MD-102 Manage applications Practice Question
Which TWO of the following are benefits of using Microsoft Intune to manage applications on mobile devices?
⚠ Common exam trap
A common mix-up: candidates confuse 'deploying apps without sideloading' with 'enforcing compliance before installation,' but Intune deploys apps to all enrolled devices and uses conditional access to gate access, not installation, making Option B a common distractor.
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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Ability to deploy apps to devices without requiring sideloading.
Microsoft Intune uses the Company Portal app or the Intune app wrapper to deploy line-of-business (LOB) apps directly to devices without requiring users to manually sideload them. This simplifies app distribution by leveraging the MDM channel, which pushes the app package (e.g., .ipa for iOS, .apk for Android) to the device, ensuring it is installed silently or with minimal user interaction. Sideloading typically involves manual installation via USB or enterprise provisioning profiles, which Intune eliminates through its managed deployment capabilities.
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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Ability to deploy apps to devices without requiring sideloading.
Why this is correct
Apps are installed via MDM channel.
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Enforcement of device compliance before app installation.
Why it's wrong here
Compliance is enforced for access, not installation.
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Support for user-based licensing only.
Why it's wrong here
Intune supports device-based licensing as well.
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Selective wipe of corporate data from apps when a user leaves.
Why this is correct
Intune can wipe data from managed apps.
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Automatic backup of app data to the cloud.
Why it's wrong here
Intune does not backup app data.
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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.
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.
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