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The answer is SharePoint and Microsoft Dataverse. Canvas apps connect to these as valid data sources because they provide structured, relational data storage that Power Apps can directly read and write to through built-in connectors, with Dataverse offering robust security and business logic capabilities. On the Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals PL-900 exam, this question tests your understanding of common data source types versus services or non-data sources—a frequent trap is confusing Excel Online (a valid connection, but not listed here) with SharePoint, or mistaking a service like Power Automate for a data source. To remember, think of the acronym “S-D” for SharePoint and Dataverse: these are the two core, native data sources that Canvas apps rely on for enterprise-grade data management, while SQL Server is also valid but often omitted in multiple-choice options.
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.
Which TWO of the following are valid data sources for a Canvas app? (Choose TWO.)
SharePoint Online list
Canvas apps can connect to SharePoint lists.
Power Automate flow
Why wrong: Power Automate is a service, not a data source.
Microsoft Intune
Why wrong: Intune is for device management, not a data source.
Microsoft Entra ID
Why wrong: Microsoft Entra ID is an identity service, not a data source.
Microsoft Dataverse
Dataverse is a common data source for Canvas apps.
Answer choices
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Correct answer & explanation
SharePoint Online list
Options A and D are correct. Canvas apps can connect to SharePoint lists and Microsoft Dataverse. Microsoft SQL Server is also valid but not listed; Excel Online is a connection, but the options given include SharePoint and Dataverse. Option C is a service not a data source. Option E is not a data source.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
SharePoint Online list
Why this is correct
Canvas apps can connect to SharePoint lists.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Power Automate flow
Why it's wrong here
Power Automate is a service, not a data source.
Microsoft Intune
Why it's wrong here
Intune is for device management, not a data source.
Microsoft Entra ID
Why it's wrong here
Microsoft Entra ID is an identity service, not a data source.
Microsoft Dataverse
Why this is correct
Dataverse is a common data source for Canvas apps.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Common exam traps
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
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.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
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.
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Demonstrate the capabilities of Power Apps — This question tests Demonstrate the capabilities of Power Apps — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
The correct answer is: SharePoint Online list — Options A and D are correct. Canvas apps can connect to SharePoint lists and Microsoft Dataverse. Microsoft SQL Server is also valid but not listed; Excel Online is a connection, but the options given include SharePoint and Dataverse. Option C is a service not a data source. Option E is not a data source.
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Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Variation 1. Which TWO data sources can be used with a canvas app? (Choose two.)
easyWhy C: Options A and C are correct. SharePoint lists and Microsoft Dataverse are common data sources. Option B is a service, not a data source. Option D is a product family. Option E is a chat platform.
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