MD-102 Manage applications Practice Question
You are deploying a Win32 app to Windows devices using Microsoft Intune. The app requires a specific registry key to be present for detection. You also need to ensure the app installs only on devices running Windows 11 version 22H2 or later. Which two actions must you perform when creating the app? (Choose two.)
⚠ Common exam trap
Candidates often confuse detection rules with requirement rules, or assuming that the install command can handle detection.
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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Configure a detection rule that checks for the registry key.
To ensure the app installs only on Windows 11 22H2 or later, a requirement rule for the OS version is necessary. To verify the app is installed by checking for a specific registry key, a detection rule must be configured. These two actions directly address the deployment conditions described in the scenario.
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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Set the install command to include a check for the registry key.
Why it's wrong here
The install command is used to install the app, not to verify its presence. While you could include a script that checks the registry, that is not the standard method for detection. Intune uses detection rules to determine installation status, so modifying the install command would not satisfy the detection requirement and could complicate the installation process.
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Configure the app to run in system context.
Why it's wrong here
Running in system context is useful for installations that require administrative privileges, but it is not related to meeting the OS version requirement or detecting the registry key. The scenario does not specify that the app needs elevated privileges, so this action is not required to fulfill the stated goals.
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Configure a detection rule that checks for the registry key.
Why this is correct
Detection rules determine whether the app is already installed. Using a registry detection rule ensures Intune accurately reports installation status and triggers reinstallation if the key is missing. This is required to verify successful installation and to maintain compliance with the app's presence on the device.
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Add a dependency on a previous version of the app.
Why it's wrong here
Dependencies are used when the app requires another app to be installed first. The scenario does not mention any prerequisite app; it only requires a registry key for detection and an OS version requirement. Adding a dependency would be irrelevant and could cause unnecessary installation delays or failures if the dependency is not available.
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Add a requirement rule for the operating system version.
Why this is correct
Requirement rules allow you to specify the minimum operating system version. By setting the rule to Windows 11 22H2 or later, you ensure the app is only offered to and installed on devices that meet the criteria. This prevents installation on unsupported devices and is the correct way to enforce OS version requirements.
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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
Windows 11
Windows 11 is Microsoft's latest desktop operating system, offering a redesigned interface, enhanced security features, and improved support for modern hardware.
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