PL-900 Practice Question: Demonstrate the capabilities of Power Automate
Your organization uses Microsoft Teams for collaboration. You want to create a flow that sends a welcome message to a new member when they are added to a specific team. The flow should be triggered automatically without manual intervention. Which type of flow should you create?
Answer choices
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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Automated cloud flow
An automated cloud flow can use the 'When a new member is added to a team' trigger from Microsoft Teams connector. Instant flows require manual trigger. Scheduled flows run on a schedule. Desktop flows are for desktop automation.
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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Desktop flow
Why it's wrong here
Desktop flows automate desktop apps, not Teams events.
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Scheduled cloud flow
Why it's wrong here
Scheduled flows run on a timer, not on event.
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Instant cloud flow
Why it's wrong here
Instant flows need manual activation.
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Automated cloud flow
Why this is correct
Automated flows trigger on events like new member added.
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