Quick Answer
The answer is every 8 hours, which is the default compliance check interval for Android Enterprise devices in Intune. This interval governs how often enrolled devices re-evaluate their status against assigned compliance policies, such as those requiring encryption or a minimum OS version. When an administrator deploys a policy, the device does not immediately re-check; instead, it waits for the next scheduled 8-hour cycle, which explains why compliant devices may temporarily appear non-compliant due to a time delay. On the MD-102 exam, this concept tests your understanding of Intune’s default device check-in behavior, often appearing as a distractor where candidates confuse the 8-hour default with shorter intervals like 30 minutes or 1 hour, which are used for other actions like device wipe or retire. A common trap is assuming compliance checks happen as frequently as policy syncs, but remember: compliance is a separate, slower cycle. Memory tip: think of an 8-hour work shift—compliance checks run once per shift, not every coffee break.
This MD-102 practice question tests your understanding of protect devices. 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 Intune to manage Android Enterprise devices. The administrator deployed a compliance policy that requires encryption and a minimum OS version. Some devices are not showing as compliant even though they meet the requirements. The administrator suspects a time delay. What is the default compliance check interval for Android Enterprise devices in Intune?
Clue words in this question
Noticing these words before you look at the options changes how you read each choice.
Clue: "minimum / minimize"
Why it matters: Asks for the least resource use — fewest addresses, smallest subnet, lowest overhead. Eliminate over-provisioned options even if they would technically work.
Every 1 hour
Why wrong: Not default; every 8 hours is standard.
Every 8 hours
Default compliance check interval for Android Enterprise is every 8 hours.
Every 30 minutes
Why wrong: Not default; compliance checks are less frequent.
Every 24 hours
Why wrong: Too long; default is 8 hours.
Answer choices
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Correct answer & explanation
Every 8 hours
The correct answer is Every 8 hours. Option A is incorrect because 30 minutes is too short and not default. Option B is incorrect because 1 hour is not default. Option D is incorrect because 24 hours is not default.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
Every 1 hour
Why it's wrong here
Not default; every 8 hours is standard.
Every 8 hours
Why this is correct
Default compliance check interval for Android Enterprise is every 8 hours.
Clue confirmation
The clue word "minimum / minimize" in the question point toward this answer.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Every 30 minutes
Why it's wrong here
Not default; compliance checks are less frequent.
Every 24 hours
Why it's wrong here
Too long; default is 8 hours.
Common exam traps
Many certification questions include familiar terms but test a specific constraint. Read the exact wording before choosing an answer that is generally true but wrong for this case.
Detailed technical explanation
This question should be treated as a scenario, not a definition check. Identify the problem, the constraint and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
A cloud solutions architect for a retail company is evaluating services for a new workload. The correct answer here reflects best practice for the specific scenario described — not a general cloud recommendation. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Cloud exam questions reward reading the constraint carefully: the same technology can be right or wrong depending on the use case.
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Protect devices — This question tests Protect devices — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
The correct answer is: Every 8 hours — The correct answer is Every 8 hours. Option A is incorrect because 30 minutes is too short and not default. Option B is incorrect because 1 hour is not default. Option D is incorrect because 24 hours is not default.
Identify which MD-102 exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.
Yes — watch for: "minimum / minimize". Asks for the least resource use — fewest addresses, smallest subnet, lowest overhead. Eliminate over-provisioned options even if they would technically work.
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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