Quick Answer
The correct deployment method is to upload the app package as an iOS LOB app in Intune. This approach is correct because Intune’s iOS line-of-business workflow directly accepts a signed .ipa package, allowing you to deploy an internally developed app without needing the Apple App Store or Volume Purchase Program. Since the app is already signed with an enterprise certificate, Intune can distribute it to managed devices using the company’s MDM channel, bypassing public store requirements. On the MD-102 exam, this question tests your understanding of LOB app deployment for iOS, often appearing as a scenario where you must choose between VPP, sideloading, or Intune’s native upload. A common trap is selecting VPP, which is for publicly purchased apps, not internally signed ones. Remember the key distinction: enterprise certificate means LOB upload, not VPP. Memory tip: “LOB for signed .ipa, VPP for store apps.”
This MD-102 practice question tests your understanding of prepare infrastructure for devices. Read the scenario carefully and evaluate each option against the stated constraints before committing to an answer. 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.
You need to deploy a line-of-business (LOB) app to 100 iOS devices managed by Intune. The app is signed with an enterprise certificate. Which deployment method should you use?
Upload the app package as an iOS LOB app in Intune
Direct method for custom enterprise apps.
Add the app as a Volume Purchase Program (VPP) app
Why wrong: VPP is for purchased apps, not custom LOB.
Use an Enterprise Code Signing certificate to deploy via MDM
Why wrong: Certificate is for signing, not deployment.
Publish the app to the Apple App Store and deploy as public app
Why wrong: LOB apps are not published to App Store.
Answer choices
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Correct answer & explanation
Upload the app package as an iOS LOB app in Intune
Option A is correct because Intune supports deploying internally developed LOB apps to iOS devices by uploading the signed .ipa package directly. Since the app is already signed with an enterprise certificate, it can be distributed via Intune's iOS LOB app workflow without requiring the Apple App Store or VPP.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
Upload the app package as an iOS LOB app in Intune
Why this is correct
Direct method for custom enterprise apps.
Related concept
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Add the app as a Volume Purchase Program (VPP) app
Why it's wrong here
VPP is for purchased apps, not custom LOB.
Use an Enterprise Code Signing certificate to deploy via MDM
Why it's wrong here
Certificate is for signing, not deployment.
Publish the app to the Apple App Store and deploy as public app
Why it's wrong here
LOB apps are not published to App Store.
Common exam traps
The trap here is confusing the signing certificate (used to sign the app) with the deployment method, leading candidates to select Option C, which describes a prerequisite rather than a distribution mechanism.
Detailed technical explanation
Intune's iOS LOB app deployment uses the MDM protocol's InstallApplication command, which pushes the .ipa file to devices via the Intune Company Portal or Apple Push Notification service (APNs). The enterprise certificate ensures the app can be installed without App Store validation, but the app must be trusted on each device via a manual profile or MDM-installed trust profile. In real-world scenarios, this method is ideal for internal apps that are updated frequently, as Intune handles versioning and targeted deployment.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
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The correct answer is: Upload the app package as an iOS LOB app in Intune — Option A is correct because Intune supports deploying internally developed LOB apps to iOS devices by uploading the signed .ipa package directly. Since the app is already signed with an enterprise certificate, it can be distributed via Intune's iOS LOB app workflow without requiring the Apple App Store or VPP.
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