Modes and User Sign-out
Question
You create a scheduled flow to run desktop flow.
Desktop flow runs only if all users are signed out.
In what mode does this desktop flow run?
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A. B. C. D. E.Correct Answer: E
You can run desktop flow in two modes: attended and unattended.
An unattended mode requires all users to sign out from the device that desktop flow runs on.
When desktop flow runs in unattended mode, it automatically signs into a target Windows device.
The device needs to run Windows 10, Windows Server 2016, or 2019
After finishing the run, desktop flow automatically exits the device and returns control to Power Automate.
On the contrary, an attended mode requires the use of the current Windows session.
The attended desktop flow operator can monitor the flow execution, handle the errors, and provide any additional desktop flow information.
All other options are incorrect.
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The desktop flow in question is set to run only when all users are signed out. This suggests that the flow requires a certain level of control or access that may not be possible when users are signed in.
In the Power Platform, flows can be run in various modes, including System, Admin, Attended, User, and Unattended. Each mode has its own unique characteristics and capabilities.
A. System mode is the highest level of access in the Power Platform, and flows running in this mode can access all resources and data within the environment.
B. Admin mode allows flows to perform administrative tasks within the environment, but with some limitations on access to certain resources.
C. Attended mode is used for flows that require user interaction or input. The flow runs in the context of the user who initiated it, and can only access resources and data that the user has permission to access.
D. User mode is similar to Attended mode in that it runs in the context of the user who initiated it. However, User mode flows do not require user interaction and can be scheduled to run automatically.
E. Unattended mode is used for flows that require access to resources and data that are not accessible by individual users. Flows running in this mode can access resources and data within the environment, but with some restrictions on access to sensitive data.
Based on the given scenario, it is likely that the desktop flow is running in Unattended mode. This is because the flow requires all users to be signed out, which suggests that it needs to access resources and data that are not accessible by individual users. Additionally, the fact that the flow is scheduled to run automatically also suggests that it is running in Unattended mode.
