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Demonstrate the capabilities of Power Apps →mediumMultiple ChoiceObjective-mapped

Quick Answer

The correct answer is that the ARM template creates a SharePoint Online API connection for Power Apps. This is because the resource type 'Microsoft.Web/connections' in an Azure Resource Manager template specifically provisions an API connection, which acts as a secure bridge between Power Apps and an external data source like SharePoint Online. On the Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals PL-900 exam, this question tests your understanding of how ARM templates automate infrastructure deployment rather than application logic—a common trap is confusing the connection resource with the actual app or data storage. Remember, the ARM template does not create a Power App, a SharePoint list, or a Dataverse environment; it only sets up the connection so that your app can talk to SharePoint. A helpful memory tip is to think of the ARM template as a "plumber" that installs the pipe (the API connection) between Power Apps and SharePoint, not the water (data) or the faucet (the app itself).

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

{
  "$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": "mySharePointConnection",
      "properties": {
        "api": {
          "id": "/subscriptions/{subscription-id}/providers/Microsoft.Web/locations/{location}/managedApis/sharepointonline"
        },
        "displayName": "SharePoint Connection",
        "parameterValues": {}
      }
    }
  ]
}

Refer to the exhibit. An ARM template is used to deploy a connection. What is the purpose of this resource?

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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": "mySharePointConnection",
      "properties": {
        "api": {
          "id": "/subscriptions/{subscription-id}/providers/Microsoft.Web/locations/{location}/managedApis/sharepointonline"
        },
        "displayName": "SharePoint Connection",
        "parameterValues": {}
      }
    }
  ]
}

A
Create a new Power App
Why wrong: Connections are separate from app definitions.
B
Create a Dataverse environment
Why wrong: This is a connection to SharePoint, not Dataverse.
C
Create a SharePoint Online API connection for Power Apps
The template creates a connection resource for Power Apps.
D
Deploy a SharePoint list
Why wrong: This template deploys a connection, not a list.

Full breakdown with real-world context →

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

✓

Create a SharePoint Online API connection for Power Apps

Option B is correct. The resource type 'Microsoft.Web/connections' creates an API connection for Power Apps to use with SharePoint Online. Option A is incorrect because it's not a SharePoint list. Option C is incorrect because it's not creating a Power App. Option D is incorrect because it's not creating a Dataverse environment.

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.

✗
Create a new Power App
Why it's wrong here
Connections are separate from app definitions.
✗
Create a Dataverse environment
Why it's wrong here
This is a connection to SharePoint, not Dataverse.
✓
Create a SharePoint Online API connection for Power Apps
Why this is correct
The template creates a connection resource for Power Apps.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
✗
Deploy a SharePoint list
Why it's wrong here
This template deploys a connection, not a list.

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 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

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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: Create a SharePoint Online API connection for Power Apps — Option B is correct. The resource type 'Microsoft.Web/connections' creates an API connection for Power Apps to use with SharePoint Online. Option A is incorrect because it's not a SharePoint list. Option C is incorrect because it's not creating a Power App. Option D is incorrect because it's not creating a Dataverse environment.

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What is the key concept behind this question?

Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.

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