Quick Answer
The correct method is to add a shell script under Devices > Scripts in the Microsoft Intune admin center. This is because Intune natively supports shell scripts for macOS device management through the Scripts blade, allowing you to deploy, run, and monitor custom bash or zsh scripts on enrolled Macs without additional tools. On the MD-102 exam, this question tests your understanding of platform-specific management capabilities—a common trap is confusing macOS shell scripts with Windows PowerShell or assuming macOS has a Company Portal equivalent for script deployment. Remember that Intune treats shell scripts as a distinct configuration method for macOS, separate from compliance policies or app deployments. A useful memory tip: think “Shell for Mac, PowerShell for PC” to quickly eliminate wrong answers that mix up scripting environments.
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 use Microsoft Intune to manage macOS devices. You need to deploy a shell script that runs on all macOS devices. What is the correct method?
Add a shell script under Devices > Scripts
Intune supports shell scripts for macOS.
Use Company Portal to distribute the script
Why wrong: Company Portal cannot run scripts directly.
Add a PowerShell script under Devices > Scripts
Why wrong: PowerShell is not supported on macOS.
Create a custom configuration profile with Bash script
Why wrong: Configuration profiles are for settings, not script execution.
Answer choices
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
Add a shell script under Devices > Scripts
Option A is correct because Intune supports shell scripts for macOS via the Scripts blade. Option B is wrong because PowerShell is for Windows. Option C is wrong because macOS does not have a Company Portal equivalent for scripts. Option D is wrong because there is no Bash script type in Intune; shell scripts are used.
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.
Add a shell script under Devices > Scripts
Why this is correct
Intune supports shell scripts for macOS.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Use Company Portal to distribute the script
Why it's wrong here
Company Portal cannot run scripts directly.
Add a PowerShell script under Devices > Scripts
Why it's wrong here
PowerShell is not supported on macOS.
Create a custom configuration profile with Bash script
Why it's wrong here
Configuration profiles are for settings, not script execution.
Common exam traps
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
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.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
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.
What to study next
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Prepare infrastructure for devices — This question tests Prepare infrastructure for devices — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
The correct answer is: Add a shell script under Devices > Scripts — Option A is correct because Intune supports shell scripts for macOS via the Scripts blade. Option B is wrong because PowerShell is for Windows. Option C is wrong because macOS does not have a Company Portal equivalent for scripts. Option D is wrong because there is no Bash script type in Intune; shell scripts are used.
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.
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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