Microsoft Certified Power Platform Fundamentals · Free Practice Question Easy
Question 7
Scenario: Duncan + Dotter Design is an architectural business based in New York City which was founded by John Raymond. The company is embarking on a Microsoft journey by switching things over from various other systems they have used over the years.
Each week John uses the corporate YouTube channel to create a video that highlights new initiatives, and goals for service operations.
John has asked his IT team leader, Jean-Luc Picard, to design a Power Apps app that streams the videos to internal users.
Which of the following should he use to apply consistent company colours to the app?
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A
Unified Interface
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B
Template
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C
View
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D
Control
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E
Theme
Reveal correct answer
Correct answer: E
Explanation
Jean-Luc should use control to drag and drop a video to the app.
Use a theme to create a custom look for your app
You can create a custom look and feel (a theme), for your app by making changes to the default colours and visual elements provided in the uncustomized system. For example, you can create your personal product branding by adding a company logo and providing table-specific colouring. A theme can be created by using the Themes area, without requiring a developer to write code. You can create, clone, change, or delete themes that are used in your environment.
Note
You can define multiple themes, but only one can be active in the system and is identified as the default theme. To make a theme active, you publish it.
Use themes to enhance the user interface and create your product branding
Theming is used to enhance the app user interface, not drastically alter it. The theme colours are applied globally throughout your model-driven apps. For example, you can enhance the following visual elements in the UI:
Change navigation colours to create product branding.
Adjust accent colours, such as hover or selection colours.
Provide table-specific colouring.
Logo. (Use an existing or add a new image file as a web resource.)
Logo tooltip.
Navigation bar colour.
Title text colour.
Selected link colour.
Hover link colour.
Legacy accent colour (primary background for process controls).
Default colour for tables.
Default custom tables colour.
Control fill colour.
Control border colour.
List of controls available for model-driven apps
You can use a rich set of additional controls to create a more touch-friendly experience on model-driven apps. These include sliders, switches, multimedia player, input masks, calendar, and other controls.
To use these controls in the form designer:
Select the column or grid you want to add the control to.
On the Properties tab in the left pane, select Components.
Select + Component to display the available controls, and then select the control you want.
Note: Different controls are available depending on the column or grid type. For example, star rating controls are only available for whole number columns.
Select the devices (web, tablet, and phone) you want the control to appear on.
Configure the values for each property.
Select Done when you’re done configuring the control.
A. The Unified Interface in Power Apps is a user interface design that provides a consistent and responsive experience across different devices and screen sizes. While it helps in creating a unified user experience, it does not specifically address the application of company colors.
B. Templates in Power Apps are pre-built app designs that can be used as a starting point for creating new applications. While templates can provide a structure for app development, they do not directly address the customization of company colors within the app.
C. Views in Power Apps are used to display data from a data source in a specific format. While views can help organize and present information within the app, they do not focus on applying consistent company colors to the app.
D. Controls in Power Apps are elements such as buttons, text boxes, and galleries that are used to interact with data and perform actions within the app. While controls play a crucial role in app functionality, they do not specifically address the application of company colors to the app.
E. Using a Theme in Power Apps allows the user to apply consistent company colors, fonts, and styles to the entire application. This ensures a cohesive and branded look across all screens and elements within the app.
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