How to Identify the Connector Used in a Power Apps App from an Exhibit
Exhibit
{
"type": "Microsoft.PowerApps/apps",
"properties": {
"appVersion": "1.0.0",
"createdBy": {
"displayName": "John Doe"
},
"lastModifiedBy": {
"displayName": "Jane Smith"
},
"connections": [
{
"name": "shared_commondataservice",
"id": "/providers/Microsoft.PowerApps/apis/shared_commondataservice"
}
]
}
}Refer to the exhibit. You are reviewing a Power Apps app definition. Based on the exhibit, which connector does the app use?
Quick Answer
The answer is Microsoft Dataverse. This is correct because the exhibit displays a Power Apps app definition referencing a Dataverse table, such as 'Accounts' or 'Contacts', as its data source; Dataverse is the native data platform for Power Apps, providing relational tables, business logic, and security directly within the Power Platform, so the connector used is always Microsoft Dataverse when building canvas or model-driven apps with these tables. On the PL-900 exam, this question tests your ability to identify connectors from an exhibit, often by spotting table names like 'Account' or 'Contact' that are unique to Dataverse, not SharePoint or SQL. A common trap is confusing Dataverse with the Common Data Service (its former name) or assuming any table means SharePoint—remember, Dataverse tables appear with a database icon and schema prefixes. Memory tip: if you see a table name that looks like a business entity (e.g., 'Lead', 'Opportunity'), think Dataverse first.
⚠ Common exam trap
Candidates often confuse the Dataverse connector with SharePoint or SQL Server because they see a table-like structure, but Dataverse is a distinct platform service with its own connector, not a SharePoint list or SQL database.
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
✓
Microsoft Dataverse
The exhibit shows a Power Apps app definition that includes a reference to a Microsoft Dataverse table (e.g., 'Accounts' or 'Contacts') as the data source. Dataverse is the native data platform for Power Apps, providing relational tables, business logic, and security directly within the Power Platform. The connector used is Microsoft Dataverse, which is the default connector when building canvas or model-driven apps with Dataverse tables.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✓
Microsoft Dataverse
Why this is correct
The connection ID 'shared_commondataservice' corresponds to Dataverse.
- ✗
Office 365 Users
Why it's wrong here
The exhibit does not show an Office 365 Users connector.
- ✗
SQL Server
Why it's wrong here
The connector is for Dataverse, not SQL Server.
- ✗
SharePoint
Why it's wrong here
No SharePoint connector is listed.
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1 more way this is tested on PL-900
These questions test the same concept from different angles. Work through them to make sure you can recognise it however the exam phrases it.
Variation 1. A logistics company uses Power Apps to build a fleet management app. They need to integrate real-time GPS data from IoT devices. Which connector should they use?
medium- A.SharePoint connector
- ✓ B.IoT connector
- C.Dynamics 365 connector
- D.Office 365 Users connector
Why B: The IoT connector is specifically designed to ingest and process data from Internet of Things devices, including real-time GPS streams from fleet telematics. It provides built-in triggers and actions for handling device telemetry, making it the correct choice for integrating live GPS data into a Power Apps fleet management solution.
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