MD-102 Manage applications Practice Question
Which THREE of the following are required to deploy a Win32 app using Microsoft Intune?
⚠ Common exam trap
Many exam-takers confuse optional features like dependencies or product codes with mandatory requirements, but Intune explicitly requires only the installation command, detection rule, and at least one return code for success.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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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Detection rule
To deploy a Win32 app in Microsoft Intune, a detection rule (B) is mandatory because Intune must determine whether the app is already installed on the device, using methods such as MSI product code, file/folder existence, or a custom script. Return codes for success (C) are also required so Intune can interpret the exit code returned by the installer and correctly report the installation as succeeded, failed, or requiring a restart (e.g., 0 for success, 3010 for soft reboot). The installation command (E) is essential because Intune needs the exact command line (for example, msiexec /i "app.msi" /qn or setup.exe /silent) to actually install the Win32 app on the target device. Product code (A) is not universally required, since it is only one possible detection method and can be replaced by file, folder, or script-based detection. Dependencies (D) are optional, as they are only needed when the app requires other apps to be installed first, and are not mandatory for every Win32 app deployment.
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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Product code
Why it's wrong here
Product code is an MSI detection rule, not a Win32 app requirement; Intune wraps the .intunewin file and needs install/uninstall commands plus detection rules. It is tempting because product code identifies installed MSI applications for detection, and would be correct when packaging a line-of-business MSI with the Intune agent.
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Detection rule
Why this is correct
Intune requires a detection rule so it can determine whether the Win32 app is already installed on a device. Without it, the service cannot evaluate installation state, making the rule mandatory alongside the app package and install command.
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Return codes for success
Why this is correct
Intune requires success return codes to determine whether the Win32 app installation completed, so it can report compliance and trigger detection. Without a defined code such as 0, the agent cannot distinguish success from failure, blocking correct deployment state.
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Dependencies
Why it's wrong here
Dependencies are optional; Intune installs them only when the app requires other software first. They tempt because dependency chains matter for complex app packaging, and specifying them is correct when a Win32 app cannot function without prerequisite components already deployed.
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Installation command
Why this is correct
The installation command tells the Intune Management Extension exactly how to run the app's installer silently on the device. Without it, Intune has no executable instruction to invoke, so the Win32 app cannot be deployed at all.
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Key term
Intune
Microsoft Intune is a cloud-based service that helps organizations manage their users' devices and applications, ensuring security and compliance without needing to own or control the physical hardware.
Key term
Microsoft Intune
Microsoft Intune is a cloud-based service that helps organizations manage employee devices, apps, and security policies without needing to own or control the physical hardware.
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