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The answer is Microsoft Dataverse and SharePoint. These two data sources support delegation in Power Apps because delegation allows queries to be processed on the backend server rather than pulling all data to the client app, which is essential for handling large datasets efficiently. Dataverse and SharePoint both support key delegated functions like filtering and sorting, while Excel and text files lack server-side query capabilities, and SQL Server does support delegation but is not one of the two most commonly tested options. On the Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals PL-900 exam, this question tests your understanding of how Power Apps interacts with different data sources, often appearing as a trap where learners mistakenly choose Excel due to its familiarity. A common memory tip is to think of “server-based storage” — if the data lives on a server that can process queries remotely, it likely supports delegation; Dataverse and SharePoint are the prime examples, while flat files like Excel do not.
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 data sources support delegation in Power Apps? (Choose two.)
SharePoint lists
Correct: SharePoint supports delegation for indexed columns.
SQL Server
Why wrong: Incorrect: SQL Server supports delegation, but the question asks for two; we have two already.
Excel workbooks
Why wrong: Incorrect: Excel does not support delegation.
Text files
Why wrong: Incorrect: Text files do not support delegation.
Microsoft Dataverse
Correct: Dataverse supports delegation.
Answer choices
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Correct answer & explanation
SharePoint lists
Options A and C are correct because Microsoft Dataverse and SharePoint support delegation for many queries. Option B is wrong because Excel does not support delegation. Option D is wrong because SQL Server supports delegation, but the question asks for two, and Dataverse and SharePoint are common. Option E is wrong because text files do not support delegation.
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.
SharePoint lists
Why this is correct
Correct: SharePoint supports delegation for indexed columns.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
SQL Server
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect: SQL Server supports delegation, but the question asks for two; we have two already.
Excel workbooks
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect: Excel does not support delegation.
Text files
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect: Text files do not support delegation.
Microsoft Dataverse
Why this is correct
Correct: Dataverse supports delegation.
Related concept
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Common exam traps
Many certification questions include familiar terms but test a specific constraint. Read the exact wording before choosing an answer that is generally true but wrong for this case.
Detailed technical explanation
This question should be treated as a scenario, not a definition check. Identify the problem, the constraint and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
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Demonstrate the capabilities of Power Apps — This question tests Demonstrate the capabilities of Power Apps — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
The correct answer is: SharePoint lists — Options A and C are correct because Microsoft Dataverse and SharePoint support delegation for many queries. Option B is wrong because Excel does not support delegation. Option D is wrong because SQL Server supports delegation, but the question asks for two, and Dataverse and SharePoint are common. Option E is wrong because text files do not support delegation.
Identify which PL-900 exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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