Microsoft 365 Endpoint AdministratorManage devices and apps (55-60%)Medium
A Microsoft 365 Endpoint Administrator needs to deploy a critical Line-of-Business (LOB) application to all corporate-owned iOS devices. This application is internally developed and is provided as an .ipa file. The application must be automatically installed on all targeted devices without user interaction. Which Intune app deployment type should be used for this scenario?
- AManaged Google Play app
- BLine-of-business app
- CiOS store app
- DWeb link
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: B. Line-of-business app
For internally developed iOS applications (.ipa files) that need to be deployed automatically to corporate-owned devices, the 'Line-of-business app' type in Intune is the correct choice. This allows for direct upload and deployment of custom apps not available in public app stores.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Managed Google Play apps are for Android Enterprise devices, not iOS.
- C. iOS store apps are for public applications available in the Apple App Store, not for internally developed .ipa files.
- D. Web links provide a shortcut to a URL, they do not deploy or install applications.
Intune iOS LOB App Deployment
An Intune application type used to deploy custom, internally developed iOS applications packaged as .ipa files directly to managed iOS devices, bypassing the public App Store.
- Used for custom, internal iOS apps.
- Requires the app to be packaged as an .ipa file.
- Allows automatic installation on corporate-owned devices.
- Does not rely on the public Apple App Store.
Memory trick: LOB apps are for special, in-house iOS needs.