MD-102 Manage and maintain devices Practice Question
You are using Intune to manage macOS devices. You need to deploy a custom configuration profile that sets a preference for a third-party app. Which method should you use?
⚠ Common exam trap
Many exam-takers confuse the macOS .plist format with generic XML or JSON, assuming any structured data file works, but Intune strictly requires a .plist file because macOS MDM enforces that format for preference domains.
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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Upload a property list (.plist) file.
Intune for macOS uses property list (.plist) files to deploy custom configuration profiles for app preferences. The .plist format is the native macOS mechanism for storing application settings, and Intune's custom profile type directly accepts a valid .plist file to apply these settings via MDM. This method ensures the preferences are correctly parsed and enforced on managed macOS devices.
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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Upload an XML file with the preference settings.
Why it's wrong here
macOS uses plist files, not XML directly.
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Upload a DMG file containing the preferences.
Why it's wrong here
DMG is an image format, not a configuration profile.
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Upload a property list (.plist) file.
Why this is correct
Custom macOS profiles use plist files.
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Upload a JSON file with the preference settings.
Why it's wrong here
JSON is not supported for macOS custom profiles in Intune.
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Key term
MDM
MDM stands for Mobile Device Management, a technology that allows IT administrators to securely manage, monitor, and enforce policies on mobile devices like smartphones and tablets from a central console.
Key term
Configuration profile
A configuration profile is a set of settings and policies that can be applied remotely to devices to enforce security, compliance, and customization rules.
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