Microsoft Certified: Power Platform App Maker Associate Canvas App Development 2

Question 1

In Power Apps, what does the Patch() function do when the first argument is a data source and the second is Defaults(DataSource)?

Accepted Answer

Creates a new record in the data source

Answer

Using Defaults() as the base record tells Patch() to create a new record rather than update an existing one.

Question 2

Which Canvas app component feature allows you to define output properties that can pass values back to the hosting screen?

Accepted Answer

Custom output properties

Answer

Components support custom output properties that expose internal values to the parent screen or app.

Question 3

What is the maximum number of screens recommended in a single Canvas app for optimal performance?

Accepted Answer

There is no official max but fewer than 30-40 screens is a best practice

Answer

Microsoft recommends keeping Canvas apps under roughly 30-40 screens to maintain acceptable load and navigation performance.

Question 4

Which formula would you use in a Canvas app to navigate to a screen called 'DetailScreen' with a fade transition?

Accepted Answer

Navigate(DetailScreen, ScreenTransition.Fade)

Answer

Navigate() accepts the target screen reference and a ScreenTransition enum value such as ScreenTransition.Fade.

Question 5

In a Canvas app, which data type would you use to store a list of records that only exists in memory during the app session?

Accepted Answer

Collection

Answer

Collections are in-memory tables created with Collect() or ClearCollect() that persist only for the app session.

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