The answer is to configure automated investigation and remediation in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint. This is correct because when Defender for Endpoint detects missing critical security updates during a vulnerability assessment, an automated investigation and remediation policy can trigger a remediation action on Intune-managed devices, effectively bridging the gap between vulnerability detection and patch deployment. On the MD-102 exam, this scenario tests your understanding of how Defender for Endpoint and Intune integrate to auto remediate missing updates, often appearing as a trap where candidates mistakenly choose compliance policies or update rings—both of which can mark non-compliance or schedule updates but cannot automatically trigger remediation based on a vulnerability assessment. The key distinction is that automated investigation and remediation is a response action, not a deployment schedule. Remember the memory tip: "Detect in Defender, remediate via Intune—automation is the bridge, not the ring."
MD-102 Protect devices Practice Question
This MD-102 practice question tests your understanding of protect devices. This is a configuration task: choose the command set that satisfies every stated requirement. Small differences — like 'secret' vs 'password' or 'transport input ssh' vs 'all' — change whether the answer is correct. 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.
Your organization uses Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE) and Microsoft Intune. You want to automatically remediate devices that are found to be missing critical security updates during a vulnerability assessment. What should you configure?
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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Configure automated investigation and remediation in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint.
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint can integrate with Intune to remediate threats. Option D is correct because you can create an automated investigation and remediation policy in MDE that triggers a remediation action on Intune-managed devices. Option A is incorrect because compliance policies can mark non-compliant but not automatically update. Option B is incorrect because update rings require manual assignment. Option C is incorrect because endpoint security policies do not automatically apply updates.
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.
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Assign a Windows Update for Business policy to all devices.
Why it's wrong here
Update rings deploy updates but do not trigger based on vulnerability assessment.
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Create a compliance policy that marks devices as non-compliant if missing updates.
Why it's wrong here
This only marks non-compliant, does not remediate.
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Configure automated investigation and remediation in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint.
Why this is correct
Automated remediation can trigger Intune to apply updates.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Configure an endpoint security policy for Windows Defender Antivirus.
Why it's wrong here
Antivirus policies do not handle missing updates.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
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
How to think about this question
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.
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.
Use explanations to understand the rule behind the answer.
TExam Day Tips
→Underline the problem statement mentally.
→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 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.
Related glossary terms
Concepts from this question explained
These glossary pages explain the core terms tested in this MD-102 question in full detail.
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.
Protect devices — This question tests Protect devices — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Configure automated investigation and remediation in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint. — Microsoft Defender for Endpoint can integrate with Intune to remediate threats. Option D is correct because you can create an automated investigation and remediation policy in MDE that triggers a remediation action on Intune-managed devices. Option A is incorrect because compliance policies can mark non-compliant but not automatically update. Option B is incorrect because update rings require manual assignment. Option C is incorrect because endpoint security policies do not automatically apply updates.
What should I do if I get this MD-102 question wrong?
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.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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