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Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals (PL-900) — Practice Questions and Mock Exam

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45Mock exam questions

45minTime limit

700/ 1000Passing score

Checked against Microsoft · September 2026 · Current exam version

Overview

About the exam

The PL-900 certification demonstrates foundational knowledge of Microsoft Power Platform fundamentals, including Power Apps, Power Automate, Power Pages, and Microsoft Copilot Studio. It covers the business value of the Power Platform, how to connect to data using Dataverse and connectors, how to create simple apps and automations using low-code and AI-assisted tools, and how to set up and operate Copilot Studio agents.

This is an ideal entry point for business users, IT professionals, students, and anyone wanting to understand the Power Platform ecosystem. No coding experience is required, and the exam tests conceptual understanding of how Power Apps, Power Automate, and Copilot Studio agents solve business problems, before pursuing role-based certifications like PL-300 or PL-400.

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Try five practice questions from the app’s current Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals question bank, with answers and explanations.

Demonstrate the capabilities of Power Automate1 / 5

A company wants to use Power Automate to automatically post a summary to Microsoft Teams whenever a new item is added to a SharePoint list. What components are needed?

AlexFull explanation from Alex

Power Automate SharePoint-to-Teams flow: SharePoint automated trigger → Compose action → Teams Post message. Trigger: fires when new item added. Compose: formats summary text. Teams action: posts to channel. Automated: no manual intervention. Not instant: which is manual trigger. Not scheduled: which runs on timer. Connector: both SharePoint and Teams connectors used. Exam tip: SharePoint trigger + Compose + Teams post. Automated cloud flow. Know trigger types.

Sourcelearn.microsoft.com

Describe the business value of Microsoft Power Platform3 / 5

What is the purpose of Copilot Studio within the Microsoft Power Platform ecosystem?

AlexFull explanation from Alex

Copilot Studio: build and publish AI-driven chatbot experiences. Previously Power Virtual Agents. Low-code/no-code: chatbot builder. AI-driven: generative AI integration. Publish: to websites, Teams, other channels. Topics: conversation flows. Not Power Automate: which is workflow automation. Not Power Apps: which is app building. Exam tip: Copilot Studio = AI chatbots. Previously Power Virtual Agents. Low-code. Multi-channel publish.

Sourcelearn.microsoft.com

Demonstrate the capabilities of Power Apps4 / 5

A maker wants to create a model-driven app that includes a custom command bar button which triggers a Power Automate flow. Is this possible?

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Model-driven app custom command bar + Power Automate: Yes, supported. Custom command bar: buttons on app toolbar. Power Automate: triggered by button click. Integration: model-driven apps can invoke flows. Command bar: customizable via modern commanding. JavaScript: also possible but flows are no-code. Exam tip: YES — model-driven apps support custom command bar buttons triggering Power Automate flows. Modern commanding feature.

Sourcelearn.microsoft.com

Manage the Microsoft Power Platform environment5 / 5

What is the purpose of a calculated column in Dataverse compared to a rollup column?

AlexFull explanation from Alex

Calculated vs Rollup columns: Calculated = compute from fields in SAME row. Rollup = aggregate from RELATED child records. Calculated: instant, formula-based. Rollup: periodic aggregation (every hour). Same row: current record fields only. Child records: related table records. Examples: calculated = full name, rollup = total order amount. Exam tip: Calculated=same row fields, Rollup=related child records. Key distinction. Rollup runs periodically.

Sourcelearn.microsoft.com

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Question pool

429 practice questions

The Pass-IT question pool gives you material to practice for PL-900. A Pass-IT mock exam uses 45 questions and a 45-minute time limit; these are practice settings.

Pool details: PL-900

Exam details checked against MicrosoftSeptember 3, 2026

date of the last check against the official Microsoft source

Passing score700 / 1,000

as published by Microsoft

Objectives in the guide46 objectives listed in the official guide

across 5 domains in the official exam guide

Pool size429 questions

= The pool size is equivalent to 9 sets of 45 questions; this does not mean that each mock exam uses a separate set.

Blueprint domains5 domains in the exam blueprint

Describe the business value of Microsoft Power Platform 56 · Manage the Microsoft Power Platform environment 95 · Demonstrate the capabilities of Power Apps 105 · Demonstrate the capabilities of Power Automate 83 · Describe features and capabilities of agents in Microsoft Copilot Studio 90

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Exam domains

What's on the exam

Four domains split the bulk of the exam almost evenly at 20–25% each: environment management, Power Apps, Power Automate, and Copilot Studio agents. Describing the platform's business value trails far behind at just 5–10%.

The even split across the four product domains means PL-900 doesn't let you specialize: a candidate who knows Power Apps well but has never opened Copilot Studio is missing a full quarter of the exam, not a peripheral topic. Environment management (Dataverse, governance, data loss prevention) carries the same weight as any single product, which is easy to underestimate when most study time goes toward building something in Power Apps or Power Automate instead.

Exam blueprint: PL-900

Describe the business value of Microsoft Power Platform5–10%

Describe the business value of Microsoft Power Platform services

≈ 1 h

Manage the Microsoft Power Platform environment20–25%

Describe Microsoft Dataverse and Microsoft Power Platform administration and governance

≈ 3 h

Demonstrate the capabilities of Power Apps20–25%

Describe Power Apps capabilities and use cases, and how to build basic apps by using Power Apps

≈ 3 h

Demonstrate the capabilities of Power Automate20–25%

Describe Power Automate use cases and capabilities, and how to build basic flows

≈ 3 h

Describe features and capabilities of agents in Microsoft Copilot Studio20–25%

Describe how to build agents in Copilot Studio using topics, knowledge sources and tools, and how to publish, manage and evaluate them

≈ 3 h

Format

Exam format and question types

The exam draws 40–60 questions from a mix of multiple-choice, multiple-select, drag-and-drop, and hot-area formats inside a 45-minute window. Questions match a business scenario to the right Power Platform component (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power Pages, or a Copilot Studio agent) rather than testing how to build one. Most items are direct and conceptual, so the time pressure sits lower than on the associate-level Power Platform exams.

Question types: PL-900

Multiple Choice48%

Select the single answer that best meets the question’s requirements.

Drag & Drop21%

Move items into the slots, groups, or sequence specified by the task.

Multiple Response17%

Select multiple answers. Follow the question’s instructions on how many to choose.

Dropdown14%

Choose options from dropdown menus to complete a statement or configuration.

See Microsoft for official question-format information. The shares shown describe the Pass-IT practice pool; they do not establish the proportions on the official exam.

Planning

Preparing for PL-900

The exam runs through Pearson VUE, either online with a remote proctor or at an authorized testing center, and is offered in English, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, and several other languages. Fundamentals certifications don't expire, so there's no renewal cycle to track.

Preparation and logistics: PL-900

Preparation

Illustrative study time10–25 h

illustrative planning range: 10 h with relevant experience to 25 h when starting out; your needs may fall outside this range

LevelFundamentals

Taking and maintaining the certification

DeliveryPearson VUE online proctored or at authorized testing centers worldwide

Retake policy24-hour wait after the first attempt, 14 days between subsequent attempts, maximum 5 attempts per exam within a 12-month period

Certification validityFundamentals certifications do not expire and do not require renewal. However, Microsoft recommends staying current with evolving Power Platform capabilities.

Official guideView on provider site

Study notes

Common pitfalls

Topics to review: PL-900

01Product Matching
Confusing which Power Platform tool (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power Pages, Copilot Studio) solves which type of business problem.
02Connector Types
Not understanding standard vs premium connectors, custom connectors, and their licensing implications.
03Dataverse Basics
Struggling with Dataverse concepts including tables, columns, relationships, and how it differs from SharePoint lists or Excel.
04Canvas vs Model-Driven
Confusing the differences between canvas apps and model-driven apps and their appropriate use cases.
05Platform Governance
Overlooking environment management, data loss prevention policies, and admin center capabilities for the Power Platform.

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Questions

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals exam?

The PL-900 exam has 45 questions and a 45-minute time limit.

What is the passing score for Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals?

The passing score for the PL-900 exam is 700 / 1000.

Which pitfalls should I review when preparing for Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals?

Topics to review include Product Matching, Connector Types, Dataverse Basics, Canvas vs Model-Driven, Platform Governance. Work through examples to check that you understand the distinctions and can explain your answer.

Did PL-900 change in 2026?

Yes. Copilot Studio agents are now their own domain worth roughly 23% of the exam, which is as much as Power Apps or Power Automate carry. Anything you studied before that update under-weights agents badly. Our guide covers what moved. Read what changed in PL-900

Does PL-900 expire?

No. Microsoft fundamentals certifications carry no expiry and no renewal requirement. The Power Platform changes quickly though, as the 2026 update to this exam shows.

What should you take after PL-900?

PL-200 for functional consulting, PL-300 for Power BI analysis, or PL-400 for developer work. PL-900 is not a prerequisite for any of them, but it covers the platform vocabulary all three assume.

Which PL-900 topics carry the most marks?

Four areas sit at roughly 23% each: environment management, Power Apps, Power Automate and Copilot Studio agents. Only the business-value domain is smaller, at about 8%. That makes PL-900 unusually flat, so skipping any one product costs you real marks.

What happens if you fail PL-900?

You can sit it again after 24 hours. Subsequent attempts need 14 days between them, with a limit of five attempts on the same exam within 12 months.

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