Quick Answer
The answer is Automated and Scheduled. These are two of the valid trigger types in Power Automate because an Automated trigger initiates a flow when a specific event occurs, such as a new email arriving in a shared mailbox, while a Scheduled trigger runs a flow on a recurring timer, like every hour or at a set date. On the Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals PL-900 exam, this question tests your understanding of how flows start, and a common trap is confusing "Manual" with a trigger type—manual flows are actually triggered by a button, not a standalone trigger. Button triggers are valid but were not listed as options here, and choices like "Instant" or "Connector" refer to action types or connections, not triggers. To remember, think of the three core trigger families: Automated (event-driven), Scheduled (time-driven), and Button (user-driven). For the exam, just know that Automated and Scheduled are the two classic trigger types you must recognize.
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. 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 TWO of the following are valid trigger types in Power Automate? (Select TWO.)
Scheduled
Scheduled triggers run at specified times.
Recurrence
Why wrong: Recurrence is a type of scheduled trigger, but 'Recurrence' itself is an action, not a category.
Automated
Automated triggers respond to events such as a new email.
Manual
Why wrong: Manual is not a trigger type; flows are triggered manually via button.
Instant
Why wrong: Instant refers to flows that run on demand, not a trigger type.
Answer choices
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Correct answer & explanation
Scheduled
A and B are correct. Automated triggers respond to events, and scheduled triggers run on a timer. Button triggers are also valid but not listed as an option here. C is incorrect because 'Manual' is not a trigger type; manual flows are triggered by a button. D and E are types of connections or actions, not triggers.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
Scheduled
Why this is correct
Scheduled triggers run at specified times.
Related concept
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Recurrence
Why it's wrong here
Recurrence is a type of scheduled trigger, but 'Recurrence' itself is an action, not a category.
Automated
Why this is correct
Automated triggers respond to events such as a new email.
Related concept
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Manual
Why it's wrong here
Manual is not a trigger type; flows are triggered manually via button.
Instant
Why it's wrong here
Instant refers to flows that run on demand, not a trigger type.
Common exam traps
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
This question should be treated as a scenario, not a definition check. Identify the problem, the constraint and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
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Demonstrate the capabilities of Power Automate — This question tests Demonstrate the capabilities of Power Automate — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
The correct answer is: Scheduled — A and B are correct. Automated triggers respond to events, and scheduled triggers run on a timer. Button triggers are also valid but not listed as an option here. C is incorrect because 'Manual' is not a trigger type; manual flows are triggered by a button. D and E are types of connections or actions, not triggers.
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Variation 1. Which TWO of the following are valid trigger types in Power Automate?
easyWhy A: Option A and D are correct. Automated triggers respond to events, and instant triggers are manually started. Option B is wrong because 'Scheduled' is a type, not 'Calendar'. Option C is wrong because 'Manual' is not a trigger type but a subtype. Option E is wrong because 'Event' is not a trigger type.
Variation 2. Which THREE are valid trigger types in Power Automate? (Select THREE.)
mediumWhy A: Options A, B, and D are correct. Automated (e.g., when an email arrives), Instant (e.g., button trigger), and Scheduled (e.g., recurrence) are the three main trigger types. Option C is wrong because 'Manual' is not a separate type; it's covered under Instant. Option E is wrong because 'Business process flow' is a different feature in Power Automate, not a trigger type.
Variation 3. Which TWO are valid trigger types in Power Automate? (Select TWO.)
mediumWhy B: Option B is correct because a scheduled trigger in Power Automate runs a flow at a specified date and time, or on a recurring basis (e.g., every hour, daily). This is a fundamental trigger type used for automation that does not depend on an external event.
Variation 4. Which TWO are valid trigger types in Power Automate?
mediumWhy C: Option A (Automated) and Option D (Instant) are valid trigger types. Option B is a type of flow, not a trigger. Option C is not a trigger type. Option E is a UI element.
Variation 5. Which TWO are valid trigger types in Power Automate?
easyWhy A: Options A and D are correct because they are standard trigger types. Option B is wrong because it's an action. Option C is wrong because it's not a trigger. Option E is wrong because it's an action.
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