The correct answer is to sync the VPP token, then add the app from the store and assign it. This is because Intune requires a valid, synced Volume Purchase Program token to verify your organization’s app licenses and make purchased apps available for deployment; without this token, Intune cannot recognize the app as licensed. On the MD-102 exam, this question tests your understanding that app configuration policies and device enrollment restrictions are optional extras, not prerequisites for basic VPP app deployment—a common trap is assuming you must configure the Company Portal for required installs, but it is only needed for available installs. Remember the memory tip: “Token first, then assign—everything else is extra.”
MD-102 Manage applications Practice Question
This MD-102 practice question tests your understanding of manage applications. This is a configuration task: choose the command set that satisfies every stated requirement. Small differences — like 'secret' vs 'password' or 'transport input ssh' vs 'all' — change whether the answer is correct. 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 iOS/iPadOS devices. You need to deploy a VPP (Volume Purchase Program) app that is already purchased and assigned to your tenant. What is the minimum configuration required to make the app available to users?
Clue words in this question
Noticing these words before you look at the options changes how you read each choice.
Clue: "minimum / minimize"
Why it matters: Asks for the least resource use — fewest addresses, smallest subnet, lowest overhead. Eliminate over-provisioned options even if they would technically work.
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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Sync the VPP token, then add the app from the store and assign it.
Option B is correct because VPP apps require a token to be synced with Intune, and then the app can be assigned as required or available. Option A is wrong because app configuration policies are optional. Option C is wrong because device enrollment restrictions don't affect app assignment. Option D is wrong because company portal is used for available apps but not strictly required for required installs.
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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Configure a device enrollment restriction to allow the app.
Why it's wrong here
Enrollment restrictions control device types, not app deployment.
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Sync the VPP token, then add the app from the store and assign it.
Why this is correct
Syncing the token brings in purchased licenses, then you can assign the app.
Clue confirmation
The clue word "minimum / minimize" in the question point toward this answer.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Distribute the app via the Company Portal without any additional configuration.
Why it's wrong here
Company Portal requires the app to be assigned to users.
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Upload the app IPA file to Intune, then create an app configuration policy.
Why it's wrong here
VPP apps are not uploaded; they are purchased via Apple Business Manager.
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.
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.
Manage applications — This question tests Manage applications — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Sync the VPP token, then add the app from the store and assign it. — Option B is correct because VPP apps require a token to be synced with Intune, and then the app can be assigned as required or available. Option A is wrong because app configuration policies are optional. Option C is wrong because device enrollment restrictions don't affect app assignment. Option D is wrong because company portal is used for available apps but not strictly required for required installs.
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.
Are there clue words in this question I should notice?
Yes — watch for: "minimum / minimize". Asks for the least resource use — fewest addresses, smallest subnet, lowest overhead. Eliminate over-provisioned options even if they would technically work.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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