MD-102 Protect devices Practice Question
An organization wants to enforce encryption on all Windows 10/11 devices using Intune. Which policy type should they use?
⚠ Common exam trap
A common mix-up: candidates confuse Device compliance policy (which only checks encryption status) with a policy that actually enforces encryption, or they assume the settings catalog is the only way to configure BitLocker, missing the purpose-built Endpoint security disk encryption policy.
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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Endpoint security disk encryption policy
The Endpoint security disk encryption policy in Intune is specifically designed to enforce encryption (e.g., BitLocker) on Windows 10/11 devices. It provides a dedicated, streamlined interface for configuring encryption settings and monitoring compliance, unlike general device configuration profiles which require manual setup via the settings catalog. This policy type is the correct choice because it directly targets disk encryption as a security baseline, aligning with the organization's goal to enforce encryption across all managed devices.
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 compliance policy
Why it's wrong here
Compliance policies report encryption status but don't configure it.
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App protection policy
Why it's wrong here
App protection policies protect data at the app level, not device encryption.
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Device configuration profile (settings catalog)
Why it's wrong here
It can configure BitLocker but the endpoint security policy is the recommended method.
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Endpoint security disk encryption policy
Why this is correct
This policy is designed to enforce BitLocker settings.
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Introduction to Endpoint Management in Microsoft 365
Key term
Security
Security in IT is the practice of protecting systems, networks, and data from unauthorized access, damage, or theft.
Key term
Disk encryption
Disk encryption is the process of converting data on a storage device into a coded form that can only be read with the correct decryption key, protecting it from unauthorized access.
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