Power Apps Portal and Formulas Quiz
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What primary purpose do portal apps serve within organizations?

  • To enhance call center operations by increasing staff
  • To integrate third-party applications with Microsoft Dataverse
  • To provide self-service access to business information (correct)
  • To limit user access to sensitive data only

What is a common misconception about the term 'portal' in computing?

  • It can refer to various services and management platforms (correct)
  • It only pertains to business applications
  • It strictly refers to websites that offer internet access
  • It is synonymous with application software

How does the creation process of a portal app begin in Power Apps?

  • Automatically upon creating a Dataverse environment
  • By selecting an existing application template
  • Through importing data from external applications
  • By choosing the Blank app tile followed by the Blank website tile (correct)

Which statement accurately describes the capabilities of portal apps regarding data connections?

<p>They store all data exclusively within Microsoft Dataverse (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What significant change occurred regarding portal apps in relation to the PL-900 exam?

<p>They were removed from the PL-900 exam objectives (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

After a portal app has been created, what is the next step a developer can take?

<p>Edit the website by creating new pages and components (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one function of formulas used within Power Apps?

<p>They operate similarly to formulas in Excel (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What limitation exists concerning the number of portal apps a user can create in one environment?

<p>Users are limited to creating one portal app (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Value function in the formula Sum(Value(TextInput1.Text), Value(TextInput2.Text), Value(TextInput3.Text))?

<p>To convert text inputs into numerical values for calculation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the If function example If(Sum(Value(TextInput1.Text), Value(TextInput2.Text), Value(TextInput3.Text)) >= 65, 'Pass', 'Fail'), what does the '65' represent?

<p>The minimum passing grade from the quiz (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which control property is typically configured to display today's date in a Date Picker control by default?

<p>DefaultDate (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can the appearance of controls in Power Apps be modified?

<p>Using formulas to configure properties like size and color (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following formula values would change the Date Picker control to display time in a 24-hour format?

<p>DateTimeFormat.ShortDateTime24 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Sum function do in the context of the example given?

<p>Adds together the numerical values from specified inputs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a developer wants to display the date as 'Friday, July 3, 2020' in a Date Picker control, which property should they choose?

<p>LongDate (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What result would be displayed if TextInput1 had a value of 30, TextInput2 had a value of 20, and TextInput3 had a value of 10 in the If function example provided?

<p>Fail (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following would NOT be a valid transformation for a control’s property using formulas in Power Apps?

<p>Using performance metrics from a database (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In Power Apps, what distinguishes the properties of controls from their appearance settings?

<p>Control properties include functional and appearance attributes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

What is a portal app?

A website that provides self-service access to Microsoft Dataverse data for internal and external users.

What is a portal in computing?

A webpage that allows access to other services, applications, or websites.

What is the purpose of a portal app in Power Apps?

Provides access to data and functionality within the Microsoft Dataverse.

How are portal apps created in Power Apps?

A portal app typically uses a blank website template and can be customized to provide a specific user experience.

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What is Microsoft Power Pages?

It offers similar functionality with enhancements and is considered a separate product from portal apps.

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What are formulas in Power Apps?

They can be used to perform calculations, manipulate data, and control application behavior.

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How are formulas used in Power Apps?

Formulas are similar in functionality to Excel formulas.

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What are some applications of formulas in Power Apps?

Formulas can be used to perform various actions like calculations, data manipulation, and controlling app behavior.

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Formulas in Power Apps

A special set of instructions used in Power Apps to perform calculations or modify the behavior of controls like buttons or drop-down lists.

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Sum Function

The Sum function adds numerical values together. It takes multiple inputs and returns their sum.

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Value Function

The Value function converts text into a number, allowing it to be used in mathematical operations.

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If Function

The If function evaluates a condition (a comparison) and performs different actions based on the result. It takes a condition and two outcomes.

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Configuring Controls with Formulas

Using formulas to modify the properties of controls, allowing developers to customize behavior and appearance.

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Control Properties

Properties define the characteristics of controls, determining their appearance, behavior, and positioning.

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DefaultDate Property

The DefaultDate property determines the initial date displayed in a Date picker control.

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Format Property

The Format property controls how a date is displayed in the Date picker control, allowing for different formats.

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Today() Function

The Today() function automatically displays the current date.

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Dynamic App Behavior with Formulas

Formulas can be used to create dynamic calculations and adjust control behavior, making apps interactive and responsive.

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Study Notes

Portal Apps in Power Apps

  • Portal apps provide external and internal users access to Microsoft Dataverse data via a website.
  • They eliminate the need for many calls and in-person interactions.
  • Portal apps were part of a Dynamics 365 add-on but are now integrated into Power Apps.
  • Only one portal app can be created per environment.
  • Portal app data is stored entirely in Dataverse, no external app connections are possible.
  • Creating a portal app requires provisioning the Dataverse, tables, data, and a starter template.
  • The process starts with selecting "Blank App" and "Blank Website" in the Power Apps portal, confirming environment setup.
  • Existing Power Apps portal apps are now a separate product: Power Pages.
  • Portal app features are removed from PL-900 exam content.

Formulas in Power Apps

  • Power Apps formulas are similar to Excel formulas.
  • Formulas in Power Apps can manipulate cell contents and control functionality (buttons, dropdowns, combo boxes).
  • Formulas can be used to perform calculations (like summing values from input boxes).
  • The Value() function converts text inputs into numerical values for calculations.
  • The Sum() function calculates sums from multiple values.
  • IF functions allow conditional logic: if a sum meets a condition (e.g. greater than or equal to 65), a Label control will display "Pass", otherwise "Fail".
  • Formulas can configure control properties.
  • Controls like "Date picker" have properties like DefaultDate with formulas (e.g., Today()).
  • Format properties (DateTimeFormat.ShortDate) determine date display format within the control.
  • Alternate formats for dates include ShortDateTime, ShortDateTime24, LongDate.

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Test your knowledge on Power Apps portal apps and formulas. This quiz covers key aspects like data management in Dataverse, the integration of portal apps into Power Apps, and the similarities between Power Apps formulas and Excel formulas. Perfect for users looking to deepen their understanding of Power Apps functionalities.

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