MD-102 Manage applications Practice Question
A company uses Microsoft Intune to manage Windows 10 devices. They need to deploy Microsoft 365 Apps to all devices. The IT team wants to minimize administrative effort and ensure the apps are always up to date. What should they use?
⚠ Common exam trap
The trap here is thinking that a Win32 app with the Office Deployment Tool is required, when Intune offers a dedicated app type that simplifies deployment and updates.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Microsoft 365 Apps (Windows 10 and later) app type in Intune
The Microsoft 365 Apps app type in Intune is purpose-built for deploying and managing Office. It allows you to select apps, configure update channels, and automatically keep the apps up to date. This reduces administrative effort and ensures devices receive updates according to the chosen channel, making it the ideal solution for deploying Microsoft 365 Apps at scale.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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PowerShell script that downloads and installs Office
Why it's wrong here
A PowerShell script could install Office, but it would not provide ongoing update management or reporting. You would need to create and maintain the script, handle updates separately, and ensure it runs reliably. This approach increases administrative overhead and is prone to errors. The built-in Microsoft 365 Apps app type is designed to handle installation and updates automatically, making it a superior choice.
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Win32 app using the Office Deployment Tool
Why it's wrong here
While you can use the Office Deployment Tool to create a Win32 app package, this requires more administrative effort. You must create configuration files, package the installer, and manage updates manually or through additional scripting. This approach is not as streamlined as using the built-in Microsoft 365 Apps app type, which automates updates and simplifies configuration. It is typically used for advanced scenarios, not for standard deployment.
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Microsoft 365 Apps (Windows 10 and later) app type in Intune
Why this is correct
Intune provides a built-in app type specifically for Microsoft 365 Apps. This app type allows you to select the Office apps to install, choose update channels, and configure other settings. It automatically handles updates and requires minimal administrative effort. It is the recommended method for deploying and managing Microsoft 365 Apps on Windows devices, ensuring they stay current with the selected update channel.
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Microsoft Store app (new) for each Office app
Why it's wrong here
Microsoft Store apps (new) are individual apps from the Store. Deploying each Office app separately would be inefficient and lacks the centralized management and update capabilities of the Microsoft 365 Apps app type. Additionally, not all Office apps are available as Store apps, and this method does not provide the same level of control over update channels and configurations. It is not suitable for deploying the full suite.
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Key term
Intune
Microsoft Intune is a cloud-based service that helps organizations manage their users' devices and applications, ensuring security and compliance without needing to own or control the physical hardware.
Key term
Microsoft Intune
Microsoft Intune is a cloud-based service that helps organizations manage employee devices, apps, and security policies without needing to own or control the physical hardware.
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