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A company uses Microsoft Entra ID. They want to block all access to corporate applications from devices that are not managed by their organization. They require that only devices enrolled in Microsoft Intune and compliant with company policies can access company resources. Which Microsoft Entra ID feature should they use?

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A company uses Microsoft Entra ID. They want to block all access to corporate applications from devices that are not managed by their organization. They require that only devices enrolled in Microsoft Intune and compliant with company policies can access company resources. Which Microsoft Entra ID feature should they use?

Answer choices

Why each option matters

Good practice is not just finding the correct option. The wrong answers often show the exact trap the exam wants you to fall into.

A

Best answer

Conditional Access policy requiring device compliance

Correct. Conditional Access evaluates device compliance (from Intune) and can block or grant access accordingly.

B

Distractor review

Identity Protection with user risk policy

Incorrect. Identity Protection focuses on sign-in risk behavior, not device compliance.

C

Distractor review

Privileged Identity Management (PIM)

Incorrect. PIM is for just-in-time privileged role management, not device-based access control.

D

Distractor review

Microsoft Entra ID Join process

Incorrect. Microsoft Entra ID Join registers devices but does not enforce compliance policies; Conditional Access is needed for enforcement.

Common exam trap

Common exam trap: authentication is not authorization

Logging in proves the user can authenticate. It does not automatically mean the user is allowed to enter privileged or configuration mode. Watch for AAA authorization, privilege level and command authorization details.

Technical deep dive

How to think about this question

This kind of question is testing the difference between identity and permission. A user may successfully log in to a router because authentication is working, but still fail to enter configuration mode because authorization is missing, misconfigured or mapped to a lower privilege level.

KKey Concepts to Remember

  • Authentication checks who the user is.
  • Authorization controls what the user is allowed to do after login.
  • Privilege levels affect access to EXEC and configuration commands.
  • AAA, TACACS+ and RADIUS can separate login success from command access.

TExam Day Tips

  • Do not assume successful login means full administrative access.
  • Look for words such as cannot enter configuration mode, privilege level, authorization or command access.
  • Separate login problems from permission problems before choosing the answer.

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FAQ

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What does this AZ-305 question test?

Authentication checks who the user is.

What is the correct answer to this question?

The correct answer is: Conditional Access policy requiring device compliance — Microsoft Entra ID Conditional Access allows administrators to enforce access controls based on conditions such as device compliance. By creating a policy that requires device to be marked as compliant, only managed and compliant devices are granted access. Identity Protection focuses on risk detection. Privileged Identity Management manages privileged roles. Microsoft Entra ID Join is a device identity method, not a policy itself.

What should I do if I get this AZ-305 question wrong?

Then try more questions from the same exam bank and focus on understanding why the wrong options are tempting.

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