Quick Answer
The answer is Microsoft 365 Apps, the built-in app type in Intune designed specifically for deploying the Office suite to Windows devices. This app type is correct because it automatically handles the licensing, installation, and update configuration for Microsoft 365 Apps, and when assigned as "Available for enrolled devices," it makes the suite visible in Company Portal for users to install on demand. On the MD-102 exam, this question tests your understanding of Intune’s built-in app types versus custom Win32 or store-based options—a common trap is choosing Windows app (Win32) for Office, but that’s only for custom .exe or .msi files. Remember the key distinction: if the exam asks for deploying Microsoft 365 Apps via Company Portal, the app type must be “Microsoft 365 Apps” because it’s the only one that integrates directly with the Office deployment tool and licensing service. A simple memory tip: “Office is built-in, not built-from-scratch”—so always pick the native Microsoft 365 Apps type for Office deployments.
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 Microsoft 365 Apps to Windows devices using Intune. Users should be able to install from Company Portal. What app type should you choose in Intune?
Windows app (Win32)
Why wrong: For custom apps, not Microsoft 365.
Microsoft 365 Apps
Dedicated app type for Office.
Web link
Why wrong: Only provides a link, not install.
Microsoft Store app
Why wrong: Not for Microsoft 365 Apps.
Answer choices
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
Microsoft 365 Apps
Option B is correct because Microsoft 365 Apps for Windows is a built-in app type in Intune. Option A is wrong because Windows app (Win32) is for custom applications. Option C is wrong because Microsoft Store app is for store-based apps. Option D is wrong because the web link is for linking to external sources.
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.
Windows app (Win32)
Why it's wrong here
For custom apps, not Microsoft 365.
Microsoft 365 Apps
Why this is correct
Dedicated app type for Office.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Web link
Why it's wrong here
Only provides a link, not install.
Microsoft Store app
Why it's wrong here
Not for Microsoft 365 Apps.
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.
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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: Microsoft 365 Apps — Option B is correct because Microsoft 365 Apps for Windows is a built-in app type in Intune. Option A is wrong because Windows app (Win32) is for custom applications. Option C is wrong because Microsoft Store app is for store-based apps. Option D is wrong because the web link is for linking to external sources.
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Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Variation 1. You need to deploy Microsoft 365 Apps to Windows devices using Microsoft Intune. The deployment must be available to users in the company portal. Which app type should you select?
easyWhy A: Option A is correct because Windows 10/11 (Microsoft 365 Apps) is the correct app type for deploying Office. Option B is wrong because it is for line-of-business apps. Option C is wrong because it is for web links. Option D is wrong because it is for store apps.
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