PL-900 Practice Question: Demonstrate the capabilities of Power Automate
A user needs to create a Power Automate cloud flow that runs every weekday at 8:00 AM to send a reminder email. Which trigger should the user select?
⚠ Common exam trap
The trap here is assuming that an email trigger can be scheduled; it only runs when an email arrives, not at a specific time.
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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Recurrence
The 'Recurrence' trigger is specifically designed for time-based scheduling, allowing configuration of frequency, time zone, and specific days. It is the only trigger among the options that can run automatically every weekday at a set time. The other triggers are event-driven and would not initiate the flow on a schedule.
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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Recurrence
Why this is correct
The 'Recurrence' trigger allows scheduling a flow to run at specified intervals, such as daily, weekly, or monthly, and you can set specific days and times. It is the correct choice for running a flow every weekday at 8:00 AM. This trigger is designed exactly for time-based automation.
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When a new email arrives (Outlook)
Why it's wrong here
The 'When a new email arrives' trigger fires when an email is received, not on a scheduled basis. It cannot be configured to run at a specific time daily. Therefore, it does not meet the requirement for a weekday morning reminder.
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Manually trigger a flow
Why it's wrong here
The 'Manually trigger a flow' trigger requires a user to start the flow manually, such as by clicking a button. It does not support automatic scheduling. Since the requirement is for an automatic weekday reminder, this trigger is unsuitable.
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When an item is created (SharePoint)
Why it's wrong here
This trigger fires when a new item is added to a SharePoint list, which is event-driven rather than time-driven. It cannot be scheduled to run at 8:00 AM on weekdays. Thus, it does not fulfill the need for a recurring reminder email.
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