The answer is to deploy a local AppLocker policy using Intune. This is correct because AppLocker allows you to control approved Microsoft Store apps by creating rules that restrict installation to only trusted publishers, and when deployed as a local policy via Intune, it applies directly to the device without requiring users to have local admin rights. On the Microsoft 365 Endpoint Administrator MD-102 exam, this scenario tests your understanding of how to enforce app control on managed Windows 10 devices without elevating user privileges—a common trap is confusing AppLocker with Windows Defender Application Control, which is more complex and not designed solely for Store apps. Remember that AppLocker is the lightweight, policy-based solution for app restriction, while Intune simply delivers the policy locally. A helpful memory tip is "AppLocker locks apps locally," distinguishing it from broader controls like Conditional Access or mobile-focused App Protection Policies.
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.
Your organization uses Microsoft Intune to manage Windows 10 devices. You need to ensure that only approved Microsoft Store apps can be installed on company devices. The solution must not require users to be local administrators. What should you configure?
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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Deploy a local AppLocker policy using Intune.
A local AppLocker policy can be deployed via Intune to control app installations without requiring admin rights. Option B is incorrect because Windows Defender Application Control is more complex and not solely for Store apps. Option C is incorrect because Intune App Protection Policies apply to mobile devices, not Windows. Option D is incorrect because Conditional Access controls access, not app installation.
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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Enable Conditional Access to block non-approved apps.
Why it's wrong here
Conditional Access controls access to cloud resources, not app installation on devices.
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Deploy a local AppLocker policy using Intune.
Why this is correct
AppLocker can be configured via Intune to restrict app installations to approved Store apps.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Configure Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) policy.
Why it's wrong here
WDAC is more comprehensive but not specific to Store apps and requires more overhead.
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Assign an Intune App Protection Policy (APP) for Windows.
Why it's wrong here
APP is for mobile app management, not Windows desktop app control.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Many certification questions include familiar terms but test a specific constraint. Read the exact wording before choosing an answer that is generally true but wrong for this case.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
This question should be treated as a scenario, not a definition check. Identify the problem, the constraint and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
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.
Use explanations to understand the rule behind the answer.
TExam Day Tips
→Underline the problem statement mentally.
→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 company's IT admin needs to give a contractor read-only access to production logs without sharing account credentials. Using role-based access control (RBAC) and temporary scoped permissions — not a permanent shared password — is the correct pattern. Questions like this test whether you can apply least-privilege access across cloud identity services.
Related glossary terms
Concepts from this question explained
These glossary pages explain the core terms tested in this MD-102 question in full detail.
Identify which MD-102 exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.
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: Deploy a local AppLocker policy using Intune. — A local AppLocker policy can be deployed via Intune to control app installations without requiring admin rights. Option B is incorrect because Windows Defender Application Control is more complex and not solely for Store apps. Option C is incorrect because Intune App Protection Policies apply to mobile devices, not Windows. Option D is incorrect because Conditional Access controls access, not app installation.
What should I do if I get this MD-102 question wrong?
Identify which MD-102 exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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