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The answer is a Dataverse table and a form. These two components are required to create a model-driven app because the Dataverse table provides the essential data schema, relationships, and security context that define what data the app can store and manage, while the form serves as the primary user interface for viewing and editing that data. Without a Dataverse table, the app has no underlying data source to interact with, and without a form, users would have no way to input or modify records. On the PL-900 exam, this question tests your understanding that model-driven apps are data-centric, not canvas-centric; a common trap is selecting “views” or “dashboards,” which are optional enhancements rather than core requirements. To remember, think of the table as the engine and the form as the steering wheel—both must be present for the app to function.
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 components are required to create a model-driven app in Power Apps? (Choose two.)
AI Builder model
Why wrong: AI models are optional enhancements.
Dataverse table
Model-driven apps require Dataverse tables to store data.
Power Automate flow
Why wrong: Flows are not required for the app.
Power BI dashboard
Why wrong: Dashboards can be embedded but are not required.
Form
Forms are used to display and edit data.
Answer choices
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Correct answer & explanation
Dataverse table
Dataverse tables (Option B) are the fundamental data storage structure for model-driven apps. Every model-driven app must be built on top of at least one Dataverse table to provide the data schema, relationships, and security context that the app's views, forms, and dashboards rely on. Without a Dataverse table, the app has no data source to interact with.
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.
AI Builder model
Why it's wrong here
AI models are optional enhancements.
Dataverse table
Why this is correct
Model-driven apps require Dataverse tables to store data.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Power Automate flow
Why it's wrong here
Flows are not required for the app.
Power BI dashboard
Why it's wrong here
Dashboards can be embedded but are not required.
Form
Why this is correct
Forms are used to display and edit data.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Common exam traps
The trap here is that candidates often confuse 'required components' with 'commonly used components'—they may think Power Automate flows or Power BI dashboards are mandatory because they are frequently integrated, but the exam specifically tests the minimal structural prerequisites (Dataverse table and a form).
Detailed technical explanation
Under the hood, a model-driven app is essentially a metadata-driven application that renders UI components (forms, views, charts) based on the Dataverse table schema. The app's behavior is defined by the table's relationships, business rules, and security roles. For example, a simple 'Contact Management' app requires at least the 'Contact' table; without it, the app cannot define forms or views, and the app designer will not allow creation.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
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The correct answer is: Dataverse table — Dataverse tables (Option B) are the fundamental data storage structure for model-driven apps. Every model-driven app must be built on top of at least one Dataverse table to provide the data schema, relationships, and security context that the app's views, forms, and dashboards rely on. Without a Dataverse table, the app has no data source to interact with.
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