PL-900 Demonstrate the capabilities of Power Apps Practice Question
A user wants to create a canvas app from a Microsoft Dataverse table that contains customer information. The app should allow users to view, add, edit, and delete records. Which type of app should the user create?
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 from Dataverse
A canvas app created from a Dataverse table provides a customizable interface to view, add, edit, and delete records from that table. Option A is incorrect because Power Pages is for creating external websites, not canvas apps. Option B is incorrect because while model-driven apps can use Dataverse, they are not typically built from a single table with the same record management flexibility. Option C is incorrect because Power Automate is for automating workflows, not for building record management interfaces.
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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Power Pages site
Why it's wrong here
Power Pages is for external websites, not internal record management.
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Model-driven app from Dataverse
Why it's wrong here
Model-driven apps rely on predefined layouts dictated by the Dataverse table structure and metadata, preventing the custom pixel-perfect interface design required for a canvas app. This approach is used when you need to automate complex business processes through structured dashboards and relational data views rather than designing bespoke user interfaces from scratch.
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Power Automate flow
Why it's wrong here
Power Automate is for automation, not app creation.
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Canvas app from Dataverse
Why this is correct
Canvas apps can be built directly from a Dataverse table to manage records.
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