PL-900 Practice Question: Demonstrate the capabilities of Power Automate
Which TWO of the following are valid trigger types in Power Automate?
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Why each option matters
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Instant
In Power Automate, Instant is a valid trigger type (option A): it starts a flow on demand via a manual action such as clicking a button, running from the mobile app, or invoking an HTTP request, and it is one of the three official trigger categories. Automated is also a valid trigger type (option C): it starts a flow automatically when a specified event occurs, such as a new item being added to SharePoint or a new email arriving in Outlook. The remaining options are not recognized Power Automate trigger types: Event (B) is not a trigger category (events are what automated triggers listen for), Manual (D) is not a distinct category since manual initiation falls under Instant, and Calendar (E) is not a trigger type (scheduled recurrence is configured via the Recurrence trigger, not a 'Calendar' category).
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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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Instant
Why this is correct
An Instant trigger starts a cloud flow manually, either from the user's device or by selecting a Run button, satisfying the requirement for a valid trigger type. It contrasts with automated and scheduled triggers, which start without direct user initiation.
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Event
Why it's wrong here
Event is not a Power Automate trigger category; triggers are classified as automated, instant or scheduled. The stem asks for valid trigger types, and Event describes nothing the platform offers. It would only fit if the question concerned Azure Event Grid subscriptions rather than flow triggers.
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Automated
Why this is correct
An Automated trigger fires in response to an external event, such as a new email, SharePoint item, or tweet, satisfying the requirement for a valid trigger type. It differs from Instant triggers, which require manual initiation, and Scheduled triggers, which run on a recurrence.
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Manual
Why it's wrong here
Manual is not one of the three trigger types; the instant category covers manually started flows. The stem asks for valid trigger types, so Manual mislabels the taxonomy. It would be correct if the question asked how a user starts a flow on demand from the mobile app.
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Calendar
Why it's wrong here
Calendar is not a Power Automate trigger type; recurrence falls under the scheduled category. The stem asks for valid trigger types, so Calendar names no supported classification. It would fit only if the question concerned Outlook calendar triggers, which are automated connectors, not a trigger type.
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