The correct answer is to add the app as an iOS/iPadOS line-of-business app in Microsoft Intune and assign it to users. This works because an enterprise-signed LOB app is already trusted by the device’s management profile, so Intune can directly host the .ipa file and push it to managed devices without requiring an App Store listing or a separate signing certificate. On the MD-102 exam, this scenario tests your understanding of the difference between public App Store apps, Volume Purchase Program apps from Apple Business Manager, and enterprise-signed LOB apps—a common trap is confusing Apple Business Manager with LOB distribution, but remember that ABM is for volume licensing and managed distribution of store apps, not for sideloading custom enterprise builds. A useful memory tip: if the app is already signed with an enterprise certificate, think “Intune hosts, device trusts”—no extra signing or store steps needed.
MD-102 Protect devices Practice Question
This MD-102 practice question tests your understanding of protect devices. Read the scenario carefully and evaluate each option against the stated constraints before committing to an answer. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
You need to deploy a line-of-business (LOB) iOS app to users in your organization. The app is signed with an enterprise certificate. How should you distribute the app to managed devices?
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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Add the app as an iOS/iPadOS line-of-business app in Microsoft Intune and assign it to users.
Option D is correct because enterprise-signed LOB apps can be added as an iOS LOB app in Intune and deployed to devices. Option A is wrong because the App Store is for public apps. Option B is wrong because Apple Business Manager is for volume purchasing, not LOB distribution. Option C is wrong because the app is already signed; a signing certificate is not needed.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
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 app to Intune and provide a signing certificate.
Why it's wrong here
The app is already signed; no additional certificate needed.
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Publish the app to the Apple App Store and assign it as a required app.
Why it's wrong here
The app is LOB, not public.
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Add the app as an iOS/iPadOS line-of-business app in Microsoft Intune and assign it to users.
Why this is correct
This is the correct method for enterprise-signed LOB apps.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Use Apple Business Manager to assign the app to devices.
Why it's wrong here
Apple Business Manager is for VPP apps, not LOB.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Many certification questions include familiar terms but test a specific constraint. Read the exact wording before choosing an answer that is generally true but wrong for this case.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
This question should be treated as a scenario, not a definition check. Identify the problem, the constraint and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
KKey Concepts to Remember
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
Use explanations to understand the rule behind the answer.
TExam Day Tips
→Underline the problem statement mentally.
→Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
→Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A cloud solutions architect for a retail company is evaluating services for a new workload. The correct answer here reflects best practice for the specific scenario described — not a general cloud recommendation. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Cloud exam questions reward reading the constraint carefully: the same technology can be right or wrong depending on the use case.
Related glossary terms
Concepts from this question explained
These glossary pages explain the core terms tested in this MD-102 question in full detail.
Identify which MD-102 exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.
Protect devices — This question tests Protect devices — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Add the app as an iOS/iPadOS line-of-business app in Microsoft Intune and assign it to users. — Option D is correct because enterprise-signed LOB apps can be added as an iOS LOB app in Intune and deployed to devices. Option A is wrong because the App Store is for public apps. Option B is wrong because Apple Business Manager is for volume purchasing, not LOB distribution. Option C is wrong because the app is already signed; a signing certificate is not needed.
What should I do if I get this MD-102 question wrong?
Identify which MD-102 exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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