The correct answer is to create a Microsoft Store for Business app in Intune, select the offline-licensed apps, and assign them as Required to a device group containing all student devices. This works because offline licenses allow apps to be installed directly from Intune’s sync with the Store for Business without requiring each user to sign in, and the Required assignment ensures silent, automatic installation that students cannot remove. On the MD-102 exam, this scenario tests your understanding of the difference between offline and online licensing—offline licenses are ideal for shared or student devices where user interaction must be minimized. A common trap is choosing user-targeted assignments or online licenses, which would require individual Microsoft accounts and allow removal. Remember the memory tip: “Offline for devices, online for users”—when deploying Microsoft Store for Business apps with offline licenses, always target a device group with a Required assignment to enforce automatic, unremovable installations.
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.
You are a Microsoft 365 administrator for a school district. You have 2,000 Windows 10 devices used by students. All devices are enrolled in Microsoft Intune. You need to deploy a set of educational apps from the Microsoft Store for Education (now part of Microsoft Store for Business). The apps should be automatically installed on all student devices, and students should not be able to remove them. You have already added the apps to your Microsoft Store for Business inventory and acquired offline licenses. You have also configured Intune to sync the Microsoft Store for Business. Which action should you take in Intune to deploy the apps with the least administrative effort?
Clue words in this question
Noticing these words before you look at the options changes how you read each choice.
Clue: "least"
Why it matters: You want the option with minimum overhead, fewest steps, or lowest impact — not the most feature-rich or comprehensive answer.
Create a 'Microsoft Store for Business' app in Intune, select the offline-licensed apps, and assign as 'Required' to a device group containing all student devices.
Offline licenses allow silent install without user interaction.
B
Use the 'Microsoft Store app (Windows)' type and assign as 'Required' to the device group.
Why wrong: This is for public store apps, not offline-licensed.
C
Create a 'Microsoft Store for Business' app in Intune, select the online-licensed apps, and assign as 'Available' to a user group.
Why wrong: Online licenses require user sign-in and are not silent.
D
Download the app packages and deploy as Win32 apps with silent switches.
Why wrong: Not least effort; requires manual download and packaging.
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
✓
Create a 'Microsoft Store for Business' app in Intune, select the offline-licensed apps, and assign as 'Required' to a device group containing all student devices.
Option A is correct: Using the 'Microsoft Store for Business' app type with offline licenses allows automatic sync and silent installation. Option B is for user-targeted. Option C is for online licenses. Option D is for Win32 apps.
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.
✓
Create a 'Microsoft Store for Business' app in Intune, select the offline-licensed apps, and assign as 'Required' to a device group containing all student devices.
Why this is correct
Offline licenses allow silent install without user interaction.
Clue confirmation
The clue word "least" in the question point toward this answer.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Use the 'Microsoft Store app (Windows)' type and assign as 'Required' to the device group.
Why it's wrong here
This is for public store apps, not offline-licensed.
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Create a 'Microsoft Store for Business' app in Intune, select the online-licensed apps, and assign as 'Available' to a user group.
Why it's wrong here
Online licenses require user sign-in and are not silent.
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Download the app packages and deploy as Win32 apps with silent switches.
Why it's wrong here
Not least effort; requires manual download and packaging.
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 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.
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: Create a 'Microsoft Store for Business' app in Intune, select the offline-licensed apps, and assign as 'Required' to a device group containing all student devices. — Option A is correct: Using the 'Microsoft Store for Business' app type with offline licenses allows automatic sync and silent installation. Option B is for user-targeted. Option C is for online licenses. Option D is for Win32 apps.
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.
Are there clue words in this question I should notice?
Yes — watch for: "least". You want the option with minimum overhead, fewest steps, or lowest impact — not the most feature-rich or comprehensive answer.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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