MD-102 Manage applications Practice Question
You need to deploy a Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise configuration (e.g., exclude specific apps) to Windows 10 devices via Intune. Which tool should you use to generate the configuration XML?
⚠ Common exam trap
Watch out — candidates often confuse the Intune admin center (where you assign the policy) with the tool that creates the configuration file, leading them to pick Option D instead of recognizing that the OCT is the separate, prerequisite tool for XML generation.
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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Office Customization Tool (OCT)
The Office Customization Tool (OCT) is the correct tool because it generates the configuration XML file (configuration.xml) that Intune uses to control Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise deployments, including excluding specific apps like Access or Publisher. Intune's built-in Office deployment integration relies on this XML to define installation settings, and the OCT is the official Microsoft tool designed for this purpose.
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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Office Customization Tool (OCT)
Why this is correct
OCT creates the configuration XML for Click-to-Run installations.
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Group Policy Management Console
Why it's wrong here
Group Policy is for on-premises, not Intune.
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Microsoft 365 admin center
Why it's wrong here
Admin center is for licensing and user management.
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Microsoft Intune admin center
Why it's wrong here
Intune admin center deploys the XML but does not generate it.
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Introduction to Endpoint Management in Microsoft 365
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.
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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