MD-102 AppLocker Practice Question
A company uses Microsoft Intune to manage Windows 10 devices. They want to prevent users from installing unapproved applications. Which approach provides the most granular control?
⚠ Common exam trap
Candidates often confuse AppLocker with SmartScreen or UAC, but AppLocker is the only option that allows rule-based control over all applications.
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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Deploy AppLocker rules via Intune to allow only approved publishers.
AppLocker allows creating rules based on publisher, path, or hash, enabling granular control to allow only approved applications. Intune policies can deploy AppLocker rules to Windows 10 devices. Option A is wrong because the Microsoft Store for Business only controls store apps, not all applications. Option C is wrong because SmartScreen only warns about unknown apps but does not block installation. Option D is wrong because UAC only prompts for elevation and does not prevent installation.
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 Microsoft Store for Business to deploy only approved apps.
Why it's wrong here
This only controls store apps, not traditional Win32 apps.
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Deploy AppLocker rules via Intune to allow only approved publishers.
Why this is correct
AppLocker provides granular control over app execution.
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Enable Windows Defender SmartScreen to block unknown apps.
Why it's wrong here
SmartScreen provides a warning but does not block installation; it is not a control policy.
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Configure User Account Control (UAC) to always notify.
Why it's wrong here
UAC prompts for elevation but does not prevent installation.
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Introduction to Endpoint Management in Microsoft 365
Key term
Windows 10
Windows 10 is a personal computer operating system developed by Microsoft that combines the familiarity of Windows 7 with the modern features of Windows 8, designed to run on a wide range of devices from desktops to tablets.
Key term
AppLocker
AppLocker is a Windows security feature that helps IT administrators control which applications and files users are allowed to run on their computers.
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