PL-500 Question #38: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

Question

You have a desktop flow that interacts with a desktop-based application. You plan to enter data into each field by using the Send keys action. You test the flow. The Send keys action runs successfully but the input fields are empty. You need to add a step before the Send keys action to resolve the issue. Which two steps can you use? Each correct answer presents a complete solution. NOTE: Each correct selection is worth one point.

Options

• AUse the Wait for window action.
• BUse the Wait for mouse action.
• CUse the Focus window action.
• DSet the window state.
• ESet the key state.

Explanation

When the 'Send keys' action fails to input data into a desktop application, it's often due to the target window not being active or ready; ensuring the window is focused or waiting for it to load can resolve this.

Common mistakes.

• B. The 'Wait for mouse' action waits for a mouse event, which is unrelated to ensuring that a window is active or ready to receive keyboard input from 'Send keys'.
• D. Setting the window state (e.g., maximize, minimize) affects the window's appearance but does not guarantee that the window is focused or ready to receive keyboard input.
• E. Setting the key state typically refers to modifying the state of individual keys, which is not the root cause of 'Send keys' failing to deliver input to an unfocused or unready window.

Concept tested. Desktop flow UI automation - Window focus and readiness

Reference. https://learn.microsoft.com/power-automate/desktop-flows-actions-reference#window-actions

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