MD-102 macOS app (PKG) type Practice Question
Your organization uses Microsoft Intune to manage macOS devices. You need to deploy a custom .pkg app that requires specific installation parameters. Which app type should you select?
⚠ Common exam trap
Candidates often assume that the DMG app type is required for custom parameters, but Intune's PKG app type also provides a 'Installation command' field for .pkg files, making it the appropriate choice for deploying a custom .pkg with specific parameters.
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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macOS app (PKG)
The macOS app (PKG) type is correct for deploying a custom .pkg app that requires specific installation parameters. Intune's native PKG app type allows you to define a custom installation command (e.g., installer -pkg MyApp.pkg -target /) with the required flags, providing full control over the installation. In contrast, the DMG app type is designed for .dmg disk images, not standalone .pkg files.
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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Line-of-business app
Why it's wrong here
Line-of-business app is a generic type for custom apps, but for macOS, Intune provides specific app types (PKG and DMG) that better support .pkg files and custom parameters.
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macOS app (DMG)
Why it's wrong here
A DMG file is a disk image for distributing macOS applications, but it does not support embedding installation parameters such as command-line flags or silent-install scripts. The stem requires custom installation parameters, which only a macOS app (PKG) type can deliver via a pre-install or post-install script. This option is tempting because DMG files are commonly used for simple drag-and-drop app installations, and would be correct if the requirement were merely to deploy a standard application without custom parameters.
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Windows app (Win32)
Why it's wrong here
Windows app (Win32) is for Windows devices, not macOS, and cannot deploy macOS .pkg files.
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macOS app (PKG)
Why this is correct
Correct. macOS app (PKG) is designed for .pkg files and supports custom installation parameters via the 'Installation command' field, fulfilling the requirement.
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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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