- A
System Customizer
System Customizer allows creating and editing Power Apps and flows, and can customize system settings, but does not have environment management permissions.
- B
Basic User
Why wrong: Basic User only allows running apps and flows; it does not permit creating or editing them.
- C
System Administrator
Why wrong: System Administrator has full environment management capabilities, which is not allowed per the requirement.
- D
Global Administrator
Why wrong: Global Administrator has tenant-wide management, far beyond environment-level control, so it is not suitable.
- E
Environment Maker
Environment Maker allows creating and editing Power Apps and flows without managing the environment.
Question 926 of 976
Assign User Roles for Power Apps and Flows: Environment Maker and Basic User
This PL-900 practice question tests your understanding of manage the microsoft power platform environment. Read the scenario carefully and evaluate each option against the stated constraints before committing to an answer. A key principle to apply: environment Maker. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
An administrator needs to assign user roles in a Power Platform environment. Which TWO roles can be assigned to allow users to create and edit Power Apps and flows, but not manage environments?
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
✓
System Customizer
Environment Maker allows users to create and edit Power Apps and flows without environment management. System Customizer also allows creating and editing apps and flows, and additionally can customize system settings, but does not manage environments. Basic User only allows running apps and flows, not creating or editing. System Administrator and Global Administrator include environment management capabilities, which are not desired.
Key principle: Environment Maker
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✓
System Customizer
Why this is correct
System Customizer allows creating and editing Power Apps and flows, and can customize system settings, but does not have environment management permissions.
Related concept
Environment Maker
- ✗
Basic User
Why it's wrong here
Basic User only allows running apps and flows; it does not permit creating or editing them.
- ✗
System Administrator
Why it's wrong here
System Administrator has full environment management capabilities, which is not allowed per the requirement.
- ✗
Global Administrator
Why it's wrong here
Global Administrator has tenant-wide management, far beyond environment-level control, so it is not suitable.
- ✓
Environment Maker
Why this is correct
Environment Maker allows creating and editing Power Apps and flows without managing the environment.
Related concept
Environment Maker
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Many certification questions include familiar terms but test a specific constraint. Read the exact wording before choosing an answer that is generally true but wrong for this case.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Treat this as a scenario question. Identify the problem, the constraint, and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Environment Maker
- System Customizer
- Basic User
TExam Day Tips
- Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
- Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
Environment Maker
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A company's IT admin needs to give a contractor read-only access to production logs without sharing account credentials. Using role-based access control (RBAC) and temporary scoped permissions — not a permanent shared password — is the correct pattern. Questions like this test whether you can apply least-privilege access across cloud identity services.
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What does this PL-900 question test?
Manage the Microsoft Power Platform environment — This question tests Manage the Microsoft Power Platform environment — Environment Maker.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: System Customizer — Environment Maker allows users to create and edit Power Apps and flows without environment management. System Customizer also allows creating and editing apps and flows, and additionally can customize system settings, but does not manage environments. Basic User only allows running apps and flows, not creating or editing. System Administrator and Global Administrator include environment management capabilities, which are not desired.
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