- A
Invite external users to your organization via Microsoft Entra ID.
Correct. This must be enabled to add guest users.
- B
Allow sharing with external users.
Why wrong: Incorrect. This setting is for sharing individual items, not app access.
- C
Allow Azure Active Directory (Microsoft Entra ID) external identities to access the Power BI service.
Correct. This enables guest user sign-in to Power BI.
- D
Show external users in lists of suggested people.
Why wrong: Incorrect. This is a user experience setting, not required for access.
- E
Allow external users to edit and manage content in the organization.
Correct. Required for guest users to interact with app content.
Question 406 of 966
PL-300 Manage and secure Power BI Practice Question
This PL-300 practice question tests your understanding of manage and secure power bi. Match the stated requirement to the specific cloud service, access model, or configuration option — many options are valid in isolation but not for this scenario. 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 THREE settings should you verify in the Power BI tenant admin portal to ensure that external users (guests) can access a published app?
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
✓
Invite external users to your organization via Microsoft Entra ID.
Options A, C, and E are correct. 'Invite external users to your organization' (A) allows inviting guest users. 'Allow Azure Active Directory (Microsoft Entra ID) external identities to access the Power BI service' (C) enables guest sign-in to Power BI. 'Allow external users to edit and manage content in the organization' (E) permits guests to interact with apps and content. Option B is about sharing with external users, which is not required for app access. Option D controls whether external users appear in people picker lists, not app access.
Key principle: ACLs process entries top to bottom and stop at the first match. Entry order and interface direction matter as much as the permit or deny statement.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✓
Invite external users to your organization via Microsoft Entra ID.
Why this is correct
Correct. This must be enabled to add guest users.
Related concept
Standard ACLs match source addresses.
- ✗
Allow sharing with external users.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. This setting is for sharing individual items, not app access.
- ✓
Allow Azure Active Directory (Microsoft Entra ID) external identities to access the Power BI service.
Why this is correct
Correct. This enables guest user sign-in to Power BI.
Related concept
Standard ACLs match source addresses.
- ✗
Show external users in lists of suggested people.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. This is a user experience setting, not required for access.
- ✓
Allow external users to edit and manage content in the organization.
Why this is correct
Correct. Required for guest users to interact with app content.
Related concept
Standard ACLs match source addresses.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: ACLs stop at the first match
ACLs are processed top to bottom. The first matching entry wins, and an implicit deny usually exists at the end.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
ACL questions test precision: source, destination, protocol, port and direction. A generally correct ACL can still fail if it is applied on the wrong interface or in the wrong direction.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Standard ACLs match source addresses.
- Extended ACLs can match source, destination, protocol and ports.
- The first matching ACL entry is used.
- There is usually an implicit deny at the end.
TExam Day Tips
- Check inbound versus outbound direction.
- Read the ACL from top to bottom.
- Look for a broader permit or deny above the intended line.
Key takeaway
ACLs process entries top to bottom and stop at the first match. Entry order and interface direction matter as much as the permit or deny statement.
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
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What does this PL-300 question test?
Manage and secure Power BI — This question tests Manage and secure Power BI — Standard ACLs match source addresses..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Invite external users to your organization via Microsoft Entra ID. — Options A, C, and E are correct. 'Invite external users to your organization' (A) allows inviting guest users. 'Allow Azure Active Directory (Microsoft Entra ID) external identities to access the Power BI service' (C) enables guest sign-in to Power BI. 'Allow external users to edit and manage content in the organization' (E) permits guests to interact with apps and content. Option B is about sharing with external users, which is not required for app access. Option D controls whether external users appear in people picker lists, not app access.
What should I do if I get this PL-300 question wrong?
Review ACL processing order, placement rules (standard near destination, extended near source), and inbound vs outbound direction. Study wildcard masks and implicit deny. Then practise related PL-300 ACL questions on filtering logic and placement.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Standard ACLs match source addresses.
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