Evaluate Data Integration Patterns and Scenarios MB-500 Practice Questions (Page 5)

Questions 21–25

1. 21foundation · easy

   Which characteristic is typical of a synchronous data integration pattern?

   • AThe integration is always more reliable
   • BThe caller does not wait for a response
   • CThe caller waits for the response before continuing
   • DData is transferred in large batches
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2. 22application · medium

   A company is evaluating two integration options for syncing customer data from an external CRM to Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations. Option 1 uses a synchronous OData call for each customer update. Option 2 uses an asynchronous batch import every hour. What is the main trade-off between these two options?

   • AOption 1 is more reliable because it guarantees delivery, while Option 2 can lose data.
   • BOption 1 is easier to implement, while Option 2 requires complex configuration.
   • COption 1 provides real-time data but can impact performance, while Option 2 has less immediate data but is more efficient for large volumes.
   • DOption 1 is better for large bulk loads, while Option 2 is better for real-time updates.
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4. 23application · medium

   A third-party logistics system needs to update the shipping status of a sales order in Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations. The update must be reflected immediately so that customer service representatives see the latest status when they open the order. Which API should you use?

   • AUse the Data Management Framework to import a file with the shipping status updates every 10 minutes.
   • BUse a custom SOAP service that queues the update for later processing.
   • CSend a message to Azure Service Bus and process it with a nightly batch job.
   • DUse an OData PATCH request to update the sales order's shipping status field.
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5. 24foundation · easy

   An external system needs to perform a complex business operation (e.g., create a sales order with validation and pricing logic) in Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations and receive an immediate response. Which API should be used?

   • AOData REST endpoints
   • BData Management API
   • CBatch data import/export
   • DCustom service (SOAP or REST)
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6. 25expert · hard

   A company needs to integrate its external HR system with Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations. The HR system sends employee updates in real time, and each update must be reflected in Finance and Operations within a few minutes. The volume is low, but the HR system cannot be blocked. The developer is considering two options: (1) a synchronous OData call for each update, and (2) an asynchronous message queue with a consumer that processes messages immediately. Which option should the developer choose?

   • AUse the synchronous OData call but with a very short timeout to avoid blocking.
   • BUse the synchronous OData call because it provides immediate confirmation and is simpler.
   • CUse a nightly batch import because the volume is low.
   • DUse the asynchronous message queue because it does not block the HR system and can process messages quickly.
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