Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Fundamentals (PL-900): exam guide, passing score and how to prepare
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What the Microsoft PL-900 exam covers, what to check before you book, the ideas people mix up, and a simple way to prepare. Last updated .
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Before exam day: what to know about Microsoft PL-900
The real exam is run by the provider. These are the details people look for before they book.
Source: the provider’s official page, checked on 1 November 2026. The provider can change these details at any time.
Your exam-day checklist
- Confirm the details above on the provider’s page the day you book. Formats and rules change.
- Match your name and ID. The name on your registration usually has to match your identification. Check the provider’s ID rules.
- Test your set-up early if you take the exam online: camera, microphone, internet and a clear desk. Providers publish a system test.
- Know the rules for breaks and materials before you sit. Read the candidate agreement.
- Rehearse at exam pace. Take your last practice test with a timer and no notes.
What the Microsoft PL-900 exam covers
The Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Fundamentals (PL-900) exam is about the Microsoft Power Platform: Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI and Copilot Studio. Always check the provider’s official exam guide for the current objectives, fees and format.
Roles this can lead to
- Power Platform citizen developer
- Business analyst
- Automation or workflow specialist
- Junior functional consultant
Easy to mix up on the Microsoft PL-900 exam
Exam questions often use two ideas that sound alike. Learn the difference once and several questions become easy.
| Pair | The key difference | How to choose |
|---|---|---|
| Canvas app or Model-driven app | A canvas app gives you free-form control of layout and design, while a model-driven app is generated from the Dataverse data model and forms. | Choose canvas for a tailored, task-focused screen; choose model-driven for data-heavy processes built around related Dataverse tables. |
| Cloud flow or Desktop flow | Cloud flows connect services through triggers and actions in the cloud, while desktop flows automate clicks and keystrokes in desktop or legacy applications. | Use a cloud flow when the apps have connectors; use a desktop flow when the only way in is the user interface of an older application. |
| Connector or Dataverse | A connector lets Power Platform talk to an external service or data source, whereas Dataverse is a data platform that stores tables and relationships. | Use a connector to reach data that lives elsewhere; use Dataverse when you need secure, relational storage managed with your solution. |
| Power Apps or Power BI | Power Apps builds applications where users enter and act on data, while Power BI analyses data and presents it in reports and dashboards. | Pick Power Apps for an inspection form that staff fill in; pick Power BI to show managers the trend in the results. |
Study notes written by us. Always check the provider’s exam guide for the current objectives.
How to prepare in four steps
- Read the official exam guideNote the domains and their weights on the provider’s page.
- Take Test 1 as a baseline50 questions in 45 minutes, no notes.
- Fix the gapsRead every explanation and keep an error log.
- Repeat to 80%Two timed tests in a row, then book the exam.
See how we explain every option
Each option in our tests has a reason: why the right answer is right and what trap each wrong option sets.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Microsoft PL-900 exam?
The Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Fundamentals (PL-900) exam is about the Microsoft Power Platform: Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI and Copilot Studio. We rate it fundamentals level in our guide to help you choose.
How long is the Microsoft PL-900 exam?
45 minutes. Source: the provider, checked 1 November 2026.
Who should take Microsoft PL-900?
It suits people in or moving toward roles such as Power Platform citizen developer, Business analyst, Automation or workflow specialist. A certificate supports an application but does not guarantee a job.
How should I prepare for Microsoft PL-900?
Read the provider's official exam guide, take one timed practice test as a baseline, fix the topics you missed, then repeat until you reach about 80 percent twice in a row. Our Microsoft PL-900 study plan shows the pace.
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