PL-900 Practice Question: Demonstrate the capabilities of Power Automate
You are building a flow to automate the process of copying files from one SharePoint document library to another when a file is added. The flow should also send an email notification to a team. You have created the flow, but it is not triggering when a new file is added. What should you check first?
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Check the trigger configuration to ensure the correct library and site are selected
The most common issue is that the trigger is not configured correctly, e.g., incorrect library, site, or permissions. Checking the trigger settings is the first step. Licenses, environment, and service status are less likely to be the issue if other flows work.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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Verify that the flow owner has a valid Power Automate license
Why it's wrong here
License issue would affect all flows, not just this one.
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Confirm that the target library exists and is accessible
Why it's wrong here
Target library issues would cause action failures, not trigger failures.
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Ensure that the environment is not in a disabled state
Why it's wrong here
Disabled environment would affect all flows.
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Check the trigger configuration to ensure the correct library and site are selected
Why this is correct
Incorrect trigger settings are a common cause of flow not triggering.
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