PL-900 Demonstrate the capabilities of Power Apps Practice Question
Which of the following are valid data sources for Power Apps?
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Why each option matters
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Microsoft SharePoint
SharePoint Online (B), SQL Server on-premises with a gateway (C), and Microsoft Dataverse (E) are all valid data sources for Power Apps. Option A is incorrect because a desktop Excel file is not directly supported; it must be stored in OneDrive or SharePoint. Option D is incorrect because JSON is a data format, not a data source.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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Microsoft Excel (desktop file)
Why it's wrong here
Excel files must be stored in OneDrive or SharePoint Online to be used; local files are not directly supported.
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Microsoft SharePoint
Why this is correct
SharePoint lists and libraries are supported data sources.
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SQL Server (on-premises)
Why this is correct
SQL Server on-premises is a valid data source when connected via an on-premises data gateway.
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JSON file
Why it's wrong here
JSON is a data format, not a data source; it can be imported but not directly bound.
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Microsoft Dataverse
Why this is correct
Dataverse is a native data source for Power Apps.
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