MD-102 Protect devices Practice Question
You are deploying a new line-of-business app to 500 Windows 11 devices using Microsoft Intune. The app requires a specific PowerShell script to run after installation to configure registry settings. You need to ensure the script runs only after the app is successfully installed and that it does not require user interaction. What should you do?
⚠ Common exam trap
The trap here is assuming that Intune PowerShell script policies can be triggered by app installation events or that dependencies can be scripts, leading to unreliable sequencing.
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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Package the app and script together as a Win32 app with a custom installation command that runs the script after the installer.
To run a PowerShell script after app installation without user interaction, you should package both as a Win32 app. The Win32 app deployment in Intune allows you to specify a custom installation command that can run the installer and then execute the script. This ensures the script runs in the system context after the app is installed. Other methods like dependencies or separate script policies do not provide the required sequencing.
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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Package the app and script together as a Win32 app with a custom installation command that runs the script after the installer.
Why this is correct
Packaging the app and script as a Win32 app allows you to define a custom installation command that can execute the installer followed by the PowerShell script. Intune runs the command as SYSTEM, and you can ensure the script runs only after successful installation by chaining commands with conditional execution. This meets the requirement without user interaction.
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Use a platform script that runs during device enrollment.
Why it's wrong here
Platform scripts run during enrollment or on a schedule, not after a specific app installation. They are not tied to app deployment and would not guarantee execution after the app is installed. This method is unsuitable for post-install configuration.
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Add the PowerShell script as a dependency to the app.
Why it's wrong here
Dependencies in Intune are used to install other applications before the main app, not to run scripts. You cannot add a PowerShell script as a dependency; dependencies must be other apps. This would not achieve running a script after installation.
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Deploy the script using a separate PowerShell script policy and set it to run after the app is installed.
Why it's wrong here
Intune PowerShell script policies do not have a native trigger to run only after a specific app installation. They run on a schedule or on demand, and you cannot guarantee they execute after the app install without complex detection logic. This approach is unreliable for the requirement.
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Key term
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.
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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