The correct answer is to check the application assignments in Intune. This is because required apps failing to appear in Company Portal almost always stem from a missing or incorrect assignment, not from device compliance or configuration profiles. Even when a device shows as compliant, Intune only displays applications that have been explicitly assigned to the user or device group with an “Available” or “Required” intent; if the app isn’t assigned, it simply won’t appear. On the MD-102 exam, this scenario tests your understanding of the Intune assignment lifecycle and is a common trap where candidates jump to checking compliance policies or enrollment status first. Remember that compliance confirms the device is trusted, but it does not automatically grant app visibility—assignments are the gatekeeper. A useful memory tip: “Compliant but invisible? Check the assignment first.”
MD-102 Manage and maintain devices Practice Question
This MD-102 practice question tests your understanding of manage and maintain devices. The scenario asks you to isolate a root cause — eliminate options that address a different problem before choosing. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
A company uses Microsoft Intune to manage Windows 11 devices. Users report that the Company Portal app is not showing required applications. You verify that the devices show as 'Compliant' in Microsoft Intune. Which configuration should you check first?
Clue words in this question
Noticing these words before you look at the options changes how you read each choice.
Clue: "first"
Why it matters: Order matters here. You are being tested on which action comes before the others — not which action is generally useful.
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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Check the application assignments in Intune.
Option D is correct because the most common reason required applications are not visible in Company Portal is that the applications have not been assigned to the user or device group. Even if a device is compliant, Intune will only display applications that are assigned with an 'Available' intent to the user or device. Checking application assignments first directly addresses the symptom without assuming other configurations are misconfigured.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
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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Check the Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) configuration for the device.
Why it's wrong here
Entra ID configuration does not directly affect application visibility in Company Portal.
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Check the Windows Update for Business ring assignments.
Why it's wrong here
Update rings do not control application visibility in Company Portal.
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Check the device compliance policy settings.
Why it's wrong here
Device compliance is already confirmed as compliant, so this is not the primary issue.
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Check the application assignments in Intune.
Why this is correct
If the user or device is not assigned to the application, it will not appear in Company Portal.
Clue confirmation
The clue word "first" in the question point toward this answer.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates often assume compliance policy issues cause application visibility problems, but Intune separates compliance evaluation from application assignment; a compliant device can still miss apps if the assignments are misconfigured.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Intune uses the Microsoft Graph API to synchronize application assignments to the Company Portal client. The Company Portal app queries the Intune service for applications where the user or device is a member of an assigned group with an 'Available' or 'Required' intent. If the assignment is set to 'Uninstall' or the group membership is incorrect, the app will not appear. Additionally, the Company Portal refresh cycle can take up to 8 hours, but manual sync can be triggered from the app's settings.
KKey Concepts to Remember
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
TExam Day Tips
→Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
→Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A cloud solutions architect for a retail company is evaluating services for a new workload. The correct answer here reflects best practice for the specific scenario described — not a general cloud recommendation. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Cloud exam questions reward reading the constraint carefully: the same technology can be right or wrong depending on the use case.
Related glossary terms
Concepts from this question explained
These glossary pages explain the core terms tested in this MD-102 question in full detail.
Manage and maintain devices — This question tests Manage and maintain devices — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Check the application assignments in Intune. — Option D is correct because the most common reason required applications are not visible in Company Portal is that the applications have not been assigned to the user or device group. Even if a device is compliant, Intune will only display applications that are assigned with an 'Available' intent to the user or device. Checking application assignments first directly addresses the symptom without assuming other configurations are misconfigured.
What should I do if I get this MD-102 question wrong?
Identify which exam domain this question belongs to, review the core concept, then practise similar questions from the same domain.
Are there clue words in this question I should notice?
Yes — watch for: "first". Order matters here. You are being tested on which action comes before the others — not which action is generally useful.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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