This MD-102 practice question tests your understanding of manage applications. This is a configuration task: choose the command set that satisfies every stated requirement. Small differences — like 'secret' vs 'password' or 'transport input ssh' vs 'all' — change whether the answer is correct. 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.
Exhibit
Refer to the exhibit.
Intune Management Extension log:
[Win32App][Detection] Running detection script for app 'AdobeReader' with script path: C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Intune Management Extension\Scripts\detect_AdobeReader.ps1
[Win32App][Detection] Detection script returned exit code 0.
[Win32App][Detection] Detection script wrote to stdout: 'Installed'
[Win32App][Detection] App 'AdobeReader' is detected as installed.
[Win32App][Enforcement] App 'AdobeReader' is already installed. Skipping enforcement.
A Win32 app 'AdobeReader' is configured as 'required' but users report the app is not installed. The above log excerpt is from a device that shows 'Installed' in Intune. What is the most likely cause?
Clue words in this question
Noticing these words before you look at the options changes how you read each choice.
Clue: "most likely"
Why it matters: Probability qualifier — the question wants the most probable cause or outcome, not a guaranteed one. Eliminate low-probability options.
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
✓
The detection script incorrectly reports the app as installed.
The log excerpt indicates that Intune reports the app as 'Installed' on the device, yet users confirm it is not present. This discrepancy most likely occurs because the detection script used to verify installation is flawed—it may be checking for a registry key, file, or version string that exists even when the app is not fully installed, or it may be returning a false positive. Since Intune relies entirely on the detection method to determine installation status, an incorrect script would cause Intune to mark the app as installed without the actual binaries being present.
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.
✓
The detection script incorrectly reports the app as installed.
Why this is correct
The script returns exit code 0 and stdout 'Installed', so Intune skips enforcement. The actual app may be missing.
Clue confirmation
The clue word "most likely" in the question point toward this answer.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
✗
The app is assigned to a different device group.
Why it's wrong here
If assigned, the device would receive the policy; the log shows it's processing.
✗
The app was installed but later removed by the user.
Why it's wrong here
The log shows detection script ran and returned 'Installed', so Intune thinks it's installed.
✗
The device is not syncing with Intune.
Why it's wrong here
The log exists, so the device synced.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates assume 'Installed' in Intune means the app is physically present on the device, but Intune only reflects what the detection method reports, not the actual file system state.
Trap categories for this question
Command / output trap
If assigned, the device would receive the policy; the log shows it's processing.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Intune Win32 app detection rules can be configured using a custom script, a file path, a registry key, or an MSI product code. If a detection script returns exit code 0 (success) without actually verifying the presence of the main executable or required components, Intune considers the app installed. For example, a script that checks for a common registry key like 'HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Adobe\Acrobat Reader' might exist from a previous version or a stub installer, leading to a false positive. In real-world scenarios, this often happens when the detection logic is too broad or when the script does not validate the app's version or file size.
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.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: The detection script incorrectly reports the app as installed. — The log excerpt indicates that Intune reports the app as 'Installed' on the device, yet users confirm it is not present. This discrepancy most likely occurs because the detection script used to verify installation is flawed—it may be checking for a registry key, file, or version string that exists even when the app is not fully installed, or it may be returning a false positive. Since Intune relies entirely on the detection method to determine installation status, an incorrect script would cause Intune to mark the app as installed without the actual binaries being present.
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: "most likely". Probability qualifier — the question wants the most probable cause or outcome, not a guaranteed one. Eliminate low-probability options.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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