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PL-900 Practice Question: A non-profit organization wants to create a…
A non-profit organization wants to create a public donation page using Power Pages. Donors should be able to enter their information and submit without creating an account. What type of authentication should be configured for the donation page?
⚠ Common exam trap
PL-900 often tests the difference between authentication types, and candidates may incorrectly assume that some authentication is always required, overlooking anonymous access for public-facing scenarios.
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
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Anonymous
For a public donation page where donors should submit information without creating an account, anonymous authentication is required. Power Pages supports anonymous access, allowing unauthenticated users to view and interact with the site. This is the only option that permits access without any identity provider.
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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SAML 2.0
Why it's wrong here
SAML 2.0 federates identities with an external identity provider, so it still requires donors to authenticate against that provider rather than submit anonymously. It is tempting because SAML 2.0 is the standard choice when integrating enterprise single sign-on with an existing corporate identity provider, which this public donation scenario does not involve.
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Microsoft Entra ID
Why it's wrong here
Microsoft Entra ID enforces authenticated sign-in, so donors would need an account rather than submitting anonymously. It is tempting because Microsoft Entra ID is the correct choice when a site must restrict access to members of a specific organisational directory, not for open public form submission.
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Anonymous
Why this is correct
Anonymous access lets visitors submit the donation form without signing in, since no identity provider or account is required. This satisfies the requirement that donors enter information and submit without creating an account, keeping the page publicly accessible.
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OpenID Connect
Why it's wrong here
OpenID Connect authenticates users through an identity provider and returns identity tokens, so donors would still need credentials instead of anonymous submission. It is tempting because OpenID Connect is the right choice when a site must verify user identity against an external provider for personalised or restricted access.
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