PL-900 Demonstrate the capabilities of Power Apps Practice Question
A field technician uses a canvas app on a tablet to inspect equipment in areas with no network connectivity. The technician needs to record inspection results while offline and have them synchronized when connectivity returns. The app must continue to work without an internet connection. Which capability should the maker configure to meet this requirement?
⚠ Common exam trap
Test-takers frequently confuse delegation limits with offline support, because delegation controls how queries are processed but does not store data locally for disconnected use.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Enable offline capability for the canvas app so data is saved locally and synced when the device reconnects
Offline capability in canvas apps stores data locally on the device and synchronizes it when connectivity is restored. This is the feature designed for scenarios where users must keep working without a network connection, such as field inspections in remote areas. Other options either assume connectivity, affect query behavior, or provide integration rather than local data persistence.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Enable offline capability for the canvas app so data is saved locally and synced when the device reconnects
Why this is correct
Canvas apps can be configured for offline use, which caches data locally on the device and synchronizes changes when the device reconnects. This allows the technician to record inspection results in areas without connectivity and have those records uploaded later. It directly addresses the need for continued operation without an active internet connection.
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Add a Power Automate cloud flow that triggers when the app opens
Why it's wrong here
A cloud flow runs in the cloud and therefore requires network connectivity to trigger and execute. It cannot help the technician record data while offline, and it does not provide local caching or later synchronization. While flows can automate downstream processing, they are not the mechanism that enables a canvas app to function without a connection.
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Increase the app's delegation limit so more records can be processed locally
Why it's wrong here
Delegation determines whether data operations are translated into queries the data source can process; it does not provide offline storage or synchronization. Raising a delegation threshold affects how many records can be handled in a query, but the app still requires a live connection to the data source, so it cannot satisfy the offline recording requirement.
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Configure the app to use a SQL Server connection with an on-premises data gateway
Why it's wrong here
An on-premises data gateway allows cloud services to reach on-premises data sources, but it still depends on network access between the device and the cloud. It does not store data locally on the tablet or synchronize changes later, so it does not enable offline operation. The technician would still be unable to record inspections without connectivity.
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