The correct answer is to add the app as a line-of-business (LOB) app and upload the APK file. This method is specifically designed for deploying custom LOB apps to Android Enterprise devices when the application is not available in the Google Play Store, as Intune allows you to directly upload the APK package for distribution to managed devices. On the MD-102 exam, this scenario tests your understanding of Android Enterprise app deployment types, where Managed Google Play is restricted to store apps, web links are not installable applications, and iOS-specific methods are irrelevant for Android. A common trap is confusing LOB apps with Managed Google Play’s private app option, but remember that LOB apps bypass the store entirely by using a direct APK upload. Memory tip: LOB = Local Upload, not the Play Store.
MD-102 Manage and maintain devices Practice Question
This MD-102 practice question tests your understanding of manage and maintain devices. Read the scenario carefully and evaluate each option against the stated constraints before committing to an answer. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
Your organization uses Microsoft Intune to manage Android Enterprise devices. You need to deploy a custom app that is not available in the Google Play Store. Which app deployment method should you use?
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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Add the app as a line-of-business (LOB) app and upload the APK file.
Option B is correct because line-of-business (LOB) apps are used for custom apps not in the store. Option A is wrong because Managed Google Play only offers store apps. Option C is wrong because Web links are not apps. Option D is wrong because iOS-specific deployment is irrelevant.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
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 the app as a Managed Google Play app.
Why it's wrong here
Managed Google Play only offers apps from the Play Store.
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Deploy the app as a web link to the APK file.
Why it's wrong here
Web links are not app deployments; they only open URLs.
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Add the app as a line-of-business (LOB) app and upload the APK file.
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Use the iOS LOB app deployment method.
Why it's wrong here
iOS deployment methods cannot be used for Android.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Many certification questions include familiar terms but test a specific constraint. Read the exact wording before choosing an answer that is generally true but wrong for this case.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
This question should be treated as a scenario, not a definition check. Identify the problem, the constraint and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
KKey Concepts to Remember
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
Use explanations to understand the rule behind the answer.
TExam Day Tips
→Underline the problem statement mentally.
→Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
→Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A cloud solutions architect for a retail company is evaluating services for a new workload. The correct answer here reflects best practice for the specific scenario described — not a general cloud recommendation. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Cloud exam questions reward reading the constraint carefully: the same technology can be right or wrong depending on the use case.
Related glossary terms
Concepts from this question explained
These glossary pages explain the core terms tested in this MD-102 question in full detail.
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Manage and maintain devices — This question tests Manage and maintain devices — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Add the app as a line-of-business (LOB) app and upload the APK file. — Option B is correct because line-of-business (LOB) apps are used for custom apps not in the store. Option A is wrong because Managed Google Play only offers store apps. Option C is wrong because Web links are not apps. Option D is wrong because iOS-specific deployment is irrelevant.
What should I do if I get this MD-102 question wrong?
Identify which MD-102 exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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