PL-900 Practice Question: Demonstrate the capabilities of Power Automate
Exhibit
{
"definition": {
"triggers": {
"When_an_item_is_created": {
"type": "ApiConnection",
"inputs": {
"host": {
"connectionName": "shared_sharepointonline"
},
"apiVersion": "1.0",
"method": "get",
"path": "/v1.0/sites/{site-id}/lists/{list-id}/items",
"queries": {
"$filter": "createdDateTime ge @{utcNow()}"
}
}
}
}
}
}Refer to the exhibit. A Power Automate flow triggers when an item is created in a SharePoint list. The flow does not trigger for items created immediately after the flow is enabled. What is the most likely cause?
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
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The trigger uses a polling interval that may not capture items created shortly after enablement.
The SharePoint trigger in Power Automate uses a polling interval; when the flow is enabled, it may not immediately capture items created before the first poll completes. This is a common cause of missing recent items. Option A is incorrect because utcNow() is evaluated dynamically at each poll, not static. Option C is incorrect because there is no evidence the $filter expression is invalid. Option D is incorrect because the site ID is typically correct if the flow connects successfully.
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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The utcNow() function returns a static time.
Why it's wrong here
It returns current time each evaluation.
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The trigger uses a polling interval that may not capture items created shortly after enablement.
Why this is correct
Polling can miss items if not immediate.
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The $filter expression is invalid.
Why it's wrong here
Expression is valid.
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The site ID is incorrect.
Why it's wrong here
Assuming correct.
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