Quick Answer
The answer is the Microsoft 365 Apps for Windows app type. This is the correct choice because it is purpose-built in Intune to handle the full suite deployment, including built-in logic for update channel selection, automatic removal of older Office versions, and streamlined license assignment—capabilities that generic Windows app types like Line-of-business or Win32 lack. On the MD-102 exam, this question tests your understanding of Intune’s specialized deployment options versus general app packaging; a common trap is selecting “Windows 10” or “Microsoft Store” app types, which cannot manage the suite’s activation or update policies. Remember the memory tip: if you’re deploying the entire Office suite, look for the app type that says “Microsoft 365 Apps” in the name—it’s the only one with integrated Office intelligence.
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You need to deploy Microsoft 365 Apps to 200 Windows devices using Intune. Which app type should you select in Intune?
Microsoft 365 Apps for Windows
Dedicated type for Office deployment.
Web link
Why wrong: For shortcuts, not installation.
Windows app (MSI)
Why wrong: Not optimized for Office deployment.
Line-of-business app
Why wrong: For custom enterprise apps.
Answer choices
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Correct answer & explanation
Microsoft 365 Apps for Windows
The Microsoft 365 Apps for Windows app type in Intune is specifically designed to deploy the Microsoft 365 Apps suite (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook) to Windows devices. It provides built-in configuration options for update channels, removal of previous Office versions, and license assignment, making it the correct choice for deploying Microsoft 365 Apps to 200 devices. Other app types lack the integrated logic to handle the suite's installation, activation, and update management.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
Microsoft 365 Apps for Windows
Why this is correct
Dedicated type for Office deployment.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Web link
Why it's wrong here
For shortcuts, not installation.
Windows app (MSI)
Why it's wrong here
Not optimized for Office deployment.
Line-of-business app
Why it's wrong here
For custom enterprise apps.
Common exam traps
The trap here is that candidates often confuse the 'Microsoft 365 Apps for Windows' app type with the 'Windows app (MSI)' or 'Line-of-business app' types, mistakenly thinking they can upload an Office installer manually, but Intune requires the dedicated app type to properly handle the Click-to-Run installation and licensing integration.
Detailed technical explanation
Under the hood, the Microsoft 365 Apps for Windows app type in Intune leverages the Office Deployment Tool (ODT) to generate a configuration XML that controls installation parameters, such as update channel (e.g., Monthly Enterprise, Semi-Annual), language packs, and which Office applications to include or exclude. Intune then downloads the Office installation files from the Microsoft CDN and executes the Click-to-Run setup, ensuring the suite is installed with the correct licensing (e.g., user-based or device-based). A subtle behavior is that if you need to deploy Microsoft 365 Apps to shared or multi-user devices, you must configure the app type to use shared computer activation, which is not available in other app types.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
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The correct answer is: Microsoft 365 Apps for Windows — The Microsoft 365 Apps for Windows app type in Intune is specifically designed to deploy the Microsoft 365 Apps suite (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook) to Windows devices. It provides built-in configuration options for update channels, removal of previous Office versions, and license assignment, making it the correct choice for deploying Microsoft 365 Apps to 200 devices. Other app types lack the integrated logic to handle the suite's installation, activation, and update management.
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