MD-102 Manage applications Practice Question
Your organization uses Microsoft Intune to manage Windows 10 devices. You need to ensure that only approved Microsoft Store apps can be installed on company devices. The solution must not require users to be local administrators. What should you configure?
⚠ Common exam trap
Test-takers frequently confuse AppLocker with Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC), thinking WDAC is the only way to control app installation, but AppLocker is the correct choice for this specific requirement of allowing only Microsoft Store apps without requiring local admin rights and with simpler management via Intune.
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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Deploy a local AppLocker policy using Intune.
AppLocker, when deployed via Intune as a local policy, allows you to create rules that restrict application execution to only approved Microsoft Store apps. This policy is enforced at the kernel level and does not require users to have local administrator privileges, as the rules are applied system-wide and cannot be overridden by standard users.
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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Enable Conditional Access to block non-approved apps.
Why it's wrong here
Conditional Access controls access to cloud resources, not app installation on devices.
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Deploy a local AppLocker policy using Intune.
Why this is correct
AppLocker can be configured via Intune to restrict app installations to approved Store apps.
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Configure Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) policy.
Why it's wrong here
WDAC is more comprehensive but not specific to Store apps and requires more overhead.
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Assign an Intune App Protection Policy (APP) for Windows.
Why it's wrong here
APP is for mobile app management, not Windows desktop app control.
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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
Windows 10
Windows 10 is a personal computer operating system developed by Microsoft that combines the familiarity of Windows 7 with the modern features of Windows 8, designed to run on a wide range of devices from desktops to tablets.
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