- A
Action
Actions are steps in the flow.
- B
Connector
Connectors define the service to connect to.
- C
Business process flow
Why wrong: A business process flow is a different type of flow, not a component.
- D
Power Apps
Why wrong: Power Apps is a separate product.
- E
Trigger
Triggers start the flow.
Question 519 of 976
PL-900 Trigger Practice Question
This PL-900 practice question tests your understanding of demonstrate the capabilities of power automate. Read the scenario carefully and evaluate each option against the stated constraints before committing to an answer. A key principle to apply: trigger. 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 components are part of a Power Automate cloud flow?
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
✓
Action
Option A (Action), Option B (Connector), and Option E (Trigger) are the three core components of a Power Automate cloud flow. Actions are the steps performed, triggers start the flow, and connectors provide integration with services. Option C (Business process flow) is a type of model-driven app component, not a cloud flow component. Option D (Power Apps) is a separate application platform.
Key principle: Trigger
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✓
Action
Why this is correct
Actions are steps in the flow.
Related concept
Trigger
- ✓
Connector
Why this is correct
Connectors define the service to connect to.
Related concept
Trigger
- ✗
Business process flow
Why it's wrong here
A business process flow is a different type of flow, not a component.
- ✗
Power Apps
Why it's wrong here
Power Apps is a separate product.
- ✓
Trigger
Why this is correct
Triggers start the flow.
Related concept
Trigger
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
- Trigger
- Action
- Connector
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
Trigger
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
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. Trigger Cloud exam questions reward reading the constraint carefully: the same technology can be right or wrong depending on the use case.
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What does this PL-900 question test?
Demonstrate the capabilities of Power Automate — This question tests Demonstrate the capabilities of Power Automate — Trigger.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Action — Option A (Action), Option B (Connector), and Option E (Trigger) are the three core components of a Power Automate cloud flow. Actions are the steps performed, triggers start the flow, and connectors provide integration with services. Option C (Business process flow) is a type of model-driven app component, not a cloud flow component. Option D (Power Apps) is a separate application platform.
What should I do if I get this PL-900 question wrong?
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What is the key concept behind this question?
Trigger
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