PL-900 Demonstrate the capabilities of Power Apps Practice Question
A retail company uses Power Apps to build a mobile app for store managers to approve discount requests. The app must work offline and sync when connected. Which type of app should the developer choose?
⚠ Common exam trap
Watch out — candidates often confuse Model-driven apps with offline capability because they see 'mobile' in the question, but Model-driven apps require a constant connection to Dataverse and do not offer built-in offline sync like Canvas apps do.
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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Canvas app
Canvas apps are the correct choice because they support offline capability by leveraging the Power Apps offline sync feature, which allows data to be cached locally on the device and synchronized with the data source (e.g., Dataverse or SharePoint) when connectivity is restored. This makes them ideal for mobile scenarios like store managers approving discount requests in areas with intermittent connectivity.
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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Portal
Why it's wrong here
Portals are for external users and require connectivity.
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Model-driven app
Why it's wrong here
Model-driven apps are not designed for offline use.
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Canvas app
Why this is correct
Canvas apps can be built to work offline with the Power Apps mobile player.
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Power Automate
Why it's wrong here
Power Automate is a workflow tool, not an app type.
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