MD-102 Manage applications Practice Question
Your organization plans to deploy Microsoft 365 Apps to 500 Windows 10 devices using Microsoft Intune. You need to ensure that users do not need to enter their credentials to activate the apps. Which configuration should you use?
⚠ Common exam trap
Candidates often confuse device-based activation (Option A) with user-based activation on Entra ID joined devices, mistakenly thinking device-based activation eliminates credential prompts, when in fact it requires a specific subscription and is not supported in Intune deployments.
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 with user-based activation and ensure devices are Microsoft Entra ID joined
Deploying Microsoft 365 Apps with user-based activation on Microsoft Entra ID joined devices enables seamless single sign-on (SSO) using the user's cloud identity. When the device is Entra ID joined, the user's existing Microsoft Entra ID token is used to automatically activate Microsoft 365 Apps without requiring additional credential prompts, fulfilling the requirement for zero-touch activation.
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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Enable device-based activation for Microsoft 365 Apps
Why it's wrong here
Device-based activation is for shared devices without a user context.
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Use a product key and activate via KMS server
Why it's wrong here
KMS requires on-premises infrastructure and is not Intune-based.
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Deploy Microsoft 365 Apps with user-based activation and ensure devices are Microsoft Entra ID joined
Why this is correct
User-based activation with Microsoft Entra ID provides single sign-on.
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Configure Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise with shared computer activation
Why it's wrong here
Shared computer activation is for RDS or VDI, not standard devices.
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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.
Key term
Single sign-on
Single sign-on (SSO) is an authentication method that allows a user to log in once and gain access to multiple applications or systems without re-entering credentials.
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