MD-102 Manage applications Practice Question
Your organization uses Microsoft Intune to deploy apps to Windows 11 devices. You need to ensure that a Win32 app installs only when the device has at least 4 GB of RAM. What should you configure?
⚠ Common exam trap
Many candidates confuse requirement rules (which enforce hardware/software prerequisites) with detection rules (which verify existing installation) or dependency rules (which manage app installation order), leading candidates to incorrectly select a detection or dependency rule for a hardware prerequisite.
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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A requirement rule that specifies minimum RAM
To enforce a hardware prerequisite like minimum RAM for a Win32 app in Microsoft Intune, you configure a requirement rule. Requirement rules define the device conditions (e.g., operating system architecture, disk space, or RAM) that must be met before the app can install. Option C is correct because it directly specifies a minimum RAM value as a requirement rule, ensuring the app installs only on devices with at least 4 GB of RAM.
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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A dependency rule that includes a RAM check
Why it's wrong here
Dependencies install prerequisite applications first; they cannot express a hardware threshold such as 4 GB RAM. It is tempting because dependencies also gate installation order, but only requirement rules evaluate device attributes like memory, CPU and disk before the Win32 app is delivered.
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A return code for insufficient RAM
Why it's wrong here
Return codes report post-installation outcomes to Intune, such as success, soft reboot or failure; they cannot prevent installation based on hardware. It is tempting because a custom code could signal insufficient RAM after the fact, yet requirement rules must block the install before it starts.
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A requirement rule that specifies minimum RAM
Why this is correct
A requirement rule in Intune evaluates device attributes before installation, letting you specify minimum RAM as a custom requirement. This directly satisfies the stem's 4 GB threshold, blocking deployment on under-spec devices. Detection rules only verify presence post-install, and applicability rules belong to Configuration Manager, not Win32 app deployment.
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A detection rule for RAM
Why it's wrong here
Detection rules verify an app is already installed by checking files, registry keys or MSI product codes; they run after installation and cannot evaluate RAM beforehand. It is tempting because detection logic can read system properties, but requirement rules, not detection, gate installation on hardware attributes such as memory.
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Deploying Applications with Intune
Key term
Windows 11
Windows 11 is Microsoft's latest desktop operating system, offering a redesigned interface, enhanced security features, and improved support for modern hardware.
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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