PL-900 Demonstrate the capabilities of Power Apps Practice Question
Which TWO of the following data sources can be used directly in a canvas app without using a gateway? (Choose TWO.)
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Dataverse
The correct answers are D (Dataverse) and E (SharePoint Online). Both are cloud-based data sources that can be directly accessed in a canvas app without needing an on-premises data gateway. On-premises data sources such as SQL Server, Oracle Database, and SAP HANA (options A, B, and C) require a gateway to connect from a cloud canvas app.
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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On-premises SQL Server
Why it's wrong here
On-premises SQL Server requires a data gateway.
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On-premises Oracle Database
Why it's wrong here
On-premises Oracle requires a data gateway.
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On-premises SAP HANA
Why it's wrong here
On-premises SAP HANA requires a data gateway.
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Dataverse
Why this is correct
Dataverse is a cloud data source that does not require a gateway.
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SharePoint Online
Why this is correct
SharePoint Online is a cloud data source that does not require a gateway.
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Variation 1. Which TWO data sources can be used directly in a canvas app without a gateway? (Choose two.)
easy- A.SQL Server on-premises
- B.Oracle database on-premises
- ✓ C.Microsoft Dataverse
- ✓ D.SharePoint
- E.SAP on-premises
Why C: Options C and D are correct because Microsoft Dataverse and SharePoint are cloud-based data sources that can be accessed directly without a gateway. Options A, B, and E are incorrect because SQL Server on-premises, Oracle on-premises, and SAP on-premises require an on-premises data gateway.
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