The answer is to use the Power BI REST API cmdlet Get-PowerBIShareableLink to retrieve and filter links by CreatedDate, then revoke with Remove-PowerBIShareableLink. This is correct because the Power BI REST API, accessed through PowerShell, provides native cmdlets that directly query shareable link metadata across the entire tenant, including the CreatedDate and external sharing status, enabling efficient filtering and revocation without manual portal navigation. On the PL-300 exam, this scenario tests your ability to automate administrative tasks at scale, often appearing as a "choose the tool" question where the trap is selecting the admin portal (which lacks automation) or Log Analytics (which lacks link metadata). A common memory tip is to remember that shareable links are a Power BI service feature, so only the Power BI REST API—not Microsoft Graph—has the specific Get-PowerBIShareableLink and Remove-PowerBIShareableLink cmdlets. Think "Power BI links need Power BI cmdlets" to avoid mixing up APIs.
PL-300 Manage and secure Power BI Practice Question
This PL-300 practice question tests your understanding of manage and secure power bi. 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.
You are a Power BI administrator for a large enterprise. The company has a Power BI tenant with thousands of workspaces. You need to audit all shared links (shareable links) that have been created across the tenant to identify any that are shared with external users. You also need to revoke any links that were created more than 90 days ago. You want to use a PowerShell script to accomplish this efficiently. The script must output a CSV file with columns: LinkId, WorkspaceName, ReportName, CreatedDate, ExternalSharing. 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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Use the Power BI REST API cmdlet Get-PowerBIShareableLink to retrieve and filter links by CreatedDate, then revoke with Remove-PowerBIShareableLink.
Option B is correct because the Power BI REST API (via PowerShell) can retrieve shareable links and filter by creation date. Option A is wrong because the admin portal lacks automation. Option C is wrong because Microsoft Graph API does not directly manage Power BI shareable links. Option D is wrong because Log Analytics does not provide shareable link metadata.
Key principle: OSPF neighbour adjacency depends on matching area, hello/dead timers, network type, and authentication — IP reachability alone is not enough.
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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Enable Power BI activity logs and query Log Analytics for shareable links.
Why it's wrong here
Activity logs capture events but not existing shareable link metadata.
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Use the Power BI REST API cmdlet Get-PowerBIShareableLink to retrieve and filter links by CreatedDate, then revoke with Remove-PowerBIShareableLink.
Why this is correct
Power BI REST API provides programmatic access to shareable links.
Use Microsoft Graph API to audit and manage Power BI shareable links.
Why it's wrong here
Graph API does not include Power BI shareable link management.
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Use the Power BI admin portal to manually export shareable links.
Why it's wrong here
Manual export is not efficient for thousands of workspaces and lacks automation.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: OSPF can fail even when IP connectivity looks correct
OSPF neighbour formation depends on matching areas, timers, network type, authentication and passive-interface behaviour. Do not choose an answer only because the devices can ping.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
OSPF questions usually test the details that control adjacency and route selection. Read the neighbour state, area, router ID and interface configuration before deciding what is wrong.
KKey Concepts to Remember
OSPF neighbours must agree on key parameters.
Router ID selection can affect neighbour relationships and LSDB output.
OSPF cost influences the preferred path.
A route can appear in OSPF information but not become the installed route.
TExam Day Tips
→Check area mismatch first when OSPF adjacency fails.
→Review passive interfaces when a network is advertised but no neighbour forms.
→Use show ip ospf neighbor and show ip route clues carefully.
Key takeaway
OSPF neighbour adjacency depends on matching area, hello/dead timers, network type, and authentication — IP reachability alone is not enough.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
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. OSPF neighbour adjacency depends on matching area, hello/dead timers, network type, and authentication — IP reachability alone is not enough. Cloud exam questions reward reading the constraint carefully: the same technology can be right or wrong depending on the use case.
What to study next
Got this wrong? Here's your next step.
Review OSPF neighbour requirements — matching area type, hello and dead timers, network type, stub flags, and authentication. Study show ip ospf neighbor states (INIT, 2-WAY, FULL). Then practise related PL-300 OSPF questions on adjacency and route selection.
Manage and secure Power BI — This question tests Manage and secure Power BI — OSPF neighbours must agree on key parameters..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Use the Power BI REST API cmdlet Get-PowerBIShareableLink to retrieve and filter links by CreatedDate, then revoke with Remove-PowerBIShareableLink. — Option B is correct because the Power BI REST API (via PowerShell) can retrieve shareable links and filter by creation date. Option A is wrong because the admin portal lacks automation. Option C is wrong because Microsoft Graph API does not directly manage Power BI shareable links. Option D is wrong because Log Analytics does not provide shareable link metadata.
What should I do if I get this PL-300 question wrong?
Review OSPF neighbour requirements — matching area type, hello and dead timers, network type, stub flags, and authentication. Study show ip ospf neighbor states (INIT, 2-WAY, FULL). Then practise related PL-300 OSPF questions on adjacency and route selection.
What is the key concept behind this question?
OSPF neighbours must agree on key parameters.
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