The correct answer is to configure the installation behavior as System, with an Installation purpose of Required, Device restart behavior set to No specific action, and Installation visibility set to Hidden. This combination works because the System context grants the Win32 app the necessary admin rights to install silently, while the Hidden visibility suppresses any user-facing prompts or progress bars, ensuring zero interaction. On the Microsoft 365 Endpoint Administrator MD-102 exam, this scenario tests your understanding of Intune’s Win32 app deployment settings, specifically how the System context differs from the User context—a common trap where candidates mistakenly choose User, which lacks the elevated privileges required for admin-dependent installs. Remember the mnemonic “SHH” for Silent, Hidden, and High-privilege: System context, Hidden visibility, and Required purpose guarantee a quiet, admin-level deployment.
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.
An organization uses Microsoft Intune to manage Windows devices. They want to deploy a Win32 app that requires admin rights to install. The app must be installed in the system context and should not require user interaction. Which installation behavior should be configured?
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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Install behavior: System, Installation purpose: Required, Device restart behavior: No specific action, Installation visibility: Hidden
Option D is correct because 'System' context installs the app with elevated privileges, and 'Hidden' ensures no user interaction. Option A is wrong because 'User' context does not provide admin rights. Option B is wrong because 'System' with 'Visible' shows installation progress, which may require interaction. Option C is wrong because 'User' context cannot install with admin rights.
Key principle: Authentication proves identity; authorization controls what that identity can do after login. Both must work for full privileged access.
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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Install behavior: User, Installation purpose: Required, Device restart behavior: No specific action
Why it's wrong here
User context does not grant admin rights.
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Install behavior: System, Installation purpose: Required, Device restart behavior: No specific action, Installation visibility: Hidden
Why this is correct
System context ensures admin rights, Hidden prevents user interaction, and Required ensures installation.
Related concept
Authentication checks who the user is.
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Install behavior: User, Installation purpose: Available
Why it's wrong here
User context installs under the user account, not system, and may not have admin rights.
While System context is correct, Visible installation may show prompts and require interaction.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: authentication is not authorization
Logging in proves the user can authenticate. It does not automatically mean the user is allowed to enter privileged or configuration mode. Watch for AAA authorization, privilege level and command authorization details.
Trap categories for this question
Command / output trap
While System context is correct, Visible installation may show prompts and require interaction.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
This kind of question is testing the difference between identity and permission. A user may successfully log in to a router because authentication is working, but still fail to enter configuration mode because authorization is missing, misconfigured or mapped to a lower privilege level.
KKey Concepts to Remember
Authentication checks who the user is.
Authorization controls what the user is allowed to do after login.
Privilege levels affect access to EXEC and configuration commands.
AAA, TACACS+ and RADIUS can separate login success from command access.
TExam Day Tips
→Do not assume successful login means full administrative access.
→Look for words such as cannot enter configuration mode, privilege level, authorization or command access.
→Separate login problems from permission problems before choosing the answer.
Key takeaway
Authentication proves identity; authorization controls what that identity can do after login. Both must work for full privileged access.
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. Authentication proves identity; authorization controls what that identity can do after login. Both must work for full privileged access. 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.
Review Cisco AAA concepts — authentication, authorization, and accounting. Study privilege levels (0–15), command authorization under TACACS+, and how RADIUS differs. Then practise related MD-102 questions on access control and AAA configuration.
Manage and maintain devices — This question tests Manage and maintain devices — Authentication checks who the user is..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Install behavior: System, Installation purpose: Required, Device restart behavior: No specific action, Installation visibility: Hidden — Option D is correct because 'System' context installs the app with elevated privileges, and 'Hidden' ensures no user interaction. Option A is wrong because 'User' context does not provide admin rights. Option B is wrong because 'System' with 'Visible' shows installation progress, which may require interaction. Option C is wrong because 'User' context cannot install with admin rights.
What should I do if I get this MD-102 question wrong?
Review Cisco AAA concepts — authentication, authorization, and accounting. Study privilege levels (0–15), command authorization under TACACS+, and how RADIUS differs. Then practise related MD-102 questions on access control and AAA configuration.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Authentication checks who the user is.
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