MD-102 Protect devices Practice Question
You manage Windows 10 devices with Intune. You need to ensure that only approved apps can run on corporate devices. You configure AppLocker via a custom OMA-URI. However, users can still run unapproved apps. What is the most likely reason?
⚠ Common exam trap
The trap is that candidates may overlook the enforcement mode of AppLocker policies, assuming they block by default, when 'Audit only' mode is a common configuration that logs but does not prevent execution.
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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The AppLocker policy is set to 'Audit only' mode.
When AppLocker is configured via custom OMA-URI in Intune, the policy is device-based and can be assigned to device groups. However, if the policy is set to 'Audit only' mode, it only logs events without actually blocking applications. This allows users to still run unapproved apps. Option D is incorrect because assigning the policy to a device group does enforce AppLocker rules; the issue here is mode enforcement, not assignment type.
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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The device must be running Windows 10 Pro edition.
Why it's wrong here
AppLocker is available on Enterprise and Education editions; Pro does not support AppLocker enforcement.
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AppLocker rules can only be configured via Group Policy, not OMA-URI.
Why it's wrong here
AppLocker can be configured via OMA-URI using the ApplicationRestriction node.
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The AppLocker policy is set to 'Audit only' mode.
Why this is correct
Correct. 'Audit only' mode logs application execution events but does not block unapproved apps, allowing them to run.
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The policy is assigned to a device group instead of a user group.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. The policy can be assigned to device groups and still enforce rules, provided the enforcement mode is set to 'Enforce' rather than 'Audit only'.
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Key term
Policy
A policy is a set of rules or guidelines that defines how an organization manages, secures, and operates its IT systems and services.
Key term
AppLocker
AppLocker is a Windows security feature that helps IT administrators control which applications and files users are allowed to run on their computers.
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