MD-102 Manage applications Practice Question
You are deploying a Windows line-of-business app to Intune-managed devices using the Win32 app type. The app installer is a .msi file that must run silently. You need to ensure the app installs correctly and Intune can accurately report its status. Which two actions should you perform? (Choose two.)
⚠ Common exam trap
The trap here is assuming Intune automatically derives an install command or detection logic from an MSI, when both must be supplied manually for Win32 apps.
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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Specify the install command as msiexec /i "app.msi" /qn.
For a Win32 app packaged from an MSI, Intune requires a silent install command such as msiexec /i "app.msi" /qn, and a detection rule to verify installation. These two elements ensure the installer runs without user interaction and that Intune can accurately report success. Without them, the deployment will fail or produce unreliable status.
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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Add a requirement rule that the device must be domain-joined.
Why it's wrong here
A domain-joined requirement is unrelated to silent installation and detection. Intune-managed devices may be Microsoft Entra ID joined or workgroup joined, so this rule could incorrectly exclude valid devices and mark the app Not applicable. It does not address the need for a silent install command or a detection rule.
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Specify the install command as msiexec /i "app.msi" /qn.
Why this is correct
The Win32 app type requires an explicit install command that runs silently. Using msiexec with /qn suppresses the UI and returns proper exit codes, which Intune relies on to determine success or failure. Without a silent command, the installer may prompt and hang, causing the app to report as failed or pending indefinitely.
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Set the install behavior to 'User' so the app installs in the user's context.
Why it's wrong here
Setting install behavior to User context is not appropriate for a system-wide MSI that must install silently for all users. User-context installation can fail if the user lacks privileges, and it may not install to the system location expected by the detection rule. System context is typically required for machine-wide MSI deployments.
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Configure a detection rule that checks for the app's product code in the registry.
Why this is correct
Intune uses detection rules to determine whether the app is already installed and whether installation succeeded. For MSI-based apps, checking the product code in the Uninstall registry key is reliable. Without a valid detection rule, Intune cannot confirm installation, and the app may repeatedly attempt to install or show an incorrect status.
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Upload the .msi file as a Windows app (Win32) package without an install command.
Why it's wrong here
The Win32 app type does not automatically infer an install command from an MSI; you must provide one. Omitting the install command causes the deployment to fail or do nothing, and Intune will report an error. The install command is mandatory for Win32 apps, even when the source is an MSI.
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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.
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.
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