MD-102 Manage applications Practice Question
Which THREE of the following are valid methods to deploy Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise using Microsoft Intune?
⚠ Common exam trap
Many candidates confuse Microsoft Entra ID application registration (an identity/authentication feature) with a deployment mechanism, or mistakenly think MSI-based Office deployment is still supported for Microsoft 365 Apps in Intune.
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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Use the built-in Microsoft 365 Apps app type in Intune.
Option A is correct because Intune provides a native Microsoft 365 Apps (Windows 10 and later) app type that lets you configure the Office apps, update channel, and architecture directly from the console without packaging. Option B is correct because you can use the Office Deployment Tool (ODT) with a configuration.xml and run setup.exe via a script (e.g., PowerShell or platform script) deployed through Intune to install Microsoft 365 Apps. Option D is correct because you can wrap the Office installer (using the ODT or a prepared source) into an .intunewin file and deploy it as a Win32 app, which supports custom detection and requirement rules. Option C is not valid because Microsoft Entra ID application registration is for identity/consent of apps, not for deploying Office binaries to devices. Option E is not valid because Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise is delivered via Click-to-Run, not as an MSI, so there is no supported MSI deployment method for this product through Intune.
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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Use the built-in Microsoft 365 Apps app type in Intune.
Why this is correct
The built-in Microsoft 365 Apps app type in Intune satisfies the requirement by packaging the Office suite directly, letting you configure update channels, remove prior installations and select specific products. It deploys natively through the Intune management extension without requiring separate packaging or third-party tooling, making it a valid deployment method.
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Use the Office Deployment Tool (ODT) within a script deployed via Intune.
Why this is correct
The ODT generates a configuration XML controlling source, products and languages, then runs setup.exe silently. Wrapping it in an Intune platform script or Win32 package lets Intune deliver and execute it, satisfying the requirement for a supported deployment method.
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Assign the apps via Microsoft Entra ID application registration.
Why it's wrong here
Microsoft Entra ID application registration governs authentication and consent for apps, not software distribution, so it cannot install Microsoft 365 Apps. It is tempting because Entra ID underpins Intune enrolment and app assignment targeting, but the correct mechanism is the Microsoft 365 Apps app type in Intune.
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Package the Office installer as a Win32 app.
Why this is correct
Wrapping the Office installer with the Intune Win32 Content Prep Tool produces an .intunewin file, enabling requirement rules, detection logic and install/uninstall commands. This is a documented, supported route for delivering Microsoft 365 Apps through Intune.
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Deploy the MSI version of Office via Intune.
Why it's wrong here
Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise ships as Click-to-Run, not MSI; Intune deploys it via the Microsoft 365 Apps (Windows 10 and later) app type, which uses the Office Deployment Tool. It is tempting because MSI deployment suits volume-licensed Office, but that is a different product from Microsoft 365 Apps.
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Windows 10
Windows 10 is a personal computer operating system developed by Microsoft that combines the familiarity of Windows 7 with the modern features of Windows 8, designed to run on a wide range of devices from desktops to tablets.
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Win32 app
A Win32 app is a traditional Windows program that runs directly on a Windows PC, using the same system resources and displaying a standard window with menus and buttons.
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