MD-102 Manage applications Practice Question
You are planning the deployment of Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise to Windows 10 devices. You need to minimize network bandwidth during installation. Which THREE actions should you take?
⚠ Common exam trap
Many candidates confuse BranchCache (a general Windows caching feature) with peer caching for Office 365 Content, which is a specific Office feature designed for installation and update distribution, leading them to incorrectly select BranchCache as a bandwidth-saving measure.
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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Use the Office Deployment Tool with a local source
The Office Deployment Tool (ODT) can be configured with a local source path (SourcePath attribute in configuration.xml) to store installation files on a network share or local cache. This eliminates repeated downloads from the internet for each client, significantly reducing WAN bandwidth usage during deployment.
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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Use the Office Deployment Tool with a local source
Why this is correct
Installs from local share instead of internet.
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Configure BranchCache
Why it's wrong here
BranchCache is for Windows updates, not Office.
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Enable peer caching for Office 365 Content
Why this is correct
Uses local peers to reduce WAN traffic.
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Download the full installation files from the internet
Why it's wrong here
Increases bandwidth usage.
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Use express updates for Office
Why this is correct
Downloads only delta changes.
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Introduction to Endpoint Management in Microsoft 365
Key term
Windows 10
Windows 10 is a personal computer operating system developed by Microsoft that combines the familiarity of Windows 7 with the modern features of Windows 8, designed to run on a wide range of devices from desktops to tablets.
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