MD-102 Prepare infrastructure for devices Practice Question
You use Microsoft Intune to manage macOS devices. You need to deploy a shell script that runs on all macOS devices. What is the correct method?
⚠ Common exam trap
Watch out — candidates often confuse the ability to run PowerShell scripts on Windows with macOS, or mistakenly think a configuration profile can execute arbitrary code, when in fact Intune strictly separates script deployment (Devices > Scripts) from configuration profiles (Devices > Configuration profiles).
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Add a shell script under Devices > Scripts
In Microsoft Intune, shell scripts for macOS are managed under Devices > Scripts, where you can add a script with a specific shell (e.g., bash, sh, zsh) and configure its execution frequency, run context, and notifications. This is the correct method because Intune natively supports deploying and running shell scripts on macOS devices via the Intune management agent, without requiring additional infrastructure.
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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Add a shell script under Devices > Scripts
Why this is correct
Intune's Devices > Scripts node deploys shell scripts natively to macOS, executing them via the Intune management agent. This satisfies the requirement to run a script across all managed macOS devices without repackaging as an app.
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Use Company Portal to distribute the script
Why it's wrong here
Company Portal distributes apps and configuration profiles to users; it cannot execute shell scripts on macOS devices. It is tempting because Company Portal is the user-facing delivery channel, but shell scripts must be assigned through the Intune shell scripts policy for macOS.
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Add a PowerShell script under Devices > Scripts
Why it's wrong here
Intune's Scripts blade only supports PowerShell on Windows; macOS shell scripts deploy via the Shell scripts node under Devices > Scripts, which runs Bash or Zsh. PowerShell is tempting because it is the familiar Windows scripting path, and it would be correct for Windows devices.
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Create a custom configuration profile with Bash script
Why it's wrong here
Custom configuration profiles carry a property list payload, not executable Bash; Intune deploys macOS shell scripts through the dedicated Shell scripts workload. Configuration profiles are tempting because they deliver settings, and they would be correct for enforcing preferences such as FileVault or Wi-Fi.
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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
Microsoft Intune
Microsoft Intune is a cloud-based service that helps organizations manage employee devices, apps, and security policies without needing to own or control the physical hardware.
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