- A
Create a compliance policy that requires the registry key and mark the app as required.
Why wrong: Compliance policies are for device health, not app installation prerequisites.
- B
Use a device configuration policy to set the registry key, then assign the app as available.
Why wrong: Device configuration policies apply after enrollment but may not run before app installation in the desired order.
- C
Include a PowerShell script in the app's installation command that sets the registry key before the main installer runs.
Why wrong: This works but is not the best practice because the script is part of the app package, not a separate prerequisite enforcement.
- D
Define a requirement rule in the Win32 app that checks for the registry key; if missing, use a proactive remediation script to create it.
Requirement rules block installation until conditions are met, and proactive remediation can enforce the prerequisite.
Quick Answer
The correct approach is to define a requirement rule in the Win32 app that checks for the prerequisite registry key, and if it is missing, use a proactive remediation script to create it before installation. This works because Intune’s requirement rules evaluate the device’s current state—such as the presence of a specific registry key—and block the app installation until that condition is met, while proactive remediations can automatically create the missing key as a scheduled fix. On the MD-102 exam, this scenario tests your understanding of the distinction between detection rules (which verify an app is already installed) and requirement rules (which enforce pre-installation conditions); a common trap is confusing requirement rules with compliance policies or app configuration policies, which do not run before installation. Remember the memory tip: “Require before you detect”—requirement rules gate the install, detection rules confirm the result.
MD-102 Manage applications Practice Question
This MD-102 practice question tests your understanding of manage applications. This is a configuration task: choose the command set that satisfies every stated requirement. Small differences — like 'secret' vs 'password' or 'transport input ssh' vs 'all' — change whether the answer is correct. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
You are deploying a new line-of-business (LOB) app to Windows 10 devices managed by Microsoft Intune. The app requires a specific registry key to be set before installation. What is the best approach to ensure the registry key is applied before the app installs?
Clue words in this question
Noticing these words before you look at the options changes how you read each choice.
Clue:
"best"Why it matters: Signals that multiple options may be partially correct. Choose the option that most directly solves the exact problem described, not the one that sounds most complete.
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
Define a requirement rule in the Win32 app that checks for the registry key; if missing, use a proactive remediation script to create it.
Option C is correct because Win32 app detection rules can include registry checks, and using a requirement rule (e.g., registry key exists) ensures the app installs only after the key is present. Option A is wrong because app configuration policies don't apply before installation. Option B is wrong because PowerShell scripts can run during installation but not as a prerequisite. Option D is wrong because compliance policies are for device state, not pre-installation steps.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✗
Create a compliance policy that requires the registry key and mark the app as required.
Why it's wrong here
Compliance policies are for device health, not app installation prerequisites.
- ✗
Use a device configuration policy to set the registry key, then assign the app as available.
Why it's wrong here
Device configuration policies apply after enrollment but may not run before app installation in the desired order.
- ✗
Include a PowerShell script in the app's installation command that sets the registry key before the main installer runs.
Why it's wrong here
This works but is not the best practice because the script is part of the app package, not a separate prerequisite enforcement.
- ✓
Define a requirement rule in the Win32 app that checks for the registry key; if missing, use a proactive remediation script to create it.
Why this is correct
Requirement rules block installation until conditions are met, and proactive remediation can enforce the prerequisite.
Clue confirmation
The clue word "best" in the question point toward this answer.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Many certification questions include familiar terms but test a specific constraint. Read the exact wording before choosing an answer that is generally true but wrong for this case.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
This question should be treated as a scenario, not a definition check. Identify the problem, the constraint and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
- Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
- Use explanations to understand the rule behind the answer.
TExam Day Tips
- Underline the problem statement mentally.
- Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
- Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A cloud solutions architect for a retail company is evaluating services for a new workload. The correct answer here reflects best practice for the specific scenario described — not a general cloud recommendation. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Cloud exam questions reward reading the constraint carefully: the same technology can be right or wrong depending on the use case.
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What does this MD-102 question test?
Manage applications — This question tests Manage applications — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Define a requirement rule in the Win32 app that checks for the registry key; if missing, use a proactive remediation script to create it. — Option C is correct because Win32 app detection rules can include registry checks, and using a requirement rule (e.g., registry key exists) ensures the app installs only after the key is present. Option A is wrong because app configuration policies don't apply before installation. Option B is wrong because PowerShell scripts can run during installation but not as a prerequisite. Option D is wrong because compliance policies are for device state, not pre-installation steps.
What should I do if I get this MD-102 question wrong?
Identify which MD-102 exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.
Are there clue words in this question I should notice?
Yes — watch for: "best". Signals that multiple options may be partially correct. Choose the option that most directly solves the exact problem described, not the one that sounds most complete.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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