PL-900 Practice Question: Demonstrate the capabilities of Power Automate
Which TWO are valid trigger types in Power Automate? (Select TWO.)
⚠ Common exam trap
Test-takers frequently confuse connector actions (like approvals or webhooks) with trigger types, or they misremember the three official trigger categories (automated, scheduled, instant) and select non-existent or mislabeled options.
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Scheduled trigger
A scheduled trigger in Power Automate runs a flow at a specified date and time, or on a recurring basis (e.g., every hour, daily). This is a fundamental trigger type used for automation that does not depend on an external event.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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Webhook trigger
Why it's wrong here
Webhook is a pattern, not a trigger type.
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Scheduled trigger
Why this is correct
Runs on a schedule.
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Approval trigger
Why it's wrong here
Approval is an action.
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Automated trigger
Why this is correct
Trigger based on an event.
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Button trigger
Why it's wrong here
Button is a manual trigger.
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