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    Design data models for Dynamics 365 solutions

    January 15, 2026 75 views

    Related Questions

    Question 1
    Why is data modeling critical in a Dynamics 365 / Dataverse implementation?
    Question 2
    Why is table ownership (User/Team vs Organization) important?
    Question 3
    What is the impact of relationships on security?
    Question 4
    When should field-level security be avoided?
    Question 5
    What are alternate keys, and why are they important?
    Question 6
    When should calculated and rollup columns be used?
    Question 7
    Why is auditing critical in data modeling?
    Question 8
    Why should large external data not always be copied into Dataverse?
    Question 9
    What role does Export to Azure Data Lake play?
    Question 10
    How does data modeling affect user experience?
    Question 11
    Why should unused columns be excluded from search?
    Question 12
    When should you use choice columns vs lookup tables?
    Question 13
    Why is using a single publisher and custom prefix important?
    Question 14
    What are column mappings, and why are they useful?
    Question 15
    What is the purpose of the Data Model Workshop in Success by Design?
    Question 16
    What is an Entity Relationship Diagram (ERD), and why is it important?
    Question 17
    What are best practices for designing ERDs in Dynamics 365?
    Question 18
    When should you use out-of-the-box tables instead of custom tables?
    Question 19
    Why should you avoid re-creating standard tables like Account and Contact?
    Question 20
    In which scenarios is it acceptable to not use the Account table?
    Question 21
    What risks exist when repurposing system tables?
    Question 22
    Why should unnecessary table options be removed during table creation?
    Question 23
    Why are N:N relationships discouraged in complex scenarios?
    Question 24
    What are bridge tables, and when should they be used?
    Question 25
    What is the final responsibility of the solution architect after the workshop?

    MCQ Section

    MCQ 1
    Which two general categories do data models for Microsoft Power Platform and Dynamics 365 data structures typically fall into?
    MCQ 2
    Because account and contact system tables are easily re-created, is it a good idea to re-create them across several custom tables to get exactly the system that you need?
    MCQ 3
    Which of the following questions is not a consideration when you are capturing details about auditing settings in a customer’s environment?