MD-102 Manage applications Practice Question
You manage Windows 10 devices with Microsoft Intune. You need to deploy a line-of-business (LOB) app that is not available in the Microsoft Store. The app is an .msi file that requires admin privileges to install. Which deployment method should you use?
⚠ Common exam trap
Many exam-takers assume any .msi can be deployed as a line-of-business app directly, but Intune's LOB app deployment only supports user-context installations without elevation, so the Win32 app model is required when admin privileges are needed.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Use the Microsoft Win32 Content Prep Tool to wrap the .msi into an .intunewin file and deploy as a Win32 app
The correct deployment method is to use the Microsoft Win32 Content Prep Tool to wrap the .msi into an .intunewin file and deploy it as a Win32 app. This is required because Intune's native line-of-business (LOB) app deployment only supports .msi files that install in the user context without elevation, whereas this app requires admin privileges. The Win32 app model allows Intune to run the installer with system context, handle detection rules, and support complex installation logic.
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 the .msi file as a line-of-business app directly
Why it's wrong here
LOB app upload only supports .intunewin files for Win32 apps, not raw .msi.
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Add the app as a Microsoft Store for Business app
Why it's wrong here
The app is not in the Microsoft Store.
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Deploy the app using a PowerShell script in Intune
Why it's wrong here
PowerShell scripts can install apps but lack deployment management features like detection rules.
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Use the Microsoft Win32 Content Prep Tool to wrap the .msi into an .intunewin file and deploy as a Win32 app
Why this is correct
This is the standard method for deploying LOB .msi apps via Intune.
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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
Windows 10
Windows 10 is a personal computer operating system developed by Microsoft that combines the familiarity of Windows 7 with the modern features of Windows 8, designed to run on a wide range of devices from desktops to tablets.
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