The answer is to configure the ‘Allow application store’ setting to ‘Block’ for non-admin users within a device restriction policy. This works because the policy specifically targets user access to the Microsoft Store, and by blocking it for standard users while leaving local administrators unaffected, you effectively restrict manual app installations to IT admins only. On the MD-102 exam, this scenario tests your understanding of how Intune device restriction policies differentiate between user groups based on administrative rights, often appearing as a trap where candidates mistakenly choose to disable the Store entirely or use an app control policy. A common memory tip is to remember that “Block for non-admins” still allows admins to install—think of it as a selective gate, not a total lockdown.
MD-102 Manage and maintain devices Practice Question
This MD-102 practice question tests your understanding of manage and maintain devices. 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.
Your organization uses Microsoft Intune to manage Windows devices. You need to ensure that only IT administrators can manually install apps from the Microsoft Store. Which setting should you configure in a device restriction policy?
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Set 'Allow application store' to 'Block' for non-admin users.
Option C is correct because the 'Allow application store' setting in a device restriction policy controls whether users can access the Microsoft Store. Setting it to 'Block' for non-admin users prevents them from manually installing apps, while IT administrators (who have local admin rights) can still install apps via the Store. This setting is enforced through Intune's policy management and applies to Windows devices managed by Microsoft Intune.
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.
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Enable 'Private store only' in Microsoft Store for Business settings.
Why it's wrong here
This only restricts the store to show private apps but still allows installation by users.
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Disable 'Automatic app updates' in the device restriction policy.
Why it's wrong here
This does not prevent manual installation.
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Set 'Allow application store' to 'Block' for non-admin users.
Why this is correct
Blocking the store prevents non-admins from installing apps manually.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Configure 'Require a password for app purchases' to 'Yes'.
Why it's wrong here
This only applies to paid app purchases, not free app installations.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates often confuse the 'Allow application store' setting with store visibility or purchase controls, thinking that blocking the entire store or requiring a password for purchases achieves the same result, but only the explicit block for non-admin users prevents manual installations.
Trap categories for this question
Command / output trap
This only restricts the store to show private apps but still allows installation by users.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Under the hood, the 'Allow application store' setting in Intune device restriction policies maps to the Windows CSP (Configuration Service Provider) policy `./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/ApplicationManagement/AllowAppStore`. When set to 'Block' (value 0), it disables the Microsoft Store for standard users, but local administrators retain access because the policy applies at the user level and admin accounts are exempt. In a real-world scenario, this ensures that only IT admins can sideload or install apps from the Store, reducing the risk of unauthorized software installation on managed devices.
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.
TExam Day Tips
→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 company's IT admin needs to give a contractor read-only access to production logs without sharing account credentials. Using role-based access control (RBAC) and temporary scoped permissions — not a permanent shared password — is the correct pattern. Questions like this test whether you can apply least-privilege access across cloud identity services.
Related glossary terms
Concepts from this question explained
These glossary pages explain the core terms tested in this MD-102 question in full detail.
Manage and maintain devices — This question tests Manage and maintain devices — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Set 'Allow application store' to 'Block' for non-admin users. — Option C is correct because the 'Allow application store' setting in a device restriction policy controls whether users can access the Microsoft Store. Setting it to 'Block' for non-admin users prevents them from manually installing apps, while IT administrators (who have local admin rights) can still install apps via the Store. This setting is enforced through Intune's policy management and applies to Windows devices managed by Microsoft Intune.
What should I do if I get this MD-102 question wrong?
Identify which exam domain this question belongs to, review the core concept, then practise similar questions from the same domain.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Variation 1. Your organization manages Windows 10 and Windows 11 devices with Microsoft Intune. Users report that new Microsoft Store apps are not automatically installing on their devices as expected. You verify that the Intune policy 'Allow Microsoft Store for Business' is set to 'Allow'. What is the most likely reason the apps are not installing?
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A.The 'Allow trust apps from Microsoft Store' policy is set to 'Block'.
✓ B.The 'Allow trust apps from Microsoft Store' policy is set to 'Allow'.
C.The 'Allow Microsoft Store for Business' policy is set to 'Block'.
D.The 'Auto install apps from Microsoft Store' policy is disabled.
Why B: For automatic app installation from the Microsoft Store, the Windows device must have the 'Allow trust apps from Microsoft Store' policy enabled. Without it, even if the Store is allowed, apps will not install automatically. Option A is incorrect because it is the opposite setting. Option C is incorrect because the Store for Business policy is already set to allow. Option D is incorrect because the automatic install setting is separate from the Store enablement.
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