MD-102 Manage applications Practice Question
You are preparing to deploy a Win32 app to Windows 11 devices with Microsoft Intune. The app must install silently and be reported as installed only when a specific file exists at a known path. Which TWO configuration elements are required for Intune to evaluate and report the app as installed? (Choose two.)
⚠ Common exam trap
The trap here is treating optional extras like marker scripts or return code mapping as required, when detection and install command are the core elements.
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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An install command that runs the app's silent installer
For Intune to install and then report a Win32 app as installed, the app needs both an install command that invokes the silent installer and a detection rule that identifies the app on the device. The detection rule is what the Intune Management Extension evaluates after installation, and the install command is what it executes to place the app on the device.
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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A PowerShell script that writes a marker file after installation
Why it's wrong here
A marker-writing script is a workaround some administrators use, but it is not a required configuration element for Intune to evaluate a Win32 app. The detection rule itself can point directly at the real file the app creates. Adding a script increases complexity and can produce false positives if the script runs but the app fails.
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A return code mapping that treats 3010 as a soft reboot
Why it's wrong here
Return code mappings influence how Intune interprets installer exit codes, including whether a reboot is needed, but they are not required for detecting whether the app is installed. The detection rule and install command are the essential elements for evaluating and reporting install state. Return code mapping is an optional refinement, not a prerequisite.
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An install command that runs the app's silent installer
Why this is correct
The install command tells the Intune Management Extension how to run the app's installer. For a silent install, the command must include the vendor's quiet switches, for example an MSI executed with /qn. Without a valid install command, the extension has nothing to execute, so the app cannot be delivered or detected as installed.
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A requirement rule that limits installation to Windows 11
Why it's wrong here
Requirement rules filter which devices are eligible, but they do not determine whether an app is considered installed. The scenario already targets Windows 11 devices, and the question asks what is needed for install-state evaluation. Requirement rules are useful for scoping but are not part of the detection and installation reporting mechanism.
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A detection rule that identifies the app on the device
Why this is correct
Intune relies on detection rules to decide whether a Win32 app is present. Without a detection rule, the service cannot determine install state and will repeatedly attempt the install or report an unknown state. A file-based detection rule matching the known path satisfies the requirement that the app be reported as installed only when that file exists.
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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
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.
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