MD-102 Manage applications Practice Question
You need to deploy a custom Win32 app to Windows 10 devices. The app installation is silent and requires a reboot. You set the installation behavior to 'system' and the device restart behavior to 'Allow'. After deployment, users report that the app is installed but not working properly. What is the most likely cause?
⚠ Common exam trap
Candidates often assume 'Allow' means the device will always restart automatically, but Intune's 'Allow' setting only requests a restart and does not enforce it, leaving the user in control and potentially causing incomplete installations.
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 device was not restarted after installation
When the device restart behavior is set to 'Allow', Intune will request a reboot but does not force it; the user can postpone or ignore the prompt. If the app requires a reboot to complete its installation or initialize properly, skipping the restart leaves the app in a partially installed state, causing it to appear installed but malfunction. This is the most likely reason the app is not working correctly after deployment.
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 app requires user interaction to complete setup
Why it's wrong here
The app is silent.
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The detection rule is misconfigured
Why it's wrong here
Misconfigured detection would show app as not installed, not installed but not working.
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The device was not restarted after installation
Why this is correct
A pending restart can cause apps to malfunction.
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The app was not wrapped correctly with the Intune Win32 Content Prep Tool
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect wrapping would likely cause installation failure.
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Key term
Win32 app
A Win32 app is a traditional Windows program that runs directly on a Windows PC, using the same system resources and displaying a standard window with menus and buttons.
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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