The answer is to enable anonymous access in the site settings. This configuration allows external users to browse a Power Pages site without signing in, because anonymous access bypasses the authentication layer entirely and grants unauthenticated users permission to view pages and content. On the Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals PL-900 exam, this question tests your understanding of the difference between authentication (who can enter) and authorization (what they can do once inside). A common trap is confusing web roles with authentication settings—web roles control authorization for authenticated users, not the ability to allow unauthenticated entry. Remember the memory tip: “Anonymous = No sign-in needed; Web roles = What you can do after signing in.”
PL-900 Demonstrate the capabilities of Power Pages Practice Question
This PL-900 practice question tests your understanding of demonstrate the capabilities of power pages. This is a configuration task: choose the command set that satisfies every stated requirement. Small differences — like 'secret' vs 'password' or 'transport input ssh' vs 'all' — change whether the answer is correct. 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.
A company wants to allow external users to access a Power Pages site without requiring them to sign in. Which authentication setting should be configured?
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Enable anonymous access in the site settings
Option A is correct because enabling anonymous access allows users to browse without signing in. Options B and C are wrong because they require authentication. Option D is wrong because web roles are for authorization, not for enabling anonymous access.
Key principle: Authentication proves identity; authorization controls what that identity can do after login. Both must work for full privileged access.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Configure Microsoft Entra ID as the identity provider
Why it's wrong here
Entra ID requires users to sign in with an organizational account.
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Set up local authentication with username and password
Why it's wrong here
Local authentication requires users to sign in.
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Enable anonymous access in the site settings
Why this is correct
Anonymous access allows public users to view pages without signing in.
Related concept
Authentication checks who the user is.
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Create a web role that grants access to everyone
Why it's wrong here
Web roles control what authenticated users can do, not whether they can bypass login.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: authentication is not authorization
Logging in proves the user can authenticate. It does not automatically mean the user is allowed to enter privileged or configuration mode. Watch for AAA authorization, privilege level and command authorization details.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
This kind of question is testing the difference between identity and permission. A user may successfully log in to a router because authentication is working, but still fail to enter configuration mode because authorization is missing, misconfigured or mapped to a lower privilege level.
KKey Concepts to Remember
Authentication checks who the user is.
Authorization controls what the user is allowed to do after login.
Privilege levels affect access to EXEC and configuration commands.
AAA, TACACS+ and RADIUS can separate login success from command access.
TExam Day Tips
→Do not assume successful login means full administrative access.
→Look for words such as cannot enter configuration mode, privilege level, authorization or command access.
→Separate login problems from permission problems before choosing the answer.
Key takeaway
Authentication proves identity; authorization controls what that identity can do after login. Both must work for full privileged access.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A company's IT admin needs to give a contractor read-only access to production logs without sharing account credentials. Using role-based access control (RBAC) and temporary scoped permissions — not a permanent shared password — is the correct pattern. Questions like this test whether you can apply least-privilege access across cloud identity services.
What to study next
Got this wrong? Here's your next step.
Review Cisco AAA concepts — authentication, authorization, and accounting. Study privilege levels (0–15), command authorization under TACACS+, and how RADIUS differs. Then practise related PL-900 questions on access control and AAA configuration.
Demonstrate the capabilities of Power Pages — This question tests Demonstrate the capabilities of Power Pages — Authentication checks who the user is..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Enable anonymous access in the site settings — Option A is correct because enabling anonymous access allows users to browse without signing in. Options B and C are wrong because they require authentication. Option D is wrong because web roles are for authorization, not for enabling anonymous access.
What should I do if I get this PL-900 question wrong?
Review Cisco AAA concepts — authentication, authorization, and accounting. Study privilege levels (0–15), command authorization under TACACS+, and how RADIUS differs. Then practise related PL-900 questions on access control and AAA configuration.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Authentication checks who the user is.
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