Quick Answer
The answer is the SharePoint connector, as it is the only built-in connector in Power Apps that provides direct read and write access to SharePoint lists. This connector uses the SharePoint REST API under the hood, enabling canvas apps to display current stock levels from a list and submit updated quantities through a form without requiring additional middleware. On the PL-900 exam, this question tests your understanding of which connector maps to which data source, a common scenario in the "Work with data" domain. A frequent trap is confusing the SharePoint connector with the Teams connector, which only handles messaging and channels, or assuming Power Automate is the answer when it is actually a workflow tool, not a data connector. Remember the memory tip: if you need to read from or write to a SharePoint list inside a canvas app, the connector name matches the source—SharePoint for SharePoint.
This PL-900 practice question tests your understanding of demonstrate the capabilities of power apps. 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.
A company is building a canvas app to track inventory. The app needs to display the current stock level from a SharePoint list and allow users to update quantities via a form. Which connector should be used to read and write data?
Power Automate connector
Why wrong: Power Automate is a separate service for automation, not a data connector.
SharePoint connector
SharePoint connector allows reading and writing to SharePoint lists.
Microsoft Dataverse connector
Why wrong: Dataverse connector is for Common Data Service, not SharePoint.
Microsoft Teams connector
Why wrong: Teams connector is for messaging and channels, not list data.
Answer choices
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Correct answer & explanation
SharePoint connector
The correct answer is the SharePoint connector, which provides read/write access to SharePoint lists. The Teams connector is for messaging, Power Automate is for workflows, and Microsoft Dataverse is a different data source.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
Power Automate connector
Why it's wrong here
Power Automate is a separate service for automation, not a data connector.
SharePoint connector
Why this is correct
SharePoint connector allows reading and writing to SharePoint lists.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Microsoft Dataverse connector
Why it's wrong here
Dataverse connector is for Common Data Service, not SharePoint.
Microsoft Teams connector
Why it's wrong here
Teams connector is for messaging and channels, not list data.
Common exam traps
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
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.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
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Demonstrate the capabilities of Power Apps — This question tests Demonstrate the capabilities of Power Apps — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
The correct answer is: SharePoint connector — The correct answer is the SharePoint connector, which provides read/write access to SharePoint lists. The Teams connector is for messaging, Power Automate is for workflows, and Microsoft Dataverse is a different data source.
Identify which PL-900 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.
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Variation 1. A user built a canvas app that uses a SharePoint list. When they add the app to a Teams channel, some users cannot see the data. The app works fine when opened directly from Power Apps. What is the most likely cause?
mediumWhy C: Option D is correct because SharePoint permissions are inherited; Team members may be from outside the SharePoint group. Option A is wrong because licenses are per user, not per Teams. Option B is wrong because the app works outside Teams, so the app itself is fine. Option C is wrong because SharePoint connector does not require premium license.
Last reviewed: Jun 21, 2026
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