PL-900 Demonstrate the capabilities of Power Apps Practice Question
Which TWO data sources can be directly connected to a Power Apps canvas app without using an on-premises data gateway? (Choose two.)
⚠ Common exam trap
It's easy for candidates to confuse 'on-premises' data sources (which require a gateway) with cloud-based services like SharePoint Online and Outlook, mistakenly thinking all Microsoft data sources need a gateway, or overlooking that SharePoint Online is a cloud service.
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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Microsoft 365 Outlook
Microsoft 365 Outlook is a cloud-based service that can be directly connected to a Power Apps canvas app using built-in connectors without requiring an on-premises data gateway. The Outlook connector uses Microsoft Graph API to access mail, calendar, and contacts, making it a native cloud-to-cloud integration.
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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Oracle Database on-premises
Why it's wrong here
Requires on-premises data gateway.
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SAP on-premises
Why it's wrong here
Requires on-premises data gateway.
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SQL Server on-premises
Why it's wrong here
Requires on-premises data gateway.
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Microsoft 365 Outlook
Why this is correct
Outlook is cloud-based.
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SharePoint Online list
Why this is correct
SharePoint Online is cloud-based.
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