Question 1

Which function in PowerApps is primarily used for creating new records or updating existing ones automatically when using built-in forms?

Accepted Answer

Subform Function

Question 2

When using the Patch function to create a new record in PowerApps, which formula structure is correct?

Accepted Answer

$Patch(DataSourceName, Defaults(DataSourceName), {Column1: Value1, Column2: Value2})$

Question 3

A student is building a leave request app in PowerApps. They want to save the selected date from a date picker control. Which expression should they use?

Accepted Answer

$DatePickerControlName.SelectedDate$

Question 4

Why is it important to use $Value(TextInputControlName.Text)$ when saving a phone number from a text input in PowerApps?

Accepted Answer

It converts the text to a number type, ensuring correct data format.

Question 5

Which of the following is TRUE about the Patch function in PowerApps?

Accepted Answer

It requires explicit definition for creating new items or updating existing ones.

Question 6

A developer wants to update an existing record in PowerApps. Which Patch formula should they use?

Accepted Answer

$Patch(DataSource, RecordToUpdate, {Column1: NewValue1, Column2: NewValue2})$

Question 7

Which control property is used to get a boolean value from a toggle control in PowerApps?

Accepted Answer

$ToggleControlName.Value$

Question 8

In a custom form, how can you display the selected record's data from a gallery?

Accepted Answer

$Gallery.Selected.ColumnName$

Question 9

Which of the following is a best practice for naming controls in PowerApps?

Accepted Answer

Use descriptive names that reflect the control's purpose and type.

Question 10

A user wants to save a value from a dropdown control for a choice column in PowerApps. Which property should they use?

Accepted Answer

$DropdownControlName.Selected.Value$

Question 11

What is the main difference between Subform and Patch functions in PowerApps?

Accepted Answer

Subform is for out-of-the-box forms; Patch is for custom, granular updates.

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a recommended best practice for PowerApps development?

Accepted Answer

Using random control names for faster coding.

Question 13

A developer is troubleshooting a data type mismatch error in PowerApps. What is the most likely cause?

Accepted Answer

Trying to save a text value to a number column without using $Value()$.

Question 14

Which formula would you use to retrieve text from a text input control in PowerApps?

Accepted Answer

$TextInputControlName.Text$

Question 15

When implementing a custom form, which control property must be explicitly set to display the selected record's data?

Accepted Answer

Default property

Question 16

A developer wants to create a new record in SharePoint from PowerApps. Which Patch formula should they use?

Accepted Answer

$Patch(SharePointList, Defaults(SharePointList), {Column1: Value1, Column2: Value2})$

Question 17

Which of the following is required when saving data to a required field in SharePoint from PowerApps?

Accepted Answer

The field must be addressed in PowerApps; refresh data source if changes aren't reflected.

Question 18

A developer is using a ComboBox for a choice column in PowerApps. Which property should they use to get the selected value?

Accepted Answer

$ComboBoxControlName.Selected.Value$

Question 19

Which of the following statements about containers in PowerApps is correct?

Accepted Answer

Containers help group related controls and simplify layout management.

Question 20

A developer wants to ensure consistent practice in PowerApps development. What should they do?

Accepted Answer

Record work processes and identify areas for improvement regularly.

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