PL-900 Demonstrate the capabilities of Power Apps Practice Question
You are building a canvas app to track support tickets. The app will be used by team members who often work offline in remote locations. Which data source should you use to ensure offline data access without requiring custom development?
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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 Dataverse
Microsoft Dataverse provides built-in offline sync capability for canvas apps without requiring custom development. Option A (Excel Online via OneDrive) does not support offline access. Option B (SharePoint list) requires custom logic for offline synchronization. Option D (Azure SQL Database) requires a VPN or gateway for offline access and does not offer automatic sync.
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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Excel Online (via OneDrive)
Why it's wrong here
Excel Online does not support offline access in Power Apps.
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SharePoint list
Why it's wrong here
SharePoint lists require custom development or third-party tools for offline access.
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Microsoft Dataverse
Why this is correct
Dataverse includes built-in offline sync capabilities for canvas apps.
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Azure SQL Database
Why it's wrong here
Azure SQL requires a gateway or custom offline sync logic.
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