The answer is that no additional configuration is needed because row-level security with live connection Azure Analysis Services is automatically applied by Power BI. This works because a live connection delegates all query processing to the source model, meaning Power BI simply passes the user’s identity to Azure Analysis Services, which then enforces its own RLS rules at the data source level. On the Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst PL-300 exam, this concept tests your understanding of how live connections differ from import or DirectQuery modes—a common trap is assuming you must define RLS again in Power BI, but that is only possible with import mode. Remember the key rule: with a live connection, security is inherited, not recreated. A useful memory tip is “Live means leave it to the source”—if the source handles RLS, Power BI will respect it without extra steps.
PL-300 Manage and secure Power BI 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. 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.
You create a Power BI report that uses a live connection to an Azure Analysis Services (AAS) model. You want to enforce row-level security defined in the AAS model. What should you do?
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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No additional configuration needed; RLS from AAS is automatically applied.
With a live connection, Power BI respects the RLS defined in the source model. Option A is correct. Option B is wrong because you cannot add RLS in Power BI for a live connection. Option C is wrong because you cannot define RLS in Power BI for live connections. Option D is wrong because you do not need to redefine.
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.
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Use object-level security (OLS) instead.
Why it's wrong here
OLS is for hiding objects, not row filtering.
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No additional configuration needed; RLS from AAS is automatically applied.
Why this is correct
Live connection passes through the security.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Use Power BI service to create RLS roles on the dataset.
Why it's wrong here
Live connection datasets do not support RLS creation.
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Define the same RLS roles in Power BI Desktop and publish.
Why it's wrong here
Not possible; RLS must be in source.
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 media company stores terabytes of video archives that are accessed once a year for audit purposes. Moving these objects to a cold storage tier (Azure Archive, S3 Glacier, or Google Nearline) costs a fraction of hot storage. Questions like this test whether you understand storage tiers, access frequency tradeoffs, and retrieval latency requirements.
What to study next
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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: No additional configuration needed; RLS from AAS is automatically applied. — With a live connection, Power BI respects the RLS defined in the source model. Option A is correct. Option B is wrong because you cannot add RLS in Power BI for a live connection. Option C is wrong because you cannot define RLS in Power BI for live connections. Option D is wrong because you do not need to redefine.
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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Variation 1. You have a Power BI dataset that uses a live connection to an Azure Analysis Services (AAS) model. The AAS model has object-level security (OLS) that hides certain measures. Your Power BI report users need to see those measures. What should you do?
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A.Use Power BI Desktop object-level security to override AAS settings.
B.Configure row-level security (RLS) in Power BI to grant access.
C.Change the dataset to import mode and then apply OLS in Power BI.
✓ D.Modify the object-level security roles in Azure Analysis Services to include the measures.
Why D: Option C is correct because Power BI live connection respects AAS security; to show hidden measures, you need to modify OLS in AAS. Option A is wrong because RLS is for rows, not measures. Option B is wrong because OLS in Power BI is only for import mode. Option D is wrong because you cannot override AAS security from Power BI.
Last reviewed: Jun 21, 2026
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