The answer is yes, because when Flow2’s first action creates an item, that creation event directly triggers Flow1. This happens because Power Automate flows operate independently on the same event—Flow1’s trigger is set to fire on item creation, so any new item, regardless of which flow creates it, will start a separate instance of Flow1. On the Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals PL-900 exam, this scenario tests your understanding of how triggers and actions interact across multiple flows, often appearing as a trick question where candidates mistakenly think flows block each other. The common trap is assuming a flow that updates an item will cause a loop, but here Flow1 only triggers on creation, not updates, so no infinite loop occurs. Remember the memory tip: “Creation calls all—updates are ignored unless specified.”
PL-900 Practice Question: Describe the business value of Microsoft Power Platform
This PL-900 practice question tests your understanding of describe the business value of microsoft power platform. 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.
Exhibit
{
"flows": [
{
"name": "Flow1",
"triggers": ["When an item is created"],
"actions": ["Send an email", "Update item"]
},
{
"name": "Flow2",
"triggers": ["When an email arrives"],
"actions": ["Create item", "Send approval"]
}
]
}
Refer to the exhibit. A Power Automate environment has two flows. Flow1 triggers on item creation and sends an email then updates the item. Flow2 triggers on email arrival, creates an item, and sends an approval. If an email arrives that triggers Flow2, and Flow2's first action creates an item, will Flow1 also trigger?
Clue words in this question
Noticing these words before you look at the options changes how you read each choice.
Clue: "first"
Why it matters: Order matters here. You are being tested on which action comes before the others — not which action is generally useful.
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
✓
Yes, because the item creation will trigger Flow1.
Flow1 triggers on item creation, so when Flow2's first action creates an item, that creation event fires the trigger for Flow1. Power Automate allows multiple flows to respond to the same event independently, so Flow1 will execute as a separate instance. This is why option C is correct.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
✗
No, because Flow2 runs in a separate context.
Why it's wrong here
Flows are independent; triggers fire regardless of context.
✗
Yes, but only if both flows are in the same solution.
Why it's wrong here
Solutions don't affect trigger behavior.
✓
Yes, because the item creation will trigger Flow1.
Why this is correct
Flow2's create item action causes an item creation event that Flow1 is listening for.
Clue confirmation
The clue word "first" in the question point toward this answer.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
✗
No, because triggers are disabled during flow runs.
Why it's wrong here
Triggers are not disabled during runs by default.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates assume flows run in isolation or that triggers are disabled during execution, but Power Automate processes events asynchronously and independently, allowing multiple flows to trigger from the same event.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Under the hood, Power Automate uses event-driven architecture with a trigger polling mechanism. When Flow2 creates an item, the Dataverse (or SharePoint) event is logged, and Flow1's trigger picks it up on the next polling cycle (typically within seconds). This means Flow1 and Flow2 run as separate instances, potentially overlapping in execution, which is important for scenarios like cascading approvals or audit logging where you need multiple flows to react to the same data change.
KKey Concepts to Remember
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
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
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
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. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. 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
Got this wrong? Here's your next step.
Identify which exam domain this question belongs to, review the core concept, then practise similar questions from the same domain.
Describe the business value of Microsoft Power Platform — This question tests Describe the business value of Microsoft Power Platform — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Yes, because the item creation will trigger Flow1. — Flow1 triggers on item creation, so when Flow2's first action creates an item, that creation event fires the trigger for Flow1. Power Automate allows multiple flows to respond to the same event independently, so Flow1 will execute as a separate instance. This is why option C is correct.
What should I do if I get this PL-900 question wrong?
Identify which exam domain this question belongs to, review the core concept, then practise similar questions from the same domain.
Are there clue words in this question I should notice?
Yes — watch for: "first". Order matters here. You are being tested on which action comes before the others — not which action is generally useful.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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