PL-900 Practice Question: Demonstrate the capabilities of Power Automate
You need to create a Power Automate flow that sends a daily digest email to the sales team summarizing new leads from the previous day. The flow should run automatically every morning at 8 AM. Which type of trigger should you use?
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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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Recurrence
Recurrence. This trigger runs the flow on a scheduled basis, such as every day at 8 AM, making it ideal for the daily digest email. Option A (Button trigger) requires manual activation, so it cannot run automatically. Option B (When a new email arrives) triggers on email reception, not time. Option D (When a new tweet is posted) triggers on social media activity, not a daily schedule.
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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Button trigger
Why it's wrong here
A button trigger requires a user to manually tap or click to start the flow, so it cannot fire unattended at 08:00. It suits on-demand runs such as a user-initiated approval or test. The scenario demands a Recurrence (scheduled) trigger, which launches automatically at defined times without human interaction.
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When a new email arrives
Why it's wrong here
A 'When a new email arrives' trigger fires per incoming message, producing event-driven runs rather than one scheduled digest. It suits immediate processing of each email, such as logging attachments. The requirement is a single 08:00 run summarising the previous day, which only a Recurrence trigger delivers.
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Recurrence
Why this is correct
A Recurrence trigger schedules the flow at fixed intervals, such as daily at 8 AM, satisfying the automatic morning run requirement. It requires no external event or manual action, unlike instant or automated triggers tied to specific events.
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When a new tweet is posted
Why it's wrong here
A 'When a new tweet is posted' trigger fires on social media activity, unrelated to lead data or a fixed schedule. It suits social listening flows reacting to mentions. Sending a daily 08:00 digest requires a Recurrence trigger, since tweet events neither occur at that time nor reflect new leads.
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