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MD-102 Practice Question: Uses Configuration Manager to manage Windows 10…
An organization uses Configuration Manager to manage Windows 10 devices. The administrator is configuring a phased deployment for a software update. Which THREE conditions can be used to define the phases?
⚠ Common exam trap
Test-takers frequently confuse phased deployment conditions with general deployment options, mistakenly thinking time-based delays or compliance status are valid phase criteria, when only collection membership, percentage of clients, and manual approval are supported.
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Why each option matters
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Collection membership
Collection membership (A) is correct because Configuration Manager phased deployments allow you to specify a target collection for each phase, such as a collection containing pilot devices for the first phase and a broader collection for subsequent phases. This enables granular control over which devices receive the update at each stage, based on existing collection membership rules.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Collection membership
Why this is correct
Phases can target specific collections.
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Time-based delay between phases
Why it's wrong here
Time delay is a configuration within a phase, not a condition to define phases.
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Percentage of clients
Why this is correct
Phases can roll out to a percentage of clients.
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Device compliance status
Why it's wrong here
Device compliance is not a condition for defining phases.
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Manual approval for next phase
Why this is correct
Phases can require manual approval before proceeding.
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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.
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.
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