- A
Move the dataset to a separate workspace and manage access via workspace roles.
Correct: Moving the dataset to a separate workspace allows you to manage access via workspace roles, ensuring only the security group can access the dataset without affecting other datasets.
- B
Configure row-level security (RLS) on the dataset to filter data based on the security group.
Why wrong: Incorrect: RLS filters data but does not control access to the dataset itself. It cannot prevent a user from seeing the dataset in a workspace.
- C
Use the 'Share' feature on the dataset to grant access to the security group.
Why wrong: Incorrect: The 'Share' feature is for sharing reports and dashboards, not datasets. Sharing does not grant dataset-level access.
- D
Configure the app permissions to restrict access to the dataset.
Why wrong: Incorrect: App permissions control access to the app's content (reports and dashboards), not directly to the dataset.
PL-300 Workspace roles Practice Question
This PL-300 practice question tests your understanding of manage and secure power bi. The scenario asks you to isolate a root cause — eliminate options that address a different problem before choosing. A key principle to apply: workspace roles. 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.
You need to ensure that only users with a specific security group in Microsoft Entra ID can access a Power BI dataset. The dataset is used in a shared workspace that also contains other datasets. What should you configure?
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
Move the dataset to a separate workspace and manage access via workspace roles.
Option A is correct because to restrict access to a specific dataset within a shared workspace without affecting other datasets, you must move the dataset to its own workspace and control access via workspace roles. Workspace roles (Admin, Member, Contributor, Viewer) apply to the entire workspace, so if other datasets are present, you cannot restrict access to only one dataset using workspace roles alone. Therefore, placing the dataset in a separate workspace ensures only users with the appropriate security group have access through workspace roles. Option B is incorrect because row-level security (RLS) filters data but does not control access to the dataset itself; it restricts what data users see within the dataset. Option C is incorrect because the 'Share' feature is for sharing reports or dashboards, not datasets directly; sharing does not grant dataset access in the same way. Option D is incorrect because app permissions control access to the app content, not directly to the dataset.
Key principle: Workspace roles
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✓
Move the dataset to a separate workspace and manage access via workspace roles.
Why this is correct
Correct: Moving the dataset to a separate workspace allows you to manage access via workspace roles, ensuring only the security group can access the dataset without affecting other datasets.
Related concept
Workspace roles
- ✗
Configure row-level security (RLS) on the dataset to filter data based on the security group.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect: RLS filters data but does not control access to the dataset itself. It cannot prevent a user from seeing the dataset in a workspace.
- ✗
Use the 'Share' feature on the dataset to grant access to the security group.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect: The 'Share' feature is for sharing reports and dashboards, not datasets. Sharing does not grant dataset-level access.
- ✗
Configure the app permissions to restrict access to the dataset.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect: App permissions control access to the app's content (reports and dashboards), not directly to the dataset.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The common mistake is to think that row-level security (RLS) can restrict access to the dataset itself. RLS only filters the data users see, not the dataset object. Another trap is assuming you can share a dataset directly via the 'Share' feature, but that feature is for reports and dashboards.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Treat this as a scenario question. Identify the problem, the constraint, and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Workspace roles
- Dataset isolation
- Row-level security (RLS)
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
Workspace roles
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.
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Manage and secure Power BI — This question tests Manage and secure Power BI — Workspace roles.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Move the dataset to a separate workspace and manage access via workspace roles. — Option A is correct because to restrict access to a specific dataset within a shared workspace without affecting other datasets, you must move the dataset to its own workspace and control access via workspace roles. Workspace roles (Admin, Member, Contributor, Viewer) apply to the entire workspace, so if other datasets are present, you cannot restrict access to only one dataset using workspace roles alone. Therefore, placing the dataset in a separate workspace ensures only users with the appropriate security group have access through workspace roles. Option B is incorrect because row-level security (RLS) filters data but does not control access to the dataset itself; it restricts what data users see within the dataset. Option C is incorrect because the 'Share' feature is for sharing reports or dashboards, not datasets directly; sharing does not grant dataset access in the same way. Option D is incorrect because app permissions control access to the app content, not directly to the dataset.
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What is the key concept behind this question?
Workspace roles
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