MD-102 Manage applications Practice Question
A company uses Microsoft Intune to manage Windows devices. Administrators need to deploy Microsoft 365 Apps to all managed Windows devices and ensure the apps receive updates automatically from the Microsoft 365 Apps update channel. Which Intune app type should they use?
⚠ Common exam trap
The trap here is assuming any app type that can install Office will also manage its update channel, when only the Microsoft 365 Apps app type provides native channel and update controls.
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)
Intune includes a dedicated Microsoft 365 Apps (Windows 10 and later) app type that integrates with the Office Configuration Service. It lets administrators choose the update channel, select which Office applications to install, and configure update behavior, then assign the app to device groups. This provides automatic installation and ongoing updates from the chosen channel, which is exactly what the scenario requires.
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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Microsoft 365 Apps (Windows 10 and later)
Why this is correct
The Microsoft 365 Apps (Windows 10 and later) app type in Intune is purpose-built to deploy Office. It provides the Office Configuration Service and XML settings that let you select the update channel, choose which Office apps to install, and control update behavior. Assigning it to device groups delivers and maintains Microsoft 365 Apps with the desired update channel automatically.
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Windows app (Win32)
Why it's wrong here
The Win32 app type can deploy Office if you build a custom package, but it requires you to author install and detection rules and does not natively manage the Office update channel. The dedicated Microsoft 365 Apps app type is the supported, simpler method for controlling Office updates, so Win32 is not the best choice here.
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Microsoft Store app (new)
Why it's wrong here
The Microsoft Store app (new) type deploys apps packaged for the Microsoft Store, such as UWP or Win32 apps published there. It does not provide the Office Deployment Tool configuration or update channel controls needed for Microsoft 365 Apps. Using it would not deliver the full Office suite with managed updates as required.
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Web link
Why it's wrong here
A web link app type simply creates a shortcut to a URL on the device. It does not install any software. It cannot deploy Microsoft 365 Apps or manage their update channel, so it does not meet the requirement of installing and updating Office automatically on managed devices.
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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.
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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