PL-900 Practice Question: Demonstrate the capabilities of Power Automate
Which TWO components are required to create a Power Automate flow that sends an email when a new item is added to a SharePoint list? (Choose two.)
⚠ Common exam trap
Candidates often think a condition or approval is needed for any 'smart' automation, but the question only asks for the minimum components to send an email on item creation, which is just a trigger and an action.
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
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A trigger
A trigger is required because a Power Automate flow must have a starting event to initiate execution. For a SharePoint list, the 'When an item is created' trigger fires automatically when a new item is added, which is the necessary first step before any actions can run.
Answer analysis
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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A trigger
Why this is correct
Correct. Every flow needs a trigger.
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An approval action
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Approval is not needed for sending email.
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A variable
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Variables are optional.
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A condition
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Condition is optional.
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A Send an email action
Why this is correct
Correct. This sends the email notification.
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