Quick Answer
The answer is the Dynamics 365 connector. This is correct because the Dynamics 365 connector includes a dedicated 'When a record is created' trigger, which is the only native way to initiate a Power Automate flow immediately upon the creation of a new lead in Dynamics 365. For the Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals PL-900 exam, this question tests your understanding of connector-specific triggers versus generic actions; a common trap is selecting the Outlook or SharePoint connectors, which cannot listen for Dynamics 365 events. Remember that each Microsoft service has its own connector for event-driven triggers, so when you need a flow to run the moment a Dynamics 365 lead is created, always look for the Dynamics 365 connector as the trigger. A helpful memory tip is "Dynamics triggers Dynamics"—the source system’s own connector is required to catch its native events.
This PL-900 practice question tests your understanding of demonstrate the capabilities of power automate. Read the scenario carefully and evaluate each option against the stated constraints before committing to an answer. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
Your organization uses Power Automate to integrate with Microsoft 365 services. You need to create a flow that automatically creates a contact in Outlook when a new lead is added to Dynamics 365. The flow should run immediately when the lead is created. Which connector should you use as the trigger?
Clue words in this question
Noticing these words before you look at the options changes how you read each choice.
Clue: "immediately / without restart"
Why it matters: Time or reboot constraint — the correct answer must take effect right away without requiring a reboot or reload.
SharePoint connector
Why wrong: SharePoint triggers on list items, not Dynamics 365 leads.
Outlook connector
Why wrong: Outlook triggers on email events, not Dynamics 365.
Microsoft Teams connector
Why wrong: Teams triggers on team events, not Dynamics 365.
Dynamics 365 connector
Dynamics 365 connector triggers on record creation.
Answer choices
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Correct answer & explanation
Dynamics 365 connector
The Dynamics 365 connector provides a 'When a record is created' trigger. SharePoint, Outlook, and Teams connectors do not trigger on Dynamics 365 leads.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
SharePoint connector
Why it's wrong here
SharePoint triggers on list items, not Dynamics 365 leads.
Outlook connector
Why it's wrong here
Outlook triggers on email events, not Dynamics 365.
Microsoft Teams connector
Why it's wrong here
Teams triggers on team events, not Dynamics 365.
Dynamics 365 connector
Why this is correct
Dynamics 365 connector triggers on record creation.
Clue confirmation
The clue word "immediately / without restart" in the question point toward this answer.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Common exam traps
Many certification questions include familiar terms but test a specific constraint. Read the exact wording before choosing an answer that is generally true but wrong for this case.
Detailed technical explanation
This question should be treated as a scenario, not a definition check. Identify the problem, the constraint and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
A cloud solutions architect for a retail company is evaluating services for a new workload. The correct answer here reflects best practice for the specific scenario described — not a general cloud recommendation. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Cloud exam questions reward reading the constraint carefully: the same technology can be right or wrong depending on the use case.
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Demonstrate the capabilities of Power Automate — This question tests Demonstrate the capabilities of Power Automate — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
The correct answer is: Dynamics 365 connector — The Dynamics 365 connector provides a 'When a record is created' trigger. SharePoint, Outlook, and Teams connectors do not trigger on Dynamics 365 leads.
Identify which PL-900 exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.
Yes — watch for: "immediately / without restart". Time or reboot constraint — the correct answer must take effect right away without requiring a reboot or reload.
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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