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Which Power Platform component focuses on data relationships and form design based on dataverse tables?
Which Power Platform component focuses on data relationships and form design based on dataverse tables?
What is the primary purpose of Power Automate?
What is the primary purpose of Power Automate?
Which Power Platform component mimics human actions like clicking buttons and filling forms?
Which Power Platform component mimics human actions like clicking buttons and filling forms?
What is the purpose of Business Process Flows in Power Platform?
What is the purpose of Business Process Flows in Power Platform?
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Which Power Platform component is a business intelligence tool for analytics and data visualization?
Which Power Platform component is a business intelligence tool for analytics and data visualization?
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What is the primary purpose of Power Virtual Agents in Power Platform?
What is the primary purpose of Power Virtual Agents in Power Platform?
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Which Power Platform component offers functionalities like forms processing and object detection?
Which Power Platform component offers functionalities like forms processing and object detection?
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What is the purpose of the Dataverse in Power Platform?
What is the purpose of the Dataverse in Power Platform?
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What do Power Platform connectors enable?
What do Power Platform connectors enable?
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Which components are key parts of Power Platform?
Which components are key parts of Power Platform?
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What is the purpose of selecting 'Integrate Power Apps' option in SharePoint?
What is the purpose of selecting 'Integrate Power Apps' option in SharePoint?
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Which of the following is NOT a key component of the Power Platform?
Which of the following is NOT a key component of the Power Platform?
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What is the primary purpose of the Dataverse in Power Platform?
What is the primary purpose of the Dataverse in Power Platform?
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Which of the following is a key component of the Power Platform that enables connections to various data sources?
Which of the following is a key component of the Power Platform that enables connections to various data sources?
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How do Model-driven apps in Power Platform differentiate themselves from Canvas apps?
How do Model-driven apps in Power Platform differentiate themselves from Canvas apps?
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What distinguishes Power Automate from Robotic Process Automation (RPA) in Power Platform?
What distinguishes Power Automate from Robotic Process Automation (RPA) in Power Platform?
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In what way do Business Process Flows in Power Platform ensure task consistency?
In what way do Business Process Flows in Power Platform ensure task consistency?
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What is the primary purpose of Power BI in Power Platform?
What is the primary purpose of Power BI in Power Platform?
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Which function does Microsoft Copilot Studio perform within Power Platform?
Which function does Microsoft Copilot Studio perform within Power Platform?
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What is the key function of AI Builder in the Power Platform suite of tools?
What is the key function of AI Builder in the Power Platform suite of tools?
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What type of apps does PowerApps support?
What type of apps does PowerApps support?
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What is the main advantage of Model-driven apps over Canvas apps in PowerApps?
What is the main advantage of Model-driven apps over Canvas apps in PowerApps?
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How does PowerApps democratize AI through AI Builder?
How does PowerApps democratize AI through AI Builder?
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Which aspect of Power Platform makes it suitable for modernization of legacy business processes?
Which aspect of Power Platform makes it suitable for modernization of legacy business processes?
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What distinguishes Canvas apps from Model-driven apps in PowerApps?
What distinguishes Canvas apps from Model-driven apps in PowerApps?
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Match the following PowerApps app types with their descriptions:
Match the following PowerApps app types with their descriptions:
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Match the following PowerApps features with their functionalities:
Match the following PowerApps features with their functionalities:
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Match the following Power Platform components with their descriptions:
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Match the following Power Platform capabilities with their functions:
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Match the following Power Platform elements with their primary purposes:
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Match the following Power Platform features with their functionalities:
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What is the primary purpose of Power Automate?
What is the primary purpose of Power Automate?
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Which of the following is NOT a type of flow that can be created with Power Automate?
Which of the following is NOT a type of flow that can be created with Power Automate?
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How does Power Automate differentiate itself from traditional Robotic Process Automation (RPA) tools?
How does Power Automate differentiate itself from traditional Robotic Process Automation (RPA) tools?
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Which of the following capabilities does Power Automate offer to enhance automation?
Which of the following capabilities does Power Automate offer to enhance automation?
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What is the key benefit of Power Automate being a no-code to low-code platform?
What is the key benefit of Power Automate being a no-code to low-code platform?
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How does Power Automate's integration with the Microsoft ecosystem benefit users?
How does Power Automate's integration with the Microsoft ecosystem benefit users?
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Match the following Power Platform component with its description:
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Match the following types of flows with their descriptions in Power Automate:
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Match the following key features of Power Automate with their functionalities:
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Match the following AI-related capabilities in Power Automate with their functions:
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What are the two main components involved in creating a flow in Power Automate?
What are the two main components involved in creating a flow in Power Automate?
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Which of the following is NOT a type of trigger that can initiate a flow in Power Automate?
Which of the following is NOT a type of trigger that can initiate a flow in Power Automate?
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Which of the following is an example of an action type in Power Automate?
Which of the following is an example of an action type in Power Automate?
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What is the purpose of workspaces in Power BI?
What is the purpose of workspaces in Power BI?
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What is the difference between 'My Workspace' and 'Workspaces' in Power BI?
What is the difference between 'My Workspace' and 'Workspaces' in Power BI?
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What is required for colleagues to collaborate in a workspace?
What is required for colleagues to collaborate in a workspace?
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Match the following Power BI workspace types with their descriptions:
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Match the following actions in Power BI workspaces with their purposes:
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Match the following roles in Power BI workspaces with their responsibilities:
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Study Notes
Power Automate (formerly Power Flow)
- Flow creation in Power Automate involves triggers (starting action) and actions (what happens when trigger is invoked)
- Triggers in Power Automate can be based on changes in data, on a schedule, or triggered by a button press
- Recurrence flows can be created with specific start times, recurrence intervals, and time zone settings
- Users can create flows from scratch by defining triggers, actions, and advanced options in the Power Automate admin portal
Power Apps
- Power Apps is a no-code/low-code platform for building apps, allowing modernization of inefficient or legacy business processes
- Power Apps supports different types of apps like Canvas, Model-driven, and Portals, each suited for different scenarios and end users
- Canvas apps allow building apps from a blank canvas with complete flexibility in design and data interaction
- Model-driven apps are built from data in the Common Data Service, offering responsive design without the need to write formulas
- Portals bring no-code solutions for building externally facing websites, enabling rich interactive experiences without advanced computer knowledge
Power BI
- Power BI is a business intelligence tool for generating reports and dashboards, offering rich analytics and data visualization capabilities
- Power BI consists of three main components: Desktop application for rich authoring, cloud service for collaboration, and a mobile app for data consumption
Power Platform
- Power Platform aims to democratize data interaction, allowing anyone in a business to create ways to interact with and derive value from data
- Four key components of Power Platform include Power Apps for user-facing apps, connectors for data sources, a native store (common data service), and a browser-based interface for app creation
- Power Platform connectors enable integration with various apps, data sources, and devices, available as standard (e.g., Outlook, Twitter) and premium (e.g., SQL Server, Azure) connectors
Power Virtual Agents
- Power Virtual Agents enable the creation of chatbots to interact with users, perform actions like calling Power Automate, and can be published on platforms like Teams and Facebook
- Power Virtual Agents operate on a session-based billing model with options for different pricing tiers based on session counts
AI Builder
- AI Builder in Power Platform offers functionalities like forms processing, object detection, prediction, sentiment analysis, and language detection to enhance applications
Common Data Service
- Common Data Service in Power Platform allows for the creation of data verses (environments) with tables, columns, and rows to store and manage data securely
PL-900 Certification Course
- The PL-900 certification course teaches about Power Platform fundamentals, including Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, and more
- The exam is 60 minutes long with 45 questions that are either single choice, multiple choice, or drag-and-drop format
- A free single-person learning plan is available for PowerApps developers to build and test apps for free
- The exam skills outline and the Microsoft Power Platform fundamentals course with 12 modules are recommended for study### Power Automate Overview
- Power Automate is a tool within the Power Platform that allows users to automate repetitive tasks in business processes.
- It enables users to create repeatable flows triggered by specific actions, connecting to external data sources or APIs, and even automating desktop-based processes.
Key Features
- Power Automate is a no-code to low-code platform, accessible to users with varying skill levels, from typical business users to IT professionals.
- It comes with pre-built templates for automating workflows and integrates seamlessly with the Microsoft ecosystem, both on-premises and in the cloud.
Types of Flows
- There are three types of flows that can be created with Power Automate: event-driven flows, business process flows, and UI flows for robotic process automation.
AI Capabilities
- Power Automate offers AI capabilities through Azure Machine Learning and Cognitive Services, allowing users to build and train AI models without coding knowledge for tasks like text extraction or prediction.
Real-World Application
- A customer case study showcases how TruGreen uses Power Automate to provide proactive and predictive services to their customers through an AI-enabled virtual agent bot.
- Another example workflow is in a purchasing order approval process, where requests are submitted through PowerApps and then routed based on specific criteria without the need for manual coding.
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Learn how to create a Canvas app that utilizes sample data from Dataverse in Power Apps Studio. Explore the process of connecting to data within Power Apps and setting up the app interface.