MD-102 Manage applications Practice Question
Your organization uses Microsoft Defender for Endpoint. You need to ensure that all Windows devices have the Defender Antivirus platform update installed. Which Intune app type should you use?
⚠ Common exam trap
Many exam-takers confuse the 'Microsoft Defender for Endpoint' app type with a generic app deployment type, not realizing it is a specialized connector for managing Defender updates, leading them to incorrectly choose the Win32 app type for platform updates.
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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Microsoft Defender for Endpoint app type
The Microsoft Defender for Endpoint app type in Intune is specifically designed to manage and deploy Defender platform updates, including the antivirus platform update, to Windows devices. This app type ensures that the Defender components are kept up to date through Intune's integration with the Microsoft Defender for Endpoint service, providing a streamlined update mechanism that other app types do not offer.
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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Windows app (Win32)
Why it's wrong here
Not the recommended method for Defender updates.
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Microsoft Defender for Endpoint app type
Why this is correct
Intune includes a specific app type for Defender updates.
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Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise
Why it's wrong here
This is for Office apps.
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Line-of-business app
Why it's wrong here
LOB apps are for custom apps.
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Introduction to Endpoint Management in Microsoft 365
Key term
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is a cloud-delivered enterprise-grade security platform that protects devices, servers, and networks from advanced cyber threats by combining antivirus, endpoint detection and response, and automated investigation and remediation.
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.
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