Quick Answer
The answer is the PowerShell scripts feature found under Devices > Scripts in the Microsoft Intune admin center. This is the correct choice because it is the only native Intune feature designed to execute custom scripts with the local SYSTEM account, granting the highest level of privilege without requiring user interaction or a logged-in session. On the MD-102 exam, this question tests your understanding of device configuration versus script deployment—a common trap is confusing this with Proactive Remediations, which also runs as SYSTEM but is specifically for detection and remediation scripts, not arbitrary custom scripts. Remember that for a simple, one-time or scheduled script deployment that must run as SYSTEM, you always navigate to Devices > Scripts and add a new PowerShell script. A quick memory tip: think "SYSTEM scripts live under Devices, not under Reports" to avoid mixing it up with Proactive Remediations.
This MD-102 practice question tests your understanding of manage and maintain 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 custom PowerShell script to all Windows 10 devices enrolled in Intune. The script must run under the SYSTEM account. Which Intune feature should you use?
Proactive remediations
Why wrong: Proactive remediations are for detection and remediation, not general script deployment.
PowerShell scripts (Devices > Scripts)
PowerShell scripts in Intune can run in the system context.
Compliance policy
Why wrong: Compliance policies are for compliance evaluation.
Device configuration profile
Why wrong: Device configuration profiles do not run scripts.
Answer choices
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Correct answer & explanation
PowerShell scripts (Devices > Scripts)
PowerShell scripts (Devices > Scripts) in Intune allow you to upload and assign custom PowerShell scripts that run under the SYSTEM account on Windows 10 devices. This feature is specifically designed for executing scripts during device enrollment or on a schedule, ensuring the script has elevated privileges without user interaction.
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.
Proactive remediations
Why it's wrong here
Proactive remediations are for detection and remediation, not general script deployment.
PowerShell scripts (Devices > Scripts)
Why this is correct
PowerShell scripts in Intune can run in the system context.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Compliance policy
Why it's wrong here
Compliance policies are for compliance evaluation.
Device configuration profile
Why it's wrong here
Device configuration profiles do not run scripts.
Common exam traps
The trap here is that candidates often confuse Proactive remediations (which also run scripts under SYSTEM) with custom PowerShell scripts, but Proactive remediations are limited to built-in templates and cannot deploy arbitrary custom scripts.
Detailed technical explanation
Intune's PowerShell scripts feature uses the Intune Management Extension (IME) to download and execute scripts on the client. The script runs with the SYSTEM account by default, leveraging the LocalSystem context to access system-level resources. A subtle behavior is that scripts assigned to user groups run in the user context unless explicitly configured to run as SYSTEM, but device-group assignments always run as SYSTEM.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
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The correct answer is: PowerShell scripts (Devices > Scripts) — PowerShell scripts (Devices > Scripts) in Intune allow you to upload and assign custom PowerShell scripts that run under the SYSTEM account on Windows 10 devices. This feature is specifically designed for executing scripts during device enrollment or on a schedule, ensuring the script has elevated privileges without user interaction.
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