The answer is that a required app deployment can fail if the app’s dependency is not installed, if the device lacks connectivity to Intune, or if the device does not meet the app’s requirement rules. These three factors directly prevent the Intune management agent from successfully delivering or executing the app on the Windows 10 endpoint. Dependency failures occur when prerequisite software like a specific runtime or framework is missing, while connectivity issues block the device from checking in for policy, and unmet requirement rules—such as OS version or disk space—cause the deployment to be skipped entirely. On the MD-102 exam, this question tests your understanding of the distinction between device-targeted and user-targeted deployments; a common trap is assuming that unassigned users cause failure, but required deployments target the device itself, not the user. Another trap is thinking policy blocks app updates, but updates are admin-configured, not automatically blocked. Memory tip: think of the three Cs—Connectivity, Condition (requirement rules), and Component (dependency).
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.
Which THREE factors can cause a required app deployment to fail on a Windows 10 device managed by Intune? (Choose three.)
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
✓
The device is not connected to the internet.
App deployment can fail for several reasons: if the device lacks connectivity to Intune (A), if the device does not meet the app's requirement rules (C), or if the app's dependency is not installed (D). Option B is wrong because user not being assigned does not affect required app deployment; the device itself must be targeted. Option E is wrong because app updates are not blocked by policies; they are configured by the admin.
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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The device has an app update policy that blocks updates.
Why it's wrong here
App update policies do not block initial installation.
✓
The device is not connected to the internet.
Why this is correct
Internet connectivity is required to download the app.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
✗
The user is not assigned to the app.
Why it's wrong here
For required apps, the device group assignment matters, not user assignment.
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The device does not meet the app's requirement rules.
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
✓
The app's dependency is not installed.
Why this is correct
Dependencies must be installed first.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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.
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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: The device is not connected to the internet. — App deployment can fail for several reasons: if the device lacks connectivity to Intune (A), if the device does not meet the app's requirement rules (C), or if the app's dependency is not installed (D). Option B is wrong because user not being assigned does not affect required app deployment; the device itself must be targeted. Option E is wrong because app updates are not blocked by policies; they are configured by the admin.
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.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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