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Demonstrate the capabilities of Power Pages →hardMultiple ChoiceObjective-mapped

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.

Exhibit

{
  "$schema": "https://schema.management.azure.com/schemas/2019-04-01/deploymentTemplate.json#",
  "contentVersion": "1.0.0.0",
  "resources": [
    {
      "type": "Microsoft.PowerPlatform/portals",
      "apiVersion": "2022-03-01-preview",
      "name": "myPortal",
      "location": "[resourceGroup().location]",
      "properties": {
        "displayName": "My Portal",
        "portalUrl": "https://myportal.powerappsportals.com",
        "authentication": {
          "provider": "Local"
        }
      }
    }
  ]
}

Refer to the exhibit. You are deploying a Power Pages site using an ARM template. After deployment, you find that the portal uses local authentication, but you need it to use Microsoft Entra ID. What is the most likely reason the authentication provider is not set correctly?

Clue words in this question

Noticing these words before you look at the options changes how you read each choice.

Clue: "most likely"
Why it matters: Probability qualifier — the question wants the most probable cause or outcome, not a guaranteed one. Eliminate low-probability options.

Question 1hardmultiple choice

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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.PowerPlatform/portals",
      "apiVersion": "2022-03-01-preview",
      "name": "myPortal",
      "location": "[resourceGroup().location]",
      "properties": {
        "displayName": "My Portal",
        "portalUrl": "https://myportal.powerappsportals.com",
        "authentication": {
          "provider": "Local"
        }
      }
    }
  ]
}

A
The portal URL must be changed to use Microsoft Entra ID.
Why wrong: The portal URL is independent of the authentication provider.
B
The 'authentication' property should be 'identityProviders' with the correct configuration.
The correct property for configuring authentication providers in ARM is 'identityProviders'.
C
The portal location must be in a region that supports Microsoft Entra ID.
Why wrong: Microsoft Entra ID is available globally; location does not affect authentication provider support.
D
The portal only supports local authentication when deployed via ARM.
Why wrong: Power Pages supports multiple authentication providers, including Microsoft Entra ID, via ARM.

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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

✓

The 'authentication' property should be 'identityProviders' with the correct configuration.

The exhibit shows an ARM template with the 'authentication' property set to 'Local'. However, the correct property for configuring identity providers in ARM templates for Power Pages is 'identityProviders', not 'authentication'. Additionally, the API version '2022-03-01-preview' may not support the full configuration. The most likely reason is that the template uses an incorrect property name. Option A is incorrect because local authentication is not the only option. Option C is incorrect because the portal URL does not affect authentication. Option D is incorrect because the location is not relevant.

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.

✗
The portal URL must be changed to use Microsoft Entra ID.
Why it's wrong here
The portal URL is independent of the authentication provider.
✓
The 'authentication' property should be 'identityProviders' with the correct configuration.
Why this is correct
The correct property for configuring authentication providers in ARM is 'identityProviders'.
Clue confirmation
The clue word "most likely" in the question point toward this answer.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
✗
The portal location must be in a region that supports Microsoft Entra ID.
Why it's wrong here
Microsoft Entra ID is available globally; location does not affect authentication provider support.
✗
The portal only supports local authentication when deployed via ARM.
Why it's wrong here
Power Pages supports multiple authentication providers, including Microsoft Entra ID, via ARM.

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 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.

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What does this PL-900 question test?

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

What is the correct answer to this question?

The correct answer is: The 'authentication' property should be 'identityProviders' with the correct configuration. — The exhibit shows an ARM template with the 'authentication' property set to 'Local'. However, the correct property for configuring identity providers in ARM templates for Power Pages is 'identityProviders', not 'authentication'. Additionally, the API version '2022-03-01-preview' may not support the full configuration. The most likely reason is that the template uses an incorrect property name. Option A is incorrect because local authentication is not the only option. Option C is incorrect because the portal URL does not affect authentication. Option D is incorrect because the location is not relevant.

What should I do if I get this PL-900 question wrong?

Are there clue words in this question I should notice?

Yes — watch for: "most likely". Probability qualifier — the question wants the most probable cause or outcome, not a guaranteed one. Eliminate low-probability options.

What is the key concept behind this question?

Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.

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