PL-900 Trigger Practice Question
A company wants to automatically send an email notification when a new file is added to a SharePoint document library. Which type of trigger should be used in Power Automate?
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Why each option matters
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A trigger
A trigger starts the flow when an event occurs, such as a new file being added. Option A is a condition, which is a logic step, not a trigger. Option C is a connector, which is a service connection, not a trigger. Option D is an action, which is a step that performs an operation, not a trigger.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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A condition
Why it's wrong here
Conditions control flow logic but do not start the flow.
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A trigger
Why this is correct
A trigger initiates the flow based on an event.
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A connector
Why it's wrong here
Connectors provide access to services but are not triggers themselves.
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An action
Why it's wrong here
Actions are steps that occur after the trigger.
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