MD-102 Manage applications Practice Question
You manage Windows 10 devices with Microsoft Intune. You need to deploy a Win32 app named App1 that requires a specific command-line switch during installation. The app's installer is an .exe file that does not support silent installation by default. You must ensure the app installs without user interaction. What should you do?
⚠ Common exam trap
The trap here is assuming that any .exe can be uploaded directly as a line-of-business app or a Store app, when only Win32 apps support custom .exe installers with command-line switches.
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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Package the app as a Win32 app and specify the silent install command in the install command field.
Win32 apps in Intune are designed for custom .exe installers and allow you to specify the exact install command, including silent switches. After packaging with the Microsoft Win32 Content Prep Tool, you provide the silent install command in the app configuration. This ensures the app installs without user interaction and is tracked by Intune with detection and reporting.
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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Add the app as a Microsoft Store app (new) and upload the .exe file.
Why it's wrong here
Microsoft Store apps (new) do not accept .exe files; they require .msix, .appx, or .appxbundle packages. Uploading an .exe to a Store app (new) would fail. The correct approach for a Win32 .exe is to use the Win32 app type and provide the appropriate install command, not to convert it to a Store app.
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Create a PowerShell script that runs the installer with the required switch and deploy it as a platform script.
Why it's wrong here
Platform scripts can run PowerShell scripts on devices, but they are not designed for application deployment and do not provide app detection, reporting, or uninstall capabilities. Using a script to install an app would work as a workaround but lacks the management features of a Win32 app. The recommended approach is to deploy the app as a Win32 app with the correct install command.
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Package the app as a Win32 app and specify the silent install command in the install command field.
Why this is correct
Win32 apps in Intune allow you to specify the exact install command, including silent switches such as /quiet or /silent. By packaging the .exe with the Microsoft Win32 Content Prep Tool and providing the correct silent command, Intune can install the app without user interaction. This is the standard method for deploying custom .exe installers.
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Deploy the app as a line-of-business app and upload the .exe file directly.
Why it's wrong here
Line-of-business (LOB) apps in Intune for Windows support .msi, .appx, .msix, and .appxbundle files, but not .exe files. Uploading an .exe as a LOB app would fail. To deploy a custom .exe, you must use the Win32 app type and package it with the Microsoft Win32 Content Prep Tool.
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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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