MD-102 Manage and maintain devices Practice Question
A company uses Microsoft Intune to manage iOS/iPadOS devices. They need to enforce a policy that requires users to set a device passcode of at least 6 characters. Which type of policy should they create?
⚠ Common exam trap
It's easy for candidates to confuse a Device configuration profile (which can also set a passcode policy) with a Compliance policy, but the question specifically asks for a policy that *enforces* a requirement by evaluating and acting on noncompliance, not just applying a setting.
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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Device compliance policy
A device compliance policy in Microsoft Intune evaluates whether iOS/iPadOS devices meet specific security requirements, such as a minimum passcode length of 6 characters. When a device is noncompliant, Intune can trigger actions like blocking access to corporate resources or sending a notification to the user. This is the correct policy type because passcode enforcement for device-level security is a compliance condition, not a configuration or app-level setting.
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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Device configuration profile
Why it's wrong here
Configuration profiles can set passcode requirements but are not primarily used for compliance enforcement.
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Device compliance policy
Why this is correct
Device compliance policies enforce device-level settings such as passcode requirements.
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Conditional access policy
Why it's wrong here
Conditional access policies control access to resources, not device configuration.
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App protection policy
Why it's wrong here
App protection policies manage data protection within apps, not device passcodes.
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Introduction to Endpoint Management in Microsoft 365
Key term
Device compliance
Device compliance is the process of ensuring that a device meets an organization's security and configuration policies before it can access network resources.
Key term
Compliance policy
A compliance policy is a set of rules that ensures devices, users, and applications meet an organization's security and regulatory requirements before they can access corporate resources.
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