MD-102 Prepare infrastructure for devices Practice Question
You need to deploy Microsoft 365 Apps to 1000 devices using Microsoft Intune. The devices are a mix of Windows 10 and Windows 11. Which app deployment method should you use to ensure the latest version is always installed?
⚠ Common exam trap
Many exam-takers choose Option B (Win32 app with ODT) because they know ODT is the standard tool for Office deployment, but they overlook that the built-in app type in Intune provides a simpler, more reliable method that automatically handles update channel configuration and ensures the latest version is always installed without custom scripting.
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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Deploy Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise as a built-in app type in Intune.
The Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise built-in app type in Intune is specifically designed to deploy and manage Office with automatic updates from the Office Content Delivery Network (CDN). This method ensures that devices always receive the latest version of Microsoft 365 Apps without requiring manual intervention or custom configuration, as Intune handles the deployment policy and update channel settings natively.
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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Deploy a line-of-business app from the installation file.
Why it's wrong here
Does not provide automatic updates.
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Deploy a Win32 app with the Office Deployment Tool.
Why it's wrong here
Deploying Microsoft 365 Apps as a Win32 app with the Office Deployment Tool does not inherently ensure the latest version is always installed. This method typically deploys a static, packaged version, requiring manual updates or redeployment to maintain currency. The dedicated "Microsoft 365 Apps for Windows 10 and later" app type in Intune automatically manages continuous updates to the latest version. This option is tempting because the ODT is essential for customising Microsoft 365 Apps installations, and deploying it as a Win32 app is suitable for fixed-version deployments or complex customisations where automatic updates are not the primary goal.
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Deploy Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise as a built-in app type in Intune.
Why this is correct
Built-in type ensures automatic updates from CDN.
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Deploy a custom script that installs Office from a network share.
Why it's wrong here
Does not include automatic update mechanism.
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Introduction to Endpoint Management in Microsoft 365
Key term
App deployment
App deployment is the process of making a software application available for use by end users, often involving distribution, installation, configuration, and updates across multiple devices or servers.
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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