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MS-900 Practice Question: A small business with 10 employees needs desktop…
A small business with 10 employees needs desktop versions of Office apps (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), business-class email, and the ability to host online meetings with up to 250 attendees. They also require basic device management to enforce security policies on company-owned devices. They do not need advanced analytics or compliance features. Which Microsoft 365 plan is most suitable?
⚠ Common exam trap
Test-takers frequently confuse Microsoft 365 Business Standard as sufficient because it includes desktop apps and email, but they overlook the explicit requirement for basic device management, which is only available in Business Premium through 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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Microsoft 365 Business Premium
Microsoft 365 Business Premium is the most suitable plan because it includes desktop versions of Office apps (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), business-class email via Exchange Online, Microsoft Teams for hosting online meetings with up to 250 attendees, and Intune for basic device management to enforce security policies on company-owned devices. This plan uniquely combines the required productivity, communication, and security management features without the advanced analytics or compliance capabilities that would be unnecessary for this small business.
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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Microsoft 365 Business Basic
Why it's wrong here
Microsoft 365 Business Basic provides Exchange Online, Teams, and web/mobile versions of the Office apps, but it does not include the locally installed desktop applications. Users cannot install Word, Excel, or PowerPoint on their PCs, nor does it offer Intune device management. Therefore, it fails the explicit requirement for desktop Office versions.
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Microsoft 365 Business Standard
Why it's wrong here
Microsoft 365 Business Standard does include fully installed desktop Office apps plus Exchange Online email and Teams, so it covers the productivity and messaging needs. However, it lacks the Microsoft Intune endpoint management and advanced security features that are bundled only in Business Premium. If the requirement also demands device management alongside desktop apps, Business Standard is insufficient.
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Microsoft 365 Business Premium
Why this is correct
Microsoft 365 Business Premium is the correct choice because it bundles the full Microsoft 365 Apps desktop suite with Exchange Online, Teams, and Microsoft Intune for endpoint management. This gives 10 employees native Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook installations while IT can enforce policies, push updates, and wipe lost devices. It is the only listed plan that satisfies both desktop app and device management requirements.
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Microsoft 365 Apps for Business
Why it's wrong here
Microsoft 365 Apps for Business is essentially just the Office desktop suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) with no Exchange Online mailbox, no Teams, and no Intune capabilities. It delivers local applications but lacks hosted email and any centralized management or security services. Because the stated need includes these cloud and management services, this plan falls short.
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