PL-200 Question #260: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

Question

You plan to create a canvas app. The app requires a button on the data entry screen that users can select to send an email. You need to configure the app. What should you create?

Options

• AClassic workflow
• BPower Automate cloud flow
• CAzure Logic App
• DBusiness process flow

Explanation

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