MD-102 Manage and maintain devices Practice Question
A company uses Microsoft Intune to manage devices. They need to report on which devices have a specific Windows update installed. Which reporting method should be used?
⚠ Common exam trap
Candidates often confuse the Device compliance report (which checks OS version or build) with the Windows Update for Business report (which tracks specific KB installations), leading them to select Option C incorrectly.
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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Use the Microsoft Intune admin center to view the Windows Update for Business report
The Windows Update for Business report in the Microsoft Intune admin center provides a dedicated view of update compliance, including which devices have installed specific Windows updates. This report aggregates data from the Windows Update service and displays it per device, making it the correct method for identifying devices with a particular update installed.
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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Use the Microsoft Intune admin center to view the Windows Update for Business report
Why this is correct
The Windows Update for Business report in Intune shows update status per device.
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Use Microsoft 365 Lighthouse
Why it's wrong here
Lighthouse is for managed service providers, not directly for update reporting.
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Use the Device compliance report in Intune
Why it's wrong here
Device compliance reports show compliance status, not specific update installation.
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Use Microsoft Defender for Endpoint's advanced hunting
Why it's wrong here
Defender for Endpoint can show security events, but not specifically update status.
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Introduction to Endpoint Management in Microsoft 365
Key term
Intune
Microsoft Intune is a cloud-based service that helps organizations manage their users' devices and applications, ensuring security and compliance without needing to own or control the physical hardware.
Key term
Compliance
Compliance is the process of ensuring that an organization follows laws, regulations, standards, and internal policies that apply to its operations and data handling.
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