfa' in amr. Option C is wrong because certificate-based authentication would show 'cert'. Option D is wrong because device code flow would show 'device_authentication'.
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.
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Certificate-based authentication
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. No 'cert' claim.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Many certification questions include familiar terms but test a specific constraint. Read the exact wording before choosing an answer that is generally true but wrong for this case.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
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.
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 company's IT admin needs to give a contractor read-only access to production logs without sharing account credentials. Using role-based access control (RBAC) and temporary scoped permissions — not a permanent shared password — is the correct pattern. Questions like this test whether you can apply least-privilege access across cloud identity services.
What to study next
Got this wrong? Here's your next step.
Identify which PL-300 exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.
Manage and secure Power BI — This question tests Manage and secure Power BI — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Password-based authentication — Option B is correct because the 'amr' claim contains 'pwd', which indicates password-based authentication. Option A is wrong because MFA would show 'mfa' in amr. Option C is wrong because certificate-based authentication would show 'cert'. Option D is wrong because device code flow would show 'device_authentication'.
What should I do if I get this PL-300 question wrong?
Identify which PL-300 exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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