Security and Governance in Power Platform Flashcards
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In Dataverse, which security model controls which specific rows (records) a user can access within a table?
Answer: Record-based security using ownership and sharing
Dataverse uses record-based security where records are owned by users or teams, and individual records can be explicitly shared with other users or teams.
What is the purpose of a Security Role in Microsoft Dataverse?
Answer: To define a set of privileges that control user access to tables and operations
Security Roles define the Create, Read, Update, Delete, and Append privileges users have on Dataverse tables, and are assigned to users or teams.
Which built-in Dataverse security role grants full unrestricted access to all data and customizations in an environment?
Answer: System Administrator
The System Administrator role provides complete access to all Dataverse data, customizations, and administrative functions within the environment.
What is column-level security used for in Dataverse?
Answer: Controlling which users can read, create, or update data in specific sensitive columns
Column-level security allows administrators to restrict access to specific sensitive columns (fields) so only authorized users with the correct column security profile can view or edit them.
What is an Environment Variable used for in Power Platform solutions?
Answer: Holding environment-specific configuration values separate from app logic
Environment variables store configuration values like URLs, keys, or settings that differ between environments, enabling solutions to move between environments without code changes.
Where can Power Platform administrators monitor app usage, active users, and errors across the tenant?
Answer: Power Platform Admin Center Analytics
The Power Platform Admin Center provides built-in analytics dashboards showing app usage, error rates, active users, and performance data across environments.
What does the Least Privilege principle mean in the context of Power Platform security?
Answer: Granting users only the minimum permissions required to complete their job tasks
The Least Privilege principle means users receive only the permissions absolutely necessary for their role, reducing the potential impact of compromised accounts.
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