- A
The devices are running Windows 10 Home edition, which does not support BitLocker.
Why wrong: If BitLocker is not supported, the device would be marked non-compliant, but the policy might not be assigned.
- B
The compliance policy is not assigned to the user or device groups.
Without assignment, the policy does not apply, and non-compliant devices can still access resources.
- C
The compliance policy is set to 'Report non-compliant' instead of 'Block non-compliant'.
Why wrong: Compliance policies do not have a report-only mode; they are either assigned or not.
- D
The compliance policy has a grace period configured that allows access for non-compliant devices.
Why wrong: A grace period would allow access, but the policy might still be assigned; the issue is that non-compliant devices are accessing resources, so the policy might not be assigned.
Quick Answer
The answer is that the compliance policy is not assigned to the user or device groups. In Microsoft Intune, simply creating a device compliance policy does not enforce it; the policy must be explicitly assigned to a group for Intune to evaluate devices against the BitLocker encryption requirement. Without this assignment, the policy remains inactive, and non-compliant devices will continue accessing corporate resources, which explains why the BitLocker check is not being applied. On the MD-102 exam, this scenario tests your understanding of the policy lifecycle—creation versus assignment—and is a common trap where candidates assume a created policy is automatically enforced. A key memory tip is to think of the policy as a locked door: creating the door does nothing until you assign it a key (the group).
MD-102 Manage identity and compliance Practice Question
This MD-102 practice question tests your understanding of manage identity and compliance. Match the stated requirement to the specific cloud service, access model, or configuration option — many options are valid in isolation but not for this scenario. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
A company uses Microsoft Intune to manage Windows 10 devices. They need to ensure that only devices that have a BitLocker encryption status of 'fully encrypted' are allowed to access corporate resources. They create a device compliance policy that requires BitLocker. However, some devices are still accessing resources even though they are not fully encrypted. What should you check?
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
The compliance policy is not assigned to the user or device groups.
Option B is correct because a device compliance policy must be assigned to the appropriate user or device groups to take effect. If the policy is not assigned, Intune will not evaluate the devices against the BitLocker requirement, and non-compliant devices will continue to access corporate resources. The scenario indicates that the policy was created but not enforced, which points directly to a missing assignment.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✗
The devices are running Windows 10 Home edition, which does not support BitLocker.
Why it's wrong here
If BitLocker is not supported, the device would be marked non-compliant, but the policy might not be assigned.
- ✓
The compliance policy is not assigned to the user or device groups.
Why this is correct
Without assignment, the policy does not apply, and non-compliant devices can still access resources.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
The compliance policy is set to 'Report non-compliant' instead of 'Block non-compliant'.
Why it's wrong here
Compliance policies do not have a report-only mode; they are either assigned or not.
- ✗
The compliance policy has a grace period configured that allows access for non-compliant devices.
Why it's wrong here
A grace period would allow access, but the policy might still be assigned; the issue is that non-compliant devices are accessing resources, so the policy might not be assigned.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates assume creating a compliance policy automatically enforces it, but Microsoft Intune requires explicit assignment to user or device groups before the policy is evaluated and acted upon.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Intune device compliance policies are evaluated only when assigned to a group; unassigned policies are not applied to any devices. The compliance status is then used by Conditional Access policies in Azure AD to block or allow access—without the compliance policy assignment, Conditional Access has no compliance data to enforce. In practice, administrators often create the policy but forget to assign it, leading to a false sense of security where devices remain non-compliant yet still have access.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
- Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
TExam Day Tips
- Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
- Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A company's IT admin needs to give a contractor read-only access to production logs without sharing account credentials. Using role-based access control (RBAC) and temporary scoped permissions — not a permanent shared password — is the correct pattern. Questions like this test whether you can apply least-privilege access across cloud identity services.
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What does this MD-102 question test?
Manage identity and compliance — This question tests Manage identity and compliance — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: The compliance policy is not assigned to the user or device groups. — Option B is correct because a device compliance policy must be assigned to the appropriate user or device groups to take effect. If the policy is not assigned, Intune will not evaluate the devices against the BitLocker requirement, and non-compliant devices will continue to access corporate resources. The scenario indicates that the policy was created but not enforced, which points directly to a missing assignment.
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