This MD-102 practice question tests your understanding of manage applications. The scenario asks you to isolate a root cause — eliminate options that address a different problem before choosing. 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 reviewing the Intune Win32 app configuration for FinanceApp. The app fails to install on a Windows 10 device running version 1809. The installation log shows no errors. What is the most likely reason?
Clue words in this question
Noticing these words before you look at the options changes how you read each choice.
Clue: "most likely"
Why it matters: Probability qualifier — the question wants the most probable cause or outcome, not a guaranteed one. Eliminate low-probability options.
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
✓
The detection rule finds the finance.exe file already exists.
Option B is correct because the requirement rule specifies a minimum Windows release of 10.0.16299 (RS3/1709) but the device runs 1809 (10.0.17763) which meets the requirement, so it should install. However, the detection rule checks for the existence of finance.exe. If the file already exists from a previous installation, the detection rule will mark the app as installed, causing Intune to skip the installation. Option A is wrong because the requirement is met. Option C is wrong because the install experience is system. Option D is wrong because the command line is correct.
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.
✓
The detection rule finds the finance.exe file already exists.
Why this is correct
The detection rule uses 'exists' and if the file is present, Intune considers the app installed.
Clue confirmation
The clue word "most likely" in the question point toward this answer.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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The device does not meet the minimum Windows release requirement.
Why it's wrong here
1809 is higher than 1709, so requirement is met.
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The install experience is set to system but the device is user enrolled.
Why it's wrong here
System install works for both user and device context.
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The install command line is missing a silent switch.
Why it's wrong here
The /quiet switch is correct for silent installation.
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 media company stores terabytes of video archives that are accessed once a year for audit purposes. Moving these objects to a cold storage tier (Azure Archive, S3 Glacier, or Google Nearline) costs a fraction of hot storage. Questions like this test whether you understand storage tiers, access frequency tradeoffs, and retrieval latency requirements.
Related glossary terms
Concepts from this question explained
These glossary pages explain the core terms tested in this MD-102 question in full detail.
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.
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: The detection rule finds the finance.exe file already exists. — Option B is correct because the requirement rule specifies a minimum Windows release of 10.0.16299 (RS3/1709) but the device runs 1809 (10.0.17763) which meets the requirement, so it should install. However, the detection rule checks for the existence of finance.exe. If the file already exists from a previous installation, the detection rule will mark the app as installed, causing Intune to skip the installation. Option A is wrong because the requirement is met. Option C is wrong because the install experience is system. Option D is wrong because the command line is correct.
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: "most likely". Probability qualifier — the question wants the most probable cause or outcome, not a guaranteed one. Eliminate low-probability options.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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