Quick Answer
The answer is SharePoint, SQL Server, and Microsoft Dataverse. These three are valid data sources for canvas apps in Power Apps because they are supported through built-in connectors that allow direct read and write operations, with Dataverse serving as the native data platform for Power Platform and SharePoint providing flexible list-based storage. On the PL-900 exam, this question tests your understanding of which connectors are available out-of-the-box versus those requiring additional configuration or unsupported direct access; a common trap is assuming Excel workbooks are a standalone data source when they actually require OneDrive or SharePoint as an intermediary, and Oracle Database is not a built-in connector. To remember the valid trio, think of the acronym SSD: SharePoint, SQL Server, Dataverse.
This PL-900 practice question tests your understanding of demonstrate the capabilities of power apps. Read the scenario carefully and evaluate each option against the stated constraints before committing to an answer. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. 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.
Which THREE are valid data sources for canvas apps in Power Apps?
SQL Server database
SQL Server is supported via the SQL Server connector.
Local Excel file
Why wrong: Excel must be stored in the cloud (e.g., OneDrive) to be used.
SharePoint list
SharePoint is a common data source for canvas apps.
Microsoft Dataverse
Dataverse is the native data platform for Power Apps.
Oracle Database
Why wrong: Oracle is not a standard connector in Power Apps.
Answer choices
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
SQL Server database
Correct: A, C, and E. SharePoint (A), SQL Server (C), and Microsoft Dataverse (E) are all supported. B is wrong because Excel workbooks are not supported directly as a data source (must be in OneDrive or SharePoint). D is wrong because Oracle Database is not a built-in connector.
Key principle: ACLs process entries top to bottom and stop at the first match. Entry order and interface direction matter as much as the permit or deny statement.
Answer analysis
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
SQL Server database
Why this is correct
SQL Server is supported via the SQL Server connector.
Related concept
Standard ACLs match source addresses.
Local Excel file
Why it's wrong here
Excel must be stored in the cloud (e.g., OneDrive) to be used.
SharePoint list
Why this is correct
SharePoint is a common data source for canvas apps.
Related concept
Standard ACLs match source addresses.
Microsoft Dataverse
Why this is correct
Dataverse is the native data platform for Power Apps.
Related concept
Standard ACLs match source addresses.
Oracle Database
Why it's wrong here
Oracle is not a standard connector in Power Apps.
Common exam traps
ACLs are processed top to bottom. The first matching entry wins, and an implicit deny usually exists at the end.
Detailed technical explanation
ACL questions test precision: source, destination, protocol, port and direction. A generally correct ACL can still fail if it is applied on the wrong interface or in the wrong direction.
Key takeaway
ACLs process entries top to bottom and stop at the first match. Entry order and interface direction matter as much as the permit or deny statement.
Real-world example
A cloud solutions architect for a retail company is evaluating services for a new workload. The correct answer here reflects best practice for the specific scenario described — not a general cloud recommendation. ACLs process entries top to bottom and stop at the first match. Entry order and interface direction matter as much as the permit or deny statement. Cloud exam questions reward reading the constraint carefully: the same technology can be right or wrong depending on the use case.
What to study next
Review ACL processing order, placement rules (standard near destination, extended near source), and inbound vs outbound direction. Study wildcard masks and implicit deny. Then practise related PL-900 ACL questions on filtering logic and placement.
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Demonstrate the capabilities of Power Apps — This question tests Demonstrate the capabilities of Power Apps — Standard ACLs match source addresses..
The correct answer is: SQL Server database — Correct: A, C, and E. SharePoint (A), SQL Server (C), and Microsoft Dataverse (E) are all supported. B is wrong because Excel workbooks are not supported directly as a data source (must be in OneDrive or SharePoint). D is wrong because Oracle Database is not a built-in connector.
Review ACL processing order, placement rules (standard near destination, extended near source), and inbound vs outbound direction. Study wildcard masks and implicit deny. Then practise related PL-900 ACL questions on filtering logic and placement.
Standard ACLs match source addresses.
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