The answer is to deploy the PKG as a line-of-business app in Intune and assign it as required. This is correct because Intune’s macOS line-of-business (LOB) deployment uses a shell script that invokes the `installer` command with admin privileges via a launch daemon, enabling a fully silent install without user interaction. On the MD-102 exam, this scenario tests your understanding of how Intune handles PKG files that require elevated rights—a common trap is assuming you need a separate script or third-party tool, when in fact Intune’s built-in LOB mechanism handles the silent install natively. Remember that VPP is only for App Store apps, and Company Portal triggers user-initiated installs, not silent ones. Memory tip: “LOB for PKG, VPP for App Store, script for post-install.”
MD-102 Manage applications Practice Question
This MD-102 practice question tests your understanding of manage applications. 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 macOS devices. You need to deploy a custom PKG file that requires administrative privileges to install. The deployment must be silent without user interaction. What should you do?
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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Deploy the PKG as a line-of-business app in Intune and assign it as required.
Intune uses shell scripts to handle post-install tasks; however, PKG deployment on macOS can be done via Intune with a script that uses the 'installer' command with admin privileges via a launch daemon. Option B is incorrect because MDM can push PKG directly with silent install. Option C is incorrect because VPP is for App Store apps. Option D is incorrect because Company Portal is for user-initiated installs.
Key principle: Authentication proves identity; authorization controls what that identity can do after login. Both must work for full privileged access.
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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Use a shell script to run the PKG installer with sudo privileges via a launch daemon.
Why it's wrong here
This is complex and not the standard method; Intune supports PKG natively.
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Add the PKG to Apple Business Manager and distribute via VPP.
Why it's wrong here
VPP is for App Store apps, not custom PKG.
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Deploy the PKG as a line-of-business app in Intune and assign it as required.
Why this is correct
Intune supports PKG deployment silently on macOS.
Related concept
Authentication checks who the user is.
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Place the PKG in a network share and instruct users to install via Company Portal.
Why it's wrong here
Not silent; requires user interaction.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: authentication is not authorization
Logging in proves the user can authenticate. It does not automatically mean the user is allowed to enter privileged or configuration mode. Watch for AAA authorization, privilege level and command authorization details.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
This kind of question is testing the difference between identity and permission. A user may successfully log in to a router because authentication is working, but still fail to enter configuration mode because authorization is missing, misconfigured or mapped to a lower privilege level.
KKey Concepts to Remember
Authentication checks who the user is.
Authorization controls what the user is allowed to do after login.
Privilege levels affect access to EXEC and configuration commands.
AAA, TACACS+ and RADIUS can separate login success from command access.
TExam Day Tips
→Do not assume successful login means full administrative access.
→Look for words such as cannot enter configuration mode, privilege level, authorization or command access.
→Separate login problems from permission problems before choosing the answer.
Key takeaway
Authentication proves identity; authorization controls what that identity can do after login. Both must work for full privileged access.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A healthcare organisation deploys an application with a public-facing web tier and a private database tier. The database subnet has no public IP and only accepts connections from the web tier's security group. Questions like this test whether you can design cloud network isolation using VNets/VPCs, subnets, and security group rules.
Related glossary terms
Concepts from this question explained
These glossary pages explain the core terms tested in this MD-102 question in full detail.
Review Cisco AAA concepts — authentication, authorization, and accounting. Study privilege levels (0–15), command authorization under TACACS+, and how RADIUS differs. Then practise related MD-102 questions on access control and AAA configuration.
Manage applications — This question tests Manage applications — Authentication checks who the user is..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Deploy the PKG as a line-of-business app in Intune and assign it as required. — Intune uses shell scripts to handle post-install tasks; however, PKG deployment on macOS can be done via Intune with a script that uses the 'installer' command with admin privileges via a launch daemon. Option B is incorrect because MDM can push PKG directly with silent install. Option C is incorrect because VPP is for App Store apps. Option D is incorrect because Company Portal is for user-initiated installs.
What should I do if I get this MD-102 question wrong?
Review Cisco AAA concepts — authentication, authorization, and accounting. Study privilege levels (0–15), command authorization under TACACS+, and how RADIUS differs. Then practise related MD-102 questions on access control and AAA configuration.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Authentication checks who the user is.
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