MD-102 Manage applications Practice Question
Which TWO of the following are valid reasons to use a Windows PowerShell script deployment instead of a Win32 app 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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Applying a temporary security configuration change quickly
Scripts in Intune are best suited for quick, temporary changes that do not require a full application lifecycle, such as applying a temporary security configuration change (option B) or modifying registry settings on a schedule (option C). Win32 apps are better for deploying complex applications (option E) or installing MSIs (option D), and configuring Windows Update policies (option A) is done via configuration profiles.
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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Configuring Windows Update for Business policies
Why it's wrong here
Configuration profiles are used.
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Applying a temporary security configuration change quickly
Why this is correct
Scripts are ideal for quick changes.
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Modifying registry settings on a schedule
Why this is correct
Scripts can run on schedule.
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Installing an MSI with silent switches
Why it's wrong here
Installing an MSI with silent switches is a task that Win32 app deployment in Intune handles natively through its detection and installation rule engine, so using a PowerShell script for this purpose adds unnecessary complexity without leveraging script-specific capabilities such as conditional logic or dynamic registry manipulation. The option is tempting because silent MSI installation is a common requirement, and administrators accustomed to scripting may default to a PowerShell wrapper, but Win32 apps provide a dedicated MSI deployment channel with built-in return code handling and supersedence.
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Deploying a complex application with multiple files
Why it's wrong here
Win32 app is better for complex apps.
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Key term
PowerShell script deployment
PowerShell script deployment is the process of automating the distribution and execution of PowerShell scripts across multiple computers in an IT environment to perform configuration, software installation, or security tasks.
Key term
Security
Security in IT is the practice of protecting systems, networks, and data from unauthorized access, damage, or theft.
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