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MD-102 Practice Question: Uses Configuration Manager to deploy software…
An organization uses Configuration Manager to deploy software updates to Windows 10 devices. The administrator wants to ensure that devices receive updates from the local distribution point rather than the cloud. Which boundary group option should be configured?
⚠ Common exam trap
It's easy for candidates to confuse 'Prefer distribution points over cloud sources' with 'Fallback to cloud sources,' mistakenly thinking that allowing fallback is the same as prioritizing local sources, when in fact the fallback option only enables cloud use as a last resort without establishing a preference order.
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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Prefer distribution points over cloud sources
The 'Prefer distribution points over cloud sources' boundary group option ensures that clients will attempt to download software updates from a local distribution point before falling back to a cloud-based source. This setting directly controls client behavior to prioritize on-premises distribution points, which aligns with the administrator's goal of keeping traffic local and avoiding cloud egress.
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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Prefer distribution points over cloud sources
Why this is correct
Configuring "Prefer distribution points over cloud sources" in the boundary group directs clients to fetch content from on-premises distribution points before falling back to Microsoft Entra ID–joined cloud sources, satisfying the requirement that updates come from the local distribution point rather than the cloud.
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Enable peer caching
Why it's wrong here
Peer caching lets clients share content with other clients in the same boundary group, but it does not direct them to the local distribution point; it supplements distribution points. It is chosen to reduce WAN traffic between sites, not to enforce local distribution point sourcing.
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Use cloud distribution points only
Why it's wrong here
Selecting cloud distribution points only instructs clients to obtain content exclusively from a cloud management gateway or Microsoft Update, bypassing the local distribution point entirely. It suits environments with no on-premises infrastructure, not one where local distribution point delivery is the stated requirement.
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Fallback to cloud sources
Why it's wrong here
Enabling fallback to cloud sources lets clients download content from Microsoft Update when no on-premises distribution point is reachable, which is the opposite of forcing local delivery. It is intended for internet-facing or roaming devices that lack boundary group content, not for ensuring local distribution point usage.
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Key term
Windows 10
Windows 10 is a personal computer operating system developed by Microsoft that combines the familiarity of Windows 7 with the modern features of Windows 8, designed to run on a wide range of devices from desktops to tablets.
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.
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