MD-102 Manage and maintain devices Practice Question
A company uses Microsoft Intune to manage iOS/iPadOS devices. They require that all corporate data on devices be protected with a passcode of at least 6 digits. Which policy type should you configure?
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.
Device compliance policies can require a passcode length and complexity. Option A is wrong because device configuration policies include passcode settings but are not used for compliance assessment. Option B is wrong because app protection policies protect data at the app level, not the device level. Option D is wrong because conditional access policies grant access based on compliance, but do not configure passcode requirements.
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 policy (settings catalog).
Why it's wrong here
Configuration policies enforce settings but do not assess compliance.
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Conditional Access policy.
Why it's wrong here
Conditional Access uses compliance status but does not configure passcode requirements.
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Device compliance policy.
Why this is correct
Compliance policies evaluate passcode settings and mark devices as non-compliant if not met.
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App protection policy.
Why it's wrong here
App protection policies manage data in apps, not device-level passcode.
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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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