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Demonstrate the capabilities of Power Apps →hardMultiple ChoiceObjective-mapped

Quick Answer

The answer is to ensure the connection is deployed before the app. In an ARM template for Power Apps deployment, the dependsOn element explicitly defines a resource dependency, instructing Azure to create the Office 365 Outlook connection resource first, because the Power App resource references it and cannot function without it. This is a core concept in Infrastructure as Code, where resource provisioning order must be controlled to avoid deployment failures. On the Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals PL-900 exam, this tests your understanding of ARM template orchestration, often appearing in scenario-based questions where you must identify why a deployment fails. A common trap is confusing dependsOn with deployment scope or pricing, but remember it strictly governs creation order, not permissions or costs. For a quick memory tip, think of dependsOn as a "build order" rule: the dependency must exist before the dependent resource can be created, just like you need a foundation before building a house.

PL-900 Demonstrate the capabilities of Power Apps Practice Question

This PL-900 practice question tests your understanding of demonstrate the capabilities of power apps. 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

Refer to the exhibit.

{
  "$schema": "https://schema.management.azure.com/schemas/2019-04-01/deploymentTemplate.json#",
  "contentVersion": "1.0.0.0",
  "resources": [
    {
      "type": "Microsoft.Web/connections",
      "apiVersion": "2016-06-01",
      "name": "shared_office365",
      "location": "[resourceGroup().location]",
      "properties": {
        "displayName": "Office 365 Outlook",
        "api": {
          "id": "/subscriptions/123/resourceGroups/RG/providers/Microsoft.Web/locations/eastus/managedApis/shared_office365"
        },
        "parameterValues": {
          "token:clientId": "client-id-here",
          "token:clientSecret": "secret-here",
          "token:resourceUri": "https://outlook.office365.com"
        }
      }
    },
    {
      "type": "Microsoft.PowerApps/apps",
      "apiVersion": "2022-04-01",
      "name": "MyApp",
      "location": "eastus",
      "properties": {
        "appId": "app-id-here",
        "connectionReferences": {
          "shared_office365": {
            "connectionName": "shared_office365",
            "source": "Embedded",
            "id": "[resourceId('Microsoft.Web/connections', 'shared_office365')]"
          }
        }
      },
      "dependsOn": [
        "[resourceId('Microsoft.Web/connections', 'shared_office365')]"
      ]
    }
  ]
}

Refer to the exhibit. An ARM template deploys a Power App with a connection to Office 365 Outlook. What is the purpose of the 'dependsOn' element?

Question 1hardmultiple choice

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Exhibit

Refer to the exhibit.

{
  "$schema": "https://schema.management.azure.com/schemas/2019-04-01/deploymentTemplate.json#",
  "contentVersion": "1.0.0.0",
  "resources": [
    {
      "type": "Microsoft.Web/connections",
      "apiVersion": "2016-06-01",
      "name": "shared_office365",
      "location": "[resourceGroup().location]",
      "properties": {
        "displayName": "Office 365 Outlook",
        "api": {
          "id": "/subscriptions/123/resourceGroups/RG/providers/Microsoft.Web/locations/eastus/managedApis/shared_office365"
        },
        "parameterValues": {
          "token:clientId": "client-id-here",
          "token:clientSecret": "secret-here",
          "token:resourceUri": "https://outlook.office365.com"
        }
      }
    },
    {
      "type": "Microsoft.PowerApps/apps",
      "apiVersion": "2022-04-01",
      "name": "MyApp",
      "location": "eastus",
      "properties": {
        "appId": "app-id-here",
        "connectionReferences": {
          "shared_office365": {
            "connectionName": "shared_office365",
            "source": "Embedded",
            "id": "[resourceId('Microsoft.Web/connections', 'shared_office365')]"
          }
        }
      },
      "dependsOn": [
        "[resourceId('Microsoft.Web/connections', 'shared_office365')]"
      ]
    }
  ]
}

A
To deploy the resources to different regions
Why wrong: dependsOn does not control region.
B
To ensure the connection is deployed before the app
The app depends on the connection, so connection must exist first.
C
To ensure the app is deployed before the connection
Why wrong: dependsOn ensures the connection is deployed first.
D
To reduce the cost of the deployment
Why wrong: dependsOn does not affect cost.

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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

✓

To ensure the connection is deployed before the app

The dependsOn element ensures that the connection resource is created before the app resource, because the app references the connection. Option B is correct. Option A is wrong because the order is connection then app. Option C is wrong because dependsOn does not affect pricing. Option D is wrong because dependsOn is about resource creation order, not deployment scope.

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.

✗
To deploy the resources to different regions
Why it's wrong here
dependsOn does not control region.
✓
To ensure the connection is deployed before the app
Why this is correct
The app depends on the connection, so connection must exist first.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
✗
To ensure the app is deployed before the connection
Why it's wrong here
dependsOn ensures the connection is deployed first.
✗
To reduce the cost of the deployment
Why it's wrong here
dependsOn does not affect cost.

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

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.

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.
Use explanations to understand the rule behind the answer.

TExam Day Tips

Underline the problem statement mentally.
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 startup's cloud architect reviews their monthly bill and notices costs are higher than expected for a long-running batch job. Switching from on-demand instances to Reserved Instances — or using Spot/Preemptible VMs — can reduce compute costs by up to 72 %. Questions like this test whether you understand the tradeoffs between commitment, flexibility, and cost across cloud pricing models.

What to study next

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What does this PL-900 question test?

Demonstrate the capabilities of Power Apps — This question tests Demonstrate the capabilities of Power Apps — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..

What is the correct answer to this question?

The correct answer is: To ensure the connection is deployed before the app — The dependsOn element ensures that the connection resource is created before the app resource, because the app references the connection. Option B is correct. Option A is wrong because the order is connection then app. Option C is wrong because dependsOn does not affect pricing. Option D is wrong because dependsOn is about resource creation order, not deployment scope.

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Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.

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