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A Microsoft 365 administrator wants to ensure that all users in their organization can install Microsoft 365 Apps (desktop versions) on up to 5 PCs or Macs, 5 tablets, and 5 smartphones. Which licensing component grants this specific installation right?
- AMicrosoft 365 Apps for enterprise
- BMicrosoft 365 Business Basic subscription
- CMicrosoft 365 F3 subscription
- DMicrosoft 365 services (e.g., Exchange Online, SharePoint Online)
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Correct answer: A. Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise
The right to install desktop versions of Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.) on multiple devices per user is specifically granted by the 'Microsoft 365 Apps' component, which is included in plans like Microsoft 365 Business Standard, Business Premium, E3, and E5.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. Business Basic only includes online versions of Office apps and does not grant desktop installation rights.
- C. F3 (Firstline Workers) focuses on online services and basic communication, not full desktop Office app installations.
- D. These refer to the cloud services, not the desktop application installation rights.
Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise (installation rights)
A core component of many Microsoft 365 plans that provides users with the right to install the full desktop versions of Office applications on multiple devices (up to 5 PCs/Macs, 5 tablets, 5 phones) per user.
- Includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, Access (PC only), Publisher (PC only)
- Allows installation on multiple devices per user
- Requires an active Microsoft 365 subscription that includes this component
- Provides automatic updates and feature releases
Memory trick: To install 'Apps' on 'many' devices, you need the 'Apps' component.