PL-500 Question #192: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

Question

Note: This question is part of a series of questions that present the same scenario. Each question in the series contains a unique solution that might meet the stated goals. Some question sets might have more than one correct solution, while others might not have a correct solution. After you answer a question in this section, you will NOT be able to return to it. As a result, these questions will not appear on the review screen. You are implementing an automation that involves a publicly accessible external API. The API is hosted on the Microsoft Azure platform and requires Basic authentication. Automations must execute without reliance on additional infrastructure. You need to connect with and perform actions against the external API. Solution: Install the on-premises gateway. Create a custom connector and enable it for the gateway. Does the solution meet the goal?

Options

• AYes
• BNo

Explanation

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