The answer is to deploy the Win32 app with the install context set to 'system'. This is correct because the Intune Management Extension runs the installer under the local SYSTEM account, granting full admin privileges required for the .exe and ensuring a per-machine installation that persists for all users on shared kiosk devices. On the MD-102 exam, this scenario tests your understanding of how Win32 app deployment differs from line-of-business apps, especially for kiosk or multi-user environments—a common trap is choosing 'user' context, which would fail due to insufficient rights and per-user installation limits. Remember that kiosk devices are shared and often run under a restricted user account, so system-level installation is mandatory. A helpful memory tip: "Kiosk equals system context—admin rights for all, not just one."
MD-102 Manage applications Practice Question
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.
An organization uses Microsoft Intune for Windows 10 device management. They need to deploy a custom Windows app (.exe) to kiosk devices. The app requires admin privileges to install, and the devices are shared. Which deployment method should be used?
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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Use a Win32 app with install context set to 'system'.
Option A is correct because Win32 apps in Microsoft Intune can be configured with the install context set to 'system', which grants the necessary admin privileges for installation and ensures the app is installed for all users on shared kiosk devices. This method uses the Intune Management Extension to run the installer with SYSTEM account privileges, bypassing user-level restrictions and supporting per-machine installations.
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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Use a Win32 app with install context set to 'system'.
Why this is correct
Win32 apps support system context installation, enabling admin-level installs on shared devices.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Assign the app as 'available' for user-install.
Why it's wrong here
Available user installs do not run with admin privileges and require user interaction.
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Deploy as a line-of-business app with device context.
Why it's wrong here
LOB apps do not support install context configuration and cannot run as system if the user is standard.
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Package as a Microsoft Store for Business app.
Why it's wrong here
Store apps cannot be easily configured to require admin privileges.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates often confuse 'device context' with 'system context', not realizing that LOB apps cannot handle .exe files and that 'available' assignments run in user context, which fails for admin-required installs on shared devices.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Under the hood, Win32 apps use the Intune Management Extension to download and execute the installer via a PowerShell script or command line, running as the SYSTEM account when install context is set to 'system'. This ensures the app is available to all user profiles on the device, which is critical for shared kiosk scenarios where multiple users log in. A subtle behavior is that the detection rules must be configured to verify installation per-device (e.g., checking a registry key under HKLM) rather than per-user, to avoid false positives.
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.
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Concepts from this question explained
These glossary pages explain the core terms tested in this MD-102 question in full detail.
Manage applications — This question tests Manage applications — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Use a Win32 app with install context set to 'system'. — Option A is correct because Win32 apps in Microsoft Intune can be configured with the install context set to 'system', which grants the necessary admin privileges for installation and ensures the app is installed for all users on shared kiosk devices. This method uses the Intune Management Extension to run the installer with SYSTEM account privileges, bypassing user-level restrictions and supporting per-machine installations.
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.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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