MD-102 Manage applications Practice Question
You manage a set of Windows 11 devices with Microsoft Intune. You deploy a Win32 app as required to a group of users. The app installs successfully, but later users report that the app is missing from their devices. You discover that the app was removed after a user uninstalled it manually. You need to ensure that the app is reinstalled automatically if it is removed. What should you configure?
⚠ Common exam trap
The trap here is assuming that a required assignment alone guarantees reinstallation, when in fact a properly configured detection rule is what triggers Intune to detect and reinstall the missing app.
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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Set the app assignment to Required and configure a detection rule that checks for the app's presence.
For required Win32 apps, Intune relies on detection rules to verify installation status. When the detection rule indicates the app is not present, Intune will reinstall it. This enforcement happens periodically, ensuring the app remains installed even if a user removes it. Configuring a detection rule that accurately reflects the app's presence is essential for automatic reinstallation.
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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Set the app assignment to Available and instruct users to install it from the Company Portal.
Why it's wrong here
Available assignments allow users to install the app on demand from the Company Portal. They do not enforce installation or reinstallation. If a user uninstalls the app, it will not be automatically reinstalled. This assignment type is for optional apps, not for ensuring a persistent installation. It does not meet the requirement of automatic reinstallation.
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Set the app assignment to Required and enable the 'Restart required' option.
Why it's wrong here
The 'Restart required' option is used to indicate whether a restart is needed after installation. It does not control reinstallation if the app is removed. Enabling this option would not cause Intune to detect and reinstall the app. It is unrelated to the scenario of an app being uninstalled manually. This setting is about post-installation behavior, not ongoing enforcement.
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Create a compliance policy that marks devices without the app as non-compliant.
Why it's wrong here
A compliance policy can check for the presence of an app and mark devices as non-compliant if it is missing. However, compliance policies do not automatically reinstall the app. They can trigger conditional access restrictions, but they do not enforce app installation. While you could use compliance to alert on missing apps, it does not provide the automatic remediation required in this scenario.
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Set the app assignment to Required and configure a detection rule that checks for the app's presence.
Why this is correct
Intune uses detection rules to determine if an app is installed. When an app is assigned as required, Intune periodically evaluates the detection rule. If the app is not detected, Intune reinstalls it. By ensuring a proper detection rule is configured, you enable Intune to detect the app's absence and automatically reinstall it, thus enforcing the required state. This is the correct method to ensure the app is reinstalled if removed.
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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.
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.
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