MD-102 Manage applications Practice Question
Your organization uses Microsoft Intune to manage Windows 10 devices. You need to deploy a line-of-business (LOB) app that requires a reboot after installation. Which deployment configuration should you use to ensure the app installs and the device reboots outside of business hours?
⚠ Common exam trap
Candidates often think that an Available assignment with a deadline can enforce installation, but Available assignments only make apps available in Company Portal; they do not support deadlines or grace periods. To ensure installation and schedule reboot, a Required assignment is necessary. While 'Immediate' reboot seems counterintuitive for scheduling, you can combine it with device restart policies to achieve the desired outcome.
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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Required assignment with a reboot behavior of 'Immediate'
A Required assignment ensures the app is forcibly installed on devices. Although the reboot behavior is set to 'Immediate', you can use device configuration policies (such as Active Hours or Windows Update restart policies) to defer the reboot until outside business hours. Option A does not guarantee installation because it is only available. Option B is invalid because Available assignments do not support deadlines or grace periods. Option C is for uninstalling, not deploying.
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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Available assignment without deadline
Why it's wrong here
Available assignments without a deadline do not enforce installation; the user must manually install the app from the Company Portal. It does not guarantee the app will be installed or the device rebooted.
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Available assignment with a deadline and a grace period for reboot
Why it's wrong here
Available assignments in Intune do not support deadlines or grace periods for reboots. This configuration is not possible.
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Uninstall assignment for all devices
Why it's wrong here
An uninstall assignment would remove the app, not deploy it.
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Required assignment with a reboot behavior of 'Immediate'
Why this is correct
Required assignment ensures automatic installation. Although the reboot behavior is 'Immediate', you can configure device restart policies (like Active Hours) to delay the reboot until outside business hours, meeting the requirement.
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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.
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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