MD-102 Manage and maintain devices Practice Question
Your organization uses Microsoft Intune to manage macOS devices. You need to deploy a custom shell script that runs once on each device. What should you configure?
⚠ Common exam trap
Candidates often confuse configuration profiles (which set settings) with script execution, or assume compliance policies can run scripts, when Intune separates these functions into distinct policy types for macOS management.
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 shell script with the 'Run script once per device' option.
Microsoft Intune provides a native 'Shell script' policy type for macOS that includes a 'Run script once per device' setting. This ensures the script executes exactly one time on each target device, meeting the requirement without additional configuration or workarounds.
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 shell script with the 'Run script once per device' option.
Why this is correct
Shell scripts in Intune can be set to run once per device.
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A device compliance policy with a custom shell script.
Why it's wrong here
Compliance policies cannot execute scripts.
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A custom configuration profile with a script payload.
Why it's wrong here
Configuration profiles do not support script execution.
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A managed app that includes the script.
Why it's wrong here
Managed apps are for software installation, not script execution.
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Introduction to Endpoint Management in Microsoft 365
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.
Key term
Microsoft Intune
Microsoft Intune is a cloud-based service that helps organizations manage employee devices, apps, and security policies without needing to own or control the physical hardware.
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