PL-900 Automated trigger Practice Question
Which THREE are valid trigger types in Power Automate?
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Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
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Instant
In Power Automate, the three valid trigger categories are Instant (C), Scheduled (D), and Automated (E). Instant (C) flows are triggered manually by a user action, such as clicking a button or selecting a flow from the mobile app, and they can accept user inputs at runtime. Scheduled (D) flows run on a recurring schedule defined by the flow author, such as daily or weekly, using a Recurrence trigger. Automated (E) flows start automatically in response to an event, such as a new email, a SharePoint item being created, or a new row in Dataverse. Options A (Button) and B (Flow button) are not distinct trigger types; a button is simply a UI mechanism used to start an Instant flow, so they do not belong as separate categories.
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Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Button
Why it's wrong here
A button is a UI control, not a trigger type; Power Automate categorises triggers as automated, instant, and scheduled. It is tempting because instant flows are manually started, but the trigger type itself is 'manually trigger a flow', not the button rendered in the app.
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Flow button
Why it's wrong here
'Flow button' is not a trigger category; Power Automate defines automated, instant, and scheduled triggers. It is tempting because instant flows surface as buttons in the mobile app, but the button is the user interface, not the underlying trigger classification.
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Instant
Why this is correct
Instant triggers run on demand, started manually by a user via a button or app. This is one of Power Automate's three trigger categories, satisfying the requirement for user-initiated flows rather than scheduled or event-driven ones.
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Scheduled
Why this is correct
Scheduled triggers fire on a defined recurrence, such as hourly or daily, independent of any event. This is one of Power Automate's three trigger categories, satisfying the requirement for a time-based trigger that starts flows without external input.
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Automated
Why this is correct
Automated triggers fire in response to an event, such as a new SharePoint item or incoming email. This is one of Power Automate's three trigger categories, satisfying the requirement for event-driven initiation rather than time-based or manual starts.
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