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MD-102 Practice Question: A company uses Configuration Manager to deploy…
A company uses Configuration Manager to deploy Windows 10 to 2000 devices. After deployment, several devices report that the Start menu layout is not applied. The administrator used a provisioning package to configure Start layout. What is the most likely cause of the issue?
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Group Policy settings are overriding the Start layout configuration.
The most likely cause is that Group Policy settings are overriding the Start layout configuration. Provisioning packages apply settings during OOBE, but Group Policy is applied later and can overwrite those settings. The other options are less likely: Azure AD join is not required for Start layout; signing issues would prevent application, not override; and the timing of first logon is after OOBE, but Group Policy still overrides.
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Group Policy settings are overriding the Start layout configuration.
Why this is correct
GP can override provisioning package settings.
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The devices are not Azure AD joined.
Why it's wrong here
Azure AD join not required for provisioning packages.
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The provisioning package was not signed properly.
Why it's wrong here
Signing does not prevent application.
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The provisioning package was applied after user first logon.
Why it's wrong here
Still would apply; override is more plausible.
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Key term
Configuration Manager
Configuration Manager is a systems management tool by Microsoft that helps IT administrators deploy software, enforce security policies, and manage devices across an organization.
Key term
Group Policy
Group Policy is a Windows-based feature that allows administrators to centrally manage and enforce settings for users and computers across an organization.
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