MD-102 Manage applications Practice Question
A company uses Microsoft Intune to manage Windows 10 devices. They need to deploy Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise to 500 devices. The devices are in a hybrid Microsoft Entra ID joined configuration. The administrator wants to use Intune to deploy the apps. Which deployment method should the administrator use?
⚠ Common exam trap
The trap here is that candidates often overcomplicate the solution by choosing the Office Deployment Tool (Option A) because they think it provides more control, but they miss that Intune's native 'Microsoft 365 Apps' app type is the simplest and most appropriate method for standard deployments, especially when no custom XML configuration is required.
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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Add a 'Microsoft 365 Apps for Windows 10 and later' app in Intune and assign it to the devices.
Intune provides a built-in 'Microsoft 365 Apps for Windows 10 and later' app type that is specifically designed to deploy and manage Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise. This method uses Intune's native integration with the Office Content Delivery Network (CDN) to download and install the latest version of Office, and it supports hybrid Microsoft Entra ID joined devices without requiring additional tools or configuration files.
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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Use the Office Deployment Tool (ODT) to create a configuration file and deploy via Intune as a Win32 app.
Why it's wrong here
While the Office Deployment Tool (ODT) can deploy Microsoft 365 Apps via Intune as a Win32 app, this method requires the device to be able to download and execute the full ODT setup files locally, which introduces unnecessary complexity for a standardised deployment to 500 hybrid Microsoft Entra ID joined devices. The temptation arises because ODT is the correct tool for customising installation (e.g., language packs or update channels) when deploying outside Intune, such as via Configuration Manager or a manual script, but Intune’s native Microsoft 365 Apps deployment template handles the same task without requiring a Win32 wrapper.
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Use Group Policy to deploy the Office 2019 suite.
Why it's wrong here
Group Policy cannot deliver Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise as a cloud-managed Intune deployment, and Office 2019 is a different product from the required suite. It is tempting because Group Policy suits domain-joined devices, which fits on-premises software distribution rather than Intune-managed deployment.
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Add a 'Microsoft 365 Apps for Windows 10 and later' app in Intune and assign it to the devices.
Why this is correct
The built-in Microsoft 365 Apps app type in Intune deploys the suite to Windows 10 and later devices, supporting hybrid Microsoft Entra ID joined endpoints. Assigning it to the device group satisfies the 500-device deployment requirement without packaging.
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Upload the Office installation files as a line-of-business (LOB) app.
Why it's wrong here
Line-of-business uploads accept a single installer file such as .msi or .intunewin, not the multi-file Microsoft 365 Apps package with its configuration XML. It is tempting because LOB apps suit custom in-house Win32 software, which fits bespoke installers rather than the Office Click-to-Run package.
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Deploying Applications with Intune
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.
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Microsoft Entra ID
Microsoft Entra ID is a cloud-based identity and access management service that lets employees sign in and access resources both inside and outside of your organization.
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