PL 400 Create Power Apps 3

Question 1

A developer needs to implement offline capability in a canvas app so users can continue working without internet access. Which data source supports offline mode natively?

Accepted Answer

Local collections saved with SaveData/LoadData

Answer

SaveData and LoadData functions store collection data in the device's local storage, enabling offline access in canvas apps.

Question 2

When using the Patch function to update a record in Dataverse, what does the first argument represent?

Accepted Answer

The data source (table) to update

Answer

The Patch function signature is Patch(DataSource, BaseRecord, ChangeRecord), where the first argument is the table being modified.

Question 3

A Power Apps developer needs to embed a canvas app inside a model-driven app. Which feature enables this?

Accepted Answer

Inline canvas app via a custom page

Answer

Custom pages in model-driven apps allow developers to embed canvas app experiences directly within the model-driven app shell.

Question 4

Which Power Apps formula function is used to add a new record to a collection without replacing existing records?

Accepted Answer

Collect(MyCollection, {...})

Answer

Collect appends new records to an existing collection, while ClearCollect first removes all records before adding the new ones.

Question 5

A developer wants to improve canvas app performance by reducing the number of calls to a SharePoint list. What is the most effective technique?

Accepted Answer

Cache data in a collection on app start using ClearCollect

Answer

Loading SharePoint data into a collection on app start with ClearCollect reduces repeated network calls as users navigate between screens.

(PL 400) Microsoft Certified Power Platform Developer Associate Practice Test

(PL 400) Microsoft Certified Power Platform Developer Associate Practice Test

PL 400 Create Power Apps 3